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$33.26 Thrifted Gallery Wall That Looks Like a $300 Curation (7 Frames, 1 Afternoon)
Seven thrifted frames, Dollar Tree art supplies, and the kraft paper layout trick that saves you from seventeen unnecessary nail holes. My $33.26 gallery wall looks like a $300 curation — here's exactly how.
Tessa KimMarch 13, 2026
$17.53 Thrifted Lamp Glow-Up in 30 Minutes (No Wiring, Beginner-Safe)
I turned a wobbly $6 thrifted lamp into a custom-looking piece for $17.53 in 30 minutes, no rewiring or power tools required.
Tessa KimMarch 13, 2026$50.24 Renter-Friendly Desk Command Center with IKEA SKADIS (No Wall Drilling)
I built a renter-friendly IKEA SKADIS desk command center for $50.24 with zero wall drilling, exact pricing, and a 25-minute setup.
Tessa KimMarch 13, 2026$42.44 Under-Sink Bathroom Reset in 35 Minutes (Renter-Friendly)
I reset a chaotic under-sink bathroom cabinet in 35 minutes for $42.44 using clear bins and renter-friendly hooks, with exact pricing and steps.
Tessa KimMarch 13, 2026
$45.89 Renter-Friendly Balcony Glow-Up for Spring Nights (No Drill)
I turned a dull apartment balcony into a warm spring night hangout for $45.89 using no-drill Dollar General finds, with every dollar and step documented.
Tessa KimMarch 13, 2026
$22 Faux Marble Kitchen Counters (That Fooled My Mother-in-Law)
Renter-friendly faux marble countertop makeover for $22 using Dollar Tree contact paper, a hair dryer corner trick, and a full beginner-friendly step-by-step.
Tessa KimMarch 5, 2026
$26 Goodwill Nightstand Flip: Orange Oak to Matte Black
I flipped a $12 Goodwill nightstand from orange oak to matte black for $26 using simple prep, budget paint, and a brass pull swap that looks way pricier.
Tessa KimMarch 5, 2026
$31 Rental Bathroom Refresh (Mostly Dollar Tree!)
I refreshed my sad beige rental bathroom for $31 using mostly Dollar Tree finds and one Target clearance score. Every dollar tracked.
Tessa KimMarch 5, 2026
$28 Spring Entryway Refresh: Dollar Tree + Goodwill Magic
I gave my winter-tired entryway a full spring refresh for $28 using a $12 Goodwill mirror flip, $5 in Dollar Tree stems, and one $5 Target tray. If your front door area looks sad, this is the easiest high-impact spring reset you can do this week.
Tessa KimMarch 5, 2026
The Women Who Taught Me That Resourcefulness IS Design
Before I had a design degree or a blog, the most important lessons I learned about beautiful interiors came from women who never called themselves designers—they just made things work.
Tessa KimMarch 5, 2026Budget Decor: How the Women in My Life Shaped My Design Philosophy
On International Women's Day, celebrating the women who unknowingly taught me that resourcefulness IS design.
Tessa KimMarch 5, 2026
Target Threshold Spring 2026 Finds: 4 Pieces Under $20
OKAY so... I just did a full sweep of the Target Threshold Spring 2026 collection and these 4 pieces under $20 look insanely expensive.
Tessa KimMarch 4, 2026