First off I’d like to say that normally I’m a very level headed person when it comes to spending money and using credit cards. In the past none of my credit cards had a balance carried over. That was, until I bought a house.
I never have been one to strictly follow a budget and I’m very bad at making them. I do well with my business tracking but not so well with following my personal spending. Since we purchased the house I’ve been bad about wanting a bunch of projects done ASAP, which has cost me more than I have realized. I’ve learned a lot of ways to save money AND get what I want in the past months just by looking around and I plan on putting a lot of these new projects into action come February. And just so I stick to it, I’m sharing my list and my tips. (Otherwise I might sneak off to West Elm and be lost in a world of already made beauty.)
Here is my major budget lock down for the rest of my “right now” projects.
A BUNCH of Projects – $500 to spend.
• Make new curtains for the bedroom, living room, and studio. This will include the curtain rods as well.
• Buy lamps, decor, and at least 3 furniture pieces all used and make them gorgeous.
• Create my own art for the office.
• Purchase blinds for the office.
• Purchase new light fixture for the bedroom bathroom.
• New cabinet hardware for the vanity.
My budget for all of this will be $500, no matter what. I’m sticking to it. I’m going to prove that it is possible! One way or another. 
I’ll be sharing some of my save money tips very soon. My first jaw dropper on expenses was how expensive it is if you’re doing nearly an entire house. I could have saved a bundle if I knew then what I knew now. Oy vey!
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