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I’m Joy, the voice behind The Aspiring Home.
I’m so very glad you are here.
I started The Aspiring Home in 2012 as a creative outlet and as a place of encouragement. Dreaming up ideas for your home that are easy to recreate.
I have always been a big believer in family & home and the fact that gorgeous spaces can be budget-friendly.
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Wall Sconces Under $150 -Frugal Finds Series
Wall sconces under $150? Yes, please! Discover over 30 gorgeous sconces sure to fit any decor style!
Here we are, the 4th edition of the frugal finds series! I discover 30 plus wall sconces under $150. Every style and era is represented here today. Let me show you what I ...
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Repurposed Game Table – Beloved Treasure
Not all valuable pieces of furniture are antique or costly. Sometimes their value is gained by the memories made. This repurposed game table still keeps the games and puzzles but in a simpler way.
A repurposed game table seems like a simple project and it is but it has such a deep ...
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Get The Barn Wood Look By Using Vinyl Flooring
What do you do when you have a large curved surface that lacks character? You add it by using peel & stick planks! Get the barn wood look by using vinyl flooring.
I love this weekend project idea! Add much-needed character at a fraction of a cost using peel & stick vinyl ...
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How To Make Faux Leather Curtain Tassels
Give your curtains the trim with this easy project. We are all about how to make big faux leather curtain tassels!
This project is sew simple (see what I did there?). I needed a little more "wow" for the curtain panels in my most recent One Room Challenge. You can see the ...
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Updating Vintage Furniture WK 3 $100 Challenge
Updating vintage furniture is a great way to save money and preserve the past. Carefully bringing new life to an old cabinet will add storage with style to this billiard room update.
It's week 3 of the $100 Room Challenge created by Erin of Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry. 1 more ...
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19 Lamp Sets under $150 – The Frugal Finds Series
I'm back this week with affordable light solutions! Lamps sets under $150? Yep! Beautiful style at a budget-friendly price point.
This is the 3rd installment of what is now becoming "The Frugal Finds Series". I am beyond happy that this roundup of affordable home furnishings and ...
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