Think Pink for Spring!

By: Kim Solimini

Pink is one of my all time favorite colors. It’s happy and cheerful and can brighten any room or outfit right up! I have been wanting to incorporate some more shades of pink in my house lately and I think in leiu of the spring months coming everyone should add a dash of pink to their life. Here are some of my favorite pieces to accent this beautiful color in your home.

Pink Ottoman – Beso, Pink Frames – Multichic.com, Floral Pillows – Etsy seller MilandCookiesCanada, Vintage Pink Chair – Etsy seller TheVintageLaundry, Pink Ruffle Shower Curtain – Anthropologie

That shower curtain in particular has been haunting me! I have been wanting to think of a creative way to use it as opposed to a shower curtain. Possible a window treatment or an doorway embellishment.

Pink does have to be super feminine or childish color in the least. It can be an adult tone and you can even sneak it in without your hubby putting up a fight! As long as it is done in a way that compliments the vibe of your home, pink can add some fun punch to any room. And if you are like me and constantly changing your home décor use it as a temporary accent color buy purchasing budget friendly pieces at places like Target and Ikea. They have some great home accessories at wonderful prices!

My favorite pink Ikea pick is this super chic lamp for only $19.99

And this cute little modern nightstand, that can be used as a potential end table in a modern living room or as a printer cart in a home office at only $19.99

Get creative and accent your home in cheery pinks this spring!

cupcakeMAG home edition! Decorating on a Budget!

By Angela Parks, Contributing Writer

Angela's Virgina Beach Home 

This comes as no surprise to those who know me, I LOVE to decorate. I have forever evolving taste. One day I'm obsessed with greens, the next day I'm consumed with blues. Needless to say, I don't believe in spending a great fortune on expendable items in my home. I always pride myself on being a bargain shopper. I'm known for seeking out deals from the clearance bins, ebay or even searching Craigslist.com for (occasional) furniture deals.

I will say that our daily furniture was not necessarily a bargain. We have learned over time to carefully choose our furniture. We are a military family (my husband is a Navy Pilot), so we are mindful to purchase pieces with the knowledge that it needs to fit nicely in our next home. I feel that daily pieces such as sofas, chairs, mattresses, dinning tables, etc should be bought with quality in mind. Simply because you will use them daily and will retain them for many years.

I had the pleasure of opening up my home to host the very first CupcakeMag Retreat! Throughout the weekend I was asked where I had purchased specific items. Honestly, I had to laugh because my response was always the same:

Target

Overstock.com

eBay.com

Craigslist.com

Marshalls

TJ Maxx

Michaels

Hobby Lobby

Remember it isn't the cost of what you buy,  it is merely WHAT you buy! Decorating doesn't require a fortune.  Take the time to bargain shop, and while you are sitting in your beautifuly furnished home - relish in the fact that you have saved a lot!

How beautiful is the Mrs. Preppy Poppy's home! We just LOVE her style. 

Make sure you check out her new blog all about being a domestic failure. 

Even though we think she is perfect! 

Which room is your favorite?