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Bougie Girl University: Crafting Your Comeback-You Don't Have To Do It All At Once

1. Why is patience so important during a comeback journey? 2. 3 tips for staying patient during a comeback journey. 3. How to build momentum during a comeback journey. 4. Small steps which spur bigger actions
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Bougie Girl University: Crafting Your Comeback Series

Join the Bougie Girl for the introductory episode of "Crafting Your Comeback" series.

Bougie Girl University: Seasonal Decorating On A Budget-Fall

This year my small scale Fall decorations only cost about $30 (which includes the solar lights) 1. Choose a Focal Point 2. Confine your decorating space 3. Lighting 4. Stick to your budget

Bougie Girl Univeristy:Building A Room On A Budget-Paint Is My New BFF

Before After Over the years, I have had a love-hate relationship with paint. In my prior experiences, painting projects never quite turned out right. Either I slathered too much paint on an object or not enough. As my income increased, so did my tendency to avoid DIY painting projects of any kind. My living room decor is comprised of red, black, and white. However, my TV stand/entertainment center did not coordinate with my living at all. I contemplated replacing it with a black one. But, the comparable ones were a couple hundred dollars. I ruled out searching Craigslist and other secondhand resources due to lack of time.  As time wore on, it became clearer to me that my best option in this scenario was to paint this piece of furniture black. Luckily, I have a fenced in backyard and a seemingly never-ending roll of plastic sheeting which has acted as a barrier between my project and the patio. Here is my list of  suggestions for spray painting furniture: 1. Study

Bougie Girl University: Building A Room Budget: Back Patio On A Budget

1. Seating (All year round vs. seasonal) 2. Flowers and Plants 3. Decorative Items 4. Lighting

Bougie Girl University: Building A Room on a Budget- Main Bedroom

1. Somewhere to sleep (Bed and Futon) 2. Clothing Storage (Rolling Rack, Closet, Trunk, and/or Dresser) 3. Floor coverings 4. Window coverings 5. Art 6. Storage by design (Hooks for hanging and handbags) 7.  Tables 8. Shelving 9. Seating 10. Lighting 11. Staying clutter free

Bougie Girl University: Building A Room On A Budget-Living Room

1. Seating 2. Floor Coverings 3. Tables 4. Lighting 5. Art 6. Entertainment Centers 7. Shelving 8. Storage 9. Workspace 10. Window Coverings