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Hi there, friends! Have you been to your local Goodwill store lately? If not, I'm going to let you in on a secret: they get brand-new Target merchandise every week! Yep, you heard it here. You can find Target stuff for even cheaper than their clearance prices quite often, so what are you waiting for? And while you're there, check out their houseware section for things you can upcycle with spray paint. It's one of my favorite ways to add style to our home on the cheap! Here's my latest upcycle: a wine decanter! I picked up a glass decanter at Goodwill for $4 and it was such a good buy! It's made of really heavy glass, and I knew it would look great on our bar cart. To make it a little more interesting, I taped off and sprayed just the bottom with Looking Glass spray paint by Krylon (which I already had left over from another project). Then, I purchased a large wooden craft sphere to use as a stopper. The whole thing only cost $5.50!  Not to gloat, but you ca...

Hi guys! Hope you had a great weekend! So, do you want in on a secret? You can make virtually anything--I mean anything --look expensive by spraying it gold. Seriously! I've tried this trick using several things around our house--like a basic lamp base from Target, an el-cheapo ceramic elephant, and hardware--and I'm amazed at the transformation every time. Check out these 24 everyday items you can transform into beautiful home accessories over on my About.com article. Fun stuff! And instantly gratifying, I might add. Here's a sneak peek: via via via Find 21 other items you can spray gold now! Here are some things I've transformed with my Midas touch: Spray Painted Ceramics Sunburst Mirrors for $8 Toolbox Desk Caddy