Links We Love: Better Budget

“When you let go of trying to get more of what you don’t really need, it frees up oceans of energy to make a difference with what you have.” – Lynne Twist, The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources.

The word “budget” often causes a cringe, but pinching pennies doesn’t have to be painful.

Want to clear out your home and make more room for you? Follow Remodelista’s 7 tips for making mindful purchases and valuing what you already have.

Style doesn’t have to be expensive. Flea market finds, vibrant textiles, and repurposed pieces make this studio from PopSugar Home looked pulled together and artfully styled.

Use your skills. Dress up a table for a special occasion or add some life to a space with a hand-picked bouquet with this guide from Gardenista. 

Before you buy, consider transforming an item you already own into something new like our 28 DIY salvage makeovers.

Don’t let money hold you back. Follow in the footsteps of like this NYTime’s writer who explored the California coast inexpensively.