Links we love: real-girl, real-wallet ideas

Photography by John Ellis

We drool, we pine, we whine… but, ultimately, we can’t afford the high-priced, magazine stuff. We’re real people with real (limited) wallets. Check out these affordable, doable ideas

Here’s a real closet that you can actually emulate and love.

Need storage bins? Easy! Here’s a little DIY with your old cereal boxes.

8 easy tips for decorating on a budget.

Expensive-looking bathroom decor for $30 and less.

Save and salvage: that’s our new motto. This boho-chic home is made up of Pinterest-worthy finds.