One of my favorite things about being a designer is shopping for furniture and accessories.

I love Salt Lake City’s variety of inexpensive and second hand furniture stores.

My first stop is always Home Goods.

If I ever need a lamp for a project, this is my go-to-place.

Lately I have been eyeing this one, the navy blue trim looks familiar…

I also love this union jack chest of drawers.

It could add life to any room.

I recently spotted this upholstered ottoman in this popular floral fabric.

$149.00 is such a great price for this statement piece.

My second stop is always Chic and Unique.

They have the best prices in the valley and have a great selection of used and re-finished furniture.

Last week I found these paintings for $35.00, I think they have great potential.

The thin gold bamboo frame is stunning.

I would simply paint the mats a peacock blue.

Don’t you think they would look perfect flanking either side of a bed?

Emilie Jayne is a gold mine.

This little store is packed full of gems.

These turquoise faux bamboo pieces are beautiful.

and the prices make them even better!

Now & Again is a recent find for me.

Each piece in this store screams incredible.

I want these black horses!

and this stunning mid-century modern dresser has me drooling. 

These four stores are just a taste of the affordable furniture stores in Utah.

Good design doesn’t have to be expensive, you just have to look!

I can’t wait to share with you the pieces I found for my clients.

I am honored to be participating in Barbara’s So Canadian, eh series over at Hodge Podge.

Although I currently live in the United States, I was born and raised in Canada and will always consider myself a Canadian!

Head on over here to learn more about my background, design icons, future plans, and what I do in my spare time!

and model…

I can’t think of anything better than being a mom.

especially to this little girl.

Happy birthday Emory!

As you know, my husband is a second year medical student.

Since medical school is very expensive and I am a stay-at-home mom, we never have much money to spend on decor.

My husband has at least 6 more years of school left, which means I have no choice but get used to a thrifty lifestyle.

Luckily, I find great joy in designing on a small budget.

There is nothing better than seeing a beautiful room come together on a dime.

Style at Home’s High and Low series makes me giddy.

They take an expensive room and recreate it for less.

$17, 485

$4,636

$20,893

$4,408

Incredible, right?

These rooms excite me and they almost look identical.

I would love to do something like this for a client.

If you have room you are drooling over, send it my way!