Stretch your decorating $ by thinking outside of the box.  Yard sales and flea markets have always been excellent sources for home decor.  Keep more of your money as you redecorate and help a seller to make a sale.   It's a win-win proposition...and it's an eco-friendly proposition.

As this economic downturn wears on, I'm seeing more and more really nice home furnishings being sold for little or nothing.  So there are plenty of opportunities for your to create the look you want, for way less.   Here are some of this month's exceptional finds at my favorite virtual flea markets:  Craigslist and eBay.  Click on the photos for more information.

eBay, Quiozel Sonata chandlier, $139.99

Elkridge, MD, 10/10/09 Craigslist, $40 for 3 occasional tables
                                                    

                                            
eBay Champagne finish wood framed beveled mirror, $50.20



 Washington, D.C.(Bristow, VA), 10/12/09 Craigslist, $100 for table, 6 chairs, and china cabinet ( has scratches and need TLC)
                                        

eBay, pair of Henredon swivel chairs.  At  just $65 for the pair, I feel a reupholstering project coming on!


Kansas City (Belton, MO), 10/13/09, Craigslist $210 for table and 6 chairs