It is Easter Weekend, and I’m enjoying a little time to myself. My husband has various appointments with friends over the next couple of days. So I”m vegging with my cat, and pondering how to spruce up my space a little bit.

Easter baskets are on sale, now that Easter is only a few days away. So I bought a few to use around the house. I wanted to create some little reading nooks throughout my home. The book baskets will come in handy. I always wish I had a book to read when I’m in the bedroom, and I’ve been wanting to set up an area to read books while chilling out in my leather chair. I always joke that the chair is like something out of “Beetlejuice”! I got it on sale from West Elm about four years ago. It was an open box item, so I saved around $600 on it!

I also got some paper baskets, made with recycled paper and fabric. I’m honestly blown away by the number of products that are created with recycled materials in regular stores nowadays. (If I could find a store that sells hemp jeans and harem pants in plus sizes…don’t get me started!!). I would I define kitsch as retro maximalist…think bold bright colors and playful accents. Vintage, modern and retro are all part of what makes kitsch fun. While I appreciate the look of minimalism, my favorite decor is loud and whimsical.

My sewing room is absolutely trashed! My cat has is finally on the mend after surgery, but in the meanwhile a lot of stuff got stored in there that Indy wasn’t supposed to jump on. Meaning…I haven’t had a good workout or craft space set up in a while now. I wanted to share photos of my space, but it is absolutely trashed. My home is a work in progress…like I am.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter, and that you get the chance to find fresh uses for the decor you surround yourself with. Just because an item is normally used for a holiday doesn’t mean that you cannot use it year round. KItsch decor is all about mixing and matching holiday items, especially but not exclusively retro or vintage, and just enjoying yourself in the process of decorating. Make your space feel good to you! Impressing other people with your decor happens when you love your home. Let your authenticity shine through.

Kitsch decorating on the Cheap!