Although I may be unskilled in the maintenance
department, I excel in making things look good.
And in order to feel comfortable
and at home on the new boat, I felt it necessary to take care of the really
important things first, like throw pillows to match the pastel turquoise
cushions in the salon, matching towels
for the galley and head, and new cushions and bedding in the aft cabin.
I searched high and low for the perfect items, keeping in
mind that we’re on a budget, most of which is earmarked for more relevant
repairs. There are some great items and
deals to be found on Amazon, Ebay and Overstock, but a lot of times I prefer to
see things before I buy them so I can be assured of the color and texture. Having redecorated and furnished several
homes over the years, I have found the big box discount stores, like Marshall’s
and TJ Maxx offer the best selection and price.
Although you may have to go to several stores within a chain to find the
right item or quantify of items, what you save in the long run will be worth
your time.
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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