In this weekly column, I'm bringing you stylish home decor tips and finds for less. This week, we're loving stripes. For more decor inspiration, check out my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

Striped décor is generally connotated with east coast beach cottages and nautically inspired rooms, but stripes are a neutral (more so than say, leopard!) that can work in a variety of spaces as well as year round. Just like it doesn’t have to feel beachside retreat, stripes don’t have remind you of awnings either. A classic rugby stripe is elegant and traditional, while colorful watercolored stripes are modern and casual chic.

In my "Decorate by Number" series, I'm showing you how to get Pinterest-worthy decor looks for less! This week, we're getting inspired by a super-glam office space. For more home décor inspiration, visit my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

I have a confession to make, although I’m bringing you inspired interiors on a weekly basis, my home office is a mess - as in non-existent. I usually work from our sofa in front of the TV, although I’ve been pinning inspired offices on Pinterest for months now. I keep coming back to this glamour office even though the style is a bit more feminine than I usually like, but I think I’m going for this and my goal is to achieve this office by the end of summer. Challenge accepted!

As July rolls around, eager college freshmen start the hunt for the perfect dorm furniture and stock up on supplies for the first year of their adulthood. For the rest of us, this time of year also has its perks! Stores offer amazing deals and bring out the finest in fall selections. You may be thinking “I’m barely ready for my party on the 4th!” But, now is the time to think about projects you’d like to finish this summer and work on through the fall. For those parents with college-ready kids, students look for high-style pieces that will make a statement, while you look for the most affordable and durable products. Fortunately, Target resolves all of these problems by delivering on-trend and exclusive products at a low cost. With an array of furniture with bright pops of color and nifty storage and supplies, you’ll be celebrating the start of the school year in more ways than one.

To get you started, I’ve selected my favorite finds from Target’s Fall collection that are perfect for students (and non-students!) alike:

In this weekly column, I'm sharing budget-friendly decor tips that are high on style, and low on price. This week, we're talking affordable vases! Find more ideas on my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

If you’re looking to add a pop of color to your home this summer on a tight budget, then a punchy vase with some bright flowers will do the trick. A vase is such a basic home décor item, but you’d be surprised how many people skimp on buying it or just opt for the free, comes with the bouquet vase, which is more drag than fab. You can go minimalist or full on glam with your vase choice, without comprising style, budget, or the overall tone of your space. Plus, a vase is one of the most versatile and mobile pieces in your home. You can use the same vase to decorate your dining table for a dinner party, or add some fresh flowers from the garden to your bedside table.

In my "Decorate by Number" series, I'm showing you how to get Pinterest-worthy decor looks for less! This week, we're getting inspired by an eclectic California dining room. For more home décor inspiration, visit my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

California is known for its casual, laid-back, and carefree attitude. It’s also known for its sophisticated yet boho flair and it’s a state of mind that makes for a deliciously decorated home. This inspired space, designed by Amber Interiors, automatically feel understated and effortless because of the built in seating; however the Eames chairs and bold prints take it up a notch. You can bring California’s boho-luxe aesthetic to your home with some key elements. Before you know it, you’ll be living the easy breezy lifestyle for which California is known.