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Get fresh tips from the budget decorating guru, Betsy Helmuth. Each episode is packed with secrets the other pros don't want you to know. 

Betsy is an NYC-based designer, owner of Affordable Interior Design, and has been featured on DIY Network, NBC's "Today Show", HGTV, Lifetime, and more. She is the author of the best-selling book, Big Design, Small Budget. Get a signed copy of Betsy's book here

 

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Jun 14, 2016

Betsy announces a new online class bundle and dives into her shopping preferences. She shares tips on selecting throw pillows, blankets, rugs, candles, and art with personal connections. Betsy advises against word art, discusses picture frames, lamp wattage, functional bookends, and answers a listener's flooring question.
 
0:00 Online class bundle announcement
1:07 Purchase details and pricing
1:39 Betsy’s shopping preferences
2:38 Shopping spree introduction
3:20 Tips for selecting throw pillows
4:58 Choosing throw blankets
8:45 Selecting rugs
10:49 Shopping for candles
11:52 Choosing art with personal connection
13:10 Commercial break: YouTube channel and social media
14:40 Avoiding word art
16:22 Shopping for safe and aesthetic home art
18:08 Picture frames and custom mats
18:59 Importance of lamp wattage and features
20:51 Selecting functional bookends
22:00 Listener email: Flooring advice
30:05 Premium membership announcement
 
- Splurging on unique, high-quality throw pillows and blankets can elevate the look and feel of a room while providing comfort and style.
- Choosing mid-tone hardwood flooring over engineered wood or wood tiles can enhance both the durability and resale value of your home.
- Opting for all-natural soy candles and custom mats for affordable frames can add a personalized, sophisticated touch to your space.
 

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