Dining Room Challenge~Decorating on a budget~Thrift Store Shopping~ Room Challenge on a Budget

[@johnixon7726]

I would love a whole house done for the series - even outdoors and the porch.💖

[@anapaulapires3827]

Me too ☺️

[@joanballard4705]

Me too.

[@donnaduran5022]

They are all beautiful you did a marvelous.job. Have a blessed evening!💗💗💗

[@dannamckinney6467]

Mary did some porch decorating on a video if I recall correctly. But some spring/summer updates would be fun to see for sure.

[@lorihulett2289]

Me too

[@janetta5827]

Would love to see this as a series. A great example of how beautiful someone can make their home without spending tons of money. Refreshing to not see all the consumerism we see in so many places. Thank you.

[@poodlegirl55]

I love how she got "extravagant" at the end and spent $25 on the plant and candle but still ended up $45 under budget!

[@ruthcamp2226]

She's loaded now and deserves to be

[@barbarabreaux2719]

I love how you used the metal canning insert as part of the decor....ingenious!!!

[@saidaswift9531]

Ok, so that's ridiculously good...lol! I see Mary picking up this round wire thing and I'm thinking "what the heck is that?" and here comes Mary creating a beautiful centerpiece for her buffet.

[@audrajpace3650]

I'd LOVE to see you create a whole series..kitchen, front room, bedroom, etc. That is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@robertlake3741]

The table,chaire ,&the dresser &tray came out beautiful .I think paint is the answer to refreshing almost anything .I enjoyed this video so much and would love to see more like this!

[@joyandson1]

Decorating on a budget?! I love this idea. How often do most of us not decorate because things cost so much? This is so helpful.

[@carolyost6733]

Love everything you do. It's the "Mary Touch" Yes to more challenge rooms!

[@candaceperkola8018]

The idea of a clever and comfy room for under $200 made for good entertainment on this winter day. I'd love to see another room.

[@charlotted6247]

You need your own show. Teaching how to make Beauty for Pennies. Some other stars dont budget....Its just a Blessing to see what you do Mary. Stretch a dime into a dollar.

[@bettypecoraro8104]

I don’t know if you do this when you open a can of paint, but I learned this from a professional painter. When you open the can, take a hammer and a appropriate size nail and put holes in the well at the top of the can the whole way around. Then, the paint will drip back into the can.

[@daniellem5175]

Yes, I do this. Very helpful tip!!

[@conniesummers3647]

Great ideal ! I will try this now

[@evelynbeadling591]

Wow Thank you!!! for the tip what a great idea 👍I'll be using this from now on😊

[@CrystalBeeMarriner]

I love this challenge! It really helps those of us who can't seem to bring a room together so easily! Thank you!

[@debbiez3984]

Loved Mary’s smile as she started to remove the cushions from her “new” dining chairs. You can tell she’s so happy to be doing what she loves. It’s all beautifully done, Mary! Thank you for the inspiration. ~Debbie Z~

[@barbie3166]

“With paint, all things are possible.” ☺️ I know I’m late to the party, but I loved this too! I hope once you’re done with the cottages, you’ll be able to do this again. Or maybe even do it for the cottages?! Anyways, thanks for sharing your talent with us!! 🤍

[@avisforbes5563]

PLEASE MARY, I NEED LOTS LOTS MORE on your new ROOM CHALLENGE. This will be great on so many levels - educational, entertainment, budget friendly and different from so many other video channels. I love how you take us through all your shoping and design thought processes. How everything can also be done with other budgets and considerations. Also important recommendations on DIY equipment like paint. Keeping everthing tidy as you DIY in the home. I recognise all the hard work you do, even if you make it look effortless. The make overs with everything you do always increases the worth of each item. I do not just mean the monetary one of budget. But the real lesson worth of hardwork, setting/attaining goals, and improving the life/surrounding around you. It is great having you give us MORE MASTER CLASSES in the coming programmes.

[@debiulmer3672]

Love this concept - please do more. I did this to a neighbors house she had just gone through a very nasty divorce and didn’t have much of anything to start her new life with. Her teenage son said all he ever one it was a nice house that he could bring his friends to be proud of. She saved up $500 in with I set out looking for resale on market place and charity resale shops not to mention a little bit of ingenuity they both got exactly what they wanted.

[@ginajohnson7485]

So kind of you!!♥️

[@barefootreba]

Your a great neighbor!

[@tokazowskido]

Sweet Mrs. Mary, this is such a great idea with everyone pinching pennies after 2020! I will be watching!

[@micheledryden1057]

What a clever idea?? To put a whole room together on an extremely limited budget is fantastic!! It gives me hope as I redecorate several rooms in my home. Smiles...

[@jennygibson2199]

Everything looks beautiful, but I think the picture of the flowers would have looked way prettier than the word "EAT"

[@PapillionEra]

Love the kitty having a bath in the background!

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

What i do with Annie Sloan CP especially in a case like urs where u r using white do cover such a deep color is... I take a small amount of the paint put in a separate container and thin it out with water to make a thin primer coat and will do 1 or 2 passes with the "primer coat b4 using the full strength paint..that way the paint lasts longer and u end up with Full coverage

[@bethreisman8869]

Great idea! I think it's so fun to show others how to create "your" home and style without spending a lot or buying "new". Just an important thought process and skill.

[@sandramigacz1766]

What you did with $155, I couldn’t have done with $500. Such a lesson to be learned that if you put your mind to it resourcefulness can be beautiful! Love the idea for a series

[@andnowawordfromoursponsor4173]

I'm today's world resourcefulness is the new beautiful !!

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ Aw Mary…you are SO incredibly amazing to me in your gifted, creativeness! SO full of beauty and character! You are a great encouragement to me… Almighty God bless you…and your precious family…immeasurably! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

What fun it would be to see how you do every room on a budget. What a great way to show people that with a little time and on a budget they to can have a beautiful room.

[@NitrosMom074]

Mary, you have done it again! You have the sweetest design sense. What a precious little dining room for a single gal’s first apartment. And you got so much for so little! In our area these items would have been at least double what you paid. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@diannelilly7590]

I would watch this series.

[@kathygardner6706]

I love it would defiantly like to see a series of this.

[@jenniferkane3609]

Me too!!!!!

[@jch1965]

Great idea. I love how it came together! Those spindles on the sideboard would be perfect for a cute bunting/banner to celebrate the season, a birthday, or holiday. 😊

[@debbiestherapy]

Love your four legged supervisor there as you waxed the chairs! So cute!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Beautiful as always, my husband and I furnished and decorated our home this way 34 years ago and still continue to today! You really don’t have to spend much to have a nice home!

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

Unbelievable what you found and put together. The Green dresser is a fab find

[@Aiko2-26-9]

When you said you would do a whole room for $200 I thought you would never be able to do it. The result was so nice. I am impressed.

[@daniellebrown6253]

Absolutely amazing!! I love watching all the Interior Designers on TV but Mary, hands down, you are magnificent! What a great challenge. I can't wait to see more!

[@carmentorres8058]

I love it all Mary.💓 I wanted to also let you know that before you paint anything make five nail holes on the center inner lip of the can where the lid rest on after closing it. This will allow the paint that spills over the can to go back into the can through the nail holes. The lid covers the holes beautifully. Can't wait for next Wednesday show.💓

[@restorebeautyfinds4180]

So refreshing. Love how you gave life to the dark furniture

[@elizabethspecht9585]

At the same time..that dark wood table & chairs was very nice..she paid a good price for them

[@donnagarcia9490]

Love your idea for the “Room Challenge.” I can’t wait to see what’s next .

[@irenemueller3888]

Such a great idea for a series. I’m following along.

[@candacekesting1786]

Wow, wouldn't the original rose picture go beautifully with the painted jars and roses. Can't believe another sign instead. Oh well, to each his own.

[@sheilapellicane8507]

Yes, I so agree with you!

[@mecalcreates]

The rose picture is beautiful. It can always be switched for a change.

[@sandraolson1022]

Yes that would have been beautiful as well!

[@barbarabrown4767]

A tip for all . When I open a can of paint or stain. I take a nail and punch holes around the rim. It allows the left over to run back into the can and not stay in the rim. Plus it keeps it from running down the outside of the can. ❤

[@sundaybryant3574]

Such a great idea. Will be watching and do not want to miss anything.

[@anacalderon2141]

That fabrik with scenes is called Toile de Jouy.

[@JustAriel]

I literally just got done dry brushing a decorative ladder that used to be my kids bunk bed ladder that I turned into a decorative ladder which now I'm going to hang in my kitchen I also sanded it a little and I got inspired by some of the stuff you've done before

[@ontheprairie]

That is such a clever way to repurpose the bunk bed ladder.

[@TammyB-x2h]

A couple of years ago I painted three Dollar Tree jars and tied jute around the rim so I’d have holders for my utensils during the holiday gatherings. I’m still using them and getting compliments.

[@happilyhomeschoolinginiowa455]

Lovely, the fabric was such a great find. And I love how you found napkins to match the buffet. Love the challenge idea.

[@terrigodfrey8260]

Mary, another win! Love the idea of an ongoing series. I'm an artist with a studio but I paint furniture too and I get inspiration from you and your channel. White and pale colors brighten and cheer everything up, simple lines are elegant and easy to live with. Always happy for your growth and success!

[@carolschultz3588]

You could paint a rug and still have time to buy a chandelier. I love how much patience you have.

[@marlenestephenson1239]

this was so much fun , yes please do this more. The dining room was so pretty and buget was so unbelieveable, you did great.

[@graciemaca6996]

The idea of making a series like this would be warmly welcomed by the DIY community! You have a talent for redesigning and it will be advantageous to use for all to see. You stuck to the budget with even having some money leftover. It all looks so gorgeous! I especially love the green display piece and added touches of pastel green decor items! You nailed it!

[@shetrisrunning7500]

What a bargain! Great shopping. The table and chairs turned out beautiful. I love the soft green cabinet as well as the small plates. It would be nice to have chargers under the plates as another color to break up all the white. I can see a gorgeous chandelier and a nice rug added. I’m sure you will be on the hunt. Thank you for sharing.

[@margueritepeaden3445]

This is helpful to those on a tight budget or just starting to furnish their home. It’s nice to see you can have something beautiful without going into debt.

[@sandrabollen-hughes6182]

Oh this was a treat. I'd be happy to watch another installment for rugs and chandeliers or whatever you'd like to add. Thank you, Mary.

[@craftablegoodies]

I wish my thrift stores had prices like that! I often see Dollar Store items at or above a dollar, makes no sense!! Great job, it turned out beautiful!! 😍

[@Marylu3172]

I just love the soft color of that dresser and how the napkins and accessories match it. So lovely!!

[@suetillman1517]

I would love to see another video like this. One room at a time. Or a porch or a deck. This just looks like it was fun to do. Don’t be hard on yourself. The next one gets done when it gets done. Love it.

[@sandramacelheron6778]

I love the material on your chairs - and the pale green is nice also!

[@lindap.p.1337]

I really loved that toile too.

[@kharris5866]

Very cute Mary. I love the fabric, looks great on the white chairs. Always look forward to your videos. Seems like these days I'd much rather watch my favorite KZbinrs than anything else.

[@karenblanck7726]

Gorgeous....as always. I loved the whole premise. Decorating a room on a small budget and look at how charming it can be. You are a talented woman and love how encouraging you are. You really do make it look like anyone can do this with a little paint, time, and creativity.

[@lauriehuber3040]

This is a great idea! Can’t wait for more videos like this one. The pieces all turned out great, but must say I would need to cover/fix the top of the dresser. Maybe just a table runner to cover the big bad spot....just me. More more please!

[@jennifershort1898]

I LOVE the room! My favorite is the mason jar rack rose display! I would have never known what that rack was for! Beautiful job!

[@andiedole4168]

I loved this! You’re a decorating wizard. I’ll be keeping my eye out for a canning jar rack thing now. I would love it if you continued this as a series!

[@lynnwharton8993]

I LOVE this idea. I am 66 years old, still working full time and trying to re-do the decor (mainly) in my house so I can retire. We did replace the living room furniture and most of the floors, but everything else is paint, elbow grease and wonderful finds that we can re-purpose. This is fantastic.

[@TheLatinaNextDoor]

Everything looks so lovely Mary! Great work with your budget, I loved watching your cat follow your hands as you sanded the chairs - it was too cute!

[@mialove-ec7fi]

Hello Latina next door

[@vikkib6983]

I really enjoyed watching the kitty in the portion of the video also!

[@peggykelliher5698]

Love it!!! The dresser/sideboard was a find!!! Love that you didn't paint over the roses. Such a shabby picture ❤️! The fabric for the chairs! Your dining room turned out very lovely. CONGRATULATIONS on not spending all the money!!! Keep your eye open for the rug and chandelier!

[@gwenwade6059]

Loved your cat's attention to detail! "Purrfectly painted."

[@annettedover3602]

I loved this and would definitely like to see more!

[@suebryant4237]

The fabric for the chairs is stunning and such a bargain, you have a great design flair ❤️

[@agm97ga]

I really like this challenge and would like to see more. TFS Beautiful job. And Pebbles was certainly hoping you were going to sit down while you were waxing the chairs. So cute!

[@FixinTo]

Mary, I am loving that green color myself right now!! This was an amazing Room Challenge on your budget!! Thank you so much for the inspiration, as always!! 👍💖

[@tearalewis7532]

That would match my kitchen so well! I love your work, and others I watch on you tube, but I have never seen a room come together in the EXACT thing I am wishing for. I hope to one day when we can all get back to work, to find some things just like this for my old farm house kitchen. Absolutely stunning

[@earlinesmith3563]

Such beautiful and simple pieces put together make a beautiful setting. All for less than $200!! A little sweat & muscles power involved. Enjoyed. Have a blessed day.🤗🤗

[@sandykoenig1666]

Mary, this was so much fun. You have such an eye for the right items and what to do with them. Yes do more rooms please.

[@barbkrieser8972]

Definitely would watch a series like this! You surprise me all the time whenever you redesign or remodel a project! Love it!❤🥰

[@rachelrotolo5655]

Love this new series idea!! My mom and I have watched all your videos over and over! We never get tired of watching them, so calming, helpful, and fun to watch! It inspires us to do some projects ourselves. Thank you for continuing to make them!!

[@justjudycrafting7401]

What a cozy spot. I can see how you will be enjoying that for years to come. Love the fabric you covered the chairs with. Way to stay within budget. Your thrift stores in your area are more budget friendly than ours.

[@bev473]

Loved watching you put everything together from start to finish. Yes for more video’s like this.

[@laurawistoft5401]

Gorgeous, as always. I always look forward to Wednesdays when I know sweet Mary is posting. Love from Alabama.

[@annieoli28]

Love everything, definitely I would like to see more videos like this.

[@juliewittmuss2105]

LOVE this...the whole thing! The challenge, the work, the end product....LOVE LOVE LOVE! You are always so uplifting to watch!

[@meliss36]

Mary Mary Mary, it all turned out GORGEOUS!!!! I to love the green color and the buffet decor and the roses .. ALL of it, EVERYTHING is GORGEOUS!!! Great job!!!🌿

[@debby42162]

You did a beautiful job! I would love to see more of these.

[@janiewarre9941]

I love the way you put everything together.

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

This was a great idea, you are very clever. Turned out perfect. I really think it is important to show what you can do with very little money. Thanks Mary.

[@barbb.7028]

I loved this type of video. It's amazing what you can do with thrifted items and a little hard work.

[@patriciaskitch2341]

Genius Mary! Would love to see these challenges more often. You are such a gift.

[@lesliemacuff565]

I absolutely love everything.... but I would have kept the flower picture as is ❤

[@ccee7184]

Me too! Loved the look and especially love your eye for a bargain and the possibilities. I also would have kept the flower picture as it was because the seat fabric and your colors ad added touches added pretty and cozy to the area. The EAT sign seems to me is more outdoor-like. Good to hear your thoughts on the Annie Sloan paint. I have been skeptical to use it because of the cost.

[@misswilsable]

Yes, this is a great idea for an inspirational series - Looking forward to the next one ❤️ 👍🏻🇩🇰

[@lisagray8952]

I love it! You have shown me that I don't need to go and buy new things. I can give my rooms a new look and stay in a budget. Would love to see more!

[@donnacrosleythibault812]

I'd love to see you do more. My granddaughter will be purchasing her first home later this year or next and she will need plenty of ideas on how to make a home warm and cozy on a relatively small budget. These ideas will be invaluable to her. Do it again!

[@mcjimenez9335]

I just love your vision. You find value and ideas for items people don’t need.

[@librarylady6mena368]

The chairs are stunning, that cloth is just perfect. Good job!

[@pamelafox7677]

The large scale toile is beautiful. Really fun to watch, more would be great.

[@sunshinesoftly6386]

Believe you do enjoy a challenge and would love to see more.

[@LindySellsHomes]

LOVE this room challenge series. Wouldn’t it be fun to donate the entire room to a Habitat for Humanity house! I look forward to more of these.

[@juliajenkins104]

Love how you transformed the flower picture. You’ve got an amazing eye for what something could be. Well done

[@melaniemiller5126]

Love it all!! I think this would be so fun to do as a ministry for maybe single moms who are starting over.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

What a great idea! I hope you take it and run with it!

[@kelleywright486]

Yes! Or even for older folks in assisted living facilities. You probably couldn’t paint the walls but everything else would be great!

[@orphan124]

I'm sure she's plenty charitable in her community. This is her job though. Mary earns her living with her work. Thrifting, refurbishment, sales, and her youtube channel. We love her. She and her family will decide how they distribute their charitable gifts. Would anyone like someone else suggesting how your families charitability is spent? The nerve of some people....smh

[@orphan124]

@melanie miller get to it girl....in your community. Mary showed you how. So do it. It'd be fun, your community needs you. Be about it...

[@orphan124]

@@kelleywright486 people in assisted living are wealthy. They don't need more shit. Itd be a great fundraiser for your community depending on where the profit will go.

[@laurieanne9712]

Yes. Yes . Yes!!! Loved the room challenge--how inspiring!

[@ninajohnson6578]

Love that you prove beauty doesn’t need to be expensive❤️

[@pammoylan2426]

I love the fabric with the chairs.

[@tinawugalter9760]

Hi Mary! You are so amazing and inspiring! It would be fantastic to see a challenge series. You turn your thrift store buys into the greatest things and make it all look so easy! The dining room is lovely and the colors perfect. Thanks so much!!!