So, I never thought to look at Dollar General for my home decor pieces, but after seeing so many people in some decorating groups talk about things they bought from there, I became curious. Actually, stop. Let me go back. I used to shop for household goods at DG. There seemed to be a decent, affordable selection way back when. Then we moved, and there wasn't a store near us. Later, when I saw a DG, I stopped in again. I noticed it just wasn't the same. What I found was... well... stuff that cost too much for what it was. I stopped shopping there. By choice that time.
What sparked my interest again was a printed canvas painting of a cow that others were going crazy over. A cow print? What? Well, it's bright and colorful, and I live in 'the country', so why not. The quality of the print is actually pretty good. No, it won't compare to a masterpiece hanging in a museum, or a painting by your favorite artist. However, general home decor doesn't usually require those high standards.
(The cow that piqued my curiosity)
A 16"x20" wrapped canvas print, ready to hang for $8? Yes, please! There were a few different prints to choose from, and different sizes and styles. Not all are $8, but framed prints and canvases started at $4, and went up from there. Decorating - and redecorating - can be affordable. I won't be shopping there for all of my design needs, but now I know to at least check it out.
And here's a $4 framed print. The frame is actually black, and it's plastic, but doesn't feel all that bad. There is also some depth to it, too; it isn't just a thin frame with a piece of paper behind the glass. There are beads at the bottom of the ribbons, to look like they're holding up the letters. It gives it a bit of dimension. The outer measurement of this one is 7"X11"
