If you’ve somehow stumbled across this little corner of the internet, you’re probably wondering the same thing I am: what am I doing? Honestly? I’m asking myself that at least three times a day. I’m a mom of two girls — one already in college and the other about to fly the nest — which…

Hey there! I’m Gina — mom, decorator-on-a-budget, and professional “Let’s see if we can make this cuter for less” problem solver. I started Beautiful Smart Spending because I’ve spent years helping my daughters decorate dorms, apartments, and first “grown-up” spaces without spending a small fortune. Along the way, I learned that you don’t need designer…