title: Thrift: How to Have a Stylish Home Without Breaking the Bank
author:  Bridget Bodoano 
description: <br /> <b>BRIDGET BODOANO</b> learned how to DIY while involved in the design and building of a new home. After a career in fashion journalismshe was press officer at the Conran Shop for 10 yearsshe is now a freelance writer and illustrator. Bridget writes for several publications including <i>World of Interiors</i> and the <i>Independent</i> and is co-author of <i>Simple Style</i> with Julia Bird. She lives outside of London, England.
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  _Hotel Bosphorus_
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  **A Pedestal Bath, a Stove and a New Neighbour**
  
  
  Autumn in Istanbul is barely noticeable. Spring is the same. We _İstanbullu_
  have two seasons in our lives: winter and summer. But this year has been an
  exception. Autumn just went on and on. In fact, so did winter. It was endless.
  But at least, if the spring, too, goes on for a long time…
  
  
  Fashions change whatever the weather, of course. I’ve been in no mood to make
  do with last year’s clothes, so shopping for outfits in the latest colours and
  styles has been an absolute must. No time to lose! Workers’ overalls, oriental
  dresses with high collars, ripped T-shirts…
  
  
  But I’m so poor! Buying this splendid apartment has completely drained my bank
  account. I have to say, it seems strange to be taking out loans all over the
  place just to invest in a pair of shoes and a few clothes, especially at my
  age. What a predicament to be in, just for the sake