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5 Budget Ways to Dress Up Your Bath - Often the bathroom is one of the most overlooked rooms in the home when it comes to decorating. We tend to see it as a utilitarian space, even though we spend quite a lot of time here. (More, if you have teenagers!)

5 Budget Ways to Warm Your Decor Through Winter - Now that the holidays are over, and the decorations are put away, you may be wondering what now? Remember that spring is still several months away, and you're best bet for keeping your rooms inviting during the dead of winter is to add warmth and comfort. And if you are like me and don't have a lot of extra cash lying around after the holiday crunch, use these ideas to make major changes in your rooms, for minor cash.

Beautiful Fall Decor on a Shoestring - Ah, the glorious colors of Fall! Who doesn't love this season, with the beautiful leaves, colorful pumpkins and funny scarecrows. Fall has got to be my favorite season! I love to decorate for fall: it's cheap and easy with so many glorious, natural colors around you!

Country Christmas Decorating - Add a little country charm to your Christmas decorating this year. Forego the glitz and glam for natural materials, check fabrics and homemade country style. The beauty of this type of decorating is that it doesn't have to look perfect. The odd crooked stitch or slightly askew angel wing just shows that it is homemade and adds to the charm. Lots of these projects are perfect for children to help with too.

Decorating For Thanksgiving - Budget Friendly Decor for the Holiday - Decorating for Thanksgiving on a tight budget can be simple when using elements found around your home or apartment. Here are a few tips for adding that special Thanksgiving flavor to your decor for little or no money.

Decorating on a Shoestring Budget - Do not despair just because your money is limited- you can still create a warm and inviting home frugally. When people come into our home and see our front room (the only room we have decorated since we are relatively new homeowners) they always comment on how beautiful our drapes, furniture, and whole look of this room is. Do you think I disclose that we put the furniture together ourselves and that the whole d�cor came compliments of Target? No way! Never divulge the sordid details, just simply bask in the glory and let them try to recreate your look. Here are a few tips for creating an inviting home on a budget.

Dinnerware - If you looked at your holiday table and wondered how you'd manage to match the blue-rimmed plates you got in college with the white basket-weave plates you received as a wedding gift, it may be time to take in consideration the importance of dinnerware in your decorating plans.

Drop Your Pants Here! - Does your laundry room need that little something? Why not make this adorable sign from scrap fabric and an old chunk of wood to liven up your wall!

Freshen the Look of your Room - "Company's coming and my place doesn't look right..." You know how it goes, you have visitors coming tonight. You've cleaned every room in the house (well, maybe not the bedroom). You've planned the menu, and it's just not quite right. Perhaps you've been hankering for a change or maybe it strikes you out of the air, the room needs Something, but what?

How to Choose a Paint Color - Do you have furniture that doesn't seem to go with the rest of your house? Try a fresh coat of paint before you change your living room's decor. So you're cringing right now at the thought of painting your living room. You're not alone.

How to Create a Paper Bag Floor - Sometimes one of the toughest decorating challenges we have when we are on a budget is replacing old, worn, or ugly flooring. If you have vinyl flooring that has seen better days, or you just want more of a natural or luxurious look in your rooms, hold on to your hat! I am going to show you how to create a faux leather floor from ordinary paper bags from the grocery store!

Ideas for a Cowboy Room - Need some creative, inexpensive ideas for a boy's room? Here are some wonderful ideas from the readers at our sister site, Frugal-Moms.com

Interior Design on a Budget - More style than money? Here's how to decorate your home on a tiny budget.

Make Your Own Holiday Cloth Napkins - The holidays are fast approaching and it's that time of year to plan for the festivities. If you are the host of this year's feast, why not make your own holiday cloth napkins? They are easy to make and quite beautiful sitting next to your good China.

Neck Roll Pillow - It's really easy to make one of those neck roll pillows out of an old pair of jeans or pants! You don't even need to know how to sew!

New Beauty from Old Candles - Everyone loves the smell of an aromatic candle. They bring comfort during a relaxing soak in the bathtub, fill your living room with the scrumptious smell of baked pie, and are lovely on the porch on a warm summer's evening.

Nice Nooks - Moving into a new house is always exciting! An older house, though, already has a history and cozy details within that say 'home' even before moving the furniture in. With foresight, this kind of character can be planned into a new house or a remodeling project.

Quick and Frugal Room Makeovers - An inexpensive way to change the look and feel of a room is to add or change pillows and decorative throws to your decor. Decorative throws come in various sizes patterns and fabrics everything from knitted afghans to store bought quilts. These decorative blankets or throws can be draped over the backs of sofas, chairs, ottomans, or on beds.It is a great way to add a splash of color to any piece of furniture or hide a stain or tear in the upholstery.

Seashell Shore Wreath - This charming decoration is made from a twig wreath and seashells collected along the beach with a few added starfish from the store. "Vacationing on Cape Cod inspired me to create this shore wreath. It was simple and inexpensive to make. The white statice and silk stems added some additional texture to the wreath. I added a piece of fishnet to the back for a nautical feel."

Starfish Candle - This pretty candle is not only a refreshing addition to your decor, it's so simply you'll want to make more. Makes a lovely accent to a beach or nautical theme room!

The Ultimate Yard Sale Guide for Home Decorators - It's Saturday morning and its time to decorate! And as all creative designers do, we are going yard-sale-ing! Visiting yard sales is one of the most inexpensive ways (and fun!) to add new life to your home decorating style.

Tips on Budget Decorating - Home decorating on a budget is the ultimate adventure in decorating. It requires a little bit of planning, creativity, and patience. If you are like me, sometimes you wish you could be a genie and wiggle your nose and **poof** it's done. However, that takes away from all the fun! Follow these tips and you'll have a home that looks like a page out of your favorite magazine!

Wall Letters - If you are in search of smiles from your kids, decorate and personalize their room with these easy to craft letters. The key is to give them character - letter them by hand. Perfection is not required!

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