Frugal Alternatives To Expensive Household Decorating (2)

Yesterday I provided several ideas for decorating with what you might already have in your home. Using what you have is always the cheapest alternative and you’d be amazed and how you can spurce items up and make them look more expensive than they are. Here are a few more additional ideas to get your creativity flowing. Vases Vases hold flowers, an absolute given. But they can be used for many other things too. Cut holes in a clear or white plastic lid and place flowers in a vase. The candles fit snuggly in the holes and won’t tip and … Continue reading →

Frugal Candy Corn Decorating Ideas

Candy corns are such sweet memories from childhood and all of our children love them. My favorite candy at Halloween time is candy corns of course, I just love the flavor and the smell of those tiny candies. Lately as I’ve been looking around at holiday decorations, I have noticed that I seem to be drawn to the colors of candy corns and actual candy corn looking items. I enjoy decorating my home with items I can keep out all autumn long, and these tiny candies seem to do the trick! Decorating with some candy corns or candy corn items … Continue reading →

Frugal Alternatives to Expensive Household Decorating (1)

Everyone wants their home to be perfectly decorated and beautiful. However, decorating the trendy fashionable way can be expensive, especially to those on a budget. The costly items that stores sell such as decorative frames, bowls and centerpieces can be made at home, or created from something you already have, for much less than the stores asking price! So if you are one of those people, who has tons of items stored in cabinets, drawers and maybe even on shelves, and you aren’t using them, it is time to pull them out and be creative. Ashtrays With many people quitting … Continue reading →

Versatile Furniture

Let’s face it–nice furniture can be expensive! This is especially true if you are trying to keep up with the latest styles. One great way to save money on furniture in a room is to buy versatile pieces. The more uses a piece has, the longer you will be able to keep it and you will end up paying less money on your furniture in the long run. Here are some tips to choosing furniture than can last a lifetime: Choose multi-functional pieces. Purchase pieces of furniture that can have more than one function. Instead of buying a traditional coffee … Continue reading →

Five Home Decorating Ideas under $50.00

Keep your décor costs down while still giving the rooms in your home a look and feel you love. 1) If you can’t afford new carpet try adding an area rug. While certain styles can be expensive, you can find affordable options at discount centers like Wal-Mart, K-mart, Target, and others. Whether you choose a smaller 4’ x 6’ with an accompanying runner and throw rug, or a larger 6’ x 9’ rug, you can change the look of your flooring for less. 2) Add a new piece of furniture. You might be thinking there isn’t a piece of furniture … Continue reading →

Five Decorating Ideas Under Twenty Dollars

Low cost decorating does not have to look cheap. You can create beautiful, comfortable rooms in your home without spending tons of money. You can also update your spaces without spending a bundle. Try some of these low cost ideas: 1) Create a focal wall. You will only need enough paint or other treatment to cover one wall. You can find remnants of wallpaper, inexpensive fabric, or pick up a quart of paint on sale for about ten bucks and instantly liven up your space. 2) Update your paint color. Pick up some “oops” paint. When a home improvement store … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Decorating Solutions

I hope you have taken the chance to read some of the articles at the Home and Garden blog. I love to read the fun and interesting ideas these writers have. I am particularly interested in finding creative ways to decorate frugally. Check out some of these articles from our Home and Garden bloggers for some of my favorite tips for decorating cheap: What is Shabby Chic? I love the design ideas in this article. There are some great ways to get that “shabby chic” look without spending a fortune. It does boggle my mind how people are willing to … Continue reading →

A Frugal Garden

Gardening is a great way to beautify the exterior of your home. Whether you are wanting to create an entire garden, a simple flower bed, or want strategically placed flowers throughout your yard, it doesn’t have to break the bank! Saving money in your garden, doesn’t have to mean an ugly or limited flower bed. Nor does it mean that you cannot enjoy your hobby. It just means there are a few ways to go about cutting costs in your garden. I’m going to give you some tips on how. Paint Your Tools You know those great gardening tools? Typically … Continue reading →

Holiday Decorating on a Budget

Christmas Holiday decorating on a budget Christmas Holiday decorating can be very expensive. You are compelled to invest in lights, a Christmas tree, wreathes, accessories and constant supplied of baked goods to be scattered around your home. While Christmas decorating generally requires a significant investment, it does not have to break our bank. Here are some tips to help you get through the Christmas season looking stylish, but with cash left over for gifts. Plan Ahead At the end of every holiday season, Christmas accessories, like lights and figurines, always go on sale. You can purchase a shopping cart full … Continue reading →

Redecorate Your Child’s Room Under $100.00

You can redecorate an entire bedroom, especially a child’s room, for under $100.00 and still completely transform the space. The first step is to change the walls. Add a paint treatment to limit the amount of paint you need to use, but choose a color that has some contrast to the original wall color for greater impact. Something bright is fun, and it makes sense to use a color that will complement existing elements in the room. You might also want to paint some of the furniture. Next, treat the bed since it is probably the largest piece in the … Continue reading →