Deck the halls ... with ease! These ideas for frugal, festive decorations won't break the budget or strain storage areas. Create a beautiful holiday home for Christmas.
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 13, 2010
Nothing says "Christmas!" like a beautifully decorated home. Fragrant greens, twinkling lights, holiday centerpieces all set the stage for a merry holiday season.
But at what cost?
If you believe catalog vendors, department stores and florists, be prepared to lay down a bundle to create that holiday home. Each year sees a set of new colors, new images, new trends, all designed to part you from your holiday dollars.
Take heart! There's no need to break the bank to decorate your house for the holidays. Simple strategies and a dash of creativity can go a long, long way when it comes to decorating. Try these ideas for the festive--yet frugal--home.
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 13, 2010
The approach of the holidays! There's nothing quite like it to turn our hearts toward home.
Literally. The first week in November could be termed "Housing Dissatisfaction Week."
It's a little-known seasonal indicator of the coming of winter--and it afflicts most of us as we plan for the coming Christmas holidays
Look around. What do you see? Dirty carpets. Furniture that's seen better days. Mismatched china, cluttered kitchens, drab and bedraggled window coverings.
There's nothing like the arrival of the holiday season to bring us face-to-face with the things we find lacking in our home. How will we reconcile our desires with our budget?
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