Do you have a bedroom that is in dire need of change or face lift? If so, I have a few ideas that may help. There never seems to be enough money to do exactly what we want to do, so I tried to keep these ideas as inexpensive as possible.
Hang a quilt on the wall behind your headboard. It’s a simple step that looks great. You don’t have to match the quilt with your bedspread, but do keep the same color scheme.
Mix and match some pillows to brighten up the room. Your décor should express your personality so find a …read more

When decorating for fall, try using gourds and pumpkins.  This will you allow you to have decorations that can last through the entire season. 

Seasonal centerpiece – Turn a large pumpkin or squash into a bowl.  Fill it with ornamental gourds and small pumpkins.
Autumn chandelier – Suspend burnished miniature pumpkins and gilded maple leaves from a chandelier with thread.
Curvaceous container – Turn a narrow-necked gourd into a vase by sawing off the gourd’s tip.

Floating Beauties – Fill an assortment of glasses with water and float mini pumpkin gourds inside. 
 Table centerpiece – Start with a fall wreath that has been decorated with leaves, …read more

It was just a few years ago that we painted our living room.  I remember the excitement of owning my own home and finally being able to paint walls whatever color I wanted. 

 
My husband and I chose to paint our living room oatmeal.  We had looked at so many paint swatches and we knew we wanted the living room to be sort of a taupe color.  We were so glad to be rid of the cold white walls and to bring some warmth into our home with the inexpensive new look of paint.
We gave one side of the room a first and …read more

Michael’s has a printable 50% off coupon* which is good Sunday, March 29 through Saturday, April 4, 2009.  Sounds like a good time to get those spring decorations to liven up your home.  Michael’s also has a 50% off coupon for a framing order.
Some other sales at Michael’s:

40% off baskets & Easter collection decor
bagged plastic eggs $1.50
special value ribbon $1
50% off select frames
50% off spring label florals
50% off spring label garlands
40% off Decorative Touch tabletop & hanging arrangements
40% collage wall frames

Visit Michaels.com to view the sales in your area.
*There may be a limit on the number of times this coupon …read more

Do you have a tired looking lampshade?  Do you want to change your color scheme but your lampshades don’t match? 
Check out these fresh ideas from Better Homes & Gardens.  BHG has several different ideas for giving your lampshade a new look.  Some of them are easy, such as gluing on some paper or embellishments, and some of them involve sewing.  Choose the style that works for you.
image from bhg

If you’re like me, you don’t want to spend a fortune buying new living room furniture or having your old stuff recovered.  Thankfully, there is a company that offers an affordable way to help with that problem.  I’m sure you all have heard of Sure Fit slipcovers.  Sure Fit makes it easy and inexpensive to freshen up old, worn furniture.   I just received the new catalog and am amazed with all the different products they have available now.
Sure Fit has something to fit anyone’s needs.  Whether you have a loose back cushion couch, a t-cushion couch, a recliner, futon, or …read more

* When gifts become clutter (at Clutter Control Freak)
* Turn your clutter into cash (via Best Syndication)
* Cloth napkins can save you money (via Philly Burbs)
* Shopping strategy (at Bend Bulletin)
* Freezer cooking and frugal living (at Filling my Freezer)
* Tips for sprucing up your home (via Suntimes)

decor8 is a to-the-point name for this blog I’m featuring today. It’s a blog for finding decorating inspiration, eye candy, tips, stores, and products for adding just the perfect touch to the home.
decor8 is written by Holly Becker, who describes her blog as:
decor8 is a quick fix for design addicts who love decorating their homes but find it challenging to shop online. Your time is important, so that’s why I (founder/editor Holly Becker) scour dozens of resources for the latest tips and trends so you don’t have to. Then, I sift through it all extracting only what I …read more

Where can you find unique decor and furniture for your home? There are a number of sites out there that go beyond the usual predictable pieces. One of these is Zwello, a “virtual store of modern design”.
Zwello carries pieces by established designers, but also seeks out up-and-coming talent to add to its collections. Here are some examples of what you can find there:
 
This Super Charger corrals chargers and cords for various electronics, providing a neat central location for them.

If you’ve been following the giveaways over the past month, then you know how this goes. First, random.org helped me pick a number:

Comment #8, who is:
Kathy ScottMay 29, 2008 at 7:36 am
Great ideas. Thanks for the chance.

Congratulations, Kathy! You’re the winner of the book, The Peaceful Nursery by Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes. Thanks to everyone for joining.