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Easy and inexpensive ways to get started.
In this fast-paced world, there's nothing more wonderful than having our own special place to come home to. Home to you might be 6,000 square feet or a studio apartment, but whichever it is, it's still your own special place of comfort and love. We want our homes to be a reflection of us. We want them to be peaceful and comfortable.
You don't have to have lots of extra money to have a beautiful home. Splurge on one or two great pieces then add inexpensive extras for your own unique look. Scour garage sales and flea markets to find great bargains.
Here are a few ideas to add some extra warmth and charm to your home:
Make your own screen or room divider using 3-4 long (6') shutters. Paint or stain them your favorite color and hinge them together. This is a great way to hide all the extra clutter, toys, etc., or give the feel of separate living spaces in a large room.
Grapevine wreaths are a great decorating tool. Use them on your front door with grape clusters, flowers and a raffia bow for a welcoming entrance. For inside, uncoil the wreath and use it in a sunroom or kitchen draped over the windows with hanging wisteria instead of expensive window treatments. Use small twisted vines as curtain tie backs or use a small wreath on your table and fill it with apples, cinnamon sticks and sprigs of greenery or seasonal items.
Remember when decorating to place things at various levels for a more interesting look. Use 2-3 stacked hardcover books with a picture or two on top, or candlesticks of various heights. Add touches of greenery to soften edges.
No matter where we live, we can make our homes a special place for our family, our friends and ourselves.
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