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Not too late to make a low-cost wreath

Dec 28th, 2007 by Sara Noel | 1

photo by honan

Have you noticed the cost of simple ready-made wreaths? If you’re crafty, you’ve probably made one yourself. If you haven’t, it’s easier and costs less than you’d think to create a festive wreath for the interior or exterior of your home for any time of the year.
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Low-cost luxury walls

Dec 4th, 2007 by Sara Noel | 0

photo by jbcurio

Attention, tightwads! Walls can be difficult to decorate because they’re so large. But you can dress them up fabulously without looking like you raided a college bookstore.
Consider the scale of your wall and what you have on hand. Instead of hanging small items scattered throughout your house, visualize an imaginary geometric shape, [...]

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Tasteful Budget Decorating

Jan 10th, 2007 by Sara Noel | 11

A beautifully decorated home doesn’t need to contain entirely high priced and brand new items. Many interior decorating accents and solutions can be either handmade projects or purchased secondhand. You can combine and mix styles, without looking cheap.
Some of the most interesting and unusual decor pieces can be found at thrift stores, garage sales, discount [...]

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