Knitting and Sewing
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Your Style, Your Budget
   
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The Christmas Dress
From the time I was a very little girl, I had always loved to watch my big sister, Loretta, when she was sewing. So, one Sunday afternoon while she worked on the red .....
Tired of ogling the latest styles in brand name home furnishing stores and catalogues, only to find that the price of one little coffee table equals more than half your monthly salary? Dont be discouraged with a little ingenuity, your home can be as beautiful and stylish as a Hollywood celebritys, for just a fraction of the cost.From the time I was a very little girl, I had always loved to watch my big sister, Loretta, when she was sewing. So, one Sunday afternoon while she worked on the red .....
* Start with the walls. Its easy to forget that sometimes just adding a fresh coat of paint or changing the color of your walls can give your living room, bedroom, or dining room a brand new look and feel.
Wallpapering is another way to jazz up a room but dont break your budget hiring a contractor. Consider wallpapering just one wall, or only wallpapering borders.
* Create atmosphere with Light. Dont overlook the power of a lamp. The right lighting can transform any room. Forgo overhead lighting for lamps, and stay away from halogen unless it fits into your modern decorative scheme.
Wall sconces are another great way to add a stylish touch to any room. Look for the type that lends itself to easy, self-installation.
Shadow Knitting
What In The World Is Shadow Knitting?
What will they think of next? Apparently, it' s shadow knitting. I am immediately reminded of the ghost .....
* Accessorize. Another inexpensive way to create a designer look is to buy a few key accessories, like silk pillows, chenille throw blankets, and fresh-smelling candles. Choose an elegant centerpiece for your dining room table or coffee table, like floating white candles, fresh flowers, or a ceramic or glass fruit bowl.What In The World Is Shadow Knitting?
What will they think of next? Apparently, it' s shadow knitting. I am immediately reminded of the ghost .....
Pictures, photos, prints and paintings can be hung around a room to create whatever look or feel you desire. Shop flea markets and thrift stores for prints and interesting photographs, or go to a discount store for frames and hang some of your own creations.
* Buy furniture that wont break the bank. Shop smart for couches, lamps, tables, entertainment centers, and more. Estate sales, consignment stores, flea markets, junk and thrift stores can be gold mines for second hand but stylish furniture.
If you dont want second hand, shop clearance sales or online. Online furniture stores can be treasure troves for good deals, since they generally have little overhead and therefore dont pass those costs on to you, the consumer.
* Cant afford a new couch? If you are somewhat handy with a sewing machine, use discounted fabric or beautiful sheets to sew yourself a couch cover. Still have energy? Create more cheap but beautiful "new" furniture by sewing upholstery covers for your armchairs or dining room chair seat cushions.
Simplifying Your Life
The simple life is a life lived with a single focus. The more
responsibilities a person has, the more complicated .....
If you cant sew, buy a shabby chic slipcover or tuck in a large beautiful sheet or blanket for a homemade slipcover. Finally, consider simply rearranging your furniture finding a different wall to put your couch against can create a whole new look for your living room.The simple life is a life lived with a single focus. The more
responsibilities a person has, the more complicated .....
Use any or all of these tips to achieve the style you want at a low, low cost. Amaze your friends and family with your stylish home, then dazzle them with the shoestring budget you had to work with. Go ahead! Its your home and you deserve the best without having to spend the most.
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When Yale graduate, BatSheva Vaknin is not writing helpful and insightful articles like the one you just read for http://www.homeandliving.com, she writes plays, screenplays and short stories. In fact, she has just completed her first novel.
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