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5 Easy Fall Updates for the Home, on a Budget!
by Kathy Wilson
Description: Tips for updating your home decor for fall.
Fall is a time of change, so why not take a little time to
make some quick, easy and inexpensive updates to your home,
to reflect the spirit of the season! Here are some great
ideas to inspire you to enjoy the season in every part of
your home!
1. Line a pretty bowl or tray with a cloth napkin, and fill
with nature finds--acorns, seed pods, pinecones, or even
pretty stones. Now nestle a small cup or bowl into the
center of the larger bowl, fill with water, then tuck mum,
daisy, or sunflower blossoms inside the small cup. A pretty
centerpiece for any table, or even a friendly greeting to
set on your front porch!
2. Pick up some wire edged ribbon from your local discount
store in wonderful fall shades. It doesn't have to be
orange! Golds, greens, browns--any deep earthy color will do!
Now wind your ribbon around your everyday displays for an
immediate autumn boost! Let the ribbon wind and curve
naturally in and out of your decorative objects on mantels,
shelves, or the top of armoires or entertainment centers.
Tie a bow with a wavy trail of ribbon around baskets or
display bowls. Even tie your guest towels with it!
3. Make a pretty fall wreath for your front door. Pick up a
grapevine or straw wreath for just a couple of dollars at
the craft or discount store, they are perfect for the
season. Take the kids on a nature walk and gather organic
elements for your wreath. Small pieces of driftwood, a tiny
birds nest, seed pods or pretty stones are all great ideas!
Always remember to gather responsibly! Now use your glue gun
to attach all the items, and finish with a pretty fall bow,
or wind a silk fall leaf garland around the whole wreath. If
you don't have a glue gun, twist ties from bread bags can be
used to wire the items on from the back. Hang on your front
door, over a fireplace, or over your bed.
4. Make pressed leaf stained glass! Gather beautiful fall
leaves, and press them under a heavy book between sheets of
paper or paper towels. Let dry a few days to 2 weeks,
depending on the leaf. Pick up some wood photo frames from
the dollar shop or discount store. You will need two frames
for every stained glass project. Remove the glass from one
of the frames, and save that frame for another project.
Remove the backing of the first frame, and lay the leaves in
a pleasing arrangement, but without overlapping, on the
picture frame glass. Place the second piece of glass over
the leaves as a backing, and use the bendable tabs to
secure. Secure a ribbon or chain to the back. Now hang the
glasswork in a window, where the sun can shine through the
brilliant colors of fall!
5. Add fabric layers to your tables and shelving to add to
the cacooning feel of the season. Layering fabric is a
designer secret to add a rich sense of warmth and comfort.
You can use cloth napkins, fabric leftovers, or finds from
the thrift store or garage sales to build your fabric
"wardrobe" on a budget! Flat sheets work well as tablecloths
or curtain panels. Recover dining room chair seats with some
fabric and a staple gun, or sew up a few envelope style
pillow covers for your sofa pillows, to update them for the
season.
Simply look for fabric in your color scheme, and always
combine a solid color with patterns to ground the look.
So take a weekend, or even a few evening moments stolen here
or there to update your decor for fall, and celebrate the
seasons natural delights!
Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist and editor of several
popular websites including TheBudgetDecorator.com. For hundreds of free budget
decorating ideas and to sign up for her free online
newsletter, visit her at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com.
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