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Home How To: Decorating Without A Bail-Out Package!

Many of us have resolved to spend less in 2009 and I like to think that all the post-holiday sales are working in our favor. Whether it's scoring that perfect wool coat for 75% off at your favorite department store or marching from sample sale to sample sale to find brag-worthy items to show your friends, being smart with your money is very "in." Many times though, we forget about shopping for our home for whatever reason, but it doesn't mean it's no less important. Besides, wouldn't you want a home just as stylish as the contents of your closet? While this "recessionista" trend is in, there's no need to exclusively shop from the ever ubiquitous Swedish home furnishing store (you know the one I'm talking about). You can still get high quality goods at a huge discount if you know where to look! Get 4 martini or white wine glasses for less than $15 at Macy's or upgrade that bare bulb in your living room with a chic chandelier inspired by nature. To see more home bargains you'll be proud to show off, click the slideshow.

Simple Ways To Brighten Up Your Home For Spring

While the holidays have just passed and it may still be cold outside, I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of colorful spring flowers and clear skies in the coming months. So to hasten the slow approach of spring, I've found a few ways to update your home with some colorful accents without a lot of effort. Plant a keylime tree in your patio or sunny kitchen for a dash of natural aroma and bright color to match. A cherry red pillow against your sofa or bed will certainly bring some much needed color. Even if it's still cold and gray outside, take a look at my slideshow to see how you can easily update your home and be ready when spring finally rolls around!

Shop Smart With DIYthing's Thrifty Gal's Shopping List!

The holiday season is not a time when you want to think about the state of the economy, but this year it seems to be a topic that just won't go away. No worries, you can still be stylish even in a downturn. DIYthing has picked out a dozen thrifty gifts for everyone on your list. We are crazy over the eco-friendly necktie necklaces and wallets created by Laura Skelton from New Orleans. Plus, you'll find other eco-friendly gift ideas like Contexture's reclaimed wood money clips - available at Rare Device. So, check out our thrifty gal's shopping list, filled with a dozen great ideas- something for everyone on your list.

Our Favorite Beauty Stocking Stuffers- All Under $15!

Looking for something to give the beauty junkie in your life this holiday season, but not ready to break the bank? Makeup minis to the rescue! These little gems maybe small enough to fit in a stocking, but big enough to make great little gifts for friends and family! Load up on these little stocking stuffers, all for under $15 (it is a recession after all!). A lip gloss ring and soda pop scented candles are great for the kid at heart. Spa products like face masks and aromatherapy are perfect gifts for the party girl who needs to decompress after all that holiday party hopping! And who wouldn't love a flavored lip gloss in their stocking to heal those winter cracked lips? Check out the slideshow for some BEAUTYful stocking stuffers, all under $15.

Transform Your Home Into A Ski Lodge With These Holiday Home Decor Items!

Tired of the same holiday home decor ideas featuring Christmas lights, light-up santas, and candy bowls? The Hive has your solution to these holiday has-beens with holiday home decor items to transform your home into a cozy ski lodge. Warm up the atmosphere of your home with rustic pinecones, a pine tree, and perhaps a few bark candles, but be sure to add a little frosted snow here and there to complete the ski lodge ambiance. So this year, cozy up next to the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and these great winter decor items! Click on the slideshow to see our favorite ski lodge decor items for this holiday season!

Great Eco-Friendly Gifts For The Host And Hostess!

Yes, it's true. Thanksgiving is just a day away and we all know what that means! Not only will many of us be going to wonderful (hopefully organic) Thanksgiving feasts, but it also signals the beginning of the holiday party season. In that spirit, it's always nice to show up with a lovely eco-friendly gift for the host and/or hostess. Whether you want to spend $10 or $50, here's the way we do it-- eco-style! Click on the SLIDESHOW to shop all of my favorite green gifts, and for more great eco fashion, go to whiteapricot.com.

Flameless Candles For A Worry-Free Holiday Party!

The best part about hosting a party is getting all your friends together for some good food, drinks, and laughs. When everyone leaves for the evening, the last thing you want to do is cleanup! No worries, carry those good feelings to bed and leave everything tomorrow. What about all the candles flickering as the night's mood lighting? It's all fake! You don't have to worry about cleaning up wax drippings or your curtains catching fire with these flameless lights. And they're not the cheesy kind either! So while you may burn the turkey this Thanksgiving, nothing else will go up in flames. Take a look at my slideshow for all the flameless and portable lighting options the Hive has to offer!

Table Decor And Centerpieces To Be Thankful For!

Whether you're preparing a modest family Thanksgiving dinner or planning to host this year's Thanksgiving extravaganza with the family, friends, and so forth, tabletop decorations and accents are necessary to compliment and complete your savory meal. Add some festive flair to your table with an Autumn Cornucopia as a centerpiece and don't forget the candles! Candles always add a charming accent to any dinner table and there are plenty to choose from--pick from classic pillars to rustic pinecones and even plump pumpkins! Holiday tabletop decor hint--why not serve your homemade pumpkin pie alongside a set of charming pumpkin candles? Straight from your favorite home furnishing stores like Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and Gump's, the Hive has all the decor items you'll need to complete your festive dinner table this Thanksgiving. Click on the sildeshow to see these tabletop decor items you're sure to be thankful for!

Check Out These Five Fabulous Steals for Your Home!

No one likes to pay full price for something when you can get it for way less a few weeks later, which is why I want to share with you some great home decor deals at more than 60% off! If you live in a warm climate or just want to keep the summer vibe going, grab this blue and white scalloped umbrella for your patio. You can never have too many simple taper candles or artisan glass vases, so check out the ones we found at VivaTerra and West Elm. Change up a whole room by just dressing up your pillows with covers like this paisley floral pillow cover from Pottery Barn. And try this versatile, adjustable floor lamp from Restoration Hardware as an alternative to your standard table lamp. Go check out the SLIDESHOW for these fabulous additions to your home, and take advantage of the deals before it's too late!

Creative Candles To Set The Mood...

With the days now shorter and the nights colder, consider bringing warmth and flattering light into your home with candles. They're an excellent way to add an upscale and sumptuous atmosphere to your home without spending very much money. And since they come in so many unique styles, shapes, scents, and sizes, there's a candle perfect for every setting and occasion. Best yet, I found a myriad of creative and totally unexpected candles and candle accessories in the Hive. So put those boring candlesticks away and set your house aglow with something much hotter, like these mahogany-scented tree trunk pillar candles. Structural stacked rocks are an organic and artistic way to display your favorite candles, and whimsical cupcake tea lights would make for a sweet gift idea. For more ideas on ways to set your house aglow this season, search the Hive and click on my slideshow to see my five favorite creative candle finds!


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