Save money after Valentine's Day

If you are like me, you like to save money. But you also like to have some really cute stuff to add to your home and give as gifts. That is why I love stocking up after holidays. If you have the color red, pink, or purple in your home, now is the time to do just that! So many stores now have their Valentine's decor on sale.

I also love stocking up on gift wrap, gift bags and even gifts too. You just need to think about who you need to buy for in the future. Teachers, mothers, girl friends, and daughters might all be on that list with many items during this time. 

Here are a few I found online to help you start grabbing some great bargains for others or yourself! 

I found all of these items at Pier 1. Great gifts, pillows and a few red decorative elements for your home.

Look what I found at Kirklands. A cute pink floral lamp that would be great in a little girls room, guest bedroom or even a bathroom.

Checkout the pillows. Great for several styles and ALL on SALE!

Pottery Barn offers these FABULOUS red cut crystal martini glasses on sale right now. They were from their Christmas collection but would work for any home that uses red in their color scheme. And great to use many times throughout the year...Christmas, Valentine's Day,  Special events and even Thanksgiving. Mix them with other fall colors such as orange, greens and purples to a table that wows!

And here are a few gift bags ideas I found. Check out Target, Wal-Mart, Michael's Craft Store, Jo-Ann's fabric and crafts store, and so many others in your local areas. I like to stock up on solid bags in pink, red, and purple. You should also find some fabulous prints that can be used for baby gifts, teachers gifts, and many birthday gifts as well. Don't forget about the gift wrap too. Polka dots, stripes, and other designer patterns will work for many other occasions. 

I hope I inspired you to go check out some sales. I'd love to know what you find! Post some on my FACEBOOK FAN PAGE. 

Happy SHOPPING and Bargain hunting!

Red accessories to WOW your home!

Need to add a little WOW FACTOR to your home? Red will do just that. 

Almost any color you currently have might just work with red. Make sure you choose the right tone...

red-orange or a red-blue to truly coordinate with items you already own. 

Here are some FABULOUS accessories to give that pop of color you might just be lacking. 

How about a cool and modern clock to add flair to your work space or kitchen?

 Or add a fun RED PILLOW to jazz up your sofa or bed!

A FANTASTIC RED SCREEN will make a great addition to a room in the corner.

You can also use it to separate two areas in a large space. 

Need a new end table with storage? Try this look for your own home. 

Grouping like items will make a powerful statement in any room.

Plus using the color red...a winning combination!

Cute little mirrors like the one below can be added to any room. 

Think of using picture frames as well to jazz up your space.

Lanterns are so popular right now. They can be used indoors or out.

And if you are afraid of real candles, try out the new battery operated candle options. 

They come in many different shapes and colors!

A gorgeous red vase can stand alone as a beautiful art object

or group several together for added impact. Or use one single flower for a dramatic look!

If you want a real show stopper then check out the mirror below.

Imagine this in an entryway, over a dresser or how about in a half bath!

Great drama and flair in a single piece.

Need some big accessories for your home?

Disks on stands will give you the height you might just need. 

And in a rich red color, well, it's a winner in my book!

One last WOW FACTOR....an Asian screen. You can mix this style with almost any other design style.

Think of mounting it on a wall behind a sofa, use it as a headboard in a bedroom,

or why not show it off in a hallway! This will add that "something extra" to the space that seems to not get decorated. 

Now is a great time to STOCK UP on red accessories in many stores such as Pier 1, Target, Marshall's, and Kirklands.  They all have their red items out to push during the Valentine's Day sales. And better yet, hit the sales after the holiday. You will find your best deals then. And if you really LOVE the color RED, Christmas shopping season is a great time to find even more accessories for your home. 

Do you have a favorite accessory listed above? I'd love your input!!! Any that you would try and where would you use in your own home?

Thanks for your comments and HAPPY DECORATING!!!

Christa

Let RED make your room POP!

With Valentine's just around the corner..here are a few fabulous pops of red to add to your rooms.

Some will be easy to change up in your own home, no matter if you are a DIY kind of person or not. But others are more risky. It all depends on your style, budget and how much pop you want in your home. I hope these rooms inspire you to bring in the FABULOUS RED into your home.

Do you have a tired old dining room table? Paint it cherry red for drama.

How about painting your kitchen island red? It will look like a piece of furniture. 

Add a fabulous red headboard (leather in this case) to turn your neutral bedroom into hotel chic!

Simple red drum shades over the kitchen table will add style and color. And the eye continues to more pops of color with the red sofas in the family room. 

Want to REALLY make a statement? Why not red lacquered cabinets!

Here's another kitchen with the power of red.

Are you more classic in design? Nothing says it more than a leather tufted sofa. 

That takes it to the next level...don't you think?

Look how the red leather chair and ottoman pop is this library. 

Simple to do...add red dining room chairs for instant drama. The fabric helps too!

For an ultra modern bath, choose red lacquered cabinets.

So go ahead, TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE ROOM!

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Not your TYPICAL Valentine's Roses

As a designer, I am always wanting something different. I even worked in a floral shop in high school so believe me, when I say I dislike baby's breath in roses I MEAN IT! 

Thank goodness my hubby understood this right away. He knows I need a little extra drama in my flowers. He is still my VALENTINE after 17 years!

Here are a few ideas to maybe pass on to your VALENTINE for new ideas on your floral gifts. And even if you buy your own flowers for Valentine's Day this will give you a great starting point for "something more". You can also use these ideas to create your own bouquet. Many grocery stores, mass retailers and road side stands offer some fabulous selections. So go ahead...start designing your own. 

             

This design of red and pink roses is simple to make yourself. Cut stems at same length and let your vase help set the stage for the design. The next design is from floral designers that know how to give you more than the typical dozen roses. They used many colors of roses, designer ribbon and branches for this creation. 

                                          

Simple red, white and pink tulips is perfect for any DIY floral designer. And you can find these bundles most anywhere. The next design showcases roses, tulips and orchids. I also love how they used the long green stems to wrap around the stems to add an extra element of design. 

Make sure you change your water out everyday to preserve the life.

           

The purple creations above are all from www.teleflora.com. I just love how they use the color in mass to make a statement. And if you have never had lavender roses...I highly recommend it. 

They have thee most amazing smell. 

   

Do you still desire something different? Try light pinks and yellows. This is a very romantic arrangement. Now if you want more jewel tones, then the second arrangement might be more to your liking. Daisies, carnations, tulips and roses all make  up this bright and bold piece. I like how they incorporate the wicker pieces.

       

For the ultimate wow of color, these two arrangements will give you just that! The first is from www.proflowers.com. They offer this "A dozen Hugs, A dozen Kisses" style in several sizes to fit any budget. The second is a mixture of carnations, gerber daisies, and mini roses. The dark red ruby colored vase is what helps create that instant wow factor. 

I hope I have given you a few options to rethink your VALENTINE'S FLOWERS for this year. And don't worry if you need to drop a little hint to your honey...they might really appreciate the help. 

Fall Inspired Bedrooms

We all want a warm and cozy bedroom. Fall colors are a perfect way to make this happen. Look outside to the beautiful leaves on the trees, the weathered barns, the rocks in the streams. All of these can offer you the color palette you need to create your bedroom. So if you are designing your master bedroom or even a guest room, here are some rooms to guide you!

 The rustic barn wood in the nightstands and heaboard set the tone for "refined rustic". By adding a colorful stripe bedding, you add the life to the room. Simple lamps and artwork keep the room restful.

This is a modern way to transform your room with fall color. Starting off with the orange padded headboard and footboard. This sets the tone for the room and color scheme. Keeping the linens simple as well as the lamp are the best choice. As you can see, the showstopper is the mural of leaves. What better way to add that fall touch!

 Another modern room with fall color. Rich reds, oranges and golds are the choice in this bedroom. Notice again simple accessories. The main design element in this room is the wooden ceiling treatment. How stunning. The design also hosts a large, wooden framed mirror over the bed. This helps reflects the beautiful outdoor landscape.

I love this room. Simple wood furniture with clean lines. Notice the texture in the bedding in the throw and the pillows. With the mercury glass lamp and printed pillows, this room has an exoctic feel. The true fall element in this room are the prints above the bed.

Do you wat to try and recreate the artwork?

Real leaves can be decoupaged onto canvas. It's that simple. Just remember to choose large enough leaves or have a collection to show off. Not that crafty? Why not take pictures of some in your own yard and blow them up and frame them.

I would love to see your FALL DESIGN in your own home.

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