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Wow, it's getting crazy cold here in Virginia, followed by wonderful warm days and now chilly rain. Never consistent, that's for sure! I've been taking advantage of the nicer days to clean out our basement. Feels good to see the clutter disappear! Next step: holiday decorating!

What about you? What have you been up to lately? Drop me a line, I'd love to know! Or come by and share at the community forum. It's located here -

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Meanwhile, here are the most recent articles featured at the Budget Decor site at BellaOnline.com.

Showcase Your Personality Not Your Furnishings
It’s fine to look to furniture showrooms and other sources like magazines to guide you in decorating your home. But, to really embrace your surroundings, there has to be something more tangible than that. Something more essentially “you.”

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52467.asp

and

Thanksgiving Decorating with Painted Pumpkins
Pumpkins are synonymous with fall decor and that makes them the perfect Thanksgiving accent for decorating your home this season. One way to make your pumpkins more festive is to paint them in a variety of styles or designs. Read on for instructions & ideas.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45592.asp

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Decorating Tips:

1) Put a lamp by your bed so you can see if you get up in the middle of the night.
2) Create mini "themed" vignettes for the holiday season.
3) Place a long narrow table behind your sofa to hold plants, drinks and accessories.

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I hope to hear from you sometime soon! Have a fabulous week!

Happy Decorating!

Donna Coogan, CID
Budget Decor Editor
http://budgetdecor.bellaonline.com

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