The first Christmas we were in our home, I was on a limited budget. We bought a home that needed windows, a roof, a new kitchen and lots and lots of work. Being on a limited budget, is not a bad deal for me. Seriously, that's when I am my most creative! I wanted to do something different to my front doorstoop. Like every decorating job I do, I look at what I have to work with first.
I found that I had a jingle bell wreath that my husband's father gave us. It was bright red, green and blue. For those of you who know me, not my colors, but nothing that a little spray paint couldn't fix! I sprayed it copper and then added a fresh green silk ribbon to it.
I then struggled to figure out what else to do so I went to the Dollar Store. Didn't you know they are a designer store? Well, they can be if you are creative. Afterall, it's the creativity that makes things have design. I found some shiny brass jingle bells! My theme started coming together!
The following year, I found a large jingle bell and added it to the mix. It became the centerpiece of all the hanging bells.
In the end I spent less than $20 and was pleased with the outcome.
It's amazing what you can come up with in your own home and with a little creativity.
Hope you are enjoying the holiday season!
Remember, Great Design Takes Time!
Lisa Wills
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