Decorating For Thanksgiving - Budget Friendly Decor For The Holiday

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 by: Home Decorating Digest

Decorating for Thanksgiving on a tight budget can be
simple when using elements found around your home or apartment. Here
are a few tips for adding that special Thanksgiving flavor to your
decor for little or no money.

THINK FALL COLORS. Thanksgiving decorating requires a
harvest color scheme of warm yellows, golds, burnt reds, browns and
greens. Think in terms of these colors when selecting ribbons and
fabrics to be used with your projects.

START GATHERING. Go outdoors and start gathering
colorful fallen leaves, acorns, pinecones, sticks, twigs and large
branches. Use the large branches to anchor a display on or inside
shelves, counter tops or bookcases. Fill the display with the items you
gathered until you have a collage of color. Also consider stacking logs
on your porch or inside your space...even if you don't have a
fireplace!

CREATING A CENTERPIECE All you need to create this
budget piece are your outdoor supplies and a hot glue gun. Using a
large attractively shaped branch, start gluing your leaves and branches
in a natural pattern in and around the branch. You can buy attractive
Indian corn and gourds at your local grocery store to place next this
centerpiece to complete your Thanksgiving table. Use your harvest
colored ribbons as accents.

REUSE PUMPKINS. Don't think that pumpkins are only for
Halloween. Some vendors largely discount pumpkins after October 31st.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT. Decorate with pumpkins of all sizes by adding
them to your porch or indoor displays. Just before your Thanksgiving
dinner use them to create homemade pumpkin soup or pie. No waste here!

ILLUMINATION. Candles are the obvious choice for
bringing warmth to your Thanksgiving festivities. Select a variety of
sizes and shapes to add contrast. A good rule of thumb when on a budget
is to think multiple uses. White candles can be used for both
Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Tea candles work well when displayed in glasses and are
also a little more budget friendly. The least expensive illumination
tips are to use your old white Christmas tree lights on top of
bookcases or draped around your room. Get a jumpstart on Christmas.

You can create an atmosphere that exudes the warmth and
welcome you feel for your guest by adding special touches to your
decor. Just by using what you have, a little elbow grease and some
imagination you can create a holiday atmosphere...for little to or
money!

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Home Decorating Digest, http://www.HomeDecoratingDigest.com is an online publication offering home decorating ideas and feature articles on style, color, and interior design. Get decorating basics, do-it-yourself projects, organizing, and outdoor garden design tips.

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