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Parade of Inexpensive Shower Curtains

What is the show piece in the bathroom?  The shower curtain, of course!  If you are thinking of redecorating your bathroom, start with picking out your shower curtain & then you can pick out the paint, towels,art etc. based off of that.  I found a million beautiful shower curtains...some were a little pricey starting at $80 or more.  The great thing is you don't have to spend that kind of money though to get a fabulous look!  I have rounded up 20 inexpensive shower curtains in the most popular prints right now.  The greatest part is that they are all under $40!!! FLORAL 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 STRIPED 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 CHEVRON 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 IKAT 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 OTHER 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 You may also enjoy reading about: Adding personality to your home by painting your front door a bright color. -OR- Using stencils in your home.

10 Creative Ways to Spice Up The Wall Behind Your Bed

Hang doorway beads (these one look like small metallic rings) above the bed. via Run upholstered head along entire wall instead of just length of bed. houzz Paint the wall with chalkboard paint & write a story, poem, saying, etc. houzz Hang patterned fabric. via Paint a headboard. houzz Paint wide horizontal stripes. via Hang graphic wall paper on the wall behind headboard. Sarah Richardson Design Paint the wall a bold color and place matching mirrors above nightstands (This one probably works best if you have an intriguing headboard as shown). houzz Put up beautiful wood paneling (I do not mean the 70's looking paneling!). via Place an over sized map on the wall. via What do you think?  Could you see any of these ideas in your home?

The Basics of Styling a Coffee Table

Do you ever look in home magazines/online & see beautifully accessorized coffee tables &  wish that you had the skills to accomplish that with your own table?   Well, all you need are THREE items to create a beautifully styled coffee table.   I am keeping it BASIC here...take a look! So my drawings may not be the best, but you get the point right?? 1----A Floral/Branch Arrangement.   This element gives you height. Pick a container for your arrangement that has curves to offset the square & straight lines of  the books (mentioned below).  A hurricane with a large candle inside, or 3 candlesticks could also work, but personally I prefer something organic.   2--- Three stacked books.  Pick three nice looking books from your home collection.  If you don't have any, a thrift store is a great place to find large, inexpensive books.   3--- A small, intriguing item to place on top of books.  My drawing is suppose to portray coral. (Wh