Decorating your home during the holidays doesn’t always mean breaking out the garland and the outdoor lights. Don’t get me wrong, I look forward to using our family decorations each year. With all the visitors we have during the holiday season, I like to snazz up the house a bit as well. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on completely redecorating your house, but adding a few simple items or making subtle changes can make a big difference. Here are some great thoughts you may find inspiration from:
Decorating Your Home During The Holidays
- Make A Budget: With the extra money we spend at this time of year, you don’t need to add a lot to your already growing budget this year. You can make really nice changes that won’t cost a lot. Once you have your budget, stick to it. Keep focused on what you want to buy and don’t get sidetracked by all the shiny and pretty decor out there!
- Think Small: You don’t need to buy a new carpet or redo the bedroom to make an impact. A simple addition like a group of seasonal candles in the restroom makes a lovely statement that won’t break the bank.
- Make it a Family Affair: Get the kids and spouse to help out! You know that large glass bowl you got from Aunt Margaret that you don’t know what to do with? Have the kids go outside and gather some pine cones, add a few sticks of fresh cinnamon and you have a beautiful center piece for your table!
- Pillows: A very easy and affordable change is by adding a few new pillows. An even better idea is to buy pillow covers instead of new pillows. This will enable you to change out the look without having a stack of pillows gathering in the hall closet. My favorite place to get the most gorgeous pillow covers is My Pillow Studio. The ladies at My Pillow Studio have a very large collection of beautiful prints and colors on high end fabrics that look expensive but they are quite affordable.
Using Throw Pillows To Decorate
I love using throw pillows to decorate because they can change the look of a room in an instant. We have a brown sofa and love seat and for a good while, we had no pillows on them. Then I found My Pillow Studio while I was browsing on Etsy and I fell in love with the amazing pillows. We got two sunshine yellow and white chevron striped pillows and they just brightened up the family room instantly. When I bought my new stark white comforter, I knew where to go for a splash of color. The pillow covers I chose a beautiful abstract print with pretty hues of rose, white and gray, and they were only $21.00 each! My pillow covers look great on my bed and they are just beautiful.
One reader will win a pair of pillow covers ($15.00-$36.00 each) in their choice of fabric, based on availability.
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I love the Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Black Cream ZigZag
Lumbar Pillow Brown and Cream Back Support Toile
i love the Pillow Cover Premier Prints Black and White Suzani Any Size up to 20″
They all are adorable! I guess I would first pick the Navy Blue & White Indoor outdoor Nautical Pillow Covers!
Premier Prints Any Size Pillow Cover Yellow White ..up to 26″
My fav is Lumbar Pillow Black Cream ZigZag Chevron!
@109624497 lumbar back support
For Pelican Beach Resort
i would pick this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/106398702/pillow-cover-any-size-red-blue-yellow
i like the Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Black Cream ZigZag Any Size .
I like the 20″ Pillow Cover Blue Shiba
20″ Pillow Cover Premier Prints Black White Chipper
I like this the Black and white Premier Prints http://www.etsy.com/listing/117489585/pillow-cover-premier-prints-black-and
This is my favorite http://www.etsy.com/listing/109624497/lumbar-back-support-p-kaufmann-summer
I LOVE the Embroidered Aqua Linen!
I like this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/117478834/outdoor-pillow-cover-blue-brown
Lumbar Pillow Black Cream ZigZag Chevron Indoor Outdoor
Love this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/117692573/pillow-cover-black-white-stripe
I like the Lumbar Pillow Black Cream ZigZag Chevron Indoor Outdoor Includes Insert the best.
Pillow Cover Robert Allen Lattice Bambo Green
The 26″ Orange Pillow Cover Cotton Duck is my favorite product.
Pillow Cover Grey White ZigZag Chevron Any Size up to 20″
For Pelican Beach Resort cover is cute!
i like the Lumbar Back Support P Kaufmann Summer Breeze Poolside Turquoise Teal Coral Lime Pillow Form Included
Coral/Salmon ZigZag Chevron Any Size
26″ Pillow Cover Embroidered Auqa Linen Any Size is so pretty!
Pillow cover Amsterdam Yellow!!!!
I like the For Pelican Beach Resort
the Pillow Cover Blue on Cream Linen
My favorite is the pillow cover blue on cream linen. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
26″ Pillow Cover Embroidered Auqa Linen
I like, Pillow Cover Blue on Cream Linen.
Lumbar Pillow Yellow and White Insert Included
hot pink
Pillow Cover Blue on Cream Linen
I like the Pillow Cover Black and White Any Size, i could find the exact name . I t looks like a black and white maze, very cute.
I like the For Pelican Beach Resort cover.
My favorite design is the Pillow Cover Robert Allen Indoor/Outdoor Nautica Island Bay Sand Dune
Linen Pillow Cover Any Size Corals and Peach w Green Linen
My favorite product is the Chaz turquoise white
I love the Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Teal White ZigZag
I like the Bella Porte Twilight Indigo Blue
thank you
Pillow Cover Any Size Bella Porte Twilight Indigo Blue White Black .
I like the Pillow Cover Turquoise Green Black Any Size ..up to 26″.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99947214/pillow-cover-blue-on-cream-linen-any
http://www.etsy.com/listing/118385399/up-to-20-indoor-outdoor-pillow-cover
Baja Turquoise Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover
Baja coral lumbar pillow
chevron pattern
My fave is the Pillow Cover Blue on Cream Linen 🙂
I like the Robert Allen Lattice Bambo Green
I like the Pillow Cover Premier Prints Mingei True Turquoise
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106340909/pillow-cover-orange-on-off-white-indoor
Orange and white is so pretty together. Like a creamsicle. Yum!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/118413518/pillow-cover-any-size-marreskesh-ikat
Pillow Cover Premier Prints Ikat Argyle Nova Birch
FOR MARTHA 3 Panels 50″ x 80″ Lined w Cotton Sateen P Kaufmann Silsila Gold Suzani
http://www.etsy.com/listing/111587500/shiba-pillow-cover-any-size-orange-w-dk
26″ Pillow Cover Embroidered Auqa Linen
26″ Pillow Cover Embroidered Auqa Linen
Those pillow covers are absolutely beautiful! I really admire these. Would to see them sitting in my room everyday 🙂
Pillow Cover Premier Prints Amsterdam Yellow, would go great in my bedroom
hot pink pillow cover
Turquoise Pillow Cover Premier Pints Gotcha
I like the Pillowcover Braemore Melaya Chevron Teal on Ivory
I like the Back Support Lumbar Pillow Grey White Dwell Studio. Thank you
I like the Pillow Cover Premier Prints Mingei True Turquoise
hard to decide i love pillows i like the gold cream one
Pink Green Orange Ikat Pillow Cover
This is so pretty 🙂 Designer Pillow Cover Gold Red Blue Cream Any Size ..up to 20″
I love the Custom Draperies 50″ x up to 96″ 2 Curtain Panels Duralee Dalesford Clay
Citron green brown white
Black and White ZigZag Chevron
Lumbar pillow orange insert
I love the Embroidered Rico Grey on Ivoy Linen print.
I really like the Pillow Cover P Kaufmann Silsila Poolside Turquoise Grey Suzani
My favorite product is the turquoise/orange outdoor pillow.
I like the curtain panels pillow cover =)
Pillow Cover Robert Allen Indoor/Outdoor Nautica Island Bay Sand Dune Any Size ..up to 20″From MyPillowStudio
Pillow Cover Swavelle/Mill Creek Indoor/Outdoor Splish Splash Atlantis. thanks for the giveaway.
I like the Pillow Cover Premier Prints Black and White Suzani
Lumbar Pillow Yellow and White Abstract
I love the Turquoise Teal Green Fish!
My favorite pillow is the Designer Pillow Cover in Gold Red Blue Cream
My fav is Sage Brown Turquoise on Cream Lumbar Back Support Pillow Form Included
love this http://www.etsy.com/listing/99986262/orange-lumbar-pillow-orange-grey-ikat
50″ x up to 96″ Curtain Panels 1 Pair P Kaufmann Silsila Gold Suzani
I love love love the Shiba Pillow Cover Any Size Orange w/ dk Brown.
I love love love the Shiba Pillow Cover Any Size Orange w/ dk Brown.
Red orange Marreskesh curtains
the Lumbar Pillow Orange Grey Yellow Green Floral
I love the Floor Pillow Cover Grey Citron Blue Cream Suzani!
I like any pillow in the grey and white Dwell Studio pattern.
Kaufmann Silsila Pool curtain panels
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Pillow Cover Coral White Suzani Any Size ..up to 20″ —– Paul T/Pauline T aka Paol Trenny ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
Black and White ZigZag Chevron Pillow Cover Any Size
I like the Embroidered Rico Grey on Ivoy Linen print. Thanks.
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I love the Pillow Cover Suburban Fergana Ikat Aqua
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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I like the Lumbar Pillow Orange Grey Yellow Green Floral
Turquoise and White Gotcha Lumbar Pillow Insert Included
vmkids3 at msn dot com
i like the ikat brown sunflower yellow cream pillow cover
i like the Curtain Panels 50″ x up to 96″ 2 Panels ZigZag Chevron Yellow White
Lumbar pillow “sprinkles”
Beautiful pillows – would be great in our guest room !
i like the Designer Pillow Cover Grey White Ikat 16×16
Orange Lumbar Pillow Orange Grey Ikat Includes Insert
http://www.etsy.com/listing/105812584/pillow-cover-embroidered-linen-suburban
Pillows for bedroom
I like: 20″ Pillow Covers Blue Green Yellow Turquoise Any Size ..up to 20″
I like the Lumbar Pillow Navy Blue Tan White Rope Includes Insert
Really like the Designer Pillow Cover Gold Red Blue Cream Any Size ..up to 20″. Love the pattern!
up to 20″ Pillow Cover Pink White Suzani Any Size
Pillow Covers Black and White Any Size
pillows in white and red
This Lumbar Pillow in Blue & White.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/108132570/lumbar-pillow-navy-blue-tan-white-rope
Use them in my family room! Love them!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96969766/pillow-cover-coral-white-suzani-any-size
Love the summer breeze poolside turquoise pillow cover!
black and white
Shiva pillow covers in Brown and orange.
Orange Hot Pink Fish Indoor Outdoor
The black and white cover.
Suburban Ikat Rasul Berry
I like the white turquiose and brown dot
It’s so tough to pick a fave, but I’m gonna have to say it’s the square “Chevron ZigZag Pillow Cover” in Orange/Natural (especially in a big 26″ floor pillow size!!)…I live in the Midwest and we’ve been plagued with snow and freezing temps for weeks now…The bold pattern and bright, sunny color really help to lift my spirits and provide some much-needed cheer and warmth during these bleak, gray winter days! 🙂
Designer Pillow Cover Grey White Ikat 16×16
Pillow Cover Any Size Dorrigan Ikat Celery Chartreuse… Love!
i like the stripe pillowcover in white & lipstick
Hmmmm hard to chose. I would ahve to say this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/101394999/pillow-cover-gold-red-olive-cream
Sea Horse in Turquoise pillow
The Shiva pillow covers in orange and dark brown are my favorite.
Thanks!
I like the Bella Porte Twilight Indigo Blue White Black
i love the red blue gold cream one
Pillow Covers Black and White Any Size ..up to 26
I really like these FOR LISA 2 50 x 87.5 Customers own fabric White Blackout, I was in Catalina last summer and it kind of reminds me of something that would be in a beachhouse.
Baja Turquoise Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Any Size up to 20″
Baja Turquoise Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Any Size up to 20″
Love the Ikat Argyle Nova Birch pillow covers.
up to 20″ Pillow Cover Suburban Fergana Ikat Aqua.
Sooo Pretty!
up to 20″ Pillow Cover Suburban Fergana Ikat Aqua.
Sooo Pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/117478834/outdoor-pillow-cover-blue-brown
Turquoise Teal Green Fish Indoor Outdoor is my favorite
I like the Pillow Cover P Kaufmann Summer Breeze Poolside Turquoise Teal Coral Lime Any Size ..up to 20″.
Turquoise Pillow Cover Premier Pints Gotcha
grey and cream lumbar pillow
Thanks for the giveaway! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com Janna@feedyourpig on gfc
Swavelle/Mill Creek Indoor/Outdoor Farrington Pizazz
Lipstick red chevron print pillow covers
I like the Silsila Orange pillow cover
LOVE the Sea Horse in Turquoise pillow, thanks for helping me find a new favorite shop
Pillow Cover Lipstick Red White ZigZag Chevron
Premier Prints Pillow Cover Hippy Chick Mandarin Turquoise Any Size ..up to 26″
The outdoor ones, especially the PILLOW COVER Orange Teal Aqua Yellow Red Green Cream and the polka dot one.
I like the Pillow Cover Premier Prints ZigZag Village Blue/Natural.
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I love the pillow cover in the Shiba (grey, yellow, white) fabric.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96945972/pillow-cover-premier-prints-shiba-grey
Pillow Cover Premier Prints Amsterdam Yellow
I like the Pillow Cover Turquoise Green Black
I love the Curtain Panels 50″ x up to 96″ 2 Panels ZigZag Chevron Navy White
The orange lumbar pillow is my favorite. The shop has definitely been added to my favorites on Etsy! Thanks.
I like the 50″ x up to 96″ Curtain Panels 1 Pair P Kaufmann Silsila Pool Turquoise Suzani
20″ Pillow Cover Any Size Bella Porte Twilight Indigo Blue White Black ..up to 20″
Turquoise Teal Green Fish Indoor Outdoor is so cute
These would look great on my bed:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/100925704/pillow-cover-premier-print-menagerie
Thanks for the chance to win!
The pillows
Swavelle/Mill Creek Indoor/Outdoor Farrington Pizazz – would be great on my deck
i like the Pillow Cover Purple Natural ZigZag Premier Prints Magenta
i like pillows
Favorite is the Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Grey Orange Green Yellow
Orange-Blue-Green-Yellow Lumbar pillow
I just LOVE anything Etsy. My favorite pillow is the orange lumbar….
pillow covers are awesome
turquoise grey lumbar pillow
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99236457/pillow-cover-pink-and-cream-scroll-any?ga_search_query=pink
The lumbar pillow looks nice
Turquoise and White ZigZag Pillow Cover Any Size up to 20″
20″ Pillow Cover Embroidered Auqa Linen
Baja Turquoise Indoor Outdoor Pillow Cover Any Size up to 20″
i like the women’s flip flops in fashion
I like the floor pillows in the Marreskesh Ikat Indian Summer pattern.
I like the Orange blue green yellow on cream lumbar pillow.
Black and White Suzani Lumbar Pillow!
i like the black and white zig zag covers
I like the Floor Pillow Cover Turquoise Teal Green Fish Indoor Outdoor Any Size ..up to 26″
gold throw pillows
I like the Pillow Cover Premier Prints Gotcha Yellow White. Nice selection!
Pillow cover in solid red.
Shiba Pillow Cover Any Size Orange w/ dk Brown
Black and White Suzani Lumbar Pillow
love the Floor Pillow Cover Turquoise Teal Green Fish Indoor Outdoor Any Size ..up to 26″
The Pillows, I love them!
Pillow Cover Turquoise Green Black http://www.etsy.com/listing/99235862/pillow-cover-turquoise-green-black-any
I like the 2 Pillow Covers Pink and White ZigZag Pink White Ribbon Swirl.
Black and White Suzani Lumbar Pillow Insert Included is my favorite. Thank you,
So many to choose from! But if I had to pick one, I’d pick Pillow Cover Swavelle/Mill Creek Indoor/Outdoor Farrington Pizazz Any Size up to 26″!