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7 Cheap and Easy Pick-Me-Ups for a Weekend Afternoon

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When your home feels lackluster, it can be hard to know where to start or when to stop. We love using the weekends to get our home in shape, but we usually bite off more than we can chew. Below, we've listed 7 cheap and simple pick-me-ups that can be completed in an afternoon. Pick just one, get it done, and feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that you've done something good for your home...

 
 

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Declutter. Start by getting rid of one or two things and move forward from there.


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Rearrange your furniture for a dramatic makeover that costs nothing.


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Use the weekend to organize something, whether it's a big closet or a small junk drawer.


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Tablescape. Arranging the things you love adds a final layer of detail to your home.


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Bring new life into your home by buying a new plant or a bouquet of flowers.


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Paint. Start small by tackling an accent wall or small area.

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Organizing a junk drawer is a wonderful experience! Fall really is a nice time for slowing down and detailing something to make everyday life better.

posted by royaltygirl on October 31st 2008 at 2:14pm
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I absolutely love the little alphabet balls. Anyone know where I could find them?

posted by Brittanie on October 31st 2008 at 6:36pm
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Brittanie, I'm sure I've seen those in the Ballard Designs catalog.

posted by mary pat on November 1st 2008 at 12:49am
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Are those vintage bingo balls? What a cute idea for a collection!

posted by pxlchk1 on November 1st 2008 at 2:26pm
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Brittanie,

I found a huge jar of these at an antique mall here in Cambridge, MA. I think they were $4 a pop though...

posted by lookaroundguy on November 1st 2008 at 7:39pm
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I am so not a flower person (I suffer from a black thumb), but I adore those beautiful green bursts! Does anybody know the name?

posted by tarynevelyn on November 2nd 2008 at 4:44am
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The flowers are spider mums. You can find them in quite a few colors.

posted by ubercasa on November 2nd 2008 at 6:16am
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Try following the link under the alphabet balls and maybe there's a post about, y'think?

Oh!
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/instant-decorating-the-art-of-arrangements-064407
Summary: Yes, Ballard Designs, no on the vintage.

posted by K T G on November 2nd 2008 at 6:42am
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