I Gave a Designer $50 to Shop for Home Decor at Michaels — Here’s What She Bought

This versatile and elegant ribbed vase could also double as a candleholder. “I’d style it in the middle of our dining table, as the central focal point, with a pillar candle inside,” says Button. “I think the LED battery-operated pillar candles are best to make it look elevated and luxurious.”

A woven basket is a great way to add texture and warmth to your space while also creating storage. “This is a must to capture clutter!” says Button. “I’d place these throughout the living room, family room, and kitchen as a catchall for toys, books, and magazines to keep the mess collected and out of sight. Plus, they give off a vintage vibe, which plays well in any interior!”

You don’t have to spend a fortune to decorate your walls with cozy, soothing artwork. And you don’t have to paint it yourself, either. Steer towards the home decor aisle instead and pick up this piece for just about $10. “How charming is this? Such a sweet and calming scene; it could be placed in a powder room, or styled on a bookshelf or mantel,” explains Button.

Little details often make the biggest impact, and this tiny ceramic planter is no exception. “This screams antique, and I’m obsessed with it! I’d place a couple of African Violet plants in this planter to complete the beauty,” says Button. “When placed in a kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom with indirect light it would just make me smile! Such a lovely hostess gift as well.”