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Best Tips for Decorating Your Family Room on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Best Tips for Decorating Your Family Room on a Budget

Best Tips for Decorating Your Family Room on a Budget

When it comes to decorating a family room, budget is often a primary concern. But with the right approach, you can make sure your family room looks stylish and inviting without breaking the bank. Here are some expert tips from interior design experts that will help you create an affordable yet chic living space.

The first step is to assess what furniture pieces and décor items you already have and determine which of these can be reused for your new design plan. Often, it’s unnecessary to buy all new furniture and accessories; instead, simply rearranging existing pieces or adding a few small touches can go a long way in transforming the look of your family room.

Next, consider how best to incorporate color and pattern into your current décor. A single bold hue or print can be used as an accent against neutral tones, while multiple hues can also be combined in interesting ways to create maximum visual impact. If you’re working with a limited budget, try shopping at discount stores or thrift shops for unique items – such as vibrant pillows or wall art – that will bring life to your space without breaking the bank.

Finally, when it comes time to combine your furniture pieces and accessories together, remember the importance of creating balance within the room. Try arranging similar items in groupings around the space – like coordinating end tables or occasional chairs – to provide structure and continuity throughout the area. And if possible, try setting aside some space for artwork; even framing small prints from local artists can make all the difference in achieving an eye-catching look that’s both cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing!

How to Make a Ruffle with Curl St. Patrick’s Day Wreath

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 16, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make a Ruffle with Curl St. Patrick’s Day Wreath

Get ready to decorate in Irish style with my How to Make a Ruffle with Curl St. Patrick’s Day Wreath YouTube tutorial. The video will be attached below and this post will walk you step by step to help you create this beautiful wreath yourself.

St. Patrick’s Day Party Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 13, 2023 / Comments Off on St. Patrick’s Day Party Decor Ideas

If you are planning to have a festive St. Patty’s party, then you’ll love these St. Patrick’s Day Party Decor Ideas.

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 9, 2023 / Comments Off on DIY St. Patrick’s Day Decor Ideas

Get your home St. Patty ready with these DIY St. Patrick’s Day Decor Ideas. Whether you’re hosting a themed party or simply want to show off your love for Irish culture, this roundup of ideas will show you just how easy to decorate on a dime. 

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 6, 2023 / Comments Off on St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

These St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids are sure to not only keep your kiddos busy but also help them celebrate the holiday in a fun and creative way. The craft projects rounded up below are ideal for most kids in the elementary school age and can easily be scaled up or down to accommodate other ages. Be sure to bookmark this page and share it with your teacher friends and homeschool mom friends!

Valentine Craft Ideas for Adults

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Valentine Craft Ideas for Adults

Kids aren’t the only ones who can enjoy a fun craft or two, which is why I wanted to share a few Valentine’s Craft Ideas for Adults. These are perfect to do if you want to have a little downtime to do something relaxing or if you run a craft group and need some ideas…

7 Valentine Wreath Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 30, 2023 / Comments Off on 7 Valentine Wreath Ideas

February is the “month of love” and I have several Valentine’s Wreath Ideas that will inspire you to add some lovely wreath swag to your front door. These are practical, inexpensive, and simply beautiful.  7 Valentine Wreath Ideas Gather some of your old Christmas decor and pick up a few new supplies and get ready…

Farmhouse Style Valentine’s Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Farmhouse Style Valentine’s Decor Ideas

Get ready to be inspired by these Farmhouse Style Valentine’s Decor Ideas. They’ll help you get your home all prettied up for the season of love. These ideas are perfect whether you just want to add a lovely touch or if you are planning on having a Valentine’s Day gathering. Be sure to pin this…

Valentine’s Day Classroom Door Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Classroom Door Decor Ideas

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which is why I wanted to share a few Valentine’s Day Classroom Door Decor Ideas. These will help you spread love into your classroom and beyond. Be sure to bookmark this page and send it to all of your teacher friends! Valentine’s Day Classroom Door Decor Ideas Grab…

New Year Wreath Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 12, 2023 / Comments Off on New Year Wreath Ideas

Thanks to these New Year Wreath Ideas, you don’t have to worry about how you will redo your front door after the holidays. If you’ve never considered doing a wreath to celebrate the beginning of a new year, allow these ideas to inspire you to do just that.

Hot Chocolate Recipes to Keep Warm this Winter

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Hot Chocolate Recipes to Keep Warm this Winter

As the cooler temperatures set in, check out these hot chocolate recipes to keep warm this winter. If you’ve been used to the traditional taste of hot chocolate, get ready to be inspired to put a twist on a classic beverage that’s sure to wow your family and friends.

5 Winter Crafts You Can Do With Dollar Tree Glasses, Vases, and Jars

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 5, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Winter Crafts You Can Do With Dollar Tree Glasses, Vases, and Jars

There are quite a few winter crafts you can do with Dollar Tree glasses, vases, and jars. In this post, I’m going to show you five tutorials that take just minutes to create and cost just pennies on a dollar. Take the guesswork out of how to decorate for the winter season and try your hand at one of these ideas. 

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DIY Spooky Cute Halloween Witch Cat Deco Mesh Wreath With Ruffles and Curls

By Lori Jacobs / September 26, 2026 /

DIY Spooky Cute Halloween Witch Cat Deco Mesh Wreath With Ruffles and Curls If you love Halloween decor that is more cute than scary, this Spooky Cute Halloween Witch Cat Deco Mesh Wreath is such a fun project to make. It is full of bright Halloween colors, playful ribbon, glittery mesh, and an adorable witch…

Super Cute Elf Wreath With Messy Ruffles and Evergreen Base: How to Add Attachments Like a Pro

By Lori Jacobs / September 25, 2026 /

Super Cute Elf Wreath With Messy Ruffles and Evergreen Base: How to Add Attachments Like a Pro If you love whimsical Christmas decor, this Super Cute Elf Wreath is such a fun project to make. It starts with a 24-inch evergreen wreath base and uses bright mesh, adorable elf attachments, a coordinating elf face sign,…

Adorable Halloween Ghost Deco Mesh Wreath with Mini Bows: Experimenting with TEMU Mesh and Ribbon

By Lori Jacobs / September 21, 2026 /

Adorable Halloween Ghost Deco Mesh Wreath with Mini Bows: Experimenting with TEMU Mesh and Ribbon If you love cute Halloween decor that is fun, festive, and not too spooky, this Adorable Halloween Ghost Deco Mesh Wreath is the perfect project. This design has a sweet ghost sign, orange, black, and white mesh, playful ribbons, mini…

Easy and Festive Traditional Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath for Your Front Door

By Lori Jacobs / September 20, 2026 /

Easy and Festive Traditional Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath for Your Front Door If you love traditional fall colors and want a full, festive wreath for your front door, this Traditional Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath is a beautiful project to make. It has all the cozy autumn details: a harvest sign, gold mesh, green and gold…

Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners

By Lori Jacobs / September 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners

Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners If you love decorating for fall and Halloween but want something easy, affordable, and beginner friendly, these seasonal lanterns are such a fun project to make. Lanterns are wonderful because they can be used indoors or outdoors, and you can change them from season to…

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / September 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath Who says Fall has to be orange, brown, and yellow? Sometimes the prettiest seasonal designs come from using colors that are a little unexpected. This Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath is a perfect example. With soft mauve and pink tones, velvet pumpkins, peonies, ficus leaves,…

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails Blue and orange may not be the first color combination that comes to mind for fall, but together they make an absolutely gorgeous statement. This Blue and Orange Evergreen Floral Wreath combines rich autumn tones, soft…

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less If you love making big, beautiful bows but don’t love how quickly expensive ribbon disappears, this lesson from the Summer Bow Master Class is going to be one of your favorite money-saving tricks! One of the easiest ways to make…

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size Making a beautiful bow for a lantern, birdcage, or other decorative piece is about more than choosing pretty ribbon. One of the most important parts is determining the correct bow size so your bow complements the piece instead of overwhelming it. In this lesson from…

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows Sometimes the simplest projects turn out to be the cutest! If you have a decorative sign that needs a little something extra, adding a mini bow is an easy and inexpensive way to transform it into a…

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

By Lori Jacobs / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag Y’all, I love finding unexpected ways to use basic craft supplies, and this Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag is the perfect example! Would you believe this adorable Halloween decoration starts with an ordinary evergreen Christmas wreath? Evergreen wreaths aren’t just for…

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor If you love natural fall decor with soft, neutral colors and lots of texture, this Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement is a beautiful project to make for your home. This arrangement is perfect for an entryway, foyer, fireplace area, dining room…

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DIY Spooky Cute Halloween Witch Cat Deco Mesh Wreath With Ruffles and Curls

By Lori Jacobs / September 26, 2026 /

DIY Spooky Cute Halloween Witch Cat Deco Mesh Wreath With Ruffles and Curls If you love Halloween decor that is more cute than scary, this Spooky Cute Halloween Witch Cat Deco Mesh Wreath is such a fun project to make. It is full of bright Halloween colors, playful ribbon, glittery mesh, and an adorable witch…

Super Cute Elf Wreath With Messy Ruffles and Evergreen Base: How to Add Attachments Like a Pro

By Lori Jacobs / September 25, 2026 /

Super Cute Elf Wreath With Messy Ruffles and Evergreen Base: How to Add Attachments Like a Pro If you love whimsical Christmas decor, this Super Cute Elf Wreath is such a fun project to make. It starts with a 24-inch evergreen wreath base and uses bright mesh, adorable elf attachments, a coordinating elf face sign,…

Adorable Halloween Ghost Deco Mesh Wreath with Mini Bows: Experimenting with TEMU Mesh and Ribbon

By Lori Jacobs / September 21, 2026 /

Adorable Halloween Ghost Deco Mesh Wreath with Mini Bows: Experimenting with TEMU Mesh and Ribbon If you love cute Halloween decor that is fun, festive, and not too spooky, this Adorable Halloween Ghost Deco Mesh Wreath is the perfect project. This design has a sweet ghost sign, orange, black, and white mesh, playful ribbons, mini…

Easy and Festive Traditional Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath for Your Front Door

By Lori Jacobs / September 20, 2026 /

Easy and Festive Traditional Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath for Your Front Door If you love traditional fall colors and want a full, festive wreath for your front door, this Traditional Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath is a beautiful project to make. It has all the cozy autumn details: a harvest sign, gold mesh, green and gold…

Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners

By Lori Jacobs / September 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners

Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners If you love decorating for fall and Halloween but want something easy, affordable, and beginner friendly, these seasonal lanterns are such a fun project to make. Lanterns are wonderful because they can be used indoors or outdoors, and you can change them from season to…

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / September 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath Who says Fall has to be orange, brown, and yellow? Sometimes the prettiest seasonal designs come from using colors that are a little unexpected. This Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath is a perfect example. With soft mauve and pink tones, velvet pumpkins, peonies, ficus leaves,…

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails Blue and orange may not be the first color combination that comes to mind for fall, but together they make an absolutely gorgeous statement. This Blue and Orange Evergreen Floral Wreath combines rich autumn tones, soft…

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less If you love making big, beautiful bows but don’t love how quickly expensive ribbon disappears, this lesson from the Summer Bow Master Class is going to be one of your favorite money-saving tricks! One of the easiest ways to make…

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size Making a beautiful bow for a lantern, birdcage, or other decorative piece is about more than choosing pretty ribbon. One of the most important parts is determining the correct bow size so your bow complements the piece instead of overwhelming it. In this lesson from…

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows Sometimes the simplest projects turn out to be the cutest! If you have a decorative sign that needs a little something extra, adding a mini bow is an easy and inexpensive way to transform it into a…

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

By Lori Jacobs / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag Y’all, I love finding unexpected ways to use basic craft supplies, and this Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag is the perfect example! Would you believe this adorable Halloween decoration starts with an ordinary evergreen Christmas wreath? Evergreen wreaths aren’t just for…

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor If you love natural fall decor with soft, neutral colors and lots of texture, this Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement is a beautiful project to make for your home. This arrangement is perfect for an entryway, foyer, fireplace area, dining room…