catalog home decor christmas

catalog home decor christmas

With fall and winter months finding you indoors more than any other season of the year, it’s the perfect time to redecorate your home! There are many ways to save BIG money on beautifying your home, and we will go over a few of those here.

The first thing you will need to do is find a starting point. If you have a plan from the beginning, you will be able to figure out what your costs are going to be and stick to a budget, saving lots of time and money in the process.

The basics of decorating your home are style, color and formality. You will definitely want to decide what colors and style you want to use ahead of time. Make sure the decor you decide on is going to make you and your family happy and comfortable, as well as making your home beautiful!

Let’s start with color. You probably already know what your favorite colors are, but it you’re having trouble deciding, look at a few magazines to get some ideas. If that doesn’t work, pick your favorite color and mix it with white – this always works well.

Next, what is your decorating style? Do you love western decor, country farmhouse style, Asian or something else? Some people like the eclectic style where you mix a little of everything. That is fine too, as long as you have a focal point to guide everything else. Get an idea of the feeling you want for the room, such as rich and warm (this is perfect for rustic style), or

bright and sunny (farmhouse). This will help you make the perfect choices for your room.

Next, do you love the formal look, or maybe you’re the type that likes the relaxed, lived-in look. Make absolutely sure that you stick with the formal or informal look and feel that you like! You will never feel comfortable in a formal room if you are drawn to the easy, lived-in look and vice versa. You always want to be happy and relaxed in your home, so formality is very important!

Creating a beautiful room can easily be done on a very limited budget. These days, you can use flat bed sheets for just about anything! Pick a patterned sheet with colors you are using in your newly decorated room. Use them for curtains and table covers. For instance, if you are decorating in Shabby Chic style, a sheet with small pastel colored flowers would look gorgeous on your windows! Western decor your style? Use rich, bold striped sheets to add a punch of color to your room.

You can paint just about anything these days! Have furniture that doesn’t match in color? Just paint it all to match. With a little sanding and painting, you can transform all of your tables, wooden chairs, shelves or whatever you have into a gorgeous, matching set. And if you want to lighten up that dark room, paint your furniture a pastel color or white – you won’t believe the difference it will make.

Last but not least, if you need new or different furniture, that is pretty easy to find also. Look at flea markets, garage sales, and online. There are many places online that you can find new furniture at wholesale prices, or even cheaper! Check the online auctions – there is always an abundance of furniture there. Throw in a few accents for the walls and tables, and you’re done! You can make some of these accents yourself, or buy them at a discount crafts store. There are many ways to find affordable accents for your rooms.

Use some of these suggestions along with your own unique ideas, and you will soon find that you have a gorgeous, totally redecorated room that didn’t cost you an arm and a leg! And the great thing is that it will look like you spent a fortune.

Euro-Ware 490 6pc Plastic Storage Set with Lid $24.99 3 storage containers with lids that can be opened partially to allow pouring or serving of contents. Microwave and freeze safe giving these containers a wide variety of storage options....

Tupperware Holiday Ornament/Place Card Holders/Gift Box $19.99 ...

OFM 202-DOLLY Dolly for model 202 $69.28 This furniture arrives fully assembled! This durable dolly makes moving and storing the Model 202 stack chairs very easy. 202-DOLLY Features: Can carry 25 chairs Designed and built for commercial use No assembly required Finish: Black Dimensions: 24.8"(W) x 23.23"(D) x 12.2"(H)...

Mickey Mouse Airwalker Jumbo Foil Balloon $14.04 Mickey Mouse Airwalker Jumbo Foil Balloon measures 52" high. This is an officially licensed © Disney product....

Santa Restroom Door Cover 30in. x 5ft. (1/Pkg) Pkg/1 $3.75 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Santa Restroom Door Cover Material: All-Weather Poly Material For Use Indoors or Outdoors. Contains: (1) Santa Restroom Door Cover 30in. x 5ft. Pkg/1...

Snowman/Snowflake Clings 12 x 17 Sh (16/sh) Pkg/1 $1.37 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Contains: Snowman/Snowflake Clings 12" x 17" Sh (16/sh) Pkg/1...

Christmas Winter Sky Backdrop 4ft. x 30ft. Pkg/1 $12.69 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Use a Winter Sky Backdrop to transform any space into a roomful of quietly drifting snowflakes. Just unroll, place against the wall, stretch it tight to achieve the desired look, and secure it using tape, pins. Contains: Christmas Winter Sky Backdrop 4ft. x 30ft., 1/pkg, Pkg/1...

Maggi B French Country Chocolate Paisley Large Hobo Tote Bag Fall 2007 #MB02877 Maggi B French Country Quilted Cotton Large Hobo Tote Bag By Designer Maggie Hillmer, for Ganz Item #MB02877 Fall 2007 Handbag Collection Color Collection: Chocolate Paisley Ruggedly constructed with reinforced stress points and heavy duty zippers Features: Exterior zippered pocket- 8"L x 6.5"W 2 Adjustable 3-point faux leather side fasteners Heavy duty adjustable 3-point top fasteners, which sec...

Lampposts, Carolers & Winter Fun Props 21in.-50in. (9/pkg) Pkg/1 $1.79 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Create the decorate theme of carolers in the wamth of your own home. This set of carolers, and other outdoor winter decorations are designed to work with the entire outdoor winter wonderland  scene. Design printed on thin plastic sheet Contains: Lampposts, Carolers & Winter Fun Props 21in.-50i...

Snow Machine Liquid (One Liter) $6.95 Ready to use. No need to dilute - just pour right from the bottle. Please Note: Snow Machine Liquid is not for human consumption....

Pottery Barn Living Rooms (Pottery Barn Design Library) $18.95 The traditional living room has increasingly given way to the idea of a "great room"--a space adaptable enough to entertain guests, encourage playful children, provide a comfortable place to view videos, and, yes, even accommodate the solitary reader. Pottery Barn Living Rooms leads such a reader through the basic issues and specific choices available to anyone wanting to re-do an existing space o...

Pottery Barn Home (Pottery Barn Design Library) $39.95 Introducing the ultimate sourcebook for the stylish home: Pottery Barn House & Home is filled with easy ideas for decorating, updating, and furnishing a cohesive, welcoming space. Whatever your style or budget, whether you’re completely remodeling or simply refreshing one room, you’ll find inspiration and practical guidelines to make your home a special place to be. Key Features and Ben...

Celebrating Home: Decorating for the Holidays and Seasons (Seasons of Cannon Falls) $4.32 More than ever, the home is the emotional focal point of the American family. We’re spending more time and money repairing, expanding, making the home the expression of our values and our dreams. Celebrating Home celebrates that ideal as it shows how to decorate and entertain for holidays all year round. From New Year’s Day, Easter, mothers day, Fourth of July, and Halloween to Christmas...

Euro-Ware 490 6pc Plastic Storage Set with Lid $24.99 3 storage containers with lids that can be opened partially to allow pouring or serving of contents. Microwave and freeze safe giving these containers a wide variety of storage options....

Tupperware Holiday Ornament/Place Card Holders/Gift Box $19.99 ...

Mickey Mouse Airwalker Jumbo Foil Balloon $14.04 Mickey Mouse Airwalker Jumbo Foil Balloon measures 52" high. This is an officially licensed © Disney product....

Santa Restroom Door Cover 30in. x 5ft. (1/Pkg) Pkg/1 $3.75 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Santa Restroom Door Cover Material: All-Weather Poly Material For Use Indoors or Outdoors. Contains: (1) Santa Restroom Door Cover 30in. x 5ft. Pkg/1...

Snowman/Snowflake Clings 12 x 17 Sh (16/sh) Pkg/1 $1.37 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Contains: Snowman/Snowflake Clings 12" x 17" Sh (16/sh) Pkg/1...

Christmas Winter Sky Backdrop 4ft. x 30ft. Pkg/1 $12.69 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Use a Winter Sky Backdrop to transform any space into a roomful of quietly drifting snowflakes. Just unroll, place against the wall, stretch it tight to achieve the desired look, and secure it using tape, pins. Contains: Christmas Winter Sky Backdrop 4ft. x 30ft., 1/pkg, Pkg/1...

Maggi B French Country Chocolate Paisley Large Hobo Tote Bag Fall 2007 #MB02877 Maggi B French Country Quilted Cotton Large Hobo Tote Bag By Designer Maggie Hillmer, for Ganz Item #MB02877 Fall 2007 Handbag Collection Color Collection: Chocolate Paisley Ruggedly constructed with reinforced stress points and heavy duty zippers Features: Exterior zippered pocket- 8"L x 6.5"W 2 Adjustable 3-point faux leather side fasteners Heavy duty adjustable 3-point top fasteners, which sec...

OFM 202-DOLLY Dolly for model 202 $69.28 This furniture arrives fully assembled! This durable dolly makes moving and storing the Model 202 stack chairs very easy. 202-DOLLY Features: Can carry 25 chairs Designed and built for commercial use No assembly required Finish: Black Dimensions: 24.8"(W) x 23.23"(D) x 12.2"(H)...

Lampposts, Carolers & Winter Fun Props 21in.-50in. (9/pkg) Pkg/1 $1.79 Let the Holiday Celebrations begin with Decorations! Start your Holiday Celebration off with a bang! Create the decorate theme of carolers in the wamth of your own home. This set of carolers, and other outdoor winter decorations are designed to work with the entire outdoor winter wonderland  scene. Design printed on thin plastic sheet Contains: Lampposts, Carolers & Winter Fun Props 21in.-50i...

Snow Machine Liquid (One Liter) $6.95 Ready to use. No need to dilute - just pour right from the bottle. Please Note: Snow Machine Liquid is not for human consumption....

Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Wall Diorama $29.99 Great for Christmas AND Halloween! Features the famous residents of Halloweentown! A great piece to decorate your home! This three dimensional art features Jack, Zero and other The Nightmare Before Christmas characters in a wall-hanging diorama. Measures over 8-inches wide! Spice up your home decor today!

Gotta Have It Golf Caddyshack Framed Home Theater Wall Decor $299.99 Gotta Have It Golf Caddyshack Framed Home Theater Wall Decor Featuring the talents of Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Bill Murray, an exclusive golf course has to deal with a brash new member and a destructive dancing gopher. Now you can own a piece of cinematic history and legend with the Gotta Have It Golf Caddyshack Framed Home Theater Wall Decor. It comes museum-quality framed as shown with images, a premier ticket, and descriptive plaques to an overall size of 26 in. x 41 in..

Christmas Story 40-Inch Leg Lamp Prop Replica $239.99 Be careful. It's FRA-GI-LE! Class up your front window just like "The Old Man" did. Start a "legendary battle of the lamp" at your house today! Peace, harmony, comfort, and joy... maybe next year. The classic comedy A Christmas Story is honored with this full-size Leg Lamp Prop Replica! Standing 40-inches tall, this unforgettable piece of the movie lights up and everything! It illuminates from 2 areas (leg and bulb) and would be a hilarious addition to your home decor. The funniest thing about Christmas, according to Jean Shepherd's over-the-top holiday comedy, is spending it with your own family. Now the funniest things about Christmas are these first ever collectibles from the beloved, holiday classic.

Popular Poinsettia Plant (Christmas) $39.95 A worldwide holiday tradition! Poinsettias are a thoughtful way to say 'Happy Holidays' and add a long-lasting splash of color to any decor. Choose from traditional red or other popular colors. Available after Thanksgiving till Christmas.

Pink Floyd Back Catalog Fabric Poster Wall Hanging $15.99 Forget about boring old posters! High-quality fabric poster featuring Pink Floyd. Fabric = Fun! Pink Floyd Back Catalog Fabric Poster. Celebrate your favorite artists in a unique way with fabric posters! This high-quality print measures 30-inches tall x 40-inches wide. Personalize your home or dorm room with ease! Order yours today!

Let It Snow Bouquet (Christmas) $44.95 Share the magic of a white Christmas with this cheery bouquet of snowy white alstroemeria blossoms arranged in vase with festive holiday trim. A welcome gift that’s great for any decor. Available after Thanksgiving through early January. USA and Canada florist delivery.

Korchmar Catalog Case - Black $131.2 Korchmar Catalog Case - Black

Korchmar Catalog Case - Black $144.8 Korchmar Catalog Case - Black

Holiday Poinsettia Plant Gift (Christmas) $39.95 Add a tasteful splash of holiday color to any home or office with our long-lasting, premium poinsettia plants. Choose from traditional red, pink (shown here), or white. Available for delivery throughout the USA and Canada from after Thanksgiving till Christmas. Beautiful! USA and Canada delivery.

Nightmare Before Christmas Lace Wall Panel $20.99 Celebrate Christmas and Halloween... any time of the year! Lace wall panel featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Add some Halloweentown flair to your home! The Nightmare Before Christmas lace wall panel will enable you to accessorize your home in true Nightmare Before Christmas style! Measures about 84-inches tall x 40-inches wide. With this, you can celebrate Christmas and Halloween any time of the year! Order yours today!

More fish questions, this time, mainly about bettas!?

My first question would be this, is this hobby really this addictive? I have a 10 gallon tank, just bought a 29 gallon tank, and am already thinking of getting a betta tank for Christmas.

Second, would this tank be okay for 1 betta, probably a male? I know I’ll have to add a heater and all the tank decor, but would it be okay?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12177653

Last but not least, has anyone ordered from http://bettysplendens.com/articles/home.imp ? I really don’t want to support Walmart or Petco in how they treat their bettas. I think it’s wrong to keep them in a little plastic cup floating in their own waste. That is why I am looking into this breeder.

Anything else I should know about bettas? Thanks!

SOOOOO addictive. I started (before i knew anything) with two large vases with one betta in each. Then my boyfriend broke one vase while cleaning it so we bought not one, but TWO ten gallon tanks (because I felt that our other betta deserved a bigger house too). Then we moved on to a 33 gallon 6 months later and now we have a 130 gallon tank and are considering starting up the 33 gallon again lol! And I want to get a betta tank as well lol.

The tank you have selected is perfect for a betta once you put in a heater as they do need a steady temp to keep them in top shape. (can’t tell from the pic, but are there holes in the lid to allow for air circulation?)

I can’t say I’ve ordered from that betta breeder, but as an alternative, are there any small fish shops in your area? I have three that I frequent, one being petland which normally I wouldn’t recommend, but the head fish lady there is so wonderful and cares for all of the fish herself. Some of the bettas are kept in bowls for sale but the water is changed daily and she orders small amounts as to limit the time they have to spend in those bowls. Most of the time though, she puts the bettas into the show tanks. I’m sure there’s got to be at least one small lfs in your area. Best way to figure out is ask your pet provider what fish they have at home, their tank set up and how long they’ve had it.

finally, one thing about bettas is that they are almost always over fed! pay no attention to those pellet containers and the feeding instructions. They don’t need more than 3 to 4 pellets a day and even though it says it’s a complete and balanced diet, you’ve probably never seen a betta so excited to get a mosquito or a few freshly thawed bloodworms. Also, because their diet is so predominantly high in protein, give them a day off from food. or two. you can let them go up to 5 days without feeding and it’s only beneficial to them.. they tend to get backed up. If you can’t resist your bettas longing looks for food, give him a small piece of mushed up, shelled pea instead of his regular meal. This will also help cleanse his system.

Have fun!