| Last fall, the word "recessionista" began popping up in | | | | doesn't meet any of the three criteria, toss it! You'll |
| mainstream media. Since then, it has become popular | | | | de-clutter your life and make room for new things at |
| and chic to live a lifestyle that embodies high style | | | | the same time. |
| without the high prices. Being a recessionista doesn't | | | | As your shopping around, cleaning and updating, be |
| have to stop with your clothes, though; here is a list | | | | sure to keep the mood of the room consistent. |
| of ideas to give your home a recessional friendly | | | | Accessorize with items that fit the overall personality |
| style update! | | | | of the room and move or pitch those items that |
| Reupholster your dining room chairs or sofa cushions- | | | | don't quite fit. |
| To really cut costs, browse through the clearance | | | | Swap your current lampshades for new ones. If |
| aisle at your local fabric store. | | | | you're feeling crafty, accessorize the lamp shade with |
| Mix up the color scheme of the pillows and | | | | some ribbon or embellishments to match the theme |
| placemats. Updating for the seasons can really give a | | | | and colors in your room. |
| room a facelift. Popular colors for the spring include | | | | Give your bathroom the feel of a spa. Use liquor |
| greens, blues, apricots and yellows. | | | | decanters to layer colored bath salts and display on |
| Reframe or regroup your pictures- Before forking | | | | the counter. Also, use silver trays or serving plates |
| out the cash on new frames, check out your local | | | | around the bathtub as resting places for soaps and |
| Goodwill or Salvation Army store for some chic, | | | | bath accessories. |
| vintage frames- and don't be afraid to repaint or | | | | Move your furniture around for a new and different |
| refinish them. | | | | look- it gives you're a fresh approach. To really work |
| Scope out your house for blank walls- these are your | | | | some energy into your home, think about following |
| empty canvases so have at it! Be creative and | | | | the Feng Shui approach. |
| unique. | | | | Upgrade your fake flowers to real ones- they will |
| Treat your bathroom to some new throw towels or | | | | brighten your mood every time you see them and |
| rugs- a small upgrade with a big effect. And while | | | | can be a small and affordable treat for yourself each |
| you're at it, don't forget the shower curtain. | | | | week. And while you're cleaning out your old vases, |
| Got a weekend? Grab a can of paint. Painting a room | | | | use decorative pebbles and/or stones at the base of |
| can bring about the most dramatic and satisfying | | | | your pots for some color. Allergic to flowers? Use |
| changes to make to a room. | | | | the same idea of pebbles in the bottom of your vase |
| Take a look around a specific room and ask yourself | | | | but incorporate candles instead. |
| if each item is useful, beautiful and valuable. If it | | | | |