So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Furnish Your Living Room Cheap and Chic

By Silvia Jens

There is one truth that not so many homeowners have found out about yet. It's that you can furnish your living room beautifully with the use of cheap furniture. Some people shy away with the mere mention of the word 'cheap', but what they should understand is that cheap can also be grand. It all depends on the decorating taste of the homeowner.

Let's talk more about the living room. It's usually the first part of the house that visitors come into whenever they visit. And for this, hosts would normally want to have a living room that is inviting, beautiful and comfortable. It's usually to serve as our bragging rights knowing that our visitors think we have a lovely living room. There's no sin in bragging. It's just clean and healthy fun. A human satisfaction based on beauty.

So how can we create a living room worthy of discerning eyes that will not burn a big hole in our wallet? Going cheap, would be the right way. Cheap is the popular word nowadays especially whenever the economy is fluctuating. Suddenly the idea of 'why spend more when you can have more with less' becomes all so true.

You can furnish your living room cheaply by using cheap materials. For one thing, instead of an elegant sofa, why not use a futon instead? Futon mattresses are very cheap compared to sofa cushions or mattresses. Futons are extremely flexible and can be used as a mattress replacement for beds and sofas. For the living room, you can simply buy a futon that comes with a sofa frame. The frame is usually made of wood, which is again, quite cheap. A futon in the living room is both elegant and practical, a perfect combination that you can't usually find in other furnishings.

Another way that you can go cheap when decorating your living room is by buying second hand furniture sets. You can find beautiful and in perfect condition second hand sofa sets, chairs, tables, and other living room furniture at very affordable prices. The choices are actually varied that you can shop at your leisure while finding the perfect sets that will match your ideas on what your living room should look and feel like.

Where can you find second hand living room furniture? You can go to flea markets. I'm quite sure that there are flea markets happening almost every week in your area or at least some place that is just within a short drive. You can also try searching online as there are online retailers that specialize in second hand furniture. You can also try your luck in online auctions where you can buy a great set on much lower price. That is if you are lucky enough during the bidding.

There are still many ways in creating the perfect living room of your dreams. While you can find furniture that are cheap but still highly elegant and in wonderful condition, there are various means you can use to meet your desires. The beauty of the living room relies solely on the creativity and ingenuity of the person designing it. And with a creative mind, the limit is actually and truthfully endless.

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