Dressing up the Drab

All of us have a creative bone in there somewhere, but for some of us it's just a little harder to find. However, here is a little creative tip ANYONE can do to dress up whatever is drab in your home!

Have a blah-looking set of lamps? A less than eye-catching set of valances? Or do you need a cute napkin ring that matches but don't want to spend a fortune? Here is your all-in-one solution...Ribbon! That's right! Everyone can afford a little ribbon, and that's all it takes to make your ordinary lamps dazzle; your valances *POP*; and your table look well-dressed and classy. Just go to your favorite craft store (even Walmart has a decent selection) and grab the ribbon that will revolutionize your decor without breaking the bank! Still skeptical? I thought you might be...so, here are some pictures of what I have done in my own home.

My plain white lamps BEFORE... AFTER adding ribbon!



















Linen napkins tied with any color ribbon

Plain red gingham valance with ribbon added

Now go dress up what's drab in YOUR home!!

Joanna LaVan is a child of the King, wife to her incredible husband, adoring aunt "nana" to her four favorite little people, and Pastor's wife to their Church people in Virginia. Her desire is to share with the world the wonderful reality of sins forgiven. In her spare time she enjoys Kayaking, reading, occasional scrapbooking, cleaning, blogging, and spending time with her wonderful family. She blogs about her life's happenings, and passions at www.lukeandjoannalavan.blogspot.com .