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Frugal Decor at the Lake House

We came to the lake house yesterday, so I brought a few frugal items with me to decorate for Valentines.  Nothing elaborate at all.  I saw this idea at Cottage at the Crossroads. Jane had made some of the prettiest fabric hearts for her home.  She gave excellent instructions, so I decided to give it a try.  I already had all the fabric scraps, so by following Jane's directions, I came up with these for decorations at the lake.



These set atop the TV armoire.  I spent no money at all for this project.



I think they add just the right amount of color.  I brought some flowers from Dollar Tree with me from our other home, and added them to this old hobnail vase.  The picture here was around $6.00 some time ago at the Dollar General.  The scarf on the armoire is part of a pillow case left from the fabric heart project.  I just trimmed the edge with pinking shears to even it up.






Another spot where I added a little Valentine decor is in the bookcase.


I simply added pink foam hearts to the birdhouse. I already had these heart picks too.

 This little cutie on the pony is my husband.




I kept adding fabric hearts as I made them.  I really like these, and as Jane said, they are so easy to make.  Give it a try to add to your decor.


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Comments

  1. Hi Kathy!
    I'm glad my little fabric hearts inspired you to make some. Yours look as cute as can be in the basket. If you're like me, I found it hard to stop making them! Your other decorations look great, too. Looks like you are ready for Valentine's Day!

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  2. Oh I love the fabric hearts and your display, so pretty...and thrifty! :)

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  3. Everything is so darling, Kathy, I love the pillows you made. I don't decorate much for Valentines Day...just a simple little sign for the front door and candies in the candy dishes. I'm so glad you made it to your lake house. A change of scenery is good for the spirit!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Very Sweet. I love all of your valentine's Day touches. Just hearing "lake-house" makes me daydream....awww.
    Karen

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  5. Adorable and thrifty! Perfect combinations

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  6. Oh Kathy, those fabric hearts are just too cute! You can't beat free either! Enjoy the lake!

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  7. Delightful Kathy!
    Love the new look here too :o)
    Rose H
    xx

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  8. I love the fabric hearts. I've been wanting to make some too. Did you sew them by hand? They are very pretty.

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  9. I haven't even thought about decorating for Valentine's Day yet and you've already done your lake house. You're really on the ball and it all looks so festive.
    Cindy

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  10. I love these Valentine touches in your decor. The hearts are very sweet. What a treasured pic of your husband. Hope you enjoy your day.

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  11. Hearts are such a great idea...who doesn't love them! They look so cute adorning your lake house. Hope you are having fun. Oh, and that shot of your husband on the pony is classic. I love it!
    Liz

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  12. Great Idea! Thanks for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays.

    Jody

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