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Romantic Bedroom on a Budget
by Kathleen Wilson
Every year Valentine’s Day reminds us to take a little time to nurture
the romance in our lives. Don’t confine the romance in your life to just
that one day, however! This can prove to be a daunting task if you’re on
a tight budget. Never fear, here are some great ways to punch up the
sizzle in your bedroom (ok, I am just talking decorating here, folks…)
without leaving your bank account fried!
1. Paint your room a rich, luxurious color to comfort and calm. A $10
can of paint can go far to upping the cozy factor in your bedroom! Hint:
DON’T do this the day before Valentine’s…or the smell will send any
romance in the room right out the window!
2. Purchase several yards of a gauze or net fabric from your local
fabric store, and make your own romantic canopy. Screw eye hooks into
the ceiling at each corner of the bed, and draw the fabric through so
that it drapes near the ground, overhead, then down again.
Repeat on both sides of the bed. The same romance as a four poster, for
just a few dollars!
3. Bring scent into your room with potpourri, incense, or candles. Try
to pick a scent your spouse will enjoy also. Sandalwood, patchouli, and
woody scents are all compatible for both sexes.
4. Add a few drops of your favorite perfume to your linens before making
the bed…a sensual reminder of who inhabits it! (Remember, just a few
drops, don’t overdo it!)
5. Move things around! Just a new view on the room can give you both the
feeling you are on vacation in some fabulous hotel…if only for a little
while!
Remember, you spend a large amount of time in your bedroom, take a
little time to create a haven for you and the one you love using
“Creativity, Not Cash”! TM
About the author
Kathleen Wilson is an author and national columnist for Country Woman
Magazine. She is also the editor of The Budget Decorator; a free online
ezine and newsletter full of free ideas, projects, and inspiration. You
can get more free ideas and info on her workshops at
www.TheBudgetDecorator.com
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