Decorate on the Cheap With Everyday Items
New uses for wineglasses, picture frames, ribbon...
Use Dish Towels as Placemats
Original purpose: Drying wineglasses.
Aha! use: Bistro-style table setting. Let a colorful dish towel span the center of your table and you'll get two place mats for the
price of an easy wash-and-dry staple.
Reward: A little bit of Paris in your own home (no passport required).
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