Just a short posting today...I'm off to enjoy the "warm" (hey, 40 IS warm for WI in Jan!) weather & hang outside w/the dogs after being gone for the weekend.  Topic today is tips on sprucing up your home easily without busting the budget.  You can use these same tips to help add some bling & value to your home's exterior as well if you're trying to sell your home.

...& don't forget, if you have any design, Feng Shui, clutter or color questions as they relate to your home, send 'em to askdeanna@bantedesign.com & I'll answer in an upcoming post!

Tips to Add Some Bling to Your Home's Exterior:

• For a quick update, change the address #s, door hardware, welcome mats & mailbox on front & back doors
• Hang flower baskets, put up window boxes or other landscaping that corresponds w/home architecture
• Upgrade your front & back door (i.e. hardwood not steel) & screen doors
• Reface cabinet doors in kitchen (cheaper than replacing entire cabinets)
• Upgrade facets, showerheads, drawer/cabinet hardware in bathrooms & kitchen
• Tile backsplash in kitchen & bath behind sink (& even the stove if so inclined!)