Easy Decorating Ideas From The Dollar Store Diva,
Marlene Alexander

Home Decor From the Dollar Store!

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Welcome! I’m Marlene and I love to craft things for my home with items I find at dollar stores. Join me as I create budget-friendly decor for every room in my home.

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Find of the Week

These battery-operated taper candles were found at Dollarama and cost $5 for the pair. They are wax-coated and have a flickering flame. The best part is, because they are a bit wider than a regular taper candle, they fit in the Dollar Tree candle holders without tipping. Amazon has similar wax tapers.

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Quick Tip

A cereal container is a great place to keep dishwasher tabs. It keeps them easily accessible and protected from moisture and is a lot sturdier than the box they come in.

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Make Valentine decor that can be left out well past the 14th. After all, love is something that should be celebrated every day of the year. This Valentine’s Day sign consists of a wood heart, a pretty napkin, scrapbook paper, Tumbling Tower Blocks and a small sign. Here’s how to bring all these different pieces together to make a DIY all-season Valentine sign.

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If, as they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home, it is also the room voted most likely to attract clutter. Tables, counter tops and drawers attract the things we’re going to deal with “later” and limited cupboard space may become such a jumble that it’s hard to find smaller items like a bottle of nutmeg or cloves.

Here are three easy kitchen storage ideas to help you cure some of the trouble spots.

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Here’s how to make a simple lamp from Dollar Tree items. I think you’ll agree that it’s easy-to-do and useful, as well as pretty. As I discovered, making a simple lamp is easy. There’s no wiring involved and the lamp is ready to use in about ten minutes.

Read Making a Simple Lamp from Dollar Tree Items(Updated)