Dollar-Store Holiday Decorations

Here's a clever way to stay on budget: head to your local dollar store for holiday decorations. Sure, there are aisles and aisles of red bows, sparkling garlands, and stockings to hang by the chimney with care, but some budget decorations run the line of being gaudy instead of budget-chic. With a little design savvy and a fresh eye, dollar-store decorations can look like a million bucks, leaving more cash in your pocket for gifts on your holiday shopping list. Click through for a collection of smart decorating tips that will transform your home into a festive abode.

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