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These savvy steals say ooh-la-la for very little moolah. (In fact, most cost less than 30 bucks!)   Coin Purses Save some cash, in more ways than one, with these penny-pinching pouches, sewn from floral canvas. (needsupply.com, $8 each)   Headband Glittery bugle beads and oversize rhinestones yield a crowning achievement. (for similar, pier1.com, $18)   Tablet Cases Handicraft goes high-tech, courtesy of nifty needlepoint covers for the iPad (left) and Kindle (right). (for similar, landsend.com, from $39.50)   Wine Tote The ideal hostess gift? It's in the bag when you slip a bottle into this rustic basket. (medinabaskets.com, $36) Frame Go for Baroque—on a budget! Ikea's plastic stunner will make them think you spent more than you did. (5"W x 7"H; ikea.com for stores, $4.99)

Christmas Wreaths Get in the Christmas spirit by hanging a beautiful wreath on your front door or inside your home -- our Christmas wreath ideas blend traditional with creative to make your wreath stand out. If you want a more traditional Christmas wreath for your front door, you'll love our easy ways to transform a plain wreath into a masterpiece. Spruce up pine wreaths with snowy pinecones, berries, ribbon, and more for a classic and timeless look for your front door. Break away from tradition with our pretty wreath ideas and try using pinecones for your wreath base, wrapping your wreath in bright ribbon, or fashioning a wreath from homemade pom-poms. Get an easy how-to and patterns for a snowflake wreath made from white felt, which will add a cozy look to your living room for Christmas. Our creative Christmas wreath ideas feature unexpected shapes, colors, and materials for a unique look in your home or on your front door. Finally, show off your personality with our themed...

Red-Nosed Rudolph You won't be playing any reindeer games with your holiday packages when you use this Rudolph-print kraft wrapping paper. ($4 for four sheets, lilybeedesigns.etsy.com )

Contemporary Christmas tree wall sticker by Spin Collective If you’re looking for some new ideas for Christmas decorations this year, or don’t want to have an actual Christmas tree, then this contemporary xmas tree design wall sticker could be the perfect solution. The Christmas tree wall sticker is made from high quality matt vinyl and measures 100cm by 60cm in size. It’s available in a choice of 20 colors, so you can choose a color of your choice, to suit your interior decor. The tree wall decal would look great used alongside any other Christmas decorations, but is also a nice alternative for anyone who doesn’t have room in their home for a Christmas tree.   The Christmas tree wall sticker is £24 from Spin Collective and can be re-used again next year.  Christmas Tree Wall Stickers  Christmas Tree Wall decoration  Christmas Tree Wall Stickers  Christmas Tree Wall Stickers  Christmas Tree Wall Stickers  Christma...

Red Bauble Placecard Holders - Set Of 4 An attractive way to mark everybodys seat at the festive dinner table, our smart red place-card holders come in sets of four. £4.00 was £8.00 at Laura Ashley Set of 4 Snowflake Beaded Coasters Create all manner of beautifully festive tables with our silver beaded snowflake coasters, sold in sets of four. £8.00 was £15.00 at Laura Ashley Christmas Scandinavian Chic Mug Our Scandinavian-inspired festive mug in red and white is made from bone china. A quality gift idea for family and friends. £4.90 was £10.00 at Laura Ashley Scandinavian Chic 2 Tier Cake Stand In a Scandinavian-inspired red and white design, this charming two-tier cake stand will suit the seasonal festivities. Perfect for displaying mince pies, chocolate brownies and rich fruit cake slices. £16.00 was £32.00 at Laura Ashley Lacquer Star Coasters A set of four stylish lacquered coasters in festive colors with patterned stars (gol...