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Kathy Woodard

Kathy Woodard
The Budget Decorator

About the Author

Kathy Woodard (Wilson) has worked in home and garden design since 1988. Single mom of five kids, she knows what she's talking about when it comes to tight budgets!  Ms. Woodard shares her expert advice on her popular website and newsletter The Budget Decorator, which is available online at www.TheBudgetDecorator.com. She is a home decorating expert and columnist for LifetimeTV.com and Relocation.com, and is a  freelance writer published in such magazines as Country Woman, Country Sampler's Decorating Ideas, HGTV's Decorating Newsletter and Decorating Solutions Magazine. She  has a self syndicated column seen in hundreds of national and regional publications. When she is not writing or caring for her children, she loves gardening, decorating, photography, reading and spending time in the outdoors.

From this Author

Earth Day Every Day: Eco-Friendly Decorating Ideas

Earth Day Every Day: Eco-Friendly Decorating Ideas

Happy Earth Day, everyone! What better way to celebrate Mother Earth than to respect and honor her inside your home. Green decorating is a hot new...
Creative Storage on a Dime

Creative Storage on a Dime

Upcycled storage solutions Let's face it, we’re all looking for creative storage solutions for our home. The good news is that storage...
5 Fresh Decorating Ideas to Bring In Spring

5 Fresh Decorating Ideas to Bring In Spring

Spring is almost here, and while Mother Nature takes care of the outdoors, it's time to bump up the freshness in our home decorating! It's...
Create a Personal Haven Inside Your Own Home

Create a Personal Haven Inside Your Own Home

Most women today have too much on their plates and need a place in their own home to recharge. While it might seem challenging to create a personal...
How to Decorate a Romantic Valentine's Day Table

How to Decorate a Romantic Valentine's Day Table

Create a romantic table setting Most of us want to plan a perfect Valentine's Day celebration for that special someone but don't quite know...
Create an Inviting Holiday Porch on a Budget

Create an Inviting Holiday Porch on a Budget

Creative ways to decorate your front porch for the holidays on a budget The holidays are finally here and what better way to greet your holiday...
Hottest Christmas Tree Decorating Trends

Hottest Christmas Tree Decorating Trends

Hot Christmas tree decorating trends When decorating your home for the holidays this year, why not try one of the hot Christmas tree decorating...
Big Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas on a Small Budget

Big Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas on a Small Budget

Beautiful and affordable Thanksgiving decorating ideas With the weather getting cooler and the leaves falling faster, all signs point to Thanksgiving...
Redoing a Room? The Keys to a Realistic Design Plan

Redoing a Room? The Keys to a Realistic Design Plan

  OK, you're going to re-design a room (or maybe more) this year. I'm going to help you. The key: DON'T focus on the home you don...
An Easy Last Minute Hanukkah Party

An Easy Last Minute Hanukkah Party

  The eight day Jewish celebration of Hanukkah begins on December 20th. Hosting a Hanukkah party to celebrate this holiday with family and...
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