Affordable Home Decor Gifts

The holiday season is upon us and in these challenging economic times, it's a good idea to start your holiday shopping early. Here are some great home decor gift ideas that are all under $50.00.

For those who like rustic, primitive or country decor, a handmade candle holder, picture frame or wine rack would make an excellent gift. Rustic artist Kendall VonFeldt of Colorado makes these kind of items by hand from the pine and Aspen wood she finds on her own property. The nice thing about purchasing one of her handmade items is that each one she makes is different, one-of-a-kind. Her unique rustic home decor can be purchased in select stores and boutiques in Colorado, or in select stores online for those that live in other states. Some examples include an Aspen log candle holder for $25.00, a two-bottle Aspen wine rack for $39.00 and a barn wood 5x7 picture frame for $28.00.

Another excellent gift idea that is also made by hand is hand blown art glass. Talented glass blowers create these absolutely amazing works of art. The styles, shapes and colors of blown art glass are endless. You can find abstract sculptures, animal sculptures, vases of every size, shape and color, art glass bowls, plates, candle holders, perfume bottles, paperweights and more. Art glass looks beautiful in any style of home decor and makes a great conversation piece. Whether the recipient of a blown art glass piece is a collector or not, this is an affordable gift that is sure to please. Some art glass can get expensive, but you can find pieces under $50.00.

If you know someone who likes more traditional decor, the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek line of collectible figurines would be a good place to look. Jim Shore is a self-taught artist from South Carolina. His grandmother was a master quilt maker and this influence is very apparent in the intricate detail of traditional American folk art that adorns all of his heartwarming figurines. Each piece shows the amazing details of a beautifully made, hand stitched quilt that depicts country primitive folk art. Prices vary according to the size and detail of each piece or pieces, but you can find a wide range of them for under $40.00.

As more and more people are becoming aware of environmental issues, eco-friendly gifts are becoming hot selling items. A popular home gift this year is bamboo bath towel sets. Bamboo fiber is used instead of cotton to make these soft, odor resistant towels. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world, with some species growing 3-4 feet per day. Cutting it down just makes it grow faster. Not only is it sustainable, bamboo uses large amounts of carbon dioxide, turning it into oxygen. Bamboo is also naturally hypo-allergenic and anti-microbial, which makes it odor resistant and a good choice for people with sensitive skin or who are prone to allergies. Bamboo yarn is so soft it is often compared to cashmere. You can buy a three piece set of these towels that includes a wash cloth, hand towel and bath towel, in several different colors, for under $40.00.