If the rising cost of gas and groceries is bringing you down and you find yourself sacrificing your home's style to pinch a penny - this blog's for you. Check out five easy ways to up the hip factor in your home for less than the price of filling up your compact's gas tank!

This week's room transformer is perfect timing for Earth Day! It's an easy way to add a pop to any home - and the one we're showing is totally eco-friendly because it's made from recycled men's ties! Intriqued? Take a look-

Ready or not, fall is upon us. And in case you haven't noticed, it's starting to feel like it. But even if you're not mentally prepared for the cooler weather, you can fake it by incorporating some seasonal decorations into your home's decor. This weekend will kick off a month of carved pumpkins and cotton cobwebs, but if kitchy Halloweek decorations aren't your thing, there's a more sophisticated way to invite the fall into your home.

Here are a few fun (and easy!) ideas from this month's Southern Living Magazine, as seen on the Today Show.