As you have already guessed telling me there's a 'spending freeze' just doesn't work. It's like opening the flood gates. suddenly the store you couldn't find a bleeping thing at last week has something for you down every isle. 
I give you exhibit A. It's the pretty boring landing on the way to hubby's office.
Pretty ho hum right.
After my little stint at Pier 1, Michael's and Linen 'n Things I stopped in Hobby Lobby
to find a 50% off sale on 'self watering' plants & flowers ~ lucky me or shall I say lucky hubby! Hee ~ hee!
I found this not so little gem then added some white silk roses, lilacs and red berries to match the English Castle 
feel as you walk up to the office.
Now it's time to work on the laundry room ....
i love hobby lobby!!! i think the landing looks elegant! whoo-hoo! good job! thanks for stopping by my place from SITS yesterday!
Please oh please come over and sprinkle some Magic Decorating Dust.
I'm Decorating Challenged. And I have lots of the non-magic dust.
I think it looks AWESOME now! Great job!