Small Changes -- Big Difference

Give a plain chest some drawer d¿¿cor: With a utility knife, cut patterned wallpaper to fit drawer fronts. Wet back of paper with sponge and apply to drawer fronts, pressing firmly; let dry two hours. Tovik dresser, $100, by Ikea. Striped wallpaper, $32 per 33-foot roll, by York; 866-967-5925.

Another DIY idea: Glue rickrack onto a lampshade. Accent lamp, $40, by JCPenney. "Wango" horse pull toy, $20, by Gund; 800-448-4863.