There's something so dramatic and elegant about a canopy bed, such as

's "Atwell" metal canopy bed.

However, the pricetag is just as awe-inspiring, at $1,299 for the queen ($1,499 for the king).

Fortunately, I found an amazing lookalike on sale for just $217 so you can have the bedroom of your dreams without breaking the bank.

THE LOOK: Pottery Barn "Atwell" metal canopy bed FOR LESS: Metal Canopy Bed

Everything I found is affordable so you can make small updates on any budget, whether you're looking to

, update your

, or spruce up your

or

.

I was in dire need of a new comforter (I'd been using the same Queen size one I purchased at least 8 years ago on our King size bed) and when I saw

for $25 (down from $119), I pounced! I'll let you know how it is when it arrives later this week.

I'm also looking for inexpensive decor items to update my entryway. Goodbye tabletop tree and reindeer, hello

and neutral stems!

Finally, I would love to make my home office more stylish. A new

and calming

would be nice updates!

What updates are you hoping to make to your space in 2022?

Everything I found is affordable so you can make small updates on any budget, whether you're looking to

, update your

, or spruce up your

or

.

I was in dire need of a new comforter (I'd been using the same Queen size one I purchased at least 8 years ago on our King size bed) and when I saw

for $25 (down from $119), I pounced! I'll let you know how it is when it arrives later this week.

I'm also looking for inexpensive decor items to update my entryway. Goodbye tabletop tree and reindeer, hello

and neutral stems!

Finally, I would love to make my home office more stylish. A new

and calming

would be nice updates!

What updates are you hoping to make to your space in 2022?

has been killing it with the holiday deals and gifts this year. If you're still looking for ideas, they've enlisted the help of design experts to curate their favorite gifts, too, like

,

, and

.

And don't forget, you deserve a little something nice too! Happy Shopping!

1.

| On major sale, perfect for the gamer on your list or anyone who wants comfort while they work or study.

2.

| Features an LED illuminated door with mirror! Great for teens. File under "things you never knew you needed"!

3.

| Coffee is always a good idea, and just $79! Makes more than coffee, too.

4.

| Loads of hi-tech features including wi-fi, on major sale!

5.

| One of this season's most-wanted gifts at a great price! For crafters and anyone looking to spend a little less time on screens, and more time making things with their hands.

6.

| Gap has an exclusive home collection at Walmart and it's all 20% off right now! Love this mug set.

7.

| Comes with 33 pieces needed to make your own hardbound journal. Excellent idea for teens and young adults.

8. Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum and Hard Floor Washer | These get great reviews!

9.

| I own and love this one! I don't even burn it, I just love how it looks! LOL

10.

| I'm tempted to get this for myself! I use my slow cooker all the time, so it would be nice to have one that looks as beautiful as this one! By Drew Barrymore Home.

11.

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| Score major cool points with grandkids with this one!

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| Thought these looked fun and unique! I saw these in store along with so many other cool DIY kits.

DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

Homemade vanilla extract has the best flavor and aroma! We've been making and gifting DIY vanilla for many years now. The longer it steeps, the better it gets. You can keep adding beans and alcohol to the same bottle for years.

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

All you will need are some

(we buy ours from

), alcohol (at least 40% alcohol) and

. Pretty

add a nice touch. I used

from Minted.

You will need approximately 75

per 1.75 liters of alcohol to make 12, 8 ounce bottles of vanilla extract.

Use a sharp knife to slice your beans lengthwise. You can cut them all the way or leave the ends intact.

Next, submerge your beans in alcohol. We make big batches, so we just pop the beans directly into the 1.75 liter bottles of vodka. Place your vodka bottle in a bowl to catch the overflow.

After 2 months, I funnel the vodka into the smaller jars along with the soaked beans.

Another option is to make your vanilla extract directly in the

. If you do,

. You can cut the beans to fit the jar, just make sure they're completely submerged.

Your vanilla extract will be ready to use in 2 months. The longer it sits the better, but 2 months is a good amount of time to develop a rich color and flavor. Give your vanilla bottle(s) a good shake once a week, or whenever you remember.

If you want to gift your vanilla extract sooner, just add a tag that tells the recipient when the vanilla will be ready to use (for example, "Ready on March 1st").

Pin or print the image below to refer back to later!

I hope you found this helpful and enjoy making your own vanilla extract! Our friends and relatives ask for it every year so we have started to buy vanilla beans throughout the year when prices are lower. Tip: Set Amazon alerts for the

and buy them when prices drop.

Another tip: Any alcohol greater then 40% will work—experiment with whisky, etc. for new flavor profiles.

THE BEST CYBER MONDAY SALES & DEALS 2021

// My favorite CC Cream is now 50% off! Additional 10% off sitewide. I ordered more cleanser and eyeliner.

// I'm finding crazy good REAL deals on

, like 3 sets of girls pajamas for just $12 (I ordered a couple); Pokemon pjs for $5, and on and on. Make a list and see if they have what you're looking for!

// Whatever you're looking for, they have it, and they have it on deal! Love these

that everyone is hanging up this year.

// Women's sweaters 30% off, ends today. Plus tons more deals on decor and toys and home!

// Their exclusive Barefoot Dreams cardigan is now just $86! Best price I've seen since the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I own two and love mine, the softest thing you'll ever wear!

// Up to 50% off top brands, it's hard not to shop for myself! Spanx

for example are 20% off.

// Up to 50% off best-selling beauty! Great for gifting.

THE BEST CYBER MONDAY SALES & DEALS 2021

// My favorite CC Cream is now 50% off! Additional 10% off sitewide. I ordered more cleanser and eyeliner.

// I'm finding crazy good REAL deals on

, like 3 sets of girls pajamas for just $12 (I ordered a couple); Pokemon pjs for $5, and on and on. Make a list and see if they have what you're looking for!

// Whatever you're looking for, they have it, and they have it on deal! Love these

that everyone is hanging up this year.

// Women's sweaters 30% off, ends today. Plus tons more deals on decor and toys and home!

// Their exclusive Barefoot Dreams cardigan is now just $86! Best price I've seen since the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I own two and love mine, the softest thing you'll ever wear!

// Up to 50% off top brands, it's hard not to shop for myself! Spanx

for example are 20% off.

// Up to 50% off best-selling beauty! Great for gifting.

// Up to 50% off! Most bags are 30% off, like this gorgeous

.