New apartment...ideas?

[beaniekins.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone, I've never posted on here before, but I love reading and learning from everyone, so here's hoping you can toss me some advice. I'm about to move into a new apartment. Being that I am poor, furniture and decorating create a problem, since I'm not going for the Early American Tacky Look but can't afford much else. Anyone have any nifty, creative, cheap ideas on what I can do to make my new place comfy and pretty? Any ideas, from cool ways to paint furniture to wall hangings to curtains...any suggestions are appreciated. Happy New Year!