It’s been pouring rain for what seems like weeks here, and I just wasn’t sure if yard sales were going to make it or not, but they did, some of them. I got a late start to my yard sale [...]
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My 80% Off Lifestyle = $100,000 in Savings
Apr11
(Liz Claiborne Turquoise Leather Handbag – $1 at a yard sale this weekend. I do not “need” another handbag, but I just couldn’t pass on one of my favorite colors.) Living the 80% off Lifestyle and Loving it has become [...]
Quick & Easy Dessert Ideas for Easter
Mar26
Admitting this is painful, but true. Last year, the day of our annual Easter Egg-stravaganza came, the house brimmed with guests and dessert was NOT made. GASP! How does this happen? What kind of hostess am I? I had a [...]
Pinwheel Napkin Fold: Tablescape Ideas
Dec22
There’s just something about gorgeous linens and napkins all folded up pretty like that makes my table so very happy. I’ve been experimenting with napkin folds over the last couple years and slowly, but surely, I will share them all [...]
Doctored Up Snickers Cupcakes (with cake mix)
Oct26
Over the last few months, I have had to make a lot of cupcakes. With every thing from graduations to bridal showers to “Welcome to America” gatherings, there’s been a desire for the beauty that only a decorated cupcake brings [...]
Beautiful Creativity: Fall Flowers Planted in a Pumpkin
Oct11
This post brought to you by Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Last Saturday, some brand new friends joined our family for dinner. As they walked through the door, arms extended, they offered us a precious momento of true Southern [...]
Tablescape Magic: Turn Your Glasses Upside Down
Oct8
One of my first ever DIY blog posts written nearly four years ago was entitled,“DIY: Even You Can Do This.” I remember how excited I was to share all the unique ways I was using glassware, mainly by just turning [...]
It’s All About the Cake: Good “enough” Things
Oct2
Teen Age Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget With five children, we have definitely hosted our share of parties – birthday parties, going away parties, graduation parties,bridal “parties,” Just Because parties, and probably every category not listed. There’s nothing better [...]
Easy, Elegant Party Decor Ideas
Jul20
It’s wedding week in our family. My precious niece joins in matrimony with an amazing young man this Saturday, and it was my honor to host a bridal shower for her at our home. Approximately 40 -45 women were in [...]
Mason Jar Love! 50 Fabulous Ideas To Inspire
Jun10
Any one who walks in our home will slowly learn my love of mason jars. They are so versatile, and my uses for Mason Jars range with everything from food, to decorating, to organizing and more. I am sure that [...]
Join Us at our 2nd Annual Becoming Conference – Sept. 21 – 22
Apr25
Last year, my sweet friend Jenny (Southern Savers) and I had a dream. A dream to bring the topics that we are passionate about on our blog, and bring them in real life to our readers. Our desire was that [...]
Simple DIY Centerpieces (using Lemons)
Apr20
There’s something about a simple, yet elegant, centerpiece that creates a beautiful ambiance on what could otherwise be a boring table. Recently, I shared some of my fun and frugal centerpieces. After that I attended a dinner in a room [...]
Trash to Treasure Spring Decor in Minutes
Apr6
I’m not in my Spring Cleaning mood yet (I’m waiting patiently for that to hit), but when the spring air hit this week, it sure did get me in a Spring spray paint kind of mood. I went on a [...]
Fun and Festive Bunny Napkin Fold
Apr5
When I entertain, I love to create and develop a simple, yet fun and elegant tablescapes on a budget. I always make sure that some unique napkin fold comes into play. Learning to fold napkins is such an easy way [...]
Brainstorming New Things For Our Easter Meal
Apr3
As Spring blooms, and the windows crack their seals to let in the beautiful air, creativity blossoms in this home. There’s something about this time of year that spurs me on. Spray paint cans find their way out to bring [...]
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