Apr 6, 2009 | Trash to Treasure
You all know how much I love my Saturday morning yard sales.It was quite an adjustment when we moved down south and garage/yard sales went from being held all weekend long, to finding out that they are held only on Saturday mornings in NC.It was a blessing in disguise...
Mar 21, 2009 | Trash to Treasure
One of the joys of living frugally is the creative aspect that you can tap into for just a few dollars. With my walls painted a dramatic green, I desired to go with the shabby chic look. Since I have been stuck with the same mantle decor for awhile, I decided to shop...
Mar 15, 2009 | Trash to Treasure
In continuation of my mad spray painting rampage, I give you some more of what I did when “I shopped my house.”Again, this was done in a few mere minutes, and the total cost was $2 (including the brass pieces which were originally from a yard sale.)...
Feb 14, 2009 | Trash to Treasure
One of the best yard sales that I hit this past fall was a moving sale. And this wasn’t just any moving sale, it was a “I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again” sale. Every thing had a price tag, including the...
Jan 7, 2009 | Trash to Treasure
This is my sis-in-laws cabinet. My brother and sis that have ten children…all their own, and all within 14 years. Yes, it’s true- don’t you love it?Below is something that needed help.Oh yes it did, and we were there to rescue it.Do to the late time,...
Jan 2, 2009 | Trash to Treasure
You ladies crack me up. Many of you inquired as to what decorating inspiration hit me for my washing machine dilemma. Can I mention that reading your comments was a highlight – you are some funny women! My husband got home right before my friends arrived, but he...