Aug 1, 2010 | Balancing the Budget, Home Projects
In my mind, my home decorating skills are living large with HGTV quality, but in reality, I have put many household renovations on the back burner for years. If I spent half of the time doing, rather than just dreaming about all the dramatic redos I can accomplish in...
Apr 5, 2010 | Faith & Family
In the midst of life, “to do” lists and just lots of stuff, there are moments when we choose to stop and smell the roses (or the fresh flowers adorning my Easter table works quite well too.) Because seemingly insignificant moments go by so quickly that I...
Feb 6, 2010 | DIY Projects
Creating a frugal, yet elegant tablescape begins with a wonderful centerpiece. I shared how one of the easiest ways to achieve that look is by layering cake stands, yet I realize that many of you many not have any cake plates yet (since you haven’t had time to...
Dec 18, 2009 | DIY Projects
The final days leading up to Christmas holds the greatest tendency to make impulse purchases. Don’t do it! Oh, I know it’s so hard to resist, but let’s get creative! Are you trying to think of last minute gift ideas, but your pocket book is...
Dec 6, 2009 | Home Projects, Trash to Treasure
Buying an ugly, old, tray and transforming it into something beautiful brings me joy. I love simple pleasures, and taking something that was heading for the trash and turning it into a treasure for under one dollar is simple bliss. When I saw this old tray at a yard...
