Live from the Red Carpet! It's your chance to have a red carpet kind of time! Ask each guest to go to GoodWill and buy a dress to wear to the party. There are old prom dresses and special occasion dresses there to fit nearly every figure. Even the men can buy a dress to wear to the party. All of the GoodWill dresses can be donated back to … [Read more...]
DIY French Memento Board or Picture Frame
I love fabric mememto boards. They add a pop of color to a room. Depending on what fabric and colors you choose you can create a look that goes with your decor style. They are great for displaying photos and keepsakes & make great gifts. (Great to take to college.) Now I see you can use the same treatment on a picture frame. You can redo any … [Read more...]
Naughty or Nice? Don’t Put These on Your Credit Card
(Red cocktail recipes linked at bottom of this post.)This time of year someone is watching you--watching to see if you are naughty or nice.Your credit card company is taking note if they see you put certain "naughty" purchases on your card. What kinds of items are red flags to them?Some are kind of obvious, like purchases at a pawn shop. They … [Read more...]
Give a Fresh Coat of Paint to Older Furniture
Fall is a great time to paint furniture--it's cool enough to paint outside. There is a surprising amount of older wooden furniture around. Resale shops like Good Will, yard sales, or even your parents' attic could be hiding some great pieces. It doesn't hurt to ask friends, relatives, and co-workers if they have something they'd like to get rid … [Read more...]
Nearly Free Kids’ Clothing with eBay and Sears (with Gymboree Sale Update)
Could you get kids' clothes for almost free? The woman in the linked article does. She buys name brand clothing in lots (groups of clothing) on ebay/Craigslist and sells them on ebay after her kids have outgrown them. She says the name brand clothing wears better and sells better. You might not be surprised that she has become an expert in … [Read more...]
Front Porch or Deck Makeover for Spring
Sweep off the front porch or deck & add some Spring touches to make it more inviting. A simple Spring wreath can be made with any wreath form. Just wind around fabric strips in a pastel color, then add a few twigs and silk flowers. Bring out the outdoor chairs & add some potted plants here and there around the deck/porch. Pansies and … [Read more...]
White Paint Furniture Redos Give a Unified Look to a Room
If you have wooden furniture needing a makeover, get out the paint. This is a good solution especially when the wood is not good. (I still cringe when people paint over oak, walnut, maple, etc.) This mini-makeover uses white paint but black paint also works well with many decor styles. Often people will paint mismatched furniture all white or … [Read more...]