Last night I wasn’t sure what to make for dinner. No time to get to the grocery store so my choices were slim. I decided to make up my own recipe & here is my version of – Italian Style Quinoa! First, before I rinse the quinoa, I line my colander with a coffee filter. […]
Archives for July 2014
DIY Bridal Shower Decor
and a gift from the bride-to-be to each of her sisters… Personal Touches can add so much love to your bridal shower. Lots of love went into this one & though it looks difficult, these DIY ideas are easy, affordable & fun to do. Definitely made it more special! Cupake Flower Tower: Our good friend […]
EASY DIY: Teacup Table Centerpieces
Teacup Flower Centerpieces are perfectly Frug-Elegant for your bridal shower, wedding or any other celebrations & entertaining. Using vintage fine china that was purchased special for the bride to be, it only seemed more special to use the teacups for the bridal shower table centerpieces. They were a frug-elegant find for sure at the Alameda […]
Top 3 Stores for Back To School Shopping on a Budget
Thanx to Emily @ thebensonstreet.com for putting this Back to School Series together! So many amazing blogs participating & we are so glad to be a part of it too. Are you thinking about school yet? It’s time -the best deals go fast! We are all about getting top brands at discounted prices & these are […]
The Home Courtyard & Outdoor Living
Home courtyards & outdoor living spaces can become your own beautiful retreat. This courtyard had so much potential but wasn’t coming together quite as it should be…until now! First thing- Cleaning up, Upcycle some items, Rearrange furniture & add a few new items that are needed. Like the metal piece above the fireplace. It was half […]
Easy Flower Pot Update Using Spray Paint
Spray paint is a great way to update decor items. Inexpensive & so EASY to do. *There are no rules when painting – as you can see in the finished square flower pot, spraying lighter towards the top made a gradation look since the original color was light. Local hardware stores Home Depot, Lowes & Ace […]
The BIG Craft Giveaway!
Here are the craft supplies from FrugElegance- We are giving away these amazing supplies: 4 Classic Leather We R Memory Keeper 4×4” Albums – 1 Metallic Gold, 2 Coral & 1 Greige (*$4.99-$14.99 each depending on color & store) 1 Darice Embossing Folder – Honeycomb Pattern, *$4.99 1 AC Cardstock Package -12 Pink Cards & […]
Backyard Living & Outdoor Home Decor
Outdoor Home Decor- Big or small backyard there’s lots of ways to make your space fabulous. Lots of little touches that make a big statement. Come take a look at some of our favorite features of our backyard where we love to spend lots of time & love to entertain. This long side yard was […]