Strawberries with “Drizzled” Chocolate – so easy to make & looks fabulous! Strawberry Season is almost done but there’s still a little time to enjoy them. This is a favorite because its easy to make, looks beautiful & tastes spectacular! Why “Drizzle”? With the Eat This, Not That lifestyle, drizzling the chocolate gives just as […]
How To Clean Outdoor Furniture
I was going NUTS! For the past 2 years I have been trying to get rid of these white oxidized “stains” that made these chairs look old & weathered. I was ready to give up & paint them. I tried so many products to clean them. This time, I decided to try give one more product […]
Easy Updating with Spray Paint- Kitchen Stools
Easy stool update that is so super easy to do. Spraying a light coat, we evenly spray our stools. A couple of light & even coats is all it takes. Just a little care to not spray too much in one spot or you can get a build up that drips. So, best to keep […]
Kitchen Remodel & Makeover
Come see how we updated our kitchen with a FrugElegant Makeover… The wallpaper & white wash cabinets needed to be updated. No contractor needed because I knew what I wanted & my husband & I could handle the project. We did not need to replace the granite countertops because they were replaced about 8 years […]
Easy DIY Shabby Chic Pin Board & Crystal Push Pins
Great for Dorm Rooms, Teen Rooms, Bedrooms, Home Offices. Pin Boards can be elegant & stylish! So easy to make- So many different options Wanting to match the bedding, the material used is from a linen case the sheets came in!! You can use pillow cases, sheets- basically, you don’t have to go out to […]
Italian Style, Caprese Quinoa Recipe ~Yum!
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. […]
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 […]
