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  • Summer Pasta with a No Cook Sauce

    Now that it’s warming up and our fresh veggies and herbs are planted, it reminds us that’s it’s just about the time we like to take out one of our favorite go-to summertime recipes. We hope you like it as much as we do. It’s a super easy to make pasta dish that’s light and… [Continue Reading]

    Summer Pasta with a No Cook Sauce
  • DIY Succulent Pumpkins

    This is so exciting!! It’s FrugElegance-Style Fall decor that we are totally in love with. DIY Succulent pumpkins are so popular and we just couldn’t wait to try for ourselves. They are easy to make, with a little bit of mess but well worth it. The supplies are reasonable and the finish product comes out… [Continue Reading]

    DIY Succulent Pumpkins
  • Skinny Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches

    OMGoodness, these skinny frozen yogurt sandwiches are so easy to make and even better, they are super sweet and satisfying! The original recipe is from weight watchers but we tweaked it a bit and made it into our own. Haven’t had the need to buy bought store-bought ice cream in the 6 months. You might… [Continue Reading]

    Skinny Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
  • Easy Homemade Bagels

    While we are doing our part and spending more time at home, we are cooking more. The stores can’t seem to restock bread fast enough, so this easy-to-make dough comes in real handy. How easy? The dough recipe only needs 2 ingredients. It’s perfect for making rolls, pizza crust, breadsticks and like the instructions in… [Continue Reading]

    Easy Homemade Bagels
  • DIY Brick Fireplace Update

    Home Improvement projects really can be as easy as simply painting on a new and updated look. Like our Easy Brick Fireplace Update. The project does require a little more labor than actual handywoman (or handyman) skills. But it’s easy enough that you can do it with a friend or with the family. And if… [Continue Reading]

    DIY Brick Fireplace Update
  • Prize Filled Plastic Wrap Ball Game

    If you are Looking for a super fun game, the whole family can play together, we have a winner for you! Have you heard of the “Plastic Wrap Ball Game” (aka Saran Wrap Ball Game)? We came across some funny viral videos online and knew we had to give it a try.  It was an… [Continue Reading]

    Prize Filled Plastic Wrap Ball Game

02/06/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Love is in the Air.. we would like to share our engagement  stories. Carol: Mine is more simple, a nice dinner out in San Francisco with nice views, a proposal and a ring in the bottom of my champagne glass. It seems like 30 years of marriage has passed so fast and raising our four daughters. […]

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A Beautiful Engagement Party

02/02/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Love is in the Air, Wedding Engagement! I thought I would share our families engagement and celebration. We took a family cruise to celebrate our younger twin daughters college graduation, and was fortunate to have my blog partner & her husband sailing on the same ship!  After the trip my daughters boyfriend joined us in […]

02/01/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Simple & FrugElegant BATHROOM DECOR~ Decor in a bathroom can be elegant, have a useful purpose & not cost a small fortune. I found this treasure at Kirklands. It’s FrugElegant style is perfect for my powder room! Only #19.99. With a few of my favorite magazines on the cabinet, the look is complete. Click the link […]

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01/29/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day Gift or Decoration- Take 2 size glass vases (from Target). Put the smaller, thinner one inside the larger vase after you put a few of the Valentine’s Day candies at the bottom – This will make the top of the smaller vase be high enough to match the larger vase. Put something over […]

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Porch Bench Update -Furniture update with fresh paint

01/28/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Yesterday I had coffee with some girlfriends. We talked about the new blog. Carolyn said FrugElegance had inspired her to update her front porch bench, it had been a teak bench that had gone untreated for 15 years. She primed & painted~look how charming it looks on her front porch. Carolyn also found this plain […]

01/27/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Boutique Decor Stores -The Royal Rooster is one of our favorite stores to find beautiful accents for our homes, gifts, we love their after holiday sales. Here are a few of my treasures~newest is the Valentine plant stake. They emailed a 20% off coupon for a Valentine item, great time to add to my collection. The […]

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01/23/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

SIMPLE & FRUGAL HOME DECOR FOR VALENTINES DAY- Scented silk rose petals from Target. Battery Operated Candles with Timer from Costco. Battery operated ONLY- No flames with silks. I highly recommend the candles with timers built in instead of the remotes. (Remotes get lost.) I bought several boxes of these timer candles & have them […]

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01/21/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Vintage Home Decor Stores– There’s a new kind of store! It’s not an antique store & it’s not a thrift store. It’s a “Vintage Treasure Store” & every inch of the walls, floors & shelves are filled with home furnishing & accessories all at very reasonable prices. It’s a group of multiple sellers who buy […]

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Kitchen Stove Backsplash Art

01/20/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

I have granite on my backsplash, I like how easy it is to keep clean, but was tired of it looking so plain. With 3M (found at Target) hooks I am able to hang anything I want and can change the decor items easily .   

01/18/2014 By frugelegance@aol.com Leave a Comment

Home Decor with Trays~ Take your trays out of the closet & cabinets & start using them in your Home Decor! As you can see these are just some of the trays we love to use in many rooms of our homes. On an nightstand, keeps small items contained & looking neater. On the bathroom counter, the coffee table, […]

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