Tag Archives: frugal

Woodsy Moss Vases

Monday, April 19, 2010 in Crafts, Home

I'm into moss right now. I know it's sort of a weird thing to be into, but as a Pacific Northwest native, I guess it does make sense. It practically grows on us in the winter. Really, I'm into moss because of its woodsy and whimsical vibe, its wonderful texture, its beautiful shades of green. [...]

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Window Shelf – Think Outside the Box!

Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Garden, Home

Spring has sprung in Seattle. In fact, spring has been springing for the better part of a month now. Daffs have been blooming for weeks, rhodies are starting to show some colors, and the cherry blossoms are full-on. While last year, we had the rarest blizzard ever and were snowed in by a good two [...]

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A New Seat on Life: Revamping Barstools

Thursday, January 7, 2010 in Decorating, Home

They weren't horrible before or anything. Medium brownish wood, black pleather tops. Pretty unassuming. They didn't know it, but they actually needed me. The truth is, they were bored. So I gave them a new lease… or seat… on life. (I know, a bit of a stretch with the pun there, and darn corny too. [...]

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A Few Budget Christmas Decorating Ideas

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in Decorating, Home

 Even though I always manage to spend about a gazillion dollars this time of year, I still get excited by doing some things – like decorations – on the cheap. I know, I’m easily entertained. What is that saying? “Blessed is he who can laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be amused”? [...]

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Tag, You’re It! Cute Little Holiday Banners

Friday, December 18, 2009 in Crafts, Home

The holidays are the perfect time of year to express yourself. To let someone know you're thinking of them. To help make people smile. To wish a perfect stranger well. I found a cute way to spread a little more Christmas cheer around the house – all you need is a stamp set with the [...]

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Save Some Green with a Fresh Christmas Swag

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in Crafts, Home

Christmas just isn't Christmas without a wreath on the front door, am I right? Okay, maybe that's a little rigid, but wreaths are just so dang festive – so perfect for the holidays – and when they're fresh, they smell so nice and piney. I love when they're just simple – fresh and green – [...]

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Oops, I Used Cupcake Liners on String Lights Again

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in Crafts, Home

I bought these at Macy's. I had to. They're darling. Polka dots and gingerbread men! You can't tell here, but there are green ones and red ones.  So then I had to, I just had to, make little lampshades out of 'em. You may recall when I did this for Halloween. Well, I pulled the [...]

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Wall Art on the Cheep

Monday, November 2, 2009 in Decorating, Home

It's amazing how, when you put something behind a picture frame, it can look like a framed print that was always meant to be on your wall.  In this case, I picked up a sheet of Cavallini & Co. decorative wrap while taking in all the delicious stationary, home decor, kitchen, and one-of-a-kind clothing items [...]

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