I recently redid our guest room on a very modest budget. I was able to keep the cost under $500 by buying the furniture on Craigslist, waiting for wall paint to go on sale and purchasing drapes at IKEA. Still, all these things put a big dent in my budget. When it came time for pretty little extras I really had to put on my thinking cap. Guest Room Transformations. This is how the high ledge above my closet now looks. Guest Room Transformations Can you believe these are the same ... View the Post
A new guest bedroom for under $500
This past April I wrote a post, on beautiful bedroom spaces that had inspired me to transform the Fashionista's former lime green bedroom into a soothing sanctuary. After determining how I would use the space, I then set a budget and gathered several things stored in my cabinets and closets that I wanted to use in the space. A set of embroidered linens I had rescued and framed were at the top of the pile. They now grace the entry of the guest room and set the tone of the room. A new guest ... View the Post
Boo To You
How are your preparations for Halloween going? I am starting my Friday at school and then will leave a wee bit early to attend an Arizona bloggers luncheon. It should be great fun. Boo To You. Boo To You Marty from A Stroll Thru Life planned the luncheon. There will be about 12 ladies attending the event. I am so excited and didn't want to show up empty handed so I made up some goody bags to pass out to everyone. I wanted to bring something for our hostess to thank her for planning the ... View the Post
Easter Decor
I have been sifting through my old Easter postcards and thinking about different ways to display them. I love to surround myself with Easter Decor. Easter Decor For a simply sweet display make one card your focal point and add a piece of scrumptious ribbon to curl around it, and accent it with small flowers and a few eggs. I like to make copies of my originals onto cardstock, add a bit of glitter, and hang them from a pretty ribbon on an Easter tree, door handle or the back of a ... View the Post
Decorating with Dyed Doilies
During a painting project with Sweet Boy, I fell in love with the soft watercolor shades we were creating. I wondered what else could be created with the wonderful colors so I decided to head to the dollar store. This post features Decorating with Dyed Doilies. Decorating with Dyed Doilies In the bridal section, I found a pack of white paper doilies. They were so lovely. An idea formed. Couldn’t I do something similar with doilies and food dye?” The Supplies A pack of paper ... View the Post
Free Gift Tags
Now that I have your attention, I'd like to say that I have not purchased gift tags in many years. I create Free Gift Tags from the stack of Christmas cards we receive in the mail. You don't have to be green with envy. I'll show you how to make your own. Free Gift Tags First I put on my elf shoes. I love these shoes and it's the only time of year I can wear them without attracting strange looks. But, you can skip this step. Next, sift through your pile of cards. Sadly, a few will not ... View the Post