Frugal Curtain Tiebacks

Here is a frugal (cheap) way to get some nice new metal tie backs for you curtains at bout 1/12th of the cost. We’ve finally given up on being able to redesign our living room and dining room this year and have started to put the old existing curtains back up on the windows. To be honest, they really aren’t bad curtains, although they don’t exactly match with the colors on the respective walls. One thing that is hard to get used to is having curtains on these windows at all. That is because we spent the entire summer without … Continue reading →

The Final Frugal Decorating Touch

Today I have shared with you an Under $3.00 Decorating Idea, as well as an Under $5.00 Decorating Idea. I really hope they helped you feel creative and got your mind busy thinking about what projects you would like to try. I am here to wrap it up and show you my favorite piece that became the final touch to a very decorative and complete mantle display. I love the way it turned out. I often share articles with you, where I give ideas, but perhaps do not show off examples. In my article More Frugal Decorating with Flea Market … Continue reading →

Under $5.00 Decorating Idea

After sharing my cool Under $3.00 Decorating Idea, I could hardly go on, without also sharing the one that cost me under $5.00. Several ideas for this project were shared in Frugal Decorating with Flea Market Finds, though all of these items that you see were made from items found at the Dollar Store. The way this project got started, was that I had gone to the dollar store and purchased several different items to try to make some decorations for my living room. For the entire candle projects all together, I only paid $8.00. One candle set was under … Continue reading →

Under $3.00 Decorating Idea

Several ideas for Frugal Decorating with Flea Market Finds, led to this article. I wanted to show you what I have done. Yes, even with pictures so you do not have to just envision it, but you also have the chance to see what I have done. First, over my fireplace, we have a beautiful painting that we paid under $50.00 for completely matted and framed at a starving artists show. For a long time, we had nothing on the mantel, except the occasional holiday cards and the beautiful painting above the mantle. When we decided to tear up the … Continue reading →

More Frugal Decorating With Flea Market Finds

Lately I have been obsessed with decorating my home. Partly because we are putting it on the market, and partly because I know we will be getting a new home and I am excited to get moving on the design and decorations. I began the series about Frugal Decorating with Decorating at the Dollar Store, which wound up as a two part article. I then began this one with Frugal Decorating at the Flea Market. Here’s more great money saving, cheap ideas to decorate your home while shopping at the local flea market. Unique and Beautiful Vases Browse any flea … Continue reading →

Frugal Decorating with Flea Market Finds

After my two part series on Decorating at the Dollar Store, I thought it would be nice to add some great and frugal decorating tips I have obtained from objects I’ve purchased at the flea market as well. The flea market decorating tips are far better than the dollar store tips, because the flea market has a lot more stuff available that can be transformed. See what I’ve done below. Tissue Box Covers These can be found at flea markets, garage sales and discount chain stores for just a couple of dollars each, sometimes even less. I purchased three used … Continue reading →

Using What You Have Frugal Gardening

With all that we are doing to spruce up the inside and the outside of our home for the big move, we have had to get innovative and work on a pretty small budget. We don’t want to spend a lot unless it is going to raise the value of our home. Many cosmetic fixes help the house sell better, yet do not warrant a higher price. The same goes for the outside of your home. We decided to spend some time researching, checking out the smaller local garden centers and searching through books and magazines to get ideas for … Continue reading →

3 Cheap and Easy Decorating Ideas

Do you wish you could decorate a bit more, but for a lot less? You can and it is actually really easy. There are dozens of small touches you can add around your home to add a bit of style and personality, for either no money or hardly any. Here are just a few ideas I have implemented in my home, or seen in my friends’ homes. Seashell Candle holders – Seashells are inexpensive, often you already have some lying around. In addition, you can also use cleaned and disinfected mussel shells or clam shells. Purchase some tealights or votive … Continue reading →

Frugal Seashell Decorative Lighting Idea

My name is Nicole and I have an obsession with seashells. I really am addicted, and the bigger ones are always my favorites. However, I also adore those tiny little ones that you can barely see, so perfectly formed. I have hundreds in craft containers in my basement of all shapes, types and sizes. Our bedroom has a very sea-like theme and I am always on the lookout for new ideas. This one was the most fun. I was staring at my seashell containers one day, and decided I really need to do something with some of them. I began … Continue reading →

More Frugal Decorating at the Dollar Store

Again we look to the dollar store for inspiration and design elements to decorate our home in a more frugal way. Just because you live a lifestyle where money in the bank is better than money spent, does not mean you cannot fund a home decorating project for a little less. Have some fun with dollar store items and even just a touch might add that special something that makes the room better for you. There are dozens of items that you can either purchase as is, or alter and make more decorative once you bring it home. Items such … Continue reading →