No need to melt the wax, no need to cut it into pieces with a utensil….this way is the easiest way & involves so little work – Place votive holders in the freezer for a couple of hours. Remove when frozen & place votive glasses upside down on a dishtowel. Holding the glass, gently tap […]
What’s in Your Handbag?!
“What’s In Your Handbag?” is a special series each Wednesday where a blogger shows her handbag & the contents inside. The FruGirls are thrilled to participate & share our handbags this week! Hosted by Allison at A Glimpse Inside! Go check it out & see the other handbags posts too…
Quick and Easy Bench Clean-Up
Have a piece of outdoor furniture that you love but its looking weathered and worn? We have an outdoor bench that’s looking pretty yucky. We really don’t want to spend the money to buy a new one, plus its got “good bones”. Meaning, it’s good on the inside but looking not so good from the […]
Newbies go to Snap Conference 2014!
Snap Conf 2014 was our first blog conference! Being the “NEWBIES” at blogging, we weren’t sure if we would fit in with the crowd but there is nothing like bloggers- they know how to connect! I wish I took more pictures but… These pictures tell the story: SNAP PARTIES! Thurs night was a pajama party […]
Coffee Packets For Odor Problems!
I do a lot of traveling & came across a GREAT trick airline flight attendants use! When there is a bad odor, they open & place a coffee filter packet near by! I learned this trick when I was on a flight & a man in the seat in front of me had the WORST body […]
Chalkboard New Again- Simple way to get your chalkboard clean
Supplies Needed: Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover & Q-Tips Used at my daughters engagement party several months ago, this chalkboard was in the sun all day. I couldn’t remove the chalk marker writing so I googled some how to’s. Soap & water – didn’t budge, as you can see below. My last try before I just […]
Kitchen Makeover & Remodel – FrugElegance by Design The wallpaper & white wash cabinets needed to be updated. So I stripped the wallpaper & started looking for new cabinet doors, drawers, & floor tile. I didn’t need a general contractor I knew I could oversee the project & design the changes I wanted. The granite […]
https://www.frugelegance.com/kitchen-makeover-remodel-frugelegance-by/
Home Staging~FrugElegance by Design Having a professional come in to give your space a fresh & updated new look does not have to cost a small fortune. It can actually be very affordable by 1: Rearranging items you already have and 2: bringing in a few new Frugal Home Decor Items (from our favorite discount decor […]
https://www.frugelegance.com/home-staging-frugelegance-by-design-having-a/
Storage In Small Spaces (Apartment Living)
When helping my daughters decorate their city apartment, not only is choosing the right scale furniture important, but also having enough storage. Here, you can see the ottoman is a great multipurpose piece~a place to rest your feet, occasionally an additional seat & great source for storage. Sofa, footrest & chair are all from IKEA & […]
Guest Post: Hello Spring!
by Carol’s daughter Nicki, of plumnpeach.com When it comes to decorating, especially seasonal accents, I have learned from the best – my mom! Living in a small apartment in the city, it can be tough finding the right balance between making a room feel festive without it being too cluttered. When it comes to coffee & […]
