One of our dear friends gave us a fire-pit for our wedding a few years ago. We loved it! The problem was we could never use it because it is against fire codes here in Salem. Each year I have tried to turn it into a water feature. This is the first solution I came … Continue reading
If THIS doesn’t inspire you to re-THINK nothing will. RE-CYCLE – Re-PURPOSE – Re-USE – Re-THINK – Re-LOVE
I got a lot of great feedback from folks who liked my post on updating old furniture. It’s a great solution if you’ve inherited a piece of furniture, but it is just not in keeping with your modern style. I also find fabulous vintage furniture in local thrift shops and even on the side of the road! Most often … Continue reading
If you’ve read my post “Don’t Judge a Book” (deconstructing books in DIY design), you know I’ve been researching ideas to update my multi-purpose Home Office/Guest Room/Meditation Space. Determined not to spend a dime on the project, I shopped my house for ideas. My eyes landed on a few tattered but well-loved books on my shelf that … Continue reading
I’ve been a thrifty Frugalista long before it was fashionable. Age four when my babysitter brought me to my first church bazaar; Mom armed me with a dollar in my pocket. Uncertain how the parish school would get a “white elephant” in the basement, I entered with extreme caution. Until I spied a table loaded with plates and glassware typically reserved for holiday dinners in my home. I spent most … Continue reading
Saturday Socks 