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The Frugal Homemaker

Your guide to turning your house into a home... one DIY project and yard sale find at a time

How to set a pretty table with yard sale finds (tablescape for less than $5.00!)

July 8, 2013

I think you know by now that I love to set a pretty table.   I have been setting our kitchen table with placemats and a simple centerpiece ever since we first got married 10 years ago.  Started out with a small table that would only seat two and I had a couple sets of two […]

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Patriotic themed repurposed tin can vase

July 3, 2013

(This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO) Have you heard of All You magazine?  This is the cover of their July issue. Back when I was couponing heavily and frequenting lots of coupon blogs […]

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Beach-inspired tablescape with Better Homes and Gardens new porcelain dishes (+ entertaining tips for hosting a stress-free meal)

June 26, 2013

I love entertaining and having people over for a party, cookout, or pretty much any  excuse to get together and have yummy food, fun, and fellowship together!  And I love decorating a pretty table (or actually just decorating period!) So when Better Homes and Gardens contacted me and wanted me to try out their new […]

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How to make an EASY, no-sew, DIY fabric bunting

June 4, 2013

I showed you my patriotic mantel yesterday, but I wanted to share with you how easy it was to make the simple bunting or pendants hanging over my window. I think bunting is really gaining in popularity – I am starting to see fabric versions popping up at all kinds of parties and in pictures […]

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Patriotic Mantel (red, white, and blue mantel)

June 3, 2013

I am excited to share my Patriotic Mantel with you today! I always change things over from spring/Easter décor and go with a red, white and blue/Patriotic theme from mid-May/Memorial Day to July 4th.    I love Patriotic/Americana things so this is my one chance to go all out! This was last years Patriotic mantel. So […]

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Summer projects + decorating inspiration

May 22, 2013

With Memorial Day right around the corner, this weekend sort of signifies the beginning of summer for me.  June is about to start, the temperatures are fast approaching the 90’s, cookouts are a common weeknight occurrence, summer is here! So I thought before I delve into all things summer (my patriotic mantel is getting the […]

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Spring Tulip Wreath (make your own wreath tutorial)

March 18, 2013

It all started when I saw the wreath below shared on facebook.  I fell instantly in love!  And determined to make a tulip spring wreath myself this year for my spring door. I had to do some digging, but finally found the source for the wreath pictured above.  It is from an amazing etsy shop […]

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Hi!  My name is Christina . . .

I love doing simple, frugal things to make our house feel like HOME! Come learn along with me how to have a beautiful home on a budget.

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