Candy is a sure bet when giving a gift to co-workers, neighbors and friends.  Who doesn’t love candy? Plan ahead, shop the sales, use your coupons and then be creative in the way you present your gift.

I’m baaack!   I took a little time off to enjoy my visiting parents for Thanksgiving while Carol was gracious enough to cover my fanny.  Thank you Carol!!

I have been sharing a lot over the last few weeks about the ongoing process of redecorating my new office space (my son’s old bedroom) while trying to save money.  I hesitate to call my project “complete” because I am in a constant state of changing, revamping and adding new thrift store finds.  So I will call it complete for now.

Thank you for following me as I redesign my new home office, but this week I am taking a little break to tackle a virus.  So instead I am sharing with you my frustration over expired coupons.

It is the final touches to any decorating project that I look forward to.  For my new office it is about the little touches like picture frames, lamps, baskets, plants and knick knacks, etc.  Thrift stores hold many treasures that can serve a purpose for any space in our homes.  Keep a mental note, or if you are like me put it on paper, a wish list of sorts.  Knowing your measurements and colors will help you make good decisions.  Then be patient, it may take a few weeks of looking before you find what you are looking for. Keep your mind open and be creative.  Many times some of the best finds are the ones you weren’t looking for.

Last week I recovered an old office chair for my new office.  This week is all about new frames for my new office.  It is easy to find inexpensive frames, but my goal was to personalize ones that I already have.  No more boring frames, I want something that says ME!  My office space would not be complete without my cherished photos of family and friends.  Yes I have pictures, my treasures, everywhere in our home, but in my office I can “girl” it up.