Fixing Frugal Furniture Finds

Ever the frugalista, I'm always on the lookout for helpful tips on feeding my money-conserving instincts. This blog post on stripping furniture is a great way to renew an existing resource (vintage furniture) and expose the diamonds in the rough you can find at your local thrift stores.

DI-Wednesday: Storage Cubes

This is a great DIY for creating stylish storage (that's also sturdy!). You're only limited by the choices of oil cloth.

Tasty Tuesday: Roasted Corn

Just in time for a barbecue this weekend, here's a great recipe for roasted corn. Enjoy!

Monday Inspiration: Ikea Kitchens

It's time to start (seriously) thinking about a kitchen remodel--but, spending money always pains me. I'm thinking that Ikea might be the solution--nice cabinets at affordable prices...assembly required of course. Here's a great collection of real-life Ikea kitchens for inspiration.

Friday Finds: In the Kitchen with Rue

Check out this great treasury from Crown of Rue, including salad tongs from yours truly!

DI-Wednesday: Ikea Table Hack

I love a good hack, and this one is great! This mod nightstand/side table was assembled with a few items from Ikea.

Tasty Tuesday: Maple-Balsamic Salad Dressing

I'm out of salad dressing, so it's time to improvise with what's on hand--this maple-balsamic dressing looks to fit the bill. Nice and sweet, perfect for dressing up a standard bowl of spinach. Enjoy!