Quick tip! DIY earring holder

Display all your earrings in a creative, easy way! Take a frame of any kind and glue a piece of screen behind it.  Make your own frame with scrap wood, or use an old picture frame.  The right screen can be purchased at any hardware store. This gives you lots of space to hang every pair of earrings you own.  Now, they're all on display for easy access and you've added decoration to your bureau as well!

Quick Tip! mirror/frame as a table tray

Need a little sprucing up in your living room? Make a statement by using a large mirror or picture frame as a table tray! Just lay it on your coffee table and place a vase of flowers, some coasters and some books all on top. Instant glam for no price at all.

Quick tip! recycled flower vases!

Decorate your windowsills with recycled glass bottles and jars! Peel the label off your used jelly jars, wine bottles, or any other glass container, and turn them into decorative fixtures around the rooms of your house.  Place seasonal wildflowers inside the colorful, various- shaped bottles and you've created a flower vase while showing off your "green" side! :) 

Quick tip! Layer your nailpolish!

If you're looking for a new nailpolish color, try layering what you already have! This works best if you have a dark color, such as black or dark gray, to use as a base coat.  Then, top that with one of your favorite colors to create a new, chic, darker shade.  You can mix and match all of your nailpolish colors to craft new looks for your nails! Experiment and save!

Quick tip! Dry shampoo

No time to shower this morning? Grab the baby powder and sprinkle some near (but not directly) on the roots of your hair. Comb through with your fingers or a brush, all the way down to the bottom. Less greasy hair = a more fabulous you to start the day!

Quick tip! wake up 10 minutes earlier

Set your alarm 10 minutes earlier than you would normally wake.  You won't miss a mere 10 minutes of sleep, but you will ultimately appreciate the benefits of not hastily jumping out from under the covers.  Use the 10 minutes to relax and clear your mind in order to prepare for the day ahead.  Not only will you feel better, but those around you will appreciate your newfound serenity. 

Quote of the Week

“A good friend is a connection to life—a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.”           --Lois Wyse

Having a close friend enriches your health and well- being.  Whether it's laughing or crying, the important thing is to have someone with whom to share those necessary emotions.  Be grateful for your girlfriends, for they are the ones who keep you grounded. 

Quick tip! Binder clip as a picture frame

A quick and easy way to display your photos without buying frames is to use a binder clip! Two clips on the bottom and the picture will stand right up. This draws your eye away from surrounding display and straight towards the wonderful image of something or someone you love. Awesome for entertaining too!

Quick Tip! dress- up old purses

Tired of carrying around last year's purse? Chances are, your purse is tired of its same ol' appearance.  Jazz up used purses with a colorful scarf!  Don't worry about going out and buying a new one, just use the pashmina you've been wearing around your neck all winter! Tie it in a loose knot around your purse's hande and you're ready to walk out the door.  Not only do you have a new look for yourself, but your purse doesn't mind making it's own fashion statement!

Quick tip! Stylish dry erase board

Need a dry erase board that doesn't scream ugly? Take a picture frame and place a pretty fabric or paper Under the glass (make sure it is a neutral color). Use a dry erase marker and write right on the glass! Picture perfect and also functional :)

Snow Day!

What to do on a snow day? For those of you who are recently waking up to the wonderful news of a snow day, one question remains, what to do with this extra, unplanned-for day? Most likely, a snow day means you wont be leaving the house, therefore, something MUST be done inside! Here's a suggestion to utilize your time wisely:

Step One: pick one thing you have been putting off. (ex: organizing your closet, or balancing your checkbook) 

Step Two: DO IT!! (pretty self explanatory) 

Step Three: cross this off your list of 'to-dos', make yourself some tea, turn on your favorite show and feel successful knowing that you at least accomplished something with your extra day! 

And you still have time to use your snuggie :) 

The point is, an extra day is fantastic and knowing that you used the time efficiently makes it even better! It might not be the first thing you want to do, but if you just grit those teeth and accomplish something, you can feel guilt-free when you're still watching t.v. as the sun goes down ;) 

~The Girls

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Stay tuned for some awesome homemade ideas for valentines day- even if you will be spending it with your girls! 

Hello!

Hey Everyone, 


Welcome to our new blog! Our hope for this page is to show that any woman can be fashionable, great at design, and live a fun and entertaining life, all day every day.... all on a budget! Stay tuned for tips on everything from clothing, interior design, finances, jewelry, shopping and saving and so much more. Feel free to bring up your own ideas, questions and comments, we would love to hear from you! 
~The Girls