I introduced you to Grove Collaborative just a few months ago and I wanted to share that they are running another FREE Mrs. Meyers Kit promo for new customers!  If you missed it last time, now is a good time to join. I’ll admit that when I was first introduced to Grove Collaborative, I was a little hesitant to sign up to receive cleaning, household, and beauty products on a subscription basis.  I had memories of the old CD and book subscriptions I used to sign up for.  Remember those?  You could get 8-10 books or CDs free (or for $.99/each) and then you’d have to order a certain amount of products in two years AND you had to keep checking “the box” noting that you didn’t want to receive their CD/book of the month?  Of course, I would forget and receive some random CD that I didn’t want and would have to go through the

When I was in New Hampshire, speaking at the Sage Farm Antiques Market, I gave a presentation on decorating on a budget.  As I prepped for that and then as I was teaching, I was reminded how passionate I am about the subject. Yes, it’s nice to have a generous budget when you’re decorating and yes, there are things that are worth saving for and splurging on, but oh, the creativity you have to have when your funds are tight!  And honestly, while most of the “million dollar homes” I’ve seen are beautiful and there are some amazing amenities, they don’t look like “home” to me.  Some of my very favorite decorating ideas came out of thrifty necessity and make-do-itive-ness. So, I decided to take that presentation and turn it into a series here on the blog. And tip #1 is… SHARPEN YOUR DIY SKILLS I think it’s a no brainer