Comments for Frugal Design Girl

Comment on DIY Wallpaper Sample Crafts by Terri Kudrna

Terri Kudrna — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:07:12 +0000

When I moved into a short-term apartment before my belongings were being shipped I wasn’t allowed to paint or anything to make it more homey. I covered my switchplated with the great wallpaper and fabric samples I got online for free. The best part it was super high end product I could never afford!

Comment on More Cool Ideas for Chalkboard Paint by Jamie B.

Jamie B. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:24:06 +0000

Your blog is awesome.. and I love these chalkboard plates! Hope it’s okay, I couldn’t help but feature them for inspiration on my new blog here:

http://frugal-home-design.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugal-design-inspiration-and-ideas.html

I’m going to add your button to my blog as well! Thank you for sharing all of these gorgeous ideas

Comment on Craigslist Find: Residential Booth Seating by Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:55:00 +0000

I just spent an hour looking for one bench that is similar for my kitchen. However, dont’ want arms…easier to slide in and out.

Comment on An Ode to the JC Penney Furniture Outlet by Lydia

Lydia — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:35:09 +0000

I have been taking advantage of the JC Penney outlets since I had my first apartment in Michigan some, hmmmm, let’s say over 20 years ago. They were a great source then and now. I still have the parsons table that I bought way back then. Those of you looking to save money, this is the place. Enjoy.

Comment on Look! Traditional Home Magazine Sweepstakes! by VICTOR EVERSUM

VICTOR EVERSUM — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:15:59 +0000

time for a makeover.

Comment on I Want Your House Ms. Laurie Hickson Smith! by Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:54:25 +0000

I have always admired Lauries decorating style..I only wish Laurie was my BFF..:-) I’m in Georgia and would love the chance to meet Laurie and pick her brain..I want to decorate with her style but on my budget..

Comment on I Want Your House Ms. Laurie Hickson Smith! by Dan

Dan — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:17:32 +0000

I miss Trading Spaces. I think success went to their head and they changed the show so much that it wasn’t popular with viewers any more.

For example the show where they gave $50,000 to Laurie Smith and Doug Wilson. The room Doug got had just been recently done by the homewoners and it already looked nice. To think of the people who could have really used a makeover. What a waste.

Another example is when they had two neighbors who had million dollar houses. Imagine decorating a room for $1000 in a million dollar house. One lady wanted her dining room done and she already had a 24,000 dining room set. I think they just wanted to be on TV. I guess the producers were too lazy to find people who really needed a room redone.

Comment on I Want Your House Ms. Laurie Hickson Smith! by Candice Cunningham

Candice Cunningham — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:45:57 +0000

I want Laurie Smith to have her own show!!

I’m tired of seeing cheap designs, using bad color choices and yucky “repurposed” furniture from all these hgtv shows.

I want what Laurie provided on Trading Spaces, a high class look and still staying under budget. She really knows elegant modern.

Mrs. Smith, please come to Beverly Hills, decorate and have a camera crew follow you around!

Comment on Hot Trend: Modern Design Stencils by admin

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:48:50 +0000

Hi Carissa -
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Making stencils is not a service I provide – but I can tell you how to create your own! After all…inexpensive home decor projects is what Frugal Design Girl is all about. You can create your own stencils using clear sheets of overhead plastic (found at office supply stores), or even using stencil plastic (found at your local craft store.) Simply place the clear plastic sheet over the design you wish to replicate. Using a permanent maker, trace the design. Next, cut the design out using an Exacto knife or stencil cutter. Ta-da! You know have a custom stencil of your very own. You can use the money you saved for some kind of frou-frou drink on your honeymoon.
Cheers!
FDG

Comment on Hot Trend: Modern Design Stencils by Carissa Sachs

Carissa Sachs — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:11:07 +0000

Hello,
I am getting married and would like to make flat felt center linens for under the flowers, that have a cutout pattern and am in need of a stencil. I have a pattern idea that i have a picture of but would need it to be tweaked a bit. Is this something you could make for me?
Thanks
Carissa