Fru.gal: (n) Characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources.I've said many times that this is the home of Tightwad Tilly..... however, when I looked up the word TIGHTWAD, it had such a negative connotation, I"m going with FRUGAL. :-)
And, I really do believe in using resources wisely. It gives me so much satisfaction to make something out of nothing. It's probably not quite as exciting as going on a trip to Paris, but, I do love it. I have to laugh at myself sometimes..... I get so darn happy..... Totally jump up and down happy. :-)
And, our budget has been effected by the poor economy like so many other little cottages around Bloggyville, so finding a way to have something pretty on the CHEAP is just great.
So, since our sheets were totally pooped I started a mission. I scouted thrift shops for months looking for reallllly nice sheets. Although my budget is small, my taste for the finer things is HUGE. And, I only like 100% cotton sheets..... Egyptian cotton is by far the yummiest in my opinion. No poly here at the Cottage...... I didn't care if I could find sets, since I had a plan. But, I did want some continuity of color.
I fired up my sewing machine and just finished my fourth set. One more to go.
I ruffled, and I ruffled and ruffled some more.
Good thing the Man of the Cottage loves soft colors and ruffles don't bother him one little bit.I also spent a good deal of time un-picking. I don't know how I kept turning things around, but I sure did. I wanted them to be finished on both sides and I figured out how to make that all work.....
Lots of time invested, but very, very little cash.
Just my style.
:-)
It's summer here today..........finally. Sunday was the gloomiest, darkest day....and BIG sunshine today.
My little grandson is staying here for the summer. I love having him. What a joy..... I'm just crazy about his boy.
He helped me wash my car this morning. Finally, it's all shiny! Whooopeeee!
Huggies, lovies, and tons of blessings too!
Frugal Tilly
xoxoxo
