At BeFrugal we like to be resourceful. We value time and money! Brenda is a blogger who enjoys decorating on a dime with DIY projects. We asked her to share some tips about how she saves money on all her projects. She has some great tips for you below!
BeFrugal - Tell us about starting your Cozy Little House blog.
Brenda - I began Cozy Little House in April of 2009. I like all things home and garden and I had previously had a garden blog, but wanted to branch out into home decor and crafts.
Be Frugal - How to you save money when buying your DIY needs?
Brenda - I buy supplies when they are on sale, and I try to supplement what the project may need with something else that is similar. Sometimes it ends up being even better that way! I love to make fairy gardens, indoor and out, so I am always on the lookout for items to fit in with my themes. Garage sales are great for this!
BeFrugal - What amount of money do you save by doing project DIY?
Brenda - Quite a bit! You can see something in a catalog like Pottery Barn and make it much cheaper yourself.
BeFrugal - What do you do with an extra DIY supplies?
Brenda - Sometimes I give it to my best friend; she has an Etsy shop. I am also a good organizer, and I save things for when I might need them again.
BeFrugal - Talk to us about the value of the time spent on your DIY projects.
Brenda - I am much happier with something I create versus something I can purchase. There is such a great feeling to look at something and think, "I not only made that; I designed and created it from nothing." Being a blogger, that is always another good blog post!
Image thanks to Brenda from Cozy Little House.
Knowing Brenda for the time that I have, I've found her to be very creative and she has a marvelous green thumb. The fairy gardens that she has created are adorable.
I have purchased several of her pillows that she designed and enjoy having them in my home for added color and coziness.
Brenda has created a very cozy and colorful home for herself and her four legged kids.
I don't have my own personal blog but enjoy reading Brenda's blog most everyday to get ideas concerning adding color to my home. I love to see the pictures of flowers, birds and animals that she posts on her blog also.