What Time is It?

When I saw this clock I knew It would be a perfect fit for my little small home office area. It's not too big but very readable. I like this clock which is a Simone wall clock ($16.95 sale, $26.95 reg, Crate & Barrel) because of the clean lines and it kind of has a little retro feel to it.

When it comes to buying things for my place I like to wait until I find something I really like. It's more affordable in the long run just take more time.

A Sleek and Modern Wastebasket

I love The Container Store but there's not one near me so I have to order stuff online.

I recently ordered this Silver Umbra wastebasket ($14.99, containerstore.com). I really like the pink interior and the fact that it's plastic so it's not too heavy.

A Spring Gift for Mom

My mom collects teapots and I bought this really pretty Plum Blossom Teapot from Crate & Barrel for $29.95.

It's such a great gift for spring. The great thing is it is dishwasher and microwave safe. Not that I know anyone that would put a teapot in a microwave.

Are you buying someone a spring gift? Let us know.

Reader's Frugal Glam Product

This is the first Reader's Frugal Glam review of 2007.

Aria normally buys clothes and accessories from dELiAs.com but she also found these Panel Pillows for $24.00 each. She says "I wanted some new pillows for my couch. I've seen similar ones for a much higher price and couldn't pass this up."

She has a small white couch and wanted to add some color to it and figure these would fit in with the rest of her decor.

If you have a Frugal Glam product you would like to share send me an e-mail at: frugalglam@yahoo.com

Wish List Item: Metal Boxes

After reading a Reader's Frugal Glam Product review, I decided to make a list of few items I might want.

My West Elm Rectangle Metal Box ($19.00, westelm.com) was a Wish List item that I got for Christmas. I wanted something to put my watches in because they were loose on the night stand.

It looks really beautiful next to the bed. It has a stainless steel finish with a smooth wood lining. I love when the sun reflects off it in the morning.

A great gift for Nesters

My aunt is truly a nester and homebody so I decided to buy her this Liora Manne Red Lasso Rug from the Museum of Modern Art Store ($26.00 size: 30 L x 20 W, momastore.org) for a Christmas gift.

It's an indoor/outdoor rug, which is good because her apartment has a balcony/patio. I think it would look great in front of the entry door, in her kitchen, in the living room or in her bedroom.

I ordered it yesterday. I am really looking forward to giving this gift to her. I think she will really like it.

I hope you Enjoy your Weekend!!!!!

All Aboard for Style

I have been trying to find something cute and chic to put on my bookcase for awhile now.

So, while surfing around the web I found these Kate's Paperie Train Case Set ($35.oo includes 1 small and 1 large case, katespaperie.com).

It's a faux croc embossed leather in light blue tone. But what I love is the contrast of the satin chocolate brown lining with the light blue casing. Very beautiful with old hollywood chic.

Right now I have nothing in them, they are just on display in between the books.

Also, they can be a great little gift for your mom, friend or yourself.

Not so basic products.

I was having technical difficulties yesterday, because of that I will post two Frugal Glam items.


The first is White Barn Candle Co. Concentrated Home Fragrance Spray Bartlett Pear ($5, bathandbodyworks.com or White Barn Candle Co. stores).

I like to spray this in the living room and it smells devine. It might be small but it's concentrated so you don't have to use too much. If pear is not your favorite fragrance, other scents are available.



The second Frugal Glam product is Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpaste in Extreme Herbal Mint ($3.39, drugstores).

You're probably wondering how toothpaste can be glamourus. Well you can clean and whiten your teeth with this tingly minty toothpaste. It has an amazing minty taste that feels so refeshing.

Something for the everyday

A few days ago, I stoped by Target and bought the Home American Simplicity 4-pk stoneware dinner plates for only $10 (they were on sale).

I purchased them in rust, which is a perfect color for fall.

I know plates are not the most exciting things to purchase but you have to eat on something.

Reader's Frugal Glam Product

I received an e-mail from a reader who would like to share her Frugal Glam product.

Katie loves to entertain friends at her apartment by having cocktail parties, small dinner parties and casual get togethers. However, her budget doesn't always agree.

To get more for her money Katie bought two sets of the West Elm Metal Coasters (4 for $6.00, westelm.com or stores). They can be used for either formal or casual get togethers.

She loves them because they instantly make her parties and small apartment look chic and sophisticated.

If you have a Frugal Glam product you would like to share send me an e-mail: frugalglam@yahoo.com

Frugal Elegance

I wanted to buy something special for my mom because she is always my #1 cheerleader.

I bought her this GKarinetric Vase ($11.39 sale, $18.00 regular price) from Target. This vase is very strong and sturdy with a heavy base. It's has a clean and elegant appeal.

To make the gift even more special I bought her a bouquet of flowers.