Clean Slate

The blog is undergoing renovation -- a sort of rebirth. While I enjoyed posting as "Ms. A.," it was becoming too much work! Coming up with pictures and topics was fun at first, but after a few years it became burdensome.

The Chez du Cheap has undergone a shake-up too. Nothing drastic, but the changes at home mirror my decision to return to blogging but at a more sensible and pared-down level. While it was fun to go to garage sales, undertake thrifting expeditions and shop vintage, the chez was getting full of junk! While it was cheap fun, it was spending none-the-less. And keeping up the house was enough work without constantly bringing more stuff in and creating new projects!

So, the house is getting a major re-edit. Knick-nacks are getting put away. New tchotckies are not coming in. It's easier to clean an empty table top than it is to pick up the items, clean them and then dust and put them back!

Frugality still rules -- but with a whole lot less frills. I promise to keep up with posts -- but am not going to be a slave to my digital camera. I'll keep everyone posted on what we're not spending money on and all the fun we are having. Life at the chez is indeed still cheap -- and still good!

I hope I haven't alienated anyone!