Retail vs DIY ruffles

Ruffles are HOT right now!! You see them all over in decor, fashion and of course parties!! Check out this really great ruffled shower curtain from Anthropologie...retails for $118. Why am I showing you a shower curtain?? I use shower curtains for parties all the time. I use them for backdrops for buffet tables, tablecloths, cut them and use for cupcake stand fabric...and so on. (You can find shower curtains cheaper than many fabrics) Here is an awesome DIY version of the above expensive Anthropologie. It was done for $9!!

Tutorial here

Here are a couple of pictures from around blogland that shows this concept as a tablecloth. (source)

I am in total DIY mode. My brain is in overload trying to think of how I'm going to transform a 1074 sq ft old and run down home into a fabulous party location in one month. Since my new venture is in a historic home, you cannot tear down walls. If I told you my budget ~ you would tell me it's not possible and if I told you that I plan on doing all the work myself...you would probably send me to a therapist. Just remember 3 things:

• I am a MAJOR frugalista
• I used to be a Marine and I'm used to hard work and challenges~ and most importantly
• I am a child of God and I can do all things!!

It seems like you all want to see the updates so will start postings as soon as I take over property. (In about 30 days) I hope all those years of watching This Old House with Bob Villa with my mom pays off!!