So, it being a gorgeous Monday and all, I was wondering if we might be able to start a little dialogue about cheap tips and tricks for decorating and/or cleaning your house.

I'll even start.

A few weeks ago, when i took down my holiday candle centerpiece, I realized that I really like having candles on the dining table, but didn't have a good way to showcase them. Seriously, a few days later it just hit me.

I have a bunch of wine, margarita, martini and champagne glasses that have been given to me over the years, which would be great if I threw a bunch of parties (or drank a bunch), but I don't.

I went to the craft store and bought some small bags of colored sand. I put the sand in the glasses, sometimes making it look like a drink, sometimes just drawing a little design with a toothpick along the side of the glass. Then I could put a tealight inside, nestled in the sand, or a taper rooted into the sand base. The candles could look good, burn with no fear of a mess and if I want to use the glasses, all I have to do is pour the sand out and wash them.  The sand can be changed into different colors for holidays or seasons, so it's easy to get a different look.

And, if you get one of those decorative mirrors that are also at the craft store to place under the glasses, you get an even more formal look for a super not-formal price!

Now it's your turn to share...