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Magazine Rack Makeover

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Happy Monday, friends.  I hope you all had a great weekend.  Here, at Thrifty to Nifty, it was a weekend to complete some simple and easy projects. My favorite was a Magazine Rack Makeover Today, I am going to share this favorite makeover that was so simple.   I'm not sure why it took me so long to complete.  I found this great magazine rack on a resale site and I knew it had … [Read more...]

White Ironstone Love

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In the past I have shared my love for white Ironstone ADD Decorating Thrifty Decorating with Ironstone Thrifty Vintage Finds Thrifty Ironstone Find What is the attraction?  Do you also love white Ironstone?  I think the attraction is that it is timeless.  The white is perfect for mixing and matching with other pieces.  It's versatile to decorate with, and well,  I just love it!  I … [Read more...]

Favorite Painted Projects of 2015

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As I sit here at my desk gazing out the window being mesmerized by the snowfall, I reflect back on my favorite painting projects completed over the year. It was a bit difficult to narrow down my favorites, but below I've compiled a recap. Possibly you remember a few, or click on the link to view any that you may have missed.   Enjoy the … [Read more...]

Paint Sprayer vs The Brush

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I have been painting "projects" for a little over a year and its alway been with a brush.  That has always worked out fine with the kind of items I was painting.  I started with a buffet, a bench, a cocktail and sofa table and also a large hutch, just to name a few.  All and all, these pieces were quite manageable with a paint brush until I purchase a dining set that needed some tlc. Within this … [Read more...]

DIY Chalk Paint

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I've been plugging away working on projects that I have either stored up from the winter or have an acquired during Thrifty Friday outings.  Recently, I painted a cedar chest, and freshened up a tired mirror. I'm feeling good!  I can see progress, that's always motivating. I don't know what came over me but I was very much in a groove. So much, that I neglected to take photos of my work until they … [Read more...]