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Part 2 Thrifty Decorated New House

July 8, 2017 By thriftytonifty

Happy July all!  It's so hard to believe we are in the midst of summer.  It's a sad fact but also on the flip side, it means lots of garage sales, flea markets, and all sorts of thrifty fun. Did you you know?  I have moved and have chosen to decorate my new home with mainly thrifty decor. The first part of the reveal can be seen here.  It showcases my living room and all the treasures that it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, repurpose, Thrifty decorated room Tagged With: dining room, thrifty decorating

Thrifty Decorated New Home Without Breaking the Bank

June 25, 2017 By thriftytonifty

  I've Moved!! Come on in and I'll show you how I chose to decorate my new home with  all Thrifty Finds. Yes, decorating a whole house can be done without breaking the bank.  My thrifty finds didn't happen over night. It has been a collection over the years. If you know me or are familiar with my blog,  you realize items come and go.  I love to hunt and find pieces. Some stay with me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, garage sales, no cost decorating, Thrifty decorated room Tagged With: new home, thrifty decor

Thrifty Kitchen Decorating- Shop My Stash

May 14, 2017 By thriftytonifty

How has your weekend been?  It has been fabulous here. Although there has been thunderstorms, there also has been a nice balance of great weather too. I know I often talk about the weather, but where I live, it strongly dictates what you end up doing.  When the weather is nice, you certainly don't spend it indoors. So my plans changed, and I spent a little " me time" doing a little Thrifty Kitchen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalk paint, decorating on a budget, shopping my stash, thrifty finds, Upcycled Tagged With: cutting boards, shop my stash, thrifty decorating

Create a Coffee Nook In Your Home

February 16, 2017 By thriftytonifty

It's the middle of February.  The sun is shining.  The fresh snow is sparking and it's all being enjoyed with a fresh cup of coffee.  I just love my morning ritual of a great, hot cup of coffee enjoyed in my coffee nook to  start the day.  Over the years, my homage to the coffee started by allowing a single space on my counter for Keurig, to creating a wonderful coffee nook.  I'm excited to share … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, no cost decorating, shopping my stash Tagged With: coffee, coffee station, quiet

5 FAVORITE THRIFTY DECORATING POSTS OF 2016

December 27, 2016 By thriftytonifty

Hello, friends and Happy Holidays to you all.  Seriously, I cannot believe it is the last week of 2016!  I hope you had a blessed Christmas and can look forward to the New year. Being that it's the wind down of the year, provided a time to look back upon Thrifty to Nifty's journey.  What fun it was to recall the many treasures, projects, and events.  I have chosen to share  with you my 5 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, no cost decorating, shopping my stash, thrifty finds Tagged With: 2016, favorite posts

Helpful Tips to Decorate with Thrifty Finds

November 13, 2016 By thriftytonifty

I recently was going through my photos trying to clean up my storage, when I took a moment to reflect back on all the memories. While doing that, I realized the extent of my decorating with thrifty finds.  Yes, this phenomenon was the impetus of my starting this blog.   I have been decorating in this manner way before up cycling and repurposing were the "in thing".  Truly, it was out of necessity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, shopping my stash, Thrifty decorated room Tagged With: garage sale finds, thrifty decorating

Thrifty Fall Home Tour

October 3, 2016 By thriftytonifty

Thrifty Fall Home Tour It's that time of year, folks.  Time to start thinking about transitioning to the warm and cozy, the comfort and layers, and anything else that makes you go Ahhhh.  For me that feeling starts within my home, its decor. This season I decided to decorate using both thrifted items along with brand new items.  At Home Stores provide an opportunity to share my design inspiration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, thrifty finds Tagged With: At Home Stores, Fall Home Tour, thrifty decorating

Neutral Fall Trimmings To The Home

September 26, 2016 By thriftytonifty

Were you just as surprised as me when folks started proclaiming it was the first day of fall? What? Weren't we just at the pool soaking in the rays or on the boat with the breeze on our faces.  I'm so in denial that the cool weather will be upon us soon. Because, of my oblivion, I'm was so glad At Home Stores was on the ball and presented an opportunity for me to add a touch of fall trimmings to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blog, decorating on a budget, projects Tagged With: At Home Stores, fall decorating

Thrifty 4th of July Vignette

July 6, 2016 By thriftytonifty

Happy 4th everyone. How has your summer been?  If it is anything like our summer, it's flying by. In our book, once the 4th rolls in, half the summer is gone. It comes abruptly and in a blink of an eye it's over. That is why in our neck of the woods, we covet this time of year and jam pack it with everything possible. It's all about the experiences and memory making during summer vacation. Because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, garage sales, no cost decorating, shopping my stash

Thrifty Spring Decorating- Shop My Stash

April 4, 2016 By thriftytonifty

In a previous post, ADD Decorating, I shared my love of changing up my home decor often. With April knocking on my door, I took the opportunity to embrace spring and welcome it into my home, changing up some of my home decor, yet again.   Anyone surprised? This time around,  I was able to decorate completely with all thrifty finds. Let me share with you what Thrifty Spring Decorating looks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, no cost decorating, shopping my stash Tagged With: shop my stash, thrifty decorating

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