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It’s Found a home… Finally!!

June 25, 2014 By thriftytonifty

Do you recall this find posted way the heck back? Well it lived in my garage all winter long.  I had great plans of painting it to some degree but never had the motivation.  It kind of felt like homework.  Something that needs to be done but just not motivated to get started.    So it sat on my side of the garage   Every time I would pull in or leave there it would be sitting, reminding me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds Tagged With: hutch, repurpose, used furniture

Thrifty Decorating—-What it Looks Like

April 20, 2014 By thriftytonifty

Not long ago, a dear friend  that I have not seen in a while stopped by my house. Upon entering  she commented  how the change ups in the living room  looked great. Of course I accepted the comliment but in the same moment felt very awkward.  My furnishings and home decor are thrifty flea markets, garage sales ,and thrift stores finds.  How could someone really think these second hand things  look … [Read more...]

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

Hi-HO Silver

April 17, 2014 By thriftytonifty

Are you familiar with Miss Mustard Seed? She is a very creative   vintage inspired blogger whom I love to follow and get inspired.   By no means am I even close to her talent, however, she does inspire me.  Not too long ago, I was reading her blog and found out she has a thing for vintage/ or vintage looking rocking horses. http://missmustardseed.com/2014/01/rocking-horse-part-2/  This came … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, Transforamtion Tagged With: Miss Mustard Seed Paint, rocking horse, transforamtion

Update on Buffet

January 27, 2014 By thriftytonifty

During the holidays, I wanted to incorporate the buffet into the festive decor.  I was very pleased to have a new home for my Willow Tree Creche.  Just to change things up a bit, I took down the fall picture and hung a mirror.  This mirror was a total score on one of my "Friday Finds" trips.  Can you believe it was only $5?  I so love a good find.  Don't you? Please share how you mixed things up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, repurpose, Transforamtion Tagged With: Bufftet, Christmas, friday find, mirror

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Hi! Welcome to Thrifty to Nifty. Hope you like garage sales, thrift store shopping, and finding treasures at flea markets as much as I do. I hope I can inspire you to use your finds to decorate your home on a budget. Please poke around and enjoy.

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