Who says decorating has to cost an arm and a leg? All you have to do is shop your stash. Meaning- look around your house. See what you already have. Use it in a new way, a new space, or a new color. Your old stuff can become new again if you just look at it in a different way Give your space a decorating refresh Here is my living space I … [Read more...]
Thrifty Tiered Tray Challenge
Do you struggle like myself styling a tiered tray? I don't know what it is that stumps me. Is it the multi levels? The height between each tier? Or just picking out the decor for a small space? Whatever the case, I have decided to give it shot and share my struggle with you. This challenge for attempting a decorated tiered tray came from Roz Here is her lovely decorated … [Read more...]
Childhood Memories Now Centerpieces
If you haven't heard, I have moved to a new home. Lately while still unboxing, much reminiscing has been shared regarding my childhood memories. My mother has pasted along some favorite family items. One of those items triggered a memory of a Christmas present from my father. Luckily for me, it resurfaced in the move and has found its place in my new home. This present was a wooden … [Read more...]
Thrifty Decorated New Home Without Breaking the Bank
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...]
Restyling with What You Already Have
Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? Yet, we don't seem to think of decorating or restyling with what we already have. During one of my purging sessions, I came across an old issue of a HGTV Magazine with a sub heading stating just that, "Restyle With What You Have". Hey!, I must be featured, because this is the only kind of styling I do! Seriously, if you look back at many of my posts I have … [Read more...]
Create a Coffee Nook In Your Home
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...]
5 FAVORITE THRIFTY DECORATING POSTS OF 2016
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...]
Upcycled Pallet Winter Decoration
I'm a little bit early but I wanted to kick off December by sharing my attempts at adding new or restaged Christmas decor to my home. My first piece was an upcycled window with Christmas bulbs attached to make it festive. You can take a look at the process here, The latest project was a fun one. I upcycled again to make a pallet winter decororation. This was super easy and being a larger … [Read more...]
How to Decorate with Old Doors in Your Home
I have said it many times. I love old doors. Really!! I could decorate with old doors in every room if it wouldn't be just a little it too over the top. My love of doors began with these finds. these treasures triggered my whole love of decorating with upcycled doors. I have used doors to decorate the exterior of my home as well as the interior. Here, are just a few examples of some of my … [Read more...]
Thrifty 4th of July Vignette
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...]