Happy Valentine's Day! I wanted to share a quick decorating idea I came up with last week when I was out thrifting I came across these metal heart shape "things" I have no idea what their true purpose would be for but in my mind they were an awesome thrifty valentine decoration item. Wouldn't they look great in the center of my repurposed picture frames? Again, … [Read more...]
Easy Thrifty Winter Mantle Shop My Stash
Are you affected by the January blues? It can happen so easily. Coming off of the Christmas and New Years hype, struggling with the cold, snow and the shorter days can all add up to the blues. I'm telling you folks, cabin fever is real. Over the years, I have come up with some simple strategies to beat it. My favorite being, getting involved in a creative project. My most recent project … [Read more...]
Recap of Thrifty to Nifty Home Decor in 2015
When the New Year rolls around, one becomes reflective on the past year. This January, it seemed a little bit more meaningful to me. I believe it's because my husband and myself celebrated our 50th birthday near the end of 2015. We both took an introspective look at ourselves which lead to some great discussion. In addition to that, I reflected back on the journey that Thrifty to Nifty Home … [Read more...]
Favorite Painted Projects of 2015
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...]
Easy Barn Board Sign
If you have the opportunity to obtain some old barn board or fencing, don't pass it by. Even if you don't have a vision for it currently, having a few pieces on hand may just spark an idea waiting to happen. I took my own advise while thrift shopping and purchased a lovely aged piece of barn board. I didn't have a vision for it then, but it wasn't too much later that an idea came to mind. The … [Read more...]
Upcycled Window Projects
Recently, I have become obsessed with windows, old and newer. I have even started a Pinterest Board dedicated just to up cycling doors and windows. It's seems there are many of us who have caught the up cycle and repurposing the bug. Let me share with you the upcycled window projects I have completed. I have been lucky to find windows along the side of the road, or have made great finds at … [Read more...]
Upcycled Doors
Recently, I have become obsessed with old doors. I have even started a Pinterest Board dedicated just to upcycling doors and windows. It's seems there are many of us who have caught the upcycle and repurposing the bug. Let me share with you the upcycled door projects I have completed. It all began when I came across a repurposed screen door. It was painted a super cute vintage blue … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Chalkboard
A while ago, and I mean a while, I was out scouring the local thrift stores when I can across three identical picture frames. There was nothing extra special about them that caught my attention other than there were three. Upon further inspection I discovered that they were all good quality frames. They were all wood, stained a nice lighter tone, and had a very attractive green stencil … [Read more...]
Vintage Table Makeover
Have you ever had a project that you needed to complete but it hung over your head like homework that you dreaded? Yikes, I so did with a vintage table that I found for a song. I "thought" I couldn't pass it up. It had great potential, a perfect candidate for a makeover, but what it lacked was it didn't speak to me. Yup, that's right. Items speak to me. Somehow I get a feeling or a connection … [Read more...]
Chalk Painted Side Tables
Do you feel the panic of summer slipping by more quickly than desired? Oh my gosh, it is the middle of September and my days of painting in my garage are ticking away. My cars lost their home this summer to my collection of " finds" and "treasures" waiting for a transformation. This collection consists of doors, tables, chairs, shelves, cabinets, shutters and old windows just to name the major … [Read more...]