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Fall Porch Decor

October 26, 2015 By thriftytonifty

It's the last week of October and I finally am getting around to sharing my Fall Porch Decor. If you know me personally or have been following along on my blog for a while, you would know I'm not one to spend a lot of time on decorating. I like to decorate and change things around, but if it's too involved , too putsy, or take too long... forget it.  That is how I became intrigued by the post: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, garage sales, repurpose Tagged With: fall decor, fall porch, upcycled

DIY Silver Chalkboard Tray

January 26, 2015 By thriftytonifty

I wanted to share with you a quick DIY project you can do in a half hour or less.  This idea came to me when I had the opportunity to share in a birthday celebration for a dear friend and wanted to give a personal kind of gift.   I had a couple of these silver trays tucked away in my stash that I picked up one day thrifting at a very reasonable price.  I always had the intention of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: projects, repurpose Tagged With: chalkboard tray, gift idea, repurpose

Front Door Refresh

November 16, 2014 By thriftytonifty

When we first moved into our home almost 14 years ago, Our front door was a deep forest green. This was way before I starting blogging so I do not have a picture of it.  One day my husband was in the painting mood and decided to paint the front door with some left over  cream colored paint.  I liked the fresh new look and was very appreciative of his effort in his attempts to spruce things up. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: projects, repurpose, Transforamtion Tagged With: front door, painted door

Office Space on a Budget- Part III

September 8, 2014 By thriftytonifty

The search is over.  I found a desk! The search didn't take as long as I thought.  I guess I had the idea of what I wanted in my head and when I saw it I pounced.  It was located  on Craigslist at the price point I was willing to spend.  I made the call, put in an offer and the gentleman accepted as long as I could pick it up that day.  I asked my son to come along to help with the lifting and we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: office space, repurpose Tagged With: desk, Office Space

Home Office on a Budget

August 27, 2014 By thriftytonifty

After reading some of my posts, you may have come to realize a pattern of how I do things. (Or not). It's kind of backward....  I will go on the hunt, find the treasures and then decide where and how I will use them in my home. This exact method happened when I came across this white cabinet a while back. Do you remember my posting this in a Friday Find?  I purchased it because it was a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, office space, repurpose Tagged With: garage sale finds, Office Space

Friday Finds

August 22, 2014 By thriftytonifty

This morning was a success. Ok let me back track.  Today I was able to get off of work a little earlier than expected.  I ran home and took the pooch for a quick walk and then headed out on the hunt.  Around here, as the summer winds down, garage sales are becoming sparse.  So, now I added a thrift store stop in the plan of the morning. Here is what found... At my first stop, I came across this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, repurpose Tagged With: friday finds, garage sale finds

How to organize your jewelry on a budget

July 20, 2014 By thriftytonifty

  Have you experienced disorganization when it come to you jewelry?  I sure did.   To be honest, I am not a big jewelry wearer, but, that may have been because of its accessibility. When I would be getting ready I would not take the time to look through my selections to make a choice to complete my outfit. Out of sight , Out of mind. Then after the fact I would kick myself for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: organization, projects, repurpose, shopping my stash Tagged With: Organizing, repurpose

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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