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Decorating Refresh

January 29, 2020 By thriftytonifty

      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...]

Filed Under: no cost decorating, shopping my stash, Thrifty decorated room, thrifty finds Tagged With: No cost decorating, shop my stash

Thrifty Tiered Tray Challenge

January 30, 2019 By thriftytonifty

    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...]

Filed Under: no cost decorating, shopping my stash, thrifty finds, Valentines decor Tagged With: accessorizing, No cost decorating, shop my stash, thrifty decorating

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

Magazine Rack Makeover

January 16, 2017 By thriftytonifty

Happy Monday, friends.  I hope you all had a great weekend.  Here, at Thrifty to Nifty, it was a weekend to complete some simple and easy projects. My favorite was a Magazine Rack Makeover Today, I am going to share this favorite makeover that was so simple.   I'm not sure why it took me so long to complete.  I found this great magazine rack on a resale site and I knew it had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: projects, thrifty finds, Transforamtion Tagged With: makeover, painted furniture

Handmade Chunky Wool Blankets I Love

January 11, 2017 By thriftytonifty

Happy January, folks. Have you regrouped from the holidays?  Over here at Thrifty to Nifty, life has been plugging along,  getting the house put back together. Decorations and dishes have been put back in storage, linens washed and New Year's goals addressed. All this work can be exhausting. Therefore, cuddling up with a good book under a cozy blanket at the end of the day is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: thrifty finds, Upcycled Tagged With: blanket, thrifty find, upcycled

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

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

Happy Anniversary Thrifty to Nifty

June 27, 2016 By thriftytonifty

Does time sneak by and you realize after the fact you missed an important date? Well, it did for me this month. I missed a big personal milestone involving Thrifty to Nifty. It was a year ago, June 6, 2015, that I decided to take my hush, hush private hobby and share it with the public in a tangible way. From beyond the photos and written blog posts, I ventured out and opened a small retail space … [Read more...]

Filed Under: projects, repurpose, thrifty finds Tagged With: anniversary, home decor, thrifty decorating, Treasures

Weekend Treasure Hunting

June 13, 2016 By thriftytonifty

Oh oh, it's that time of year again!  The season of ... "We can no longer park the cars in the garage ". Why?, you may ask. My projects have come out of hiding from the basement and found a new home in the garage. Items left over from last year, and new found objects from a weekend treasure hunting haul, waiting for their transformation... weather permitting. Let me tell you about the fabulous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, garage sales, projects, repurpose, thrifty finds, Transforamtion, Upcycled Tagged With: friday finds, repurpose, treasure

White Ironstone Love

May 9, 2016 By thriftytonifty

In the past I have shared my love for white Ironstone ADD Decorating Thrifty Decorating with Ironstone Thrifty Vintage Finds Thrifty Ironstone Find What is the attraction?  Do you also love white Ironstone?  I think the attraction is that it is timeless.  The white is perfect for mixing and matching with other pieces.  It's versatile to decorate with, and well,  I just love it!  I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: thrifty finds, Vintage Tagged With: Ironstone, painted furniture, thrifty vintage

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