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...]
Darling Bench Makeover
I have been trying to stay true to my New Year's goal of treating my blog as a job. All in all I have been doing well at starting and completing projects, writing posts, and updating my facebook page and other social media. At first I felt a bit shy to share my projects with the outside world, but I have found great support and encouragement in this new endevor. Thank you all for being such … [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...]
Simple DIY Decorative Shutters
If you love to scan Pinterest as much as I do for home decor ideas, you may have noticed how outdoor shutters have been up-cycled to use as home decor. I have pinned some of my favorites to a "shutters" board if you would like to take a look. This is is where I got my inspiration for a Simple DIY Decorative Shutters project, During one of my treasure hunting outings, I came across a pile of … [Read more...]
Buffet Decor Reveal-No Cost Decorating
It's been a while since I have spent some time in my home decorating or redecorating. I have been busy thrifting, painting and creating items to sell in a small shop called Treasures. But my true passion is finding discarded items, and bringing them back with a fresh new look to incorporate into my home decor. After all, that is what this blog is about. So it was time for me to get busy. … [Read more...]
DIY Home Decor Projects
It has been a while since my last post. It's not from lack of thrifty projects to complete. It's from the very fact summer has begun. That means a whole new routine, expectation, and craziness. I'm sure many of you can relate. I did however, find time to complete some DIY home decor projects, I just haven't have had the opportunity to write about them. Now that I'm settled, I would like to … [Read more...]
Home Decor Treasure Hunting Part II
The last few weeks have been quiet around here, project wise. That is because it is the start of garage sale season in Wisconsin. I love to go to garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales or whatever else you may call it. You can read about the history of my treasure hunting here. It short, it has evolved mainly from shopping kids toys and clothes to home decor. My house is decorated with … [Read more...]
Home Decor: Weekend Treasure Hunting
How was your weekend? Mine was surprisingly spot on! I started the weekend by carving out a brief time to go treasure hunting. You see, here in Wisconsin, it is a seasonal event and now that the weather started cooperating, the garage sales have sprung. Its spring time! If you recall in a pervious post, I explained how I began thrift store and garage sale shopping. It was a Friday … [Read more...]
Side Table Updated
Who doesn't need an extra side table added to their home decor? When I came across this lonely little table, I knew I could give it a fresh new look that would be a great home accent next to a reading chair, or as a side table by a bed. The biggest challenge I had with this piece was deciding what color I should paint it. With such deliberation, I consulted … [Read more...]