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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...]

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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...]

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Thrifty Fall Shutters No Cost Decorating

October 5, 2015 By thriftytonifty

This season, I am making the attempt to decorate for the fall.  In the past, I enjoyed the time and creativity that was involved decorating my home.  As time went on, I found I had less and less time to devote to bringing out and putting away seasonal decor. That all changed when I came across a group of bloggers who had broken down the completion of this task into manageable areas of the home.  A … [Read more...]

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Coffee Table Staging- No Cost Decorating

May 10, 2015 By thriftytonifty

Do you have that space in your home that you see many times a day and it just doesn't look just right?  It's either too cluttered, too sparse or just off in some way.  This space in my house is my coffee table.   Yes, I know it doesn't seem like a big deal but it can be such an eye sore. It is right smack dab in the center of our main living space. So I've decided to "shop my stash" and … [Read more...]

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Thrifting Tips for Decorating on a Budget

April 5, 2015 By thriftytonifty

I have been asked multiple of times how did I start shopping thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets.  To tell you the truth, I don't recall, but I'm guessing it had to be a financial reason during my college years.  There are plenty of reasons why people become treasure hunters.  I am familiar with many retired couples that enjoy it as a hobby, or have witnessed people who treat it as a … [Read more...]

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No cost Decorating- Coffee Station

March 26, 2015 By thriftytonifty

I am continuing the effort to decorate my home little by little by just shopping my stash. My latest attempts have been a Pottery Barn Look-Alike and Accessorizing my Home Office. Both endeavors were completed by using items I already had in my home.. aka "my stash". Being pleased with their outcomes, I pondered my next no- cost decorating attempt.  Thus, I consulted Pintrest for inspiration. I … [Read more...]

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No Cost Decorating- Shopping My Stash Home Office

March 16, 2015 By thriftytonifty

Last month I came across a decorating challenged to take one space and decorate it a new way each month using items already owned.  It was a no cost decorating challenge.  If you would like to take a look at some great looking spaces, you can see it here. I discovered this challenge a little too late in the game, but it made me start to think about my own space.  Could I decorate or redecorate my … [Read more...]

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