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Chalk Painted Side Tables

September 14, 2015 By thriftytonifty

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...]

Filed Under: chalk paint, projects, Transforamtion Tagged With: chalk paint, paint sprayer, side table

Side Table Updated

March 30, 2015 By thriftytonifty

    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...]

Filed Under: projects, Transforamtion Tagged With: chippy paint, home accent, home decor, Miss Mustard Seed Paint, side table

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Hi! Welcome to Thrifty to Nifty. Hope you like garage sales, thrift store shopping, and finding treasures at flea markets as much as I do. I hope I can inspire you to use your finds to decorate your home on a budget. Please poke around and enjoy.

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