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...]
Part 2 Thrifty Decorated New House
Happy July all! It's so hard to believe we are in the midst of summer. It's a sad fact but also on the flip side, it means lots of garage sales, flea markets, and all sorts of thrifty fun. Did you you know? I have moved and have chosen to decorate my new home with mainly thrifty decor. The first part of the reveal can be seen here. It showcases my living room and all the treasures that it … [Read more...]
Thrifty Kitchen Decorating- Shop My Stash
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...]
Helpful Tips to Decorate with Thrifty Finds
I recently was going through my photos trying to clean up my storage, when I took a moment to reflect back on all the memories. While doing that, I realized the extent of my decorating with thrifty finds. Yes, this phenomenon was the impetus of my starting this blog. I have been decorating in this manner way before up cycling and repurposing were the "in thing". Truly, it was out of necessity … [Read more...]
Thrifty Fall Home Tour
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...]
Happy Anniversary Thrifty to Nifty
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...]
Thrifty Spring Decorating- Shop My Stash
In a previous post, ADD Decorating, I shared my love of changing up my home decor often. With April knocking on my door, I took the opportunity to embrace spring and welcome it into my home, changing up some of my home decor, yet again. Anyone surprised? This time around, I was able to decorate completely with all thrifty finds. Let me share with you what Thrifty Spring Decorating looks … [Read more...]
Thrifty Valentine Decoration
Happy Valentine's Day! I wanted to share a quick decorating idea I came up with last week when I was out thrifting I came across these metal heart shape "things" I have no idea what their true purpose would be for but in my mind they were an awesome thrifty valentine decoration item. Wouldn't they look great in the center of my repurposed picture frames? Again, … [Read more...]
Easy Thrifty Winter Mantle Shop My Stash
Are you affected by the January blues? It can happen so easily. Coming off of the Christmas and New Years hype, struggling with the cold, snow and the shorter days can all add up to the blues. I'm telling you folks, cabin fever is real. Over the years, I have come up with some simple strategies to beat it. My favorite being, getting involved in a creative project. My most recent project … [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...]