Author Archives: niftythriftygirl

pretty, pretty, pretty

Posted on April 17, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

Because I desperately wanted this but could not see myself spending that kind of money on a light fixture, I decided to do a bit of searching and was lucky enough to find these clever crafters who where generous enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, How To, Project | Tagged budget, capiz shell, chandelier, crafts, handmade, home decorating, ideas, lighting | 4 Comments

retro dresser re-do

Posted on March 26, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I was lucky enough to stumble across this 5′ dresser at my local thrift store. For a mere $49 this gem (that needed a little TLC) came home with me! I’ve been wanting to replace my giant, cottage-looking armoire that … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Living Room, Paint, Project, Style, Trash to Treasure | Tagged before & after, budget, furniture, home decorating, ideas, re-do | 1 Comment

gearing up for farmers market

Posted on March 9, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I’m slowly gearing up for this year’s Farmers Market. It doesn’t start until the end of May but since I’m going it alone in my booth this year I need to have extra stock. I whipped up a few zippered … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories | Tagged cats, dogs, farmers market, handmade, pet beds, pets | Leave a comment

sweaters, sweaters…everywhere…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

…and not just because it is frigid outside, but because I am obsessed with recycling old sweaters! I just made another trip to my local thrift store and loaded up with another batch of wool sweaters (and a few cotton … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Do It Yourself, Project, Trash to Treasure | Tagged budget, crafts, etsy, felting, handmade, recycle, sewing, sweaters, wool | Leave a comment

decorate for less!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I’d like to give a warm welcome to my newest sponsor: One of my favorite places to find great bargains is my local Family Dollar store. For a fraction of what you would pay for high-end home decorating pieces Family … Continue reading →