Category Archives: Decorating

happy birthday house

Posted on December 11, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

My dear, old house turned 100 this year. I thought I’d better do a post about it before year’s end…which is coming upon us quickly. My house has gone through many changes in the past 14 years that I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Do It Yourself, Paint, Project | Tagged 1910 house, do it yourself renovation, home, old house, remodeling, renovation, restoration | 10 Comments

oh, the humidity!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

It has just been far too humid in WNY to do anything…including work, which, for me entails painting outdoors. So, when I saw that this horrible humidity was going to stick with us for a few more days I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Living Room, Paint, Project | Tagged budget, home decorating, re-do | 6 Comments

side table make-over

Posted on April 27, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

A few weeks ago my daughter and I headed out for a little shopping. I had been thinking about a pair of side tables I had seen at an antique store. I’ve been wanting side tables for quite some time … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, How To, Living Room, Paint, Project, Trash to Treasure | Tagged before & after, furniture, re-do, side tables, thrift store | 8 Comments

fun with wallpaper

Posted on March 12, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

Although I’m not a huge fan of wallpapering the walls of my home, I do find great joy in using wallpaper to decorate ordinary objects. When I found this great deal on wallpaper at Steve’s Blinds & Wallpaper I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, How To, Project, Wall Covering | Tagged ideas, lamp, risers, stairs, steps, wallpaper | 2 Comments

a mini bedroom re-do

Posted on February 21, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

My lucky daughter just spent a week vacationing in Florida with her aunt and grandparents. So, while she was away I decided to do what I love best – redecorate. Her bedroom had been painted and redecorated last year but … Continue reading →