Category Archives: Paint

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

can’t get enough of…

Posted on September 15, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

Ashland gray! I promise I’ll stop posting pictures of gray walls but I love this color so much I decided to paint my bedroom this color. Since the living room is now back in order I’ll share a few pics … Continue reading →

Posted in Bedroom, Color, Living Room, Paint | 7 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

diy chalkboard

Posted on January 10, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

I have always wanted a chalkboard wall in my kitchen. Since my walls are paneled my only option was to paint the free space on the side of the one original cupboard in my kitchen. I was hesitant to paint … Continue reading →