Category Archives: Style

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 →

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Do, Do, Do You Duvet?

Posted on January 11, 2009 by niftythriftygirl

One of my favorite and least expensive ways to change a bedroom’s decor is to use duvets. I bought my first duvet about 15 years ago from Eddie Bauer Home and, believe it or not, I still have it! I … Continue reading →

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Here Birdy, Birdy

Posted on September 22, 2008 by niftythriftygirl

I’ve always wanted a fancy bird bath but could never afford one of the lovely vintage cast stone bird baths nor did I want to shell out the cash for a reproduction. And then at an estate sale I stumbled … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Collections, Do It Yourself, Project, Style, Trash to Treasure | Tagged bird bath, estate sale, garden, ironstone, metal chair, repurposing | Leave a comment

Put Your Collections to Use!

Posted on July 6, 2008 by niftythriftygirl

One of my favorite organizing tricks is to make use of the assorted glassware I’ve collected over the years. Most of these pieces were found at thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales. I’ve made a rule for myself to … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…

Posted on February 18, 2008 by niftythriftygirl

On one of my many trash-to-treasure outings during my town’s annual spring clean up I found several vintage dresser mirrors. These large, framed mirrors that were once attached to dressers make great accent pieces. The frames can be painted to … Continue reading →