Category Archives: Trash to Treasure

what are the chances?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

Remember this… the retro dresser I found at the local thrift store and made into our tv stand? What are the chances that I would find another dresser just like this one? Apparently, pretty good because I found another at … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Paint, Project, Style, Trash to Treasure | Tagged before & after, budget, furniture | 4 Comments

someone likes pink…

Posted on June 16, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I had a little extra time last weekend so I decided to tackle my upstairs hallway. I had wallpapered it a few years ago with this lovely floral wallpaper I had coveted for so long. Then I made the brilliant … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Paint, Project, Trash to Treasure | Tagged budget, home decorating, ideas, mirror | 5 Comments

from pathetic to pink

Posted on May 13, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

A few weeks ago my town had it’s annual spring clean up – which means tons of junk that people clean out of their houses is put roadside for pickup. I’ve always looked forward to this time of year so … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Color, Do It Yourself, Paint, Project, Trash to Treasure | Tagged furniture, re-do | 1 Comment

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

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 →