Tag Archives: home decorating

Decorating for Less – Halloween

Posted on October 14, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I don’t typically decorate for Halloween but when I was approached to sample some Halloween decorations from Family Dollar I was up for the challenge! When decorating, I typically like to make use of my collections or items I have … Continue reading →

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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

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

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 →