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Thrifty and Chic

Blogger | Seattle, WA http://www.thriftyandchic.com
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Cleaning hard water stains with vinegar

Vinegar can clean years of encrusted hard water stains in a matter of seconds! Who knew??? Check out this post to see how I did it: http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2013/05/cleani...
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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on May 02, 2013
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    Debi McCoy on May 06, 2013
    I also use it in my dishwasher every time I run it!!!
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Repurposing an old Lamp into a Table

Got an old, non working lamp on your hands? Instead of throwing it away, just repurpose it into a cute little side table! Check out the link below for the how to!
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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Apr 12, 2013
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    Kelly Kampf Sullivan on Apr 15, 2013
    Love this idea!
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  • The ruffle curtains give a great airy feel
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No Sew Ruffle Curtains

The easiest curtains you'll ever make :) All you need is some fabric and cafe curtain clips!
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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Apr 04, 2013
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    Farmhouse Porch on Apr 07, 2013
    Such a great find!! They look expensive. Way to go!
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Solution for sharing an office and a guest room

Now with the New Year upon us, and organization time upon us, here is a great solution if you need to share an office with a bedroom and a way to hide all your stuff. Create separate ...»
spaces, and then hide your clutter on some bookshelves hidden behind curtains. Needing to work around a window, created the perfect space for a window seat. Check out the rest of the room at the link below:

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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Dec 27, 2012
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    Donna C on Dec 30, 2012
    Very innovative idea. One space two functions. Love it.
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Solution for hanging multiple stockings

Why is it that most stocking hangers come in threes? Well, when you have more than 3 stockings, here's a great way to hang them using 3 hangers! Just use a curtain rod!
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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Dec 17, 2012
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    Sheila D on Dec 28, 2012
    Garland can be wrapped or drapped on rod
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DIY Christmas Stockings

Match your stockings with any Christmas decor with this easy tutorial on how to sew your own stockings! See the tutorial here: http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2012/12/how-to...
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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Dec 11, 2012
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    Carol Lindbloom on Jan 02, 2013
    Cynthia my friend went to the thrift store, bought an old hand made quilt and made darling old ...»
    fashioned Christmas stockings .. all are different patterns as she used the shapes of the quilt to make them all interesting. Just had to share


    • My friend Cynthia who is so good at repurposing everything. went to the thrift store and bought an old hand made quilt and cut out christmas stockings to hang on her fireplace.. So cleaver..and so cute .. had to share photo
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Coffee Filter Ornament Wreath

Super easy ....and cheap :).... wreath made from coffee filters and ornaments! Perfect to tie in all the white christmassy decor in my living room. Go to this link to view tutorial: http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2012/12/coffee...

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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Dec 06, 2012
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    Sondra A on Dec 08, 2012
    Very nice, clever idea. I like all the white in your room. I wonder how red or green in the ...»
    middle of each flower would look. Or could stick some sprigs in the wreath part. Will have to try this.

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White Christmas -Living Room

Technically it's a white with pops of brown and blue Christmas :)
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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Nov 28, 2012
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    Jennifer@Blissfully Ever ... on Dec 10, 2012
    Love this space Thrifty and Chic! ...»
    I agree with Katie from Creatively Living that it's nice to see another Washington blogger! We should have a meet up! xoxo

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PVC Pipe Mirror

We had a ton of PVC pipe leftover from doing our yard, so I put it to good use and turned it into a great statement piece for our entry way. Just cutting and gluing is all it takes! Click ...»
here for the tutorial: http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2011/03/pvc-pi...

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Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA on Nov 08, 2012
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    Barbara at DIY Home Stagi... on Nov 12, 2012
    Not tacky unless you know what it's made from. Even then...it's very good looking.
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