Furniture Remodel: Chalk Paint & Cheap Tables

by SidneyBristol // April 30, 2015 // No Comments

I’m saving my office remodel for last, but so you understand where this project came from I’ll tell you this is the last thing I painted with chalk paint. By the time I finished with the nightstand and everything in... Continue reading →

Make your own chalk paint, you say?

by SidneyBristol // April 28, 2015 // No Comments

Okay, so I was gushing over Elise Logan’s cabinet make-over post before publishing it on twitter and lamenting that there aren’t any vendors of the chalk paint brand she uses super close. To get any, it means a bit of... Continue reading →

Pinterest: Chalkboard Fridge

by SidneyBristol // December 30, 2014 // No Comments

I knew when we got the house we were going to have to get a bargain fridge. We were lucky that a friend of ours wanted to upgrade, so we got a great deal on this refrigerator. I’d already bookmarked... Continue reading →

DIY: Custom Dry Erase Board

by SidneyBristol // December 17, 2014 // No Comments

So the idea from this came around because of my second gig. I’m also a novelist, and it’s rather important for me to be able to visualize goals and deadlines. My office is highly personalized. In case you’ve missed some... Continue reading →

Easy Way to Personalize a Crate or Basket

by Piper Trace // December 15, 2014 // 1 Comment

Hi folks! Welcome to Drop Dead Thrifty. We’re so glad you’re here! Grab a drink, let’s get started. Okay, I literally (no exaggeration) have over nine-hundred pix of for DIY posts I’ve gathered while thinking, “Someday I’ll start a... Continue reading →