12.01.2009

Pottery Barn Decor on a Dollar Tree Budget!

Back in This post I mentioned how I was going to recreate a lot of Pottery Barn Christmas looks, for a lot LOT less. Well here is my take so far!

Theirs - Bosphorus Bowl: $39.00 Bell Vase Filler $19.00 Total: $58

Mine: Dollar Tree 9 pack of bells $1 ( I bought 3 packs) Total= $3 and I like my bells better!
Theirs: Large Arches Lantern: $69.00 Pottery Barn 3x6 Candle: $6 Total $75
Mine: Pottery Barn Lantern: $11 at the outlet, gumdrop vase filler: FREE from the yard! Candle: Left over from our wedding Total: $11
Theirs: Metallic Pinecone Vase Filler: $8.00 Total $8.00

Mine: Metallic Pinecone Vase Filler: $FREE

I took last years cinnamon scented pinecones and gave them a quick spray with metallic silver spraypaint. I dusted some of them with a little of my favorite Martha Stewart white gold glitter


Theirs: Faux Snow Vase Filler: $12.00 for 5 oz.
Theirs : Beaded Snowflake Ornament: $10.00
Mine: Faux Snow Vase Filler: FREE I bought it last year for about $2.00 (I bought a big bag from Hobby Lobby and reuse the same snow) Glittered Snowflake Ornaments: 2 for $1 at The Dollar Tree I have these all over my house! Total: Approx $3 I could have at least cleaned the snow and glitter off of my table! Sorry y'all!
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Pottery Barn Grand Total: $163
My Grand Total:$17

27 comments:

  1. So many great ideas! I love the "spray painting the old cinnamon scented pine cones" trick!!

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  2. *clap, clap, clap, clap* "bravo-bravo" #whistle# *clap, clap, clap* "bravo-bravo" Do you mind if I 'steal' the bells in the jar idea?

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  3. oooh, LOOOOVE the bells!!! i'm gonna have to hit up my dollar tree this weekend...that's RIGHT NEXT to my hobby lobby. it's a dangerous combo.

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  4. I nominated you for an award in my blog! Check it out!

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  5. This is a great post with some wonderful ideas!!!

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  6. You go girl! I like some of yours better anyway!!

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  7. Love your ideas! That is all so cute! I'm gonna have to check out the dollar store and get some bells... love that look.

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  8. great ideas--i may just have to steal some!! my christmas decorations are needing a facelift!! :) thanks for sharing!

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  9. great deal! LOL!

    Thank you for your sweet comment! You are the best and it is much appreciated!

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  10. Everything looks great, super job! Love the bells too.
    Merry Christmas!

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  11. wow, great job!! It all looks so pretty!! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!

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  12. you are seriously brilliant! The Nester would be so proud!

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  13. THAT was awesome!!! I LOVE Pottery Barn, but I just cannot afford any of their prices. I try and do the same thing as much as possible. You've really done a great job recreating the same looks.

    Just visiting from the Christmas Tour of Homes.
    -FringeGirl

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  14. Love all of the ideas! Beautifully done!
    Merry Christmas!

    Kathleen

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  15. OH I love PB knock-offs that turn out to be knock-outs!! Great job! I am glad I found you!!

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  16. I did almost the same thing with bells from the Dollar Store to match Pottery Barn too. And I liked the Dollar Store bells better too. Have a Merry Christmas.

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  17. my goodness! I love it! I think I'll add Dollar Tree to my list of errands today! Merry Christmas!

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  18. What great ideas!!! I love copycat creations at much less!! Great job!

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  19. Don't you love getting the look you love at a price you can afford...great job! They all look awesome! I'm going to bookmark this page, I'm running short on inspiration. ~Lisa

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  20. I love all your ideas!!! The bells are precious! Thanks fpr sharing!!

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  21. Great Ideas! Love the bells and the candles! Thanks for the peak!

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  22. I love it when the big stores think up Holiday decor for me. Thanks for the knock off versions. I agree, I like your versions better.

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  23. Great job! I wish I had visited you earlier...will keep ideas for next year.

    Merry Christmas!

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  24. Better late than never, but just came across your post...thumbs up. I like how you show us the comparison. Ah-some!


    Thanks for sharing.

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