knock off decor, copycat decor
Like Heather from Southern State of Mind you have probably found yourself wondering why outdoor furniture and accessories are so crazy expensive. Who wants to spend a ton on things that are going to sit outside and be exposed to the elements? Certainly not Heather! Instead, she spray painted a thrifted rug and got exactly the same look for a grand total of twenty bucks!
Beth from Unskinny Boppy had been on the lookout for a ladder with round rungs after spying one in a layout from Pottery Barn. Imagine her excitement when she happened upon just the ladder while shopping at a local antiques store. Beth mimicked the look of her inspiration by hanging the ladder above her patio [...Read More]
Here’s just another example of how something plain Jane can be taken to the next level with rope. To spruce up her patio, Heather from Creative Certainty refabbed a cheapo plastic planter in only 30 minutes by wrapping it with natural rope. I bet the color and texture will look even more beautiful when the [...Read More]
Heather from Shades of Tangerine was inspired by all of the beautiful lanterns she has seen in stores this summer to make her own outdoor hanging lantern. The project was made simple (and inexpensive!) by using picture frames from the dollar store. Of course these lanterns would be lovely for an outdoor wedding reception as [...Read More]
Shari from Turnstyle Vogue stumbled across an aged terracotta jar that she knew she could replicate. Shari is so good that she didn’t even spend a penny to do it! Using various shades of chalk paint and her own concoction of wood glue and wood filler, Shari created the rich texture and beautiful patina. You [...Read More]
This season, Kim from Sand and Sisal is all about bringing bright, bold colors to her outdoor area. To help achieve the look she is after, Kim hand painted a plain fiberglass planter she already had with a whimsical design. I love this idea to liven up a tired planter with a fun combination of [...Read More]
