knock off decor, copycat decor
Kim from The Money Pit had been wanting a large planter for her backyard and came across the perfect one at Pottery Barn. Well, it was perfect with the exception of the $129-$229 price tag! Kim grabbed a couple pieces of wood and some paint stirrer sticks and created her own knock-off for only $8. I just might have to try my hand at these for my newly refinished deck!
Rachel of Rachel Alles loves all things Mackenzie-Childs, especially their Courtly Check design. While she is the proud owner of a few authentic pieces, Rachel wasn’t about to drop $800 for two flower pots. Instead, she and her mother decided to replicate the design with craft paint on some inexpensive planters. Like Rachel you could [...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]
Lets from Chezrivegauche’s Blog was inspired by some beautiful containers made by Farrah Sit to create a more budget-friendly version. Lets replicated the look for less than $10 by attaching a piece of scrap leather to an ASKER container from Ikea and then embellishing it with thumbtacks. I love this idea to display plants as [...Read More]
With some inexpensive terracotta pots and paint, you can create your own little set of decorative and versatile vessels. Marianne from Songbird simply painted her pots white and then added vinyl numbers to give them a classy, chic look. From craft storage to vases, Marianne shares a plethora of fabulous uses for these lovely little [...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]
Today I’m kicking off a full week of holiday knock-offs for a little Christmas in July fun. Nick from Choose to Thrive created this gorgeous white planter for her Christmas centerpiece. Wondering what it’s made from? Would you believe me if I said it’s an oatmeal container covered with foam strips and newspaper? This planter [...Read More]
