It was the end to a great day when Doreen from Hymns and Verses scored a free tabletop on top of all her other junk store treasures. Doreen knew she wanted to make a large wall clock using the tabletop and pulled it off for only $15 with stunning results. What a difference from the similar clock that Ballard Designs sells...for A LOT … [Read more...]
Ornament Table Runner
Vanessa from At the Picket Fence once made the official shift from fall to Christmas in her home with this Ballard-inspired table runner. The $15 price tag is much more palatable to my wallet than the Ballard Designs $79 asking price, and you may be able to whittle it down even more if you’ve got some drop cloth and fabric remnants on … [Read more...]
Wooden Christmas Door Tags
You may remember the wooden tags Jaime from That’s My Letter created for her front door as an alternative to a wreath for Thanksgiving. Jaime shows that the idea transcends the Thanksgiving season and made a set of chunky Christmas tags too. So simple, so cute, and so versatile! Check out how Jaime makes these not just for the holidays … [Read more...]
Carved Wood Rosette Wall Décor
Nancy from Artsy Chicks Rule was inspired when she came across some intricately carved wood medallions from Ballard Designs. She says, “What didn’t inspire me too much….was the price.” So Nancy made her own using inexpensive rosettes she found on Amazon. Nancy mounted each rosette on a piece of wood and then painted them with three layers of … [Read more...]
DIY Tufted Bench Cushion
A DIY sewn cushion with tufts is easier than you think - especially thanks to this awesome tutorial from a creative DIY decor blogger. Take inspiration from the Farmhouse-style cushion by Ballard Designs and follow the basic steps to create your own. Tufted Bench Project Background In the past, I shared a French-style bench Jami and her … [Read more...]
Stenciled Dog Toy Storage Basket
Definitely a cute way to store your dog's toys, this Ballard Designs knock-off will also definitely save you some serious coin. Once again, a little paint goes a long way in completely transforming the essence of something. In this case, it'a burlap bucket used in gardening and growing repurposed into a great way to keep your doggie stuff … [Read more...]
Make a Burlap Bulletin Board for $20
A new bulletin board is a simple way to add organization to your home this year. It can function as part of your family’s command center, as a memo board for important notes and reminders in an office, or as an inspiration board in a craft studio. Jeanna from Barefoot in Blue Jeans had a bulletin board she loved, that is until her new kitty … [Read more...]
Wood Shim Sunburst Mirror
Hayley from Grey House Harbor loves a good knockoff AND a pretty mirror. She says, “I adore the way they instantly lighten and brighten any space. Sunburst (or starburst) mirrors have been en vogue for a few years now and the trend isn’t fading. But they can cost some serious coin.” Hayley knew this was one item she could save some money on by … [Read more...]
Quilted Pom Pom Pillow Cover
Jen of Migonis Home describes her decorating style as “classic with a touch of vintage.” She had long loved quilted bedding with pom pom fringe from Ballard Designs and knew it would right in with her home’s décor. Thus, she was inspired to create a cover for a king-sized pillow on her bed using quilt backing fabric and a dainty little pom pom … [Read more...]
Knotted Jute Demijohns–with Bling!
Debi from Cameo Cottage Designs finally completed a project that she had been wanting to do for months – Ballard Designs-inspired demijohns! And let me just say that they came out beautifully. Debi hit up her stash of old glass bottles and then channeled her macramé days to create the fishing net effect around the bottles. Like Debi, I love … [Read more...]
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