Jessica from The Southern Belle Baby was needing some art to put over her couch. Jessica said, “I love Pottery Barn, and I absolutely adored some vintage ceiling tile wall art they had featured in their catalog. I figured that instead of spending the $125 for the product and shipping, I could re-purpose the Hobby Lobby tiles I had hanging in my … [Read more...]
Antique Mercury Glass
Bethany from Remodel This House figured out a technique to replicate those high end vintage mercury vases. She says, “I think mercury glass is timelessly beautiful, even if it is a cheaper substitute for silver. And while looking through the West Elm catalog, I saw some mercury glass vases and thought to myself...I can make that!” Her … [Read more...]
Sullivan Leather Ottoman
Wow I am impressed by this Faux Leather Ottoman that the Crafty Sisters made. Yep, they made the ottoman. They also sewed the faux leather squares together and tufted it to give it that classic rich look. The original inspiration came from the Sullivan Leather Ottoman from Pottery Barn. Go check out the Crafty Sisters for the full … [Read more...]
Eagan Multipanel Large Mirror
Kevin & Layla from A Lettered Cottage always have a beautiful mantel that changes with the seasons. For Christmas they made the beautiful mirror that graces their winter vignette. I can’t wait to see this mirror over the course of the year with all the amazing vignettes Layla will create with it. Their inspiration came from from the … [Read more...]
Rosette Bedding
Kirstin from Kojo Designs blew me away with her white knotted bedspread. Jaw droppingly beautiful! Wowsers! And doesn’t it look like a fairytale on that white wrought iron bed? Oh my goodness I want to sleep in this pile of dreamy white! Her original inspiration came from the Rosette Bedding from Anthropologie priced at $278. To see … [Read more...]
Entomology Butterfly Plaque
Lucy from Crafterberry Bush made this entomology butterfly plaque out of air dry clay. It is so unbelievably gorgeous and it simply cost her $2.50 for the pack of clay. Her original inspiration came from Ballard Designs set of 3 Entomology Plaques. You have to go to her blog Crafterberry Bush and see just how close it resembles the real … [Read more...]
Small Flower Mechanics Beacon Light
Allison from It’s Toile Good recreated a hanging pendant she was fond of from Anthropologie. She got the original base from her Habitat for Humanity Store for $3. After a little work and some hammered bronze spray paint she created the vintage look she was trying to achieve. Her original inspiration is the Small Flower Mechanics Beacon … [Read more...]
Blueprint Art
Stephanie from Binkies and Briefcases used the free photo editing software Picnik to recreate a Restoration Hardware inverted blueprint for less than 10% of the original cost. Her original inspiration came from the Brooklyn Bridge Art from Restoration Hardware priced at $995. I would say that is quite the savings and it looks … [Read more...]
Drying Rack
Katie from Impatiently Praying for Patience showcased a drying rack her husband made for her. Whattaguy! It is so perfect. I have drooled over the one in the Ballard Designs catalog for a while now. I love the beadboard on the back. Gorgeous! Here is a the picture of the original inspiration from Ballard Designs. Hers looks like its wider … [Read more...]
Truck Shelf
Nydia from The Evolution of Home made an adorable red truck shelf for her son’s room. I actually have this page from the Pottery Barn Kids magazine ripped out myself to make one day. And get this…it only cost her $1. Don’t you love it when the star align and you have most supplies on hand? Her original inspiration came from the Truck Shelf … [Read more...]