Showing posts with label found fridays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label found fridays. Show all posts

Saturday, February 2, 2013

found friday: target x benches

Whoops! So there goes my attempt to create a scheduled blog feature... 'Found Friday' bumped to Saturday on my second one.

But this does work to your advantage. My original post was going to include these awesome coral x benches, with swoon-worthy contrasting white piping...


I could hardly believe my eyes when I came across these fully upholstered benches at my local Target! I've seen a lot of great DIY projects for inexpensive x benches from Target or Sears, but all have wooden legs.

I love, love, love that these are closer to my favorite budget-busting Ballard Design beauties. Although, admittedly, with the lower price tag comes a less sturdy feel. I still think these would look great at the foot of a bed or under a console table... especially for only $70 a piece!

End of post... Until my sister and I came across a major sale at one of my favorite local stores, Post & Gray. Custom upholstered ottomans on Century furniture frames, marked over 50% off! The vendor was cleaning out her warehouse and had tons of different patterns, styles and sizes on sale.


These were such a bargain at $50 each (cheaper than even my good ol' Target finds!) My sister is slowly redecorating her living room, and these add such a fun pattern! I'm now regretting that I didn't pick up a pair myself. If you're local, be sure to check out the sale (it ends this week!)

Friday, January 25, 2013

found fridays: west elm baskets

I'd love to start a new feature... Found Fridays... to share thrift finds, deals, or other fun budget-friendly ideas.

Up first?  Some look-alike West Elm storage baskets, found at possibly the most random spot: my local grocery store.

 
 
{West Elm on left / Harris Teeter on right}
 
For $19.99 for a large basket, the price is perfect for Jenny's DIY ombre paint project.  She used the West Elm basket, but for less than half the price, I think these would make a great substitute.

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I may just have to head back to the grocery to pick up one... or two!