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Chic for Cheap!! ( The Look For less)

March 4, 2011 Comments : 3

My FAVORITE thing to do (well, that’s a little dramatic, but its certainly in my top 5 things I love) is to find awesome accessories, and interior furnishings, and then find something similar for even CHEAPER less expensive!!!!  I know a lot of my friends love doing this too, and over the years we have had great success in decorating our apartments, houses, condos, duplexes, summer homes, private islands( kidding) …well..you get the idea!! SO here are a few for you to enjoy!!

I have mentioned before, that I love all white furnishings and accessories. I featured an awesome White clock in a previous post, and Jonathan Adler is one of my all time favorite business, and Design professionals! SO in the spirit of “All White”,  take a look at these amazing white candle holders from Horchow, I fell in love with them, and then fell off my chair, when I saw the $195 price tag!!! SERIOUSLY! Yikes!!

Here is a less expensive option from Home Decorators, that still mimics the idea of the Horchow selection. A few slight differences, but the biggie…..$19!!!!!!  WHAT!! that’s right, $19 buckaroos!! SOLD!!

I have been in a major mood for change lately, and I am going to start with our bedding. Actually, our duvet to be more specific, I have accent pillows already. Like so many others, I have been swept away by the yellow and grey trend that is sweeping fashion, and home interiors.
The first pic, is where I started. I love the modern floral pattern and of course, the grey and yellow theme, of this Duvet Set from Bliss Living Home, but when I saw the price tag of $275, and I already have accent pillows,  it reminded me that I am super CHEAP uh..Frugal, and I wasn’t going to spend that on a set when I only need one piece. (lovely though, don’t you think???)
Next, I found this awesome modern zig zag Duvet, from the above mentioned, Jonathan Adler!! The Duvet was $195, so, less money spent, for just what I needed, and even though he is my absolute fav..I kept looking!

 and finally I found the next one!!!  Very similar to the two above, in terms of, Simple, modern, clean lines, grey and Yellow ( ish). The biggest difference?? THE PRICE!! $99!!!!  Now, THAT’S getting a chic look for cheaper!! I get so excited over great deals!! On sale at Macys, and in stock, shipping is only $6 !! 

Next is this AMAZING “Tini Table” table from Oomph, hang on to YOUR tini tables people, this little beauty is $395 big ones!!!  I loved it when I saw it but preferred it in a yellow or blue ( which it does come in)oh..and I WOULDNT spend $400 on it ( im not saying in my lifetime,I will never splurge on a great piece, but thats a while from now!)
As I was walking through Home Goods a few days ago, I literally squeaked out loud when I saw this little gem!!!  I was soooo excited, and instantly fell in love!! and Guess what?! only $49 !! I know some people don’t get so crazy over good deals, but that is a savings of  like 340!!! And if you don’t like the color, you can paint it!!
I’m dying to know if any of you have come across amazing deals lately?? if so I would love to see the pics, send them in to me  ksdesignthoughts@gmail.com, and if I get enough photos, I will dedicate a post to it!! Everyone loves a good deal!!
 Okay, moving on…
Next, this clean lined, cake stand from Pottery Barn. I can just imagine one of my mother in laws beautiful custom cakes sitting on top of it, however, I can not imagine spending the $49 for it!!
So I decided on this beautiful blue, cake stand from HOME GOODS ( have I mentioned I am slightly obsessed with this store?) fore $12!!!!  CHA-CHING!!!

I realize deals are in the eyes of the beholder 😉 whats expensive to me, may not be expensive in your world, and a great find for me, you may not consider a great find..BUT its all about finding the things you  love, and taking a minute to do a little research,  you can almost ALWAYS get it for less expensive, and if you don’t care about cost, then just enjoy your buys, and live life to the fullest 😉 

and PS…I dont have a comparison in price for this, but I just love it, and I think its absolutly worth the $40. how cute?? its form an Etsy site called “The Bee’s Knees“

TGIF!!!

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Comments

  1. pinup space says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:49 am

    love the first duvet set you posted from bliss living home! i actually noticed it while browsing online a while ago.. Perfect blend of funky and sophisticated and with a great splash of color! and the textured-look accent wall really makes the room pop. nice!

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  2. design Thoughts says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:23 am

    HOLY CATS Adele!! I didnt know you had a blog!! and Yaay!! Cant wait to be a follower 😉 YES, I love the Bliss living set too!!

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  3. pinup space says

    December 8, 2011 at 1:28 am

    yup im in!!!!! pinupspace.blogspot.com. cant wait t hear ur comments!!

    Reply

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