Shop the Look {Entryway}

If you loved the look of our entryway I shared yesterday, check out the items I found to create the same look!

 

Our entryway:

 



Shop the look:

Sources: Metal Cart / Topiary Trio / Wire Basket / Birch Wood / Wicker Basket Set of 3


Check back tomorrow for my next Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate post! It's a good one!

Our Home {Entryway Update}

  Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend! We spent a lot of time watching football (Boomer Sooner) and relaxing with friends.  I also completed our entryway... isn't it amazing how accomplished you feel when you get a project done that has been in the works for months?

  I really had no plans for this space until I came across a chippy, industrial cart at an antique store and couldn't pass it up.  I put it in our entry just to get it out of the way and kind of fell in love with how well it fit the space.  Once I decided to try it out there, I went out shopping  for some accessories to compliment it's industrial vibe.  I didn't want to over-power it with a lot of accessories, so I stuck with some simple, natural elements!

  Once I got it styled, I went searching for the perfect wall decor to hang behind it.  Again, I needed something fun and interesting but nothing that was going to be heavy and too much for the space.  I found these three wicker nesting baskets and immediately knew they would do the job!

After that side was complete, the right side of the door was looking sad and bare. I had purchased 2 antique printer's drawers a few months ago and thought they might be perfect.  I am pretty happy with the way they balanced out the space and the element of surprise they add to the other side of the door.

I really like the vintage, industrial feel the space has now.  The natural elements add some texture and the neutral colors flow well with the rest of the house.

A little close up of what I styled the printer's drawers with....

Scrabble tiles, letter Hs (for our last name), cast iron numbers that represent our wedding anniversary, old door plates and a few metal arrows.  I plan on adding more fun items as I collect them!

The view from our living room, the pieces work well with my old card catalog!

I love the way it looks and am glad I came across that little, chippy cart!  It is amazing what happens when you aren't really shopping for something specific but come across something that you just have to have! My biggest advice to people when it comes to decorating is not to shop for a something to go in a specific spot but to buy things you really love...you will always find a spot for them!

Check back later this week for a "Shop the Look" post where I give you some ideas on how to create the same look in your home!

Have a great week!



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My Home Tour {Guest Bathroom}

We moved into this home at the end of September 2013 so I am slowly starting to complete some rooms.  Our downstairs guest bath is one of my favorite spaces.  It is a little rustic with feminine touches and vintage accents.  I really love the way it has all come together!

I fell in love with this ruffle shower curtain I found on eBay!  This was my first purchase (before we moved in) and set the tone for the rest of the space!

A rustic wood wall sconce adds a little interest to the room and deviates from typical wall decor.  I added a topiary in a vintage planter to add a natural element to the space and the small jar next to it holds chocolate mints for guests....can you tell we just had guests, I need to refill it!

Candles are great in any room, even without lighting them, they give off a nice, subtle fragrance...

 

 

A view from the reflection in the mirror....

 



This apothecary cabinet was another item I fell in love with and purchased before we moved in. This little cove was once a doorway from the guest room to the bathroom.  I hated how crowded the two doors made the room feel so I had the builder close in the door way.  I really love the little nook that was created and knew the minute I saw this cabinet, it would be perfect in the space.  I also love the storage it provides for towels and decor!

A vintage shutter, antique mirror and a tiered basket sit on top of the shelf...wash cloths and hand towels are rolled up and ready for guests...

I found the driftwood frame at Home Goods and knew it would be the perfect accent above the towel rack....

A close up of the decor on the apothecary shelf....

A simple barn wood frame finishes off this wall, along with a striped hand towel and mason jar night lite.

 

 

 

 It is nice to have at least one room finished!

Love the look?  Here are a few items that I found to help you create the look:

Source Links:
Mirror /   Shower Curtain  / Topiary / Soap Bowl /Apothecary Jars / Hand towel /  Piper Tiered Basket / Window Frame / Mason Jar Night Light

Looking forward to sharing more completed rooms soon!

Frugal Finds Friday

Welcome to Frugal Finds Friday....

Every Friday I will highlight some awesome items that don't break the bank!  This week all my frugal finds were found at one store...one that you might not usually go to for home decor!  I walked into Michael's to get my daughter a few things for Valentine's day and got giddy when I saw what they had....lamps, garden stools, ottomans, accent tables, throw pillows, kitchen decor and even a few mirrors!  I came home with only a few things, but will be going back soon!  The best part....it is all 40% off and  they have a 20% off total purchase coupon on their website!
Link: 20% off coupon!


Look at these goodies!!

Loving these colors!  A few things that caught my eye: decorative measuring spoons, large colored measuring cups, bright colored bottles, and canisters....

 

Can we talk berry baskets again (you know I love these things)?  These were between $3 and $5!! Seriously, you cannot beat that price!  And these colors....they remind me of the Anthropologie version, only these are a fraction of the price!  Notice the adorable market baskets on the bottom shelf...the possibilities are endless for these!

Another Anthro look-a-like...chalkboard labeled jars in several colors! I bought a red lidded one for my daughter's teacher for Valentine's day! Just add her favorite candy and done....super cute and so easy!

 

Can we talk topiaries and garden decor....yep, they have that too!

Look at the accent ottomans, accent tables, throw pillows and garden stools...all 40% off!

 

Well done, Michael's, well done! 

So what did I end up with.....

 

The large and small chalkboard canisters with "mint" colored lids! They look great on my breakfast nook shelves!  I am sure I will go back for more goodies!

Have a great weekend!!

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