| Copy Cat Contest | WINNER!

Sorry I'm late folks! I finally touched down in Jonesboro, AR and booted up the ole' laptop. Without further ado...The winners are:

Monica the Bride

Rissa and Jared

Sherri Dee

Steve and Barb

Congratulations!

Okay folks email me your addresses and what Sillycone trays you'd like!

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| Display-It Storage Mirror |

" You are my last hope. I found this great mirror at PB Teen – it swivels and has shelves on one side ( with an added bonus of a cork board on the side and hooks on the other side). It is $600 at PB Teen. I have scoured the web looking for something like it – to no avail – but I can’t imagine PB are the only people to come up with this good idea."

- Leah

Now I've found a couple of products that are similar, but with no cork board. I'm thinking that you might just have to add the cork yourself. It would make a pretty simple DIY project...I think...

BUT, let's throw it out there...Can any of you find a swiveling shelf/mirror/hook/cork combo similar to PB Teen's Display-It Storage Mirror?


Pottery Barn Teen's Display-It Storage Mirror = $599.00


Target's Circo Spinning Organizer - White = $79.99


Overstock's Swivel Bookcase Mirror = $299.99

If you need help finding a "Copy Cat" version of a specific item, feel free to submit it for Reader Request day! Just shoot me off an email!

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| Pottery Barn Kids Organic Giant Dot Nursery Bedding |

I love the neutral look of this crib bedding. Not to mention the fact that it is organic. It seems so natural and soft, perfect for baby to cozy up in at night ;) It's not too expensive, but there's always a cheaper option! JCPenney's has a look alike that comes in a 4 pieces set! Although it isn't organic....

Pottery Barn Kids Organic Giant Dot Nursery Bedding
Organic Giant Dot Quilt = $99
Organic Giant Dot Bumper = $109


JCPenney's Puffed Natural 4-pc. Bedding Set = $119.99
Includes quilt, bumper, crib skirt and fitted sheet!

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| Fabulous DIY Headboards |

I'm going to call attention to a couple of my favorite blogger DIY projects. These ladies both made their own gorgeous headboards inspired by designer beds for a substantial savings! What's not to love? I'm seriously considering making myself a new headboard, even though the one I have is less than a year old....lol.

First up, we have Freckles Chic with her awesome linen headboard with nailhead trim. Cost of making this headboard? Only $73!



Looks pretty similar to West Elm's Nailhead Upholstered Headboard...King size = $449.


Next, Holly over at Life in the Fun Lane made a glamorous white headboard (directions here)in keeping with her unique clean cottage chic style. Just love it!



This is an easy and cheap way to get a headboard that looks like Williams Sonoma Home's Fairfax Bed with out the pocket emptying cost!

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| Crate and Barrel's Outdoor Bristol Collection |

Okay I'm taking a little venture back to outdoor furniture. The sales are starting to roll in people! Enjoy :)

This fun collection from Crate and Barrel is made from all weather resin wicker. It's on sale right now for a steal.

Crate and Barrel's Bristol Sofa = $1,149
Crate and Barrel's Bristol Chair (x2) = $199.90
Total = $1,348.90

If Crate and Barrel's Bristol Collection is still a little out of your budget, try Target's South Bali Conversation Set. The group even includes a coffee table/ottoman!

Target's Home South Bali 4-pc. Conversation Set = $648.88

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| Copy Cat Contest - Sillycone Trays |

Okay folks! It's that time again...another great giveaway. This one comes in perfect time to make yourself a refreshing and fun summer drink. And what better way to do that, than to use these adorable silicone trays from Sillycone.

The trays for this giveaway were generously given to me by the owners of Sillycone, Keir and his wife. They are fans of the blog and it's come in handy for decorating their new house and this is their way of saying thanks! They are also on Facebook here. So feel free to become a fan.

• PRIZE: Your choice of three trays: Alphabet (3 trays), 0-9 (1 tray), symbols (1 tray), 1 tray each of numbers 2-0.
• TO ENTER: Comment on this post and share how you'd put these adorable trays to work.
• CONTEST ENDS: Wednesday, July 29th.
• NUMBER OF WINNERS: 4 Lucky winners will win their choice of 3 trays. 1st come first serve!
• RULES: One comment per person please! The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday, the 30th. Good luck!

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| Grandin Road Wood Accent Tables |

Grandin Road has a great sale going on! They have some great deals on some rustic wood accent tables. Most of them are made from eco-friendly woods like Mango. Here are a few I've found...all under $99!

Grandin Road's Suri Wooden Stool = $99


Grandin Road's Talek Stool = $99


Grandin Road's Corrina Accent Table = $99


Grandin Road's Natural Wood Retractable Stool = $99

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| Williams Sonoma Home Presidio Bed |

Now this is what I call a bed. It's like a throne for your bedroom. Perfectly cozy yet still elegant. Love it! Now the price tag? Not so much ;)

Williams Sonoma Home's Presidio Bed in Raffia Natural = $3850.00


JAR Designs Whitney Quebracho Eastern King-size Bed= $1,860.99

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| Barcelona Chair & Ottoman |

Do you love the Barcelona Collection as much as I do? It's so sleek and gorgeous. I'd love to use it in any room, who wouldn't? :) Now here's some good finds for those of you who can't afford the astronomically high price of the original Barcelona pieces!

Design within Reach's Barcelona Chair and Ottoman = $6,374.00
Euro Moderno's Leather Designer Classic Chair & Ottoman Set = $579.99


Overstock's Milano Chair and Ottoman = $399.98


The Euro Moderno's chair looks exactly like the Barcelona and the price tag is totally reasonable for a chair and ottoman, not too shabby! The Milano Collection from Overstock isn't exactly the same as Barcelona, but I can forgive the slight differences. The basics are there...gorgeous leather, sleek steel and the sophisticated styling. Enjoy!

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Be back soon!

Going on a little trip to Sonoma! Be back next week :)

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| Eileen Gray Side Table |

Here's a great deal on a modern classic: the Eileen Gray Side Table. You can find it at DWR or even cheaper at Overstock!

Design Within Reach's Eileen Gray Side Table = $599


Overstock's Eileen Gray Side Table = $124.99

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| Viva Terra's Pom Pom Throw |

This is a reader find! What a fun little throw :)
Thank you Hallie from The Glam Lamb!

Viva Terra's Pom Pom Throw = $98


Pottery Barn Teen's Pom Pom Organic Throw = $79

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| Pottery Barn Swivel Desk Chair |

Hey Guys. Thanks for the good wishes! Still not quite feeling 100%, but getting much better :)

Here's a quickie to tide you over! The Pottery Barn Swivel Desk Chair is your classic office chair. The wood tones tie this chair into any room and make it a great choice.

Pottery Barn's Swivel Desk Chair = $399


Pottery Barn Kid's Taylor Swivel Chair = $249


Overstock's Office Star Deluxe Wooden Banker's Chair = $125.99


Target's Swivel Armless Office Chair = $119.99

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Sick...

Not feeling too well today :( I'll be back to posting tomorrow, sorry folks! Also big thanks to those of you who posted on Friday! Lots of good finds :D

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Reader Request: Williams Sonoma Home Cosmopolitan Console Table

Happy Friday Guys! I've decided to start another feature for the blog! I've gotten a few requests from readers and sometimes I'm just not able to find a good "copy cat". Sooo, I figured more heads is better than one. How do you all feel like helping out a fellow reader? Let's give it a shot shall we?

This week's reader request is from Lelis. She's looking for an alternative to Williams Sonoma Home's Cosmopolitan Console Table. This is a gorgeous piece, but the price tag? Not so gorgeous. ;) At $1,250 it's a little more than the average person would want to spend on a console table, dontcha think?

Williams Sonoma Home's Cosmopolitan Console Table = $1,250.00

So help a reader out folks...anyone out there seen a similar table for less? I've looked at a few of my usual suspects, but haven't quite found anything that looks anything like it.

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| Bombay Chest |

Check out this gorgeous (and INEXPENSIVE) Bombe Chest from Overstock. This totally reminds me of the Crate and Barrel Avery Bombe Chest. And if you remember I did a post on it here. This chest has gorgeous lines and if you love the finish of rich Espresso wood like I do...then this piece is perfect for you!

Overstock's Espresso 2-Drawer Bombe Chest = $249.99

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| Plantation Design Petra Side Table |

I just adore Plantation Designs....sigh. Love their furniture to death, of course it's all custom made, hence out of my affordability range. The Petra Side Table is sophisticated looking with it's clean lines and rich wood. In case you can't quite afford the Petra, I've found another option :)

Plantation Designs Petra Side Table = $1395+

Overstock's Morgan Round End Table = $299.99


Crate and Barrel's Galerie Side Table = $199

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