My original oil painting, of yellow flowers in a copper vase, purchased at an antique store 6 years ago for $25.00
Pierre Deux Flowers in a Copper Vase Giclee. $525
My iron scroll chandelier, purchased from Lowe's 4 years ago for $125
Pierre Deux Iron Scroll Chandelier $995
Vintage bird prints purchase on Ebay of $5.99 each, waiting to be framed. I will purchase ready made frames and matting from Michael's for about $20.00 per print.
Pierre Deux Bird Lithographs. $ 175 EACH
My red toile memo board. Purchase on ebay for $23.99
Pierre Deux Red Toile Memo board. $195
So, if you find a look that you love, but the price is way too high hunt around Ebay, thrift stores, Target, Lowe's....you will be able to recreate the look for a lot less. Don't you love saving money?
Welcome Home,
Penny
30 comments:
Red toile ...my favorite! So many pretty things..
hang on, I'll be right back..I have to run outside and look at my house number! :)
Penny, I'm saving my pennies...and it won't be long until I want my lamp! You have so many pretties!
Fun posts! It IS amazing the looks you can get for a lot less than some of the designer's creations!
All I wanna know is, who really buys that stuff??? The pricey ones I mean. Do people really pay that much and if so.....WHY?? Even if I had that kind of money, why???? Once again Penny - I gotta go with your version......Penny 2, Pierre Deux 0
You are amazing and sensibly chic! I can't believe how well you have managed to find your treasures at a fraction of the cost!
Oh, how I love to do this same thing...Pierre Deux catalog is one of my favorites but only to use as a guide...they are waaay over the top on money.
Thanks for showing all your goodies...
xo bj
oo, and the house numbers you did for Mona...just out of this world. I will email you about this...
hugs, bj
Hi Penny,
I like your things better, they have been hand made and bought with care to make very special treasures for your home.
Everything you do is so creative and wonderful see.
Enjoy your weekend,
Elizabeth
Penny, Great finds and I especially love the bird prints you found on ebay!
These have been very informative posts...planning to do them as a regular feature? That would be great!
Love your chandelier. So chic!
Penny,
I have the same Lowe's chandelier over my kitchen table! Think I will switch out the shades. What else do we have in common?
Penny
Hi Penny,
You've really found the looks for less! Now that is my idea of smart decorating!
Hugs,
Dena
I love everything! Especially the bird prints. I mentioned you on my blog today. :)
Wow! GREAT FINDS! I especially love that red toile memo board!
Have a lovely and blessed week!
Hugs,
Rebecca
Love how you have created the same wonderful look for less! You have found some wonderful treasures Penny!
I really can't see why anyone would pay more for the expensive versions of these things! I like all of your choices BETTER than the catalog items, and not just because of the prices:>) If I became rich tomorrow I might frequent a better class of junk shop (if there is such a thing! lol!) but I would still be on the hunt for things that were reasonable and that I could make my own:>)
Penny,
I like yours a lot better than the expensive ones. Not just because of the price. I think that they are prettier.
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
P.S. I love to save money too. I have so much fun 'finding' treasures!
Oh Penny, I love the red toile bulletin board and anything with birds!
Brenda
Hi Penny
Oh my you've done so well. I love watching that show and you certainly have done it right at your home...each item you have is just as great as the expensive one. I think I'll have to get me one of those magazines. I've actually never heard of it before.
thank you so much for sharing
I hope you've had a great weekend
Judi
Penny- I love the deals you found! I like your vintage bird prints the best - you've given me an idea now for my birdy guest room at the cabin! :-) You have great taste! :)
Fabulous, Penny! I love to do the same thing. It's amazing what you can come up with, with just a bit of imagination and creativity.
Hugs,
Donna
Hi Penny, I love your alternatives, they are wonderful!
I tried writing back to your comment on my blog by email but it bounced back at me. To answer your question, I used white glue/craft glue, and LOTS of it. Works really well. Just takes ages to dry between each layer though :)
Wow..... just think of all the money you saved..... and in each case I like your version better..
HUgs
Linda
Great examples, Penny! And yes, don't we all love saving $$ these days, just like my thrifty chandy. Thanks for stopping by.
These are wonderful examples of your incredible ability to decorate so beautifully. As for me, not so much. I end up getting confused when I try to decorate with a new flair. Then everything looks just the same. My friend Judy has your flair for design. It's a gift Penny...and you certainly have it.
Karen
Clever,
very clever!!!!!
with Beautiful results.
Louise
Great job Penny! I actually love your things better!!! All brighter in color! Very clever shopping!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Love your decorating, Penny! You are amazing!
Very creative, Penny! Love what you're doing. Lots of fun!
XO,
Sheila :-)
You are speaking my language.
I am sending you an e-mail with a question about a tabletop.
Scribbler
Penny,
That catalog is where I got the idea to use my wrought iron plant rack (from my deck) in the corner of my living room for height and a hint of je ne sais quoi! Love the store too, but it is pretty intimidating!
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