Money Saving Sisters | Designer Decor on a Babe's Budget

If you Love the Pottery Barn Wingback Rocking Chair, you’ll Love this Eddie Bauer Rocker for $399!

July 31, 2014 / Designer Decor Knockoffs, Pottery Barn Knockoff / Comments Off

I remember when I was pregnant with Finley, I would drool over the Pottery Barn Rocking Chairs…I wanted one soo badly for his nursery, but I could never bring myself to spend close to $1000 on a piece of furniture that was just going to be thrown up on….like a million times!

Today I was cruising the Target site and found this Eddie Bauer Upholstered Wingback chair and was struck by how closely it resembled the Pottery Barn Wingback chair, and the best part is that it was 50% less than Pottery Barn. To be honest, I prefer the Eddie Bauer version because I think the white piping around the frame adds a nice touch!

Ethan Allen Somerset Bedroom Makeover on a Budget!

July 30, 2014 / Designer Decor Knockoffs, Ethan Allen / Comments Off

I’m very excited to bring you a brand new makeover on a budget! Today I ventured outside of my love for Pottery Barn and recreated a bedroom from Ethan Allen! I love the traditional elements of the room like the blue and white toile bedding and the modern-ness (is that a word) of the rectangle glass lamps! One thing I was not prepared for was how expensive Ethan Allen is..OMG! I mean…can you imagine spending over $3k for a bed? Of course you can’t…that’s why you are here! ;) I hope you like the inspiration pieces I selected below!

Instead of the Ethan Allen Somerset Sleigh Bed ($3349) try the Canterbury Cherry Finish Queen Size Sleigh Bed $283.99
Threshold™ Circle Icon Toss Pillow $24.99
Instead of the Delmore Paisley Duvet Cover ($319) try the EMMIE LAND – Duvet cover and pillowcase $19.99
Instead of the Silver Coral Sculpture ($129) try the Coral Sculpture$45.99

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Infinity Decorative Clock $39.99
Instead of the Ethan Allen Rectangular Glass Lamp ($399) try the Exhibit Lamp $59.99
Instead of the Fretwork Durrhie Rug ($1399) Navy Trellis Rug $147
Instead of the Ethan Allen Eugene Nightstand ($849) Threshold Accent Table – Espresso $79.99

Pottery Barn Teepee Look-a-Like only $79.00!

July 28, 2014 / Pottery Barn Knockoff / Comments Off

I’m currently in the process of re-designing my daughter’s room and am absolutely in love with the new bedroom trend of kids teepees! Of course I had to search Pottery Barn to see if they had one, and wouldn’t you know it..they do, but it’s a whopping $229..which is a crazy price for a play tent, I mean you could get this REAL tent for less money!

As you can imagine, I was super stoked to find this Children’s Pink & White Striped Teepee on Walmart.com only $79.00 for a third of the price! I’m thinking about using it as a nice reading nook for the kids!

Pottery Barn Dorm Budget Makeover – Polka Dot Bedding

July 16, 2014 / Dorm / Comments Off

With all of the Back-to-School sales going on this week, I thought it would be a good idea to give you some dorm room inspiration! Today I made over this Pottery Barn girls room! I had a heck of a time finding the floral comforter in gray, but was able to find a nice mix & match set in black at Target…and y’all know how I love me some Target!

If you have some time, I’d definitely recommend going out to Target right now! Their Back to School Stuff is already out and they have some cute items..including these cheap marquee lights in store!

Xhilaration® Dot Comforter Set – Black/White $34.99

Xhilaration® Paisley Comforter Set – Black/White $34.99

Room Essentials® Clip Light (Includes CFL Bulb) $16.99

16×16 Monogram Pillow $20

whiteboard dry erase calendar $7.99

Xhilaration Desk Lamp $14.44

Better Homes & Garden Underbed Storage 2pk $11.97

Hollywood Glamour Girls Nursery on a Budget

July 15, 2014 / Nursery / Comments Off

I found this Hollywood Glamour nursery on Houzz and instantly fell in love with it…it *almost* made me want to try for another girl. Almost

This nursery is VERY high end. The cute elephant you see above is priced at $399 at Restoration Hardware, say wut? I re-created the look with some fun pieces from some of my favorite inexpensive furniture outlets. I hope you enjoy it!

Marakkesh Pouf $34.99

JENNYLUND Chair $199

Rens Faux Sheepskin Rug $29.99

Princess Canopy $26.99

Delta Children’s Products Diamond 3-in-1 Fixed-Side Crib, White $139.99

Giant Elephant $155

If you love the West Elm Tripod Wood Lamp, You Will Love This $59.99 Look-a-Like

July 14, 2014 / If you Love..., West Elm Knockoff / Comments Off

Ahh…hello, we meet again you beautiful West Elm Tripod Wood Floor Lamp (priced at $249). Ever since I laid eyes on you, I determined that it would be cool if you hung out with me in my living room while I watched tv and snuggled with my family on the couch, but alas, your price tag is too dang expensive, so for that, I’m going to have to cheat on you with this Threshold Brushed Silver Linear Shaded Floor Lamp I found at Target, it’s only $59.99 and more well suited for my budget. xoxo, Chrystie

Pottery Barn Entryway Inspiration with Ikea Hacks!

July 14, 2014 / Entryway, Pottery Barn Knockoff / Comments Off

I don’t know about you, but I just love the look of this entryway. I sometimes oftentimes wish that I had a large enough entryway or mudroom to put something like this together! Today I took the Samantha Entryway from Pottery Barn and recreated it with *suprise* Ikea shelving! I chose to do the Hemnes bookcases at $150, I think they are more similar to the Pottery Barn shelving. But you could get away with using the Billy Bookcases on Ikea for less!

Branas Basket $14.99

Hemnes White Bookcase $150 (will need 2)

Anslev Rug $19.99

Threshold Floral Toss Pillow $24.99

Threshold™ Storage Bench with Slatted Doors $169.99

Outdoor Bench Blue Geometic Runner $42.99

Threshold™ 24″ Grantham Hook Rail – Vintage Black/Vintage Nickel $29.99

Good Luck Charlie’s Living Room – Inspiration on a Budget!

July 11, 2014 / Living Room / Comments Off

I don’t know about you but I secretly love..ok not so secretly love Good Luck Charlie and was so sad to see it come to an end! I mean, Amy Duncan and I are like BFFs and I love love loved the style of their living room. Today I thought it would be fun to recreate the Good Luck Charlie Living Room with inexpensive pieces from around the web!

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I found some super affordable (and stylish pieces) and when all was said and done, this entire living room is just over $1200 dollars…including a sleeper sofa!

1. Alden Sleeper Sofa $607.00

2. Throw Pillows – Prices starting at $16.99

3. Burke Slipper Chair with Buttons $119

4. Threshold Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug – Blue $99.99

5. Candace Arm Chair – Polly Aegean $242.99

6. Better Homes and Gardens Rustic Country Coffee Table $105

7.Serving Platter Rubberwood – Teal $19.99

Frozen Themed Girl’s Bedroom For Under $100

July 10, 2014 / Bedroom, Design on a Dime / Comments Off

Let me guess, you’ve got a little girl in your household, who walks around singing “Let it Go” at the top of her lungs and every other word out of her mouth starts with the words “Anna” or “Elsa”. I can relate, my seven year old loves the movie Frozen and stops what she is doing anytime the song comes on my Pandora radio station (Katy Perry Radio if you are interested .

Today I put together a Frozen themed girls room on a budget. For under $100 I was able to get the comforter, pillow, curtains, a cute matching nightgown and some free printables to throw in a frame and put up on the wall. Bonus tip: NEVER pay for wall prints, search the internet for a large picture, hit print and put it in a frame, Voila…cheap free art!

Disney’s Frozen “Celebrate Love” Twin Comforter $49.99

Disney Frozen Body Pillow $12.99

Free Frozen Printables – Print these out on thick paper and pop em in a frame – FREE!

Disney® Frozen Girls’ Short-Sleeve Elsa and Anna Sleep Gown $12.99

Pairs to Go Fizz Solid Woven Curtain Panels, Set of 2 $18.97

DIY Jewlery Glass Dome Cloche with Thrift Store Finds

July 9, 2014 / DIY, Pottery Barn Knockoff / Comments Off

I’ve been in love with this Pottery Barn Glass Dome Cloche ever since I saw it, I think it gives a nice elegance to jewelry storage, but at $49 – $99 a pop..that’s a little too elegant for my taste! Instead, I headed over to Salvation Army on a Wednesday (when it’s 50% off) and scored a few items to make my own Jewelry Glass Dome Cloche.

Items Purchased:

Cheese Plate w/ glass lid $1.25
Candlestick $.50
Plate: $.50
Total Spent: $2.25

Items used:
White Spray Paint
Epoxy Adhesive

The first thing I did was spray paint the candlestick and plate white. I do this very easily in my driveway using a cardboard box. Once the items were dry, I used the epoxy to glue them together. Voila, that’s it!

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