Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Easiest Pottery Barn Knock-Off Ever!

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Photo: Pottery Barn

I love everything about this picture.  The bedding, the side table, the bed itself.  I even love that dirty, wrinkled burlap sack hanging on the wall.  Say whaaaaaa????  A dirty sack on the wall?  Let's look again:



Well, as I was digging out from under some clutter last week I remembered, "Hey, I have some dirty, wrinkled burlap sacks!"  And I might just be able to hang them haphazardly on the wall too!  And voila!  The easiest PB knock-off.  Ever.  In the history of the universe.

Yep, there's another old sack, wrapped around a pillow,
dreaming of its future as an actual pillow.  Poor, sad sack.

I found these coffee bean sacks sold by weight at a fabric clearance store several months ago. I didn't pay more than $8-10 for 4 of them--and they even came with a few free coffee beans in the bottom.  The softer ones are destined to become pillows, and thanks to PB, now I know what to do with the rough-textured ones too.  Coffee, anyone?



P.S. Lovin' the Linkys at:
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10 comments:

  1. JulieJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    You are incredibly creative with home decorating! I admire all the projects you do!

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  2. Abby M. InteriorsJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Michelle- This looks so good! I can't believe you just happened to have one. :-) Isn't that the best!
    abby

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  3. A Vintage VineJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    WOW! Great knock off!!! Thanks for sharing over at Shabby Nest

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  4. JenJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Awesome job, I love it! It looks great on your wall. I would love to have you come and link up to Fantastic Friday at http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com

    Thanks

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  5. SommerJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love this! I go gaga over knock off's! I would be delighted if you would share this at my VIP party @ http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/01/vip-party-1.html

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  6. Dear Sweet HomeJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    How cute! I would love to find sacks like that!

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  7. Here On Crow CreekJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Love it! Were did you find your sacks? I love to hear how people find these things I never get lucky enough to find any:)

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  8. Life, Crafts and WhateverJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Awesome knockoff! I'm so jealous that you were able to find sacks like that. I haven't been able to find any, and the ones on Etsy and Ebay are outrageously priced. You scored! I just signed up to be your newest follower, I'm a new blogger. I'd love if you'd stop by for a visit and maybe return the favor!

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  9. MichelleJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Several of you asked where I found these sacks--they were at Allen's Foam & Fabric Outlet in Fletcher, NC. I suggest looking for the most dingy, run-down looking fabric store you can find! Places like this are great for cheap finds as long as you don't mind digging.

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  10. JenJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I am on the hunt for some fabric like these! I just love the look of it. Thanks for coming and linking up to Fantastic Friday, I hope you come back and link up again this week!

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