Seek and You Shall Find
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Over the holidays I went into Pottery Barn and fell in love with the boxwood globes in planters that were displayed all over the store.
I was thinking I was going to end up splurging and buy myself one as a gift from-me-to-me. When I saw the price tag of $79 – I just could not justify the purchase. Since then, I have been searching for a way to make them myself or to find a less expensive version.
I had success yesterday. I was out most of the day shopping. I hit all the stores – the supermarket, Target, Walmart, Home Depot – as my list was long. I still wanted to get to HomeGoods as you never know what goodies they are going to have, but it started to snow. On, no! – wait snowstorm until I get to take a stroll around HomeGoods. :(
It started to come down fast and heavy – covering everything quickly. I am not afraid to drive in the snow, but it was getting close to Friday night rush hour and I didn’t want to get caught in a big mess trying to get home. The lure of HomeGoods and the anticipation of what I would find was just too tempting. HomeGoods won out. I am happy that I made the decision – look what I found!
Boxwood globes for $9.99! Fake, but so were the Pottery Barn ones. I was delighted when I saw the price – then all sorts of ideas starting racing through my mind on how I could use them. I ended up buying 3.
When I got home, I shopped my basement and garage for pots to place them in.
Right now I have them in my studioffice, but have been moving them from room to room to see where I like them best. They look good everywhere :)
When spring arrives I have plans to make some new posts for them and may even use them outside.
I think HomeGoods slogan was or still is – HomeGoods – Happy. Well, I am just that – happy that I said no – to expensive and took the time to seek out a less expensive version. I have been rewarded for my patience and persistence.
Have you found a less expensive version of anything recently that you have been searching for?
Happy Weekend!
Great find at a great price, Diane. I’m in love with real or faux boxwood anything! I’ve also seen them at the Hobby Lobby here quite a few times.
Hi Suzy – Wish I had a Hobby Lobby near me. I have never been to one and hear so many great things about the store.
This post made me very happy! And excited about heading out to HomeGoods again sometime soon. I do love that store, but I really love shopping the way you did: you had an idea for something & found the perfect piece(s) @ a bargain. LOVE IT! I am constantly inspired by expensive interiors but like you, can’t bring myself to always splurge (some are worth it), so I start scouring for alternatives @ my favorite haunts (HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Michaels). Such a good feeling when you have success!!! Way to go.
Diane, I’m so glad you did this post. I had been thinking about putting some sort of artificial greens in empty urns I have outside and everything I looked at was too expensive. I’m going to HomeGoods tomorrow and hope they still have what you bought. Love their look! Thanks for sharing.
Nice find, Diane! I always used to satisfy my urge for something that was more expensive by finding something similar at Home Goods. They are not as close to me now, but I’ll always check there first.
Great find Diane! I love HomeGoods too and especially that price.
Have a great day.
Pam
but dont u think they are so fake looking?
I was thinking of painting them another greed then a matte finish…