Pottery Barn Pendants

Since moving into our new home, I have been a little overwhelmed with decorating. I'm normally not so indecisive, but for some reason I have turned into someone who is scared. You know that person, the person that won't refinish furniture, change pillows, paint, etc. 

THIS IS NOT ME!! I have no idea what has come over me. One thing I knew that I wanted was the awesome Pottery Barn Pendants

Realistically, for lights, not a bad price at $99 a light. In fact I was bidding on some on ebay for $60 a light. But once we moved I felt that money would be better used on other things....more to come on that.

We were given the same lights I think every builder uses

So I made my way to Home Depot, and found some clear shades for only $8.97!

Some great antique bulbs for also $8.97

Some RustOleum Spray Paint in Antique Bronze

I love how they turned out! It adds the right amount of soft lighting and rustic appeal. The entire project cost me around $41. Much better than the $198 for 2 at PB!

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From Napkins to Pillows

When browsing Pottery Barns Christmas Catalog 

I couldn't get enough of this plaid print

1. I love Plaid

2. Christmas plaid is even better

3. It already matches my Green Sofa and red accent chair

Of course I had to have it!!!!

I went to my local Pottery barn and they only had the green version

Still very cute, but I wanted red

They did however have it in the bigger size but I really had my heart set on 24x24

Since I was heading back home for Thanksgiving

I thought I would try the local PB there

Well, I got the truth about my beautiful plaid pillow....

They were not for sale....EVER!

Can you believe that?

PB decided to not produce the 24x24 pillow cover featured in the catalog

They did however produce Napkins and place mats instead

At least thats what Ms. PB told me

So I bought 4 napkins at $6.50 a piece and thought

"Project Time"

I usually use place mats, they are less expensive and easier but again-

I wanted 24x24

The first thing I did was sew the 2 together
Because of the plaid I wasn't to stressed about it being perfect

Then I flipped it over and connect the 2 ends
Only pin the sides
You want the envelope opening

Sew the sides

And Voila!

The price for one PB pillow cover
If they even existed
$29.00


They cost for mine
$13.00