Re-Creation inspired by Pottery Barn

I'm all for saving a buck, how bout' you? Yea, I figured as much. Who would ever "want" to pay full price for something when they can get it or make it on the cheap. I agree.

The other day while flipping pages in my beloved Pottery Barn catalog I saw these two preeties.  I loved them. I just didn't love their price tag. What I loved most about the one on the left, the lantern style, was that it was simple, open and that it could hang.  The votive holder was calling my name simply because of the bird on top! Love!

However, as pretty as they were, there was no way on earth I would spend $99 on the "lantern" nor would I ever spend $129 on a votive holder. Who can justify that?

Instead I sighed and turned the pages.

Because I keep a mental list  sometimes a hand written list of things that my heart desires but my wallet can't afford, I knew that I would find something that would meet my needs eventually. Little did I know it would be so soon. 

The next day while out thrifting, I spotted  the most perfect complication of the two peices {open lantern, candle, hanging and birds}. It was adorable and exactly what I needed for the space I had invisioned.  After looking more carefully I spotted TWO! The best part. $7.49 each! Yes, you heard me right! 

Adorable Right?

Hanging perfectly in their new home!

What do you think?  Have there been any "on the cheap" projects that you have done recently? Do share! A girl can never have too much inpiration.