Design on a Dime

I love finding a deal, but I am also always drawn to things that are above my budget. The other day was no exception.

One of my favorite stores opened right down the road from my office.

So, of course, I took a trip on my lunch break to browse around. I had barely walked through the door when I saw a couch that I fell in love with.

I sat on it and made sure it passed the "comfort" test and THEN I looked at the price (which is what I should have done first) and discovered it had a pretty price of $1,600. So, I sadly walked away trying to forget about it.

I perused the rest of the store and also saw these really cute hanging vases.

But, I walked away with only one purchase ... a replacement pepper grinder (because we broke our other one).

Fast forward a few days to my IKEA trip I told you about last week. I didn't have any intention to look at furniture, but since I had to walk through that section to get to the next, I let my eye wander. And then I saw this ...

It was almost just like the Crate & Barrel version except that it was leather and half the price! Also, the headrests in the above photo are optional (and not an option I would choose). So, this is officially on my "wish list," which seems to be growing larger every time I go to IKEA! But, in all seriousness, I think I've told you all about my Rooms To Go couch that is falling apart, so this may have to replace it soon.

I also found these at IKEA.

They aren't quite as unique as the hanging vases, but they were also more than half the price at only $5.99 a piece! In addition, you'll see they are sitting on my new yellow tables. Having these blue vases is really what sold me on the yellow tables. The colors are great together.

I'm planning on filling them with sand and shells and hanging them on the wall in the sunroom. I think they will give it that great beachy feel for which I'm hoping.

"Last Chance" Purchase

I went to IKEA the other day for one simple purchase and walked away with so much more. I always get myself in trouble when I go there, especially when I'm by myself! Okay, I didn't go too crazy, just a few decorative things here and there. 

One of my most exciting purchases were discovered as I was walking out. I saw these marked as a "Last Chance" purchase for only $4.99, and I just couldn't resist!

I normally wouldn't go for yellow tables, but I thought they gave the perfect sunny feel for the sunroom. Plus, did I mention they were only $4.99? How could you resist!

IKEA Wish List

When Landon, Laura and I were at IKEA this weekend, we found a few things that are officially now on my "wish list." 

First, we saw these great chairs that I think would be perfect for our sunroom.

POÄNG Chair

It may not look that comfortable, but it really is! It also has a little foot stool, that makes it even better. Landon and Laura really liked them.

We also have been throwing around the idea of getting a sofa bed, so that if we were lucky enough to have several family members come visit at the same time (hint, hint you guys) that we would have enough places for everyone to sleep. So, we took a look at the IKEA selection and found this one that we really liked.

MÅNSTAD Sofa Bed

What's great about this sofa bed, is that there is storage underneath the chaise lounge. The "bed" pulls out from underneath the love seat section. It's comfy too.

 

We were originally thinking about putting this in the sunroom but after measuring it out, we think it would take up the entire room and just be too much. So, we are now thinking about putting it in our living room. Our current furniture, which was bought a few years ago from Rooms to Go is falling apart, so we've had furniture on our "wish list" for a while now. This may be the first step ... we'll see!