Ahhh do you all drool at the sight of a Pottery Barn catalogue like I do?
because I seriously salivate over EVERY. SINGLE. PAGE. of that darn
thing.
My husband can’t understand why I won’t throw them away….
(yes I keep mine in a pile—because you never know when you are going to need inspiration)
I mean if I won the lottery….well, lets just say I would be on my way to the mall but not to buy clothing…it would be all about PB!
Buttt for now I am stuck with the reality of my situation, I am far from being able to afford anything that even resembles a pottery barn piece of furniture.
SO, I drool at the shiny magazine pictures for hours on end and then decide to make my own version with pieces of furniture I have around the house.
Just to warn you,
I realize my up-cycled versions don’t turn out just like the PB version,
BUT they make me happy!
Here is the Pottery Barn version:
I have SO been wishing for a shelf like this one,
one that sports the library card catalogue feel via tag holders.
And here is what I had to start with.
Sooo much better right?
Not a pottery barn piece, but a Jaime version anyways.
I had fun personalizing it a bit to make room for a crock at the bottom—
I LOVE crocks, for me they are WAY better than baskets,
I literally use them for EVERYTHING–
living room storage of blankets and pillows only makes sense to me!
Here is a little bit on the how to part:
I painted the dark wood with my newest love affair (if you couldn’t tell from yesterdays post) Paris Grey chalk paint.
Then I distressed until I was giddy and content with the worn look.
Next I measured and cut slabs of thin wood from the hardware store for $0.19 each
and added the tag holders with screws.
A little wood glue later the are all set.
My number one goal when I decorate it—”surround yourself with things you love”
And this shelf’s decor actually has a little hidden special meaning to me.
Are you surprised?
I ALWAYS try to keep things special and meaningful.
This shelf had both an old scale, a couple of vintage dental books and a starfish.
(For those of you who are new here, I am a newly graduated dentist who is just now
enjoying “real” life—just so you don’t think I am super crazy for collecting the dental books)
During school it was hard to keep balance because I had to make my work my priority, but now my hope is that I remember to always balance work and play.
Don’t be fooled, I certainly don’t always find special meaning for my decor—
Sometimes certain looks or collections of “things”
just make me really really happy.
Like this basket full-o-blue ball jars.
)I am linking up to a few of these amazing parties.
Pretty! Turned out great!
Love the shelf…great job!!
And I heart crocks also, plus turquoise Ball jars make me smile. I have several displayed in my living room w/ my vintage quilts…
Be blessed,
thrifty momma
That's it! I have to gut up the high shipping price and get me some chalk paint. Great job. Love your work.
Ooooh! LOVE it! Your Paris Grey looks gorgeous. I love chalk paint, too. Way to go!
Your rocking it! It may not be found in Pottery Barn but I bet they wish it was.
Dee
Looks great, as usual! I gotta get me some of those card catalog labels. They give everything such a cool look.
but where oh where did you score the card catalog tags?? LOVE. Awesome makeover.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! I just ordered some of that paint and I can't wait to get it!! I love your mason jars in the chicken wire basket too. I would love it if you would join my link party, The Creative Spark. Off to look around the rest of your blog!
Jenn
http://www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com
This turned out amazing!
This is gorgeous!
Not pottery barn—SO MUCH MORE!! I love when something is great and inspirational leading to something that is fantastic and amazing! I LOVE IT! thank you for the idea. I love the card holders too, they look so antique chic-ish {is that a word?}
Beautiful I love it…
oh my word – I absolutely love it – the color & the tags – delish!
I'm admiring your crock too! where did you get THAT?
http://www.northerncottage.blogspot.com
I love it, love the grey, love the labels! Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty!
Beautiful job! Love how you made it look all deliciously vintage and those tag holders are great!
xoxo laurie
Beautiful… like stuff you have put in. And is that a drawer at the top… quite an idea, girl
-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
You can't go wrong with Pottery Barn inspiration. I.Like.It.!
Another great job. I am a lover of PB too and also a catalog junkie. I have a huge stack that I love always browsing thru. Your piece definitely looks PB inspired.
I happen to love the Jamie version more than…do I dare say it??….more than the PB version! You have such a wonderful distinct style in everything you create…this is so beautiful!!
Just popping in to let you know that I will be featuring this on my blog later today. It really is beautiful and I am so excited to get my paint!! Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. Would love to see you next week!
Jenn
This is Kim. Where did you find your labels? I found some at Hobby Loby in the scrapbook section. Awesome piece!
New follower! LOVING your blog and that cabinet has inspired me!
Where can I find the card catalog labels??
Love this! I have 2 of those bookcases from World Market and have been planning a makeover…..you have just given me a vision! Thanks!
Where did you get the tags? I love them! And also, the starfish. I have found a few at HobLob but cannot seem to find the white ones……I see them everywhere in blogland….LOL
I am your newest follower…..come visit me when you can!
I was Googling "Pottery Barn knock offs" and found your blog! I love it and your Pottery Barn knock off!
I would love for you to come to my Savvy HomeMade Monday blog party at HomeSavvyAtoZ.com
I love it! Great job–as always!!!!!