Advent Calendar Pillow

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I have a thing for counting down to any event.  We already own a Dollar Tree Bucket Advent Calendar, the Silhouette calendar, and a billion Hershey Kiss Boards and now I am making a knock off version of the Ballard Designs Advent Calendar Pillow?  I know…I know… I have a countdown sickness.  There is just {…Read More…}





Ballard Designs Charleston Mirror

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On our trip to Atlanta in May we stopped at the Ballard Designs Backroom.   I purchased a Charleston Mirror in the Fruitwood finish for $40. It was on closeout because it was being discontinued.   Out with the old in with the new! I love the classic cathedral style to the mirror.   It {…Read More…}





Ballards Backroom

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Are you traveling through Atlanta any time soon?  What about Ohio?  Did you know that Ballard Designs has an outlet store in those two areas called Ballard’s Backroom?  They have one in Atlanta, Georgia, Roswell, Georgia and West Chester, Ohio.  If you are in either of those locations you have to check it out. Last {…Read More…}





Knock Off Theory 101

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As I peruse the latest design catalogs like Pottery Barn or Ballard Designs I always see the potential of mimicking the amazing designs in my own home.   Do you love looking at catalogs as much as I do? Here are a few things that go through my mind when I attempt a knock off {…Read More…}





Ballard Designs Safety Pins Plaque

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I hope you don’t think less of me.  I hope this doesn’t ruin my reputation forever.  I hope this doesn’t tarnish my frugal living reputation.  I hope you don’t think I am a sell out.  I hope you understand… that I just had to have it. I actually made a purchase from Ballard Designs. I {…Read More…}





Ballard Designs Pruvost Plaque

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I want to introduce you to my new friend Crystal from Fussy Monkey Business.   She is an amazing crafter and DIYer.   Today she is showing you how to make a knock off Ballard Designs Pruvost Plaque here on IC. It is awesome.   Please give a warm IC welcome to Crystal… Hey Guys! {…Read More…}





Wire Basket Tutorial

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Aloha Infarrantly Creative friends! I could chat with you all day about how amazing Beckie is and how excited I am to be visiting her blog for a day! BUT…word is ya’ll already know of her awesomeness. You know of her crazy craft skillz. You know she’s super sugar-coated sweet and nice to everyone and {…Read More…}