Recently I freshened up our family room.
It looks great, but how much did it cost?
Let me give you the facts and figures…
- Zebra ottoman – trash picked the ottoman, pre-owned spray paint, zebra print fabric – $12
- Pier 1 zebra print throws – 2 x $29.99 – $59.98
- Fab tulip decorative pillow cover from The Cottage Cupboard – $45.95 + $6 shipping – $51.95*
- Upcycled vintage sheet turned RELAX pillow cover from Olive Handmade – $29 + $2.75 shipping – $31.75*
- Number 5 pillow, a recycled sail pillow from Reiter8 – $48 + $9 shipping – $57*
- 2 green & yellow candles from Pier 1 – 2 x $4.18 – $8.36
- 1 yellow candle & 1 orange candle – 2 x $7.99 – $15.98
GRAND TOTAL – $237.02
While $237 is no small chunk of change, especially to the broke among us, it’s not such a terrible price to pay to give a complete facelift to my old, boring family room. And best of all, it looks awesome!
*I will note that I spent more on the pillow covers and number 5 pillow than I usually spend. Typically I’m more of a clearance shopper. These were not small purchases. But I decided that I wanted unique, durable accessories and that I want to begin to support artisans, crafters, and artists with my dollars when I can.