I love designer fashion, jewelry, home decor, you know name it! And then there's reality. I'm a stay-at-home mom with two kids. We buy diapers and wipes. We pay for college classes and books. We have a mortgage and a car payment. Like most people, we live on a budget. And, honestly, I don't think I could spend $1,000 on a purse anyway. :) However, what I love to do is draw inspiration from high-end designers and brands. When we found out we were expecting, I started browsing Serena and Lily, Restoration Hardware Baby and Child, and Pottery Barns Kids for ideas. I came across this room from Serena and Lily.
I loved the navy and white stripes with the grass green accent color. I felt like it was a great crisp, clean look that was all-boy. :) So, I totaled the cost of the bedding for the Serena and Lily room. Just the bedding - duvet, pillows, sheets, etc. This price does not include any furniture or decor. And the grand total for this look was $836. Gorgeous, but waaay out of our budget! :)
And this is a shot of Cole's Serena and Lily inspired nursery. For the fabric backdrop, I found this rugby stripe shower curtain at Target for $15! I ordered the letters from an Etsy seller and painted them with Serena and Lily paint in Grass green (Serena and Lily paint sample, $6). For the pennant banner, I ordered free fabric swatches from Serena and Lily and bought the other fabrics at Hancock for $3. I ordered the crib sheet from Serena and Lily when they were having a 40% off Nursery event, and the crib skirt was another DIY project ($6). For the green accent pillow, I covered a pillow I already had with an old cable-knit sweater I didn't wear anymore (FREE)! So, the grand total for all of Cole's bedding and crib wall decor came to $97! :)
Although I couldn't afford to order all of the items straight from Serena and Lily, I was able to create a similar look for a fraction of the cost. I'd say our motto around here is design on a dime, but it's actually pretty on a penny! :)
Do you guys have any awesome tips for creating high-end looks for less?
