Dreaming on a Budget

Hello all,

Recent musings have led me to believe that other people need cheap, budget-friendly pieces for their homes (duh, I know); but that they also like to look at "dream items" (i.e., things you want but can't afford, at least not yet, anyway!) So, every Thursday I'm going to do a post called "Dreaming on a Budget," to hopefully help you find dream pieces in your price range (and maybe ogle over some not-so-budget-friendly pieces as well. :) So here it is. The first official "dreaming on a budget" post! Enjoy.

I love tea light candles in general. These ones are simple and sweet in a nice mustard-y yellow. Plus, the great thing about tea light candle holders is, they're cheap! So, you can switch them out as you like without completely blowing your budget. $0.95/each @ Crate&Barrel.

Don't be surprised if you see things from Etsy regularly on this blog, because in all honesty--Etsy is a great resource for those of you looking for unique (and not so unique) pieces. I'm a huge "New Yorker at Heart," (not that I don't love my home here on Lake Michigan!) so I love this pillow. It's been on my Etsy wish list for a while. :]  $27.00 @ Etsy; by Nesta.


I was unable to post a picture of this Johnathan Adler vase; but you should still check it out anyway. The pop of yellow is fantastic and the geometric pattern is to. die. for. (Especially if you're into that whole mid-century modern look, like me.) $48.00 @ Johnathan Adler.

I love drum shades! I especially love the clean lines of this one, the soft yellow and the nice curve of the shade. It adds visual interest without being too in. your. face. $199.91 @ Lamps Plus.


Okay... Now time for the 'dream items.' Unless of course, you have this kind of money to spend, then by all means! :]

This globe is from an antique store (which also sells online, mind you). The yellow in the landscaping is a great way to tie a room together if you know what you're doing. I won't lie, I wouldn't mind it in my own living room; which happens to be painted the bright turquoise blue of the water there on the globe. $325.00 @ REHAB Vintage Interiors.

And last but not least: two Asian tea bins in a nice shade of yellow. I'd use these as end tables in my bedroom, they'd be perfect! I've been looking for something to "pop" in my gray-themed bedroom. $995 for the pair @ VandM (Vintage and Modern).

Happy decorating! :]