I have always loved being inspired by top of the line/expensive things and then finding a way to do it for less. That has been my passion, what drives me and the inspiration behind House of Hargrove (also great for my marriage :) ).
Every now and then you find that piece that you just have to splurge on, BUT most of the time you can find a way to get the "look for less".
This brings me to the ruffled bed skirt...
I have been dying for one, but the prices I was finding were $175-250+ and I was NOT going to pay that for a bed skirt. I love POM POM bedding, but not the prices.
I have been dying for one, but the prices I was finding were $175-250+ and I was NOT going to pay that for a bed skirt. I love POM POM bedding, but not the prices.
INSPIRATION BED SKIRTS:
Can be found HERE
Pom Pom bedding can be found HERE
So....I went on the hunt for a knockoff.
I was shocked when I found the winner at Walmart!!
It is only $33.47!!! It was not linen, but for that price I knew I could make it work.
Here she is:
Now, I didn't want it to be white so I decided to try coffee staining for the first time. I had nothing to loose! I don't know that I did this the perfect way, but it worked for me. Since there was a lot of fabric I filled my utility sink until all of the fabric was covered in water. Then I ended up making 36 cups of coffee (3 batches)! I used about 3/4 of a new container of Folgers Decaf Coffee. I poured all 36 cups in the sink with the water and stirred it all up. I let the fabric soak over night.
I had no idea what to expect, but I was really excited when I saw what I saw!
Here is the result (still soaking wet here):
I thought it was a great color and really looked antique. I then put it in the washer on the rinse/spin cycle (no soap). This helped get any coffee grains off. Then I dried it and put it on the bed!
I think it made a huge difference in my guest room.
I also added some new pillows I had in another room and added some new decor to the wall. I have big plans for this room and it is definitely in the "working stages". I want some chippy chests as the side tables.
Something like this:
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I also will be using a fireplace mantel as a headboard. I want to fill the middle with linen and tuft it.
Something like this:
Anyway, stay tuned for more updates to the room.
BTW the room smells so good!! It looks inviting and smells like coffee....perfect for a house guest!
