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Design Inspiration: Pottery Barn Home Accessories

I love Pottery Barn anything.

My wallet, however, does not. In an effort to have Pottery Barn home in an economic downturn, I've been scoping some PB accessories that are easy DIY projects. I'll post tutorials as I begin creating these items myself, but here is a glimpse of what is to come:

I have been searching for the right item to work into my kitchen on the wall space next to our china cabinet. For this project, I am going to start with a frame and it's glass pane. Matching chalkboard paint on both the frame and glass with fun quotes of those I admire should serve this space well!


I love these knob hooks. Deck finials from Home Depot stained and sealed will serve as our materials. I plan to use these for coat hooks just inside our garage door entrance.


These pillar candles are going to be recrafted with white pillar candles, decoupage, an with lace or another similar textured material.


Who doesn't have papers to keep handy? Invitations, permission slips, paint samples, recipes, oh my! For these boards, I am going to take regular cork tiles and cover them with a thin layer of batting and a neutral fabric. They are going to hang over the desk in our guest room and hang more artistic items, like post cards, photos, small maps, and great quotes.


Admittedly, this last project doesn't have a home yet, but it will soon. I am focusing on the row of brightly painted numbers hung vertically on the far right. These would be a great fit for a narrow space, like a column or other oddly shaped space. I saw these same wooden numbers at Hobby Lobby, just waiting to be painted!



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