My new Pied a .terre

[iris lilies]

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Following is anatomy of two “hacks” i.e. copying expensive stuff, making my own version.

Bella Notte linens caught my eye a long time ago and I thought I might treat myself to a piece of Bella Notte linen. But when the time came to order something, I couldn’t pull the trigger because I’m just too damn cheap. So I ordered two old linen pillowcases from eBay. Linen fabric was important to me, I wanted real linen. These old pillowcases were nice and were $20.So here’s the great thing: I rummaged through my old Victorian costume bag and found a lace collar and lace cuffs. I no longer wear those things. I took everything apart, cut it up, and put it on the linen pillowcases. I love the look!

First picture is Bella Nota Linen pillowcases that you can buy for $140 each. Yowza.

2nd picture is my homemade version with old lace and old linen. Also in this photo is all of the bedding I completed this week—duvet cover, bolster pillow, and (unseen here) upholstered bed headboard and footboard.


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This hack: $280 vs $20.

[Teacher Terry]

No pictures IL. I don’t blame you for not wanting to spend 140 on pillowcases.

[Teacher Terry]

It all turned out really pretty!!

[iris lilies]

No pictures IL. I don’t blame you for not wanting to spend 140 on pillowcases.

I am still loading them…

[frugal-one]

No way would I spend $140 on pillowcases either. The ones you made look really nice!

[iris lilies]

Hack #2:

Photo 1. Italian Fortuny floor lamp. $2,400.

photo 2. My hack, $185. The old deco-era tassels were nearly as expensive as the floor lamp.

I painted the shade, a copy of the Fortuny piece I picked up at a vintage store for $6.00. One of the amusing thing here is that it sold originally for $44, the Pottery Barn price tag was still on it. I don’t know who would buy a plain polyester copy of a silk Fortuny lampshade for $44. Doh.

But I will buy it for $6 and paint it.

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[JaneV2.0]

I like both your hacks. Your pillowcases, from what I can tell, are prettier than the originals (which look like a pile of fishnets to me). The picture is small, so I could be way off.

[rosarugosa]

Those are some excellent hacks, IL! I can be pretty self-indulgent when I find something I really love, but no way could I spend $140 on a pillowcase!

[JaneV2.0]

Your "Fortuny" piece is really handsome!

[catherine]

Wow! Nice job! I might steal your hack for DD for Christmas. She's a Scorpio and really loves luxurious bedding. Plus I have leftover lace from her wedding.

As for your lamp, that's beautiful. You should start a blog on designer decor hacks!