Take That West Elm

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I love getting the West Elm catalogs in the mail.  So much inspiration and drool worthy stuff in there.  I was looking through one day and noticed these baskets.  


In the picture they have them holding plants.  Pretty neat idea I thought.  Seeing that they were $99.99 a piece, I moved on and didn't dwell on them too long.  We were in West Elm one day and they were on sale (don't remember how much) but I was still finding it hard to pay so much for a basket.  

I had seen something similar in Target also.  They were $39.99.  Not too bad, but still more than I wanted to spend.


Well guess what?  I found my basket in Target on clearance for $19.99.  I'm still debating what's going in it.  I was thinking a large plant like West Elm's picture or just some extra pillows and blankets instead of shoving them in the closet.  I love the pattern and woven texture.

Found any good deals lately?  Target has lots of good stuff on clearance right now.

 

Comments

  1. Thrifty Crafty GirlJune 6, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    If we can stay patient, all of our favorite stuff will eventually go on sale or clearance... nice buy!

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  2. StephanieJune 6, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Love the basket and I think a place to for throws or pillows is a great idea!

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  3. Holly @ abakershouse.comJune 6, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Ha! I've had the same thought process and stood in front of those baskets at Target yesterday wondering if I should buy them or not. I am just not sure where to put them so I passed on it but might go back today because they won't last long at that great price!
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  4. Rachel@hammeringourwayhomeJune 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Sweet find! I really like the idea of a plant in it!

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  5. Denise Z.June 6, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Let me know what you decide to do with your basket--I snagged the only one left at our Target today (and ON CLEARANCE, too!) after seeing your post. Thanks for enabling me! LOL!

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