Hello Little Birdie

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Do you ever look through the catalogs of some of your favorite home decor stores and wonder why things cost so much?  I don't know about you, but this family is on a budget.  I want nice accessories but not at a cost that's gonna stop me from putting gas in the car.

You see this cute little bird from West Elm?  He would look nice sitting on my coffee table but not for $14.00.  I like a bargain and some things I don't want to pay full price for.  I don't mind waiting until something goes on sale or making my own.


Enter my favorite store, Target.  I told you last week they were having a clearance going on and I got me some goodies I couldn't pass up.  For some reason, those red clearance stickers make me happy and I can't stop.  I was like a kid in a candy store.  I think I went in for soap or something and came out with a buggy full.  You can't tell me you haven't done this before.  I'm not the only one.  Anyway, I found this and knew he was going home with me.


After some spray paint, I have my own version, just no rocker.  That's ok.  He's cute sitting there looking out the window of my living room. 





Once again, Target comes through and keeps me in the black. 

 

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Comments

  1. Holly @ abakershouse.comJune 11, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Yes, I love the Target clearance sales too! May I ask where you got the chairs in your photos? They are just what I am looking for-- armless chairs with grays/reds in a pattern to go along side a gray couch we have. Love the bird!!

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    1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 12:28 AM

      Holly, I've viewed these chairs at Target.com Here's the actual link.
      http://www.target.com/p/avington-armless-slipper-chair-whimsical/-/A-11151187#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=slipper%20chair

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  2. The Bold AbodeJune 11, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    I totally agree! Target is where it's at! Your little birdie is fab dressed in white, and I love those chairs in the background... what cool fabric!

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  3. Kylie RoseJune 11, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    I like you version even better!! Target is the BEST!


    -Kylie
    absolutelyarkansas.blogspot.com

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  4. Courtney @ Brilliant Like FirefliesJune 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, so cute! I love little bird figurines, they come in some many unique shapes, and of course, look best with a coat of white paint!

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  5. Sonja @ practical-stewardship.comJune 12, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Yay for thrifty thinking!! Great Job!

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  6. UnknownJune 14, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    So Cute!! I love it!

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  7. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearJune 15, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    This is super cute!! So glad you linked this to Things I've Done Thursday!

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  8. MariaJune 15, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Oooh I love that bird, what a lovely piece!

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  9. Junky VagabondJune 16, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Easy and cute to boot! Love that chair fabric too :)

    visiting from 5Days/5Ways

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  10. Be Colorful CoastalJune 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I like him just as he is. White is his color. :D Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
    p

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  11. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersJune 20, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    I have a slight obsession with birds! I LOVE this! Love the white :)

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