Getting the Look for Less: Lighting Up the Screened Porch
So, here’s my view as I write to you today, bare feet and all, because I’m so excited about my latest addition to the screened porch. (See them glowing up there?)
I’m decorating on a budget, like many of you have told me you’re doing, so projects get done in order of when I find the deals.
I’ve been wanting to hang lanterns by the door on the porch for a while, but I never could find the right ones for the right price. I really love all the ones at Pottery Barn, but I didn’t want to pay that much, so I waited. And waited. And never found them last year, so I waited until this year and searched again. And finally, there they were–at (of course) Hobby Lobby. At (of course) a fraction of the price.
These gorgeous Arches Lanterns from Pottery Barn are $49-$79 each, depending on size…
But I got this similar look at Hob Lob for only $15 when candleholders were on sale. And the size is slightly bigger than Pottery Barn’s small.
And while these Pottery Barn hooks are very nice, they’re $19…
So, I used these plant hangers from Lowe’s for only $3.97.
Just a little reminder that with a little patience and creativity, you can get a great look for less. And then you’ll have some money left over for things like cute shoes, which I’m gonna need if I ever decide to leave this porch.
If you want to see more of how this porch has been coming together, click on the titles below.
The Magical Christmas Wreath Company
April 4, 2012 @ 11:57 am
Simple and very pretty.
Your porch looks like a great place to relax.
Paul
KellyH
April 4, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
Love them! Yet another reason to go to Hobby Lobby today 🙂
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
April 4, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Gorgeous, Julie! Sometimes it definitely pays to be patient and wait. I love Hobby Lobby ~ they always seem to have such great things on sale. They definitely make it affordable! Love your porch, too. I can see why it might be difficult to leave it!
NanaDiana
April 4, 2012 @ 12:36 pm
Julie- You did a great job of finding what you wanted at a fraction of the price. I LOVE them. It really gives a nice finish to the front door! xo Diana
A Southern Rose
April 4, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
I think your lanterns are even prettier than Pottery Barn's. Your porch looks beautiful.
Just Simply Live
April 4, 2012 @ 2:21 pm
Love the look and the deals. Great job.
Elena @ La Petite Vie
April 4, 2012 @ 3:20 pm
Love those lanterns, what a great find! Your porch looks so inviting!
Heather
April 4, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
What a great porch, and those are very attractive lanterns! You are so clever!
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}
April 5, 2012 @ 11:42 pm
On a budget or not, your porch looks beautiful! I also like the pretend candles that have timers, and come on at the same time each day. Pretty cool!
Lesa
April 10, 2012 @ 10:35 am
your screened in porch is lovely, luv the lanterns…..question? did you hang the plant hangers upside down on purpose? just wondering if it works better that way. Thanks, Lesa
Julie
April 10, 2012 @ 11:37 am
Thanks! It may not look like it, but the hooks are actually meant to hang that way according to the package 🙂 I think if they were hung the other way the lanterns or plants would slide back & forth too much.
Lesa
April 10, 2012 @ 2:48 pm
oh, sure hope i didn't insult you….looks like i've been hanging mine the wrong way. again, luv your blog, (I am long-time email subscriber) and its one of my favs.
Lesa
Julie
April 10, 2012 @ 4:59 pm
No, I'm not insulted! I had the same question when hanging–that's why I had to look at the package to see what to do! I'm sure different ones are made differently, so maybe you're fine!
Stephanie
April 11, 2012 @ 2:24 am
Julie I love yours better than Pottery Barn! They have more character to them if you ask me! Maybe they should turn to you for style lol. Your porch is beautiful.