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Decorate by Number: Wink of Pink Entryway

Pink Traditional Entryway look for less

In my 'Decorate by Number' series, I'm showing you how to achieve the chic decor you see on the pages of magazines and on Pinterest, piece by piece - and all on a budget! This week, we're recreating a stylish traditional entryway with subtle shades of pink. Check out the inspiration photo above, then read on as I show you how to get the look for less in your home!

The entryway in a home is often overlooked as it is not a space in which we spend a lot of time. Generally speaking, we just drop off or pick up our stuff as we head in and out of the house. Despite its lackluster reputation, I think an entryway is an important space that needs a degree of attention and inspiration. It is the first thing that greets us after a long day’s work and errands. Don’t you want to be greeted in a welcoming and happy space? I sure do! As for guests, it is the first impression of your home as soon as they walk through the front door. As you know, a first impression lasts a long time so make it a good one. Fortunately, decorating a positively presentable entryway can be achieved on a budget.

6 Spring-Perfect Pillows for Your Home

Playful Pillows

In this weekly column, I'm showing you how to get a luxe home decor look - for less! Today on the first day of spring, it's all about refreshing your rooms with playful, inexpensive pillows.

Finding the perfect pillows to add color, drama, or fun to your sofa and occasional chairs is simple. Mix it up with varying patterns, textures, and style, but keep it all in the same color family. Not only will new pillow pairings give your sofa a style makeover, but your entire space!

The Look for Less: Pottery Barn Botanical Quilt and Shams

Alert reader Dorothy K. recently spotted an amazing Pottery Barn look for less at Target which she had to share - because she owns both!

This past season Pottery Barn botanical quilt in organic cotton is currently sold out but similar sets sell for around $200 (or more).


Pottery Barn botanical quilt


Get the look for less now at Target with the Threshold Stitch Floral Pattern Quilt Bedding Collection, $15-$60.


Target quilt


Here's a look at the quilts side-by-side for comparison purposes (Target on left, Pottery Barn on the right):

PB quilt look for less

Thanks again to Dorothy for the photos and for sharing this fab find!

Oh Joy for Target Entertaining Collection Launches


Oh Joy for Target hits stores

Yesterday the Oh Joy! for Target collection launched at stores and online at target.com. I happened to be at Target picking up a new Threshold TV stand (love it so far! and I got 20% off with a Cartwheel app coupon) when I spotted the Oh Joy! display and snapped the pic you see above. I didn't have time to shop it (had to focus on the mission at hand!) but from what I did see, it looked pretty awesome. Inspired by Joy Cho's (founder of the wildly popular blog Oh Joy!) love of color and pattern, the Oh Joy for Target collection is an exclusive garden party-inspired line offering everything you need to throw the perfect Pinterest-worthy party. I think I'm going to have to go back for this scalloped bowl ($15), this aqua pitcher ($13) and this cake stand ($25). Shop Oh Joy! for Target right this way.

Did you see this collection? Pick anything up?

Decorate by Number: Honest Company Office


The Look for Less: Honest Company

Hi there budget babes! I’m Annette Vartanian from A Vintage Splendor, and in my new weekly column for The Budget Babe, I will be bringing you the chicest home décor products and ideas, without breaking the bank. We all lust after the pristine interiors that grace the pages of magazines; I’ll bring you the best products to achieve that fabulous look and how-to tips for an achievable style. This week, I’m diving into one of the chicest spaces in Los Angeles.

Jessica Alba has chic covered, from her wardrobe to her tots; even her eco-friendly line Honest Company’s offices boast Alba’s unique style. At first glance, the reception area looks like the inviting living room of a mid-century modern home, adorned with one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. But, it is where business happens for the thriving company. This room is all about functionality, comfort and fashion.

The best part? You can recreate the look for your living room with some key pieces.