Saturday, March 20, 2010

Pottery barn boxes

Does anyone remember the Pottery Barn "Weston" trunks? Well, I wanted them but when I told my husband they were $1,200.00 for a set of three he suggested I try and make them. So this is a picture of the actual trunks from Pottery Barn.

And here is my rendition.

I spent about $75 making all three of them, including hardware. I couldn't find the hardware that looked like the original so I improvised and got some regular clasps and painted a black circle around it. I used pine and I remember while I was putting it together, my dad mentioned how it was a good thing I liked the "distressed look". I'm not sure what he was saying, but I think they turned out pretty good.

8 comments:

  1. oops - - care to share :) should have looked over it a little closer, I was just excited!!

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  2. Just jumped over to check out your blog and I truly cannot decide what project is my favorite!!! I love these boxes! Share to care the "how to" for making these? :) I'm sure others would love to make their own frugal knock-off as well!! Fantastic job - - on all the projects!!

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  3. These are awesome and I saw a 3 piece set at Sam's...and I believe you could paint them...I'm going back soon to get them~ Awesome! Happy Sunday.

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  4. These look terrific and I love the turquoise one. Be sure to check out my Turquoise Tuesday party featuring all things turquoise.

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  5. I love those trunks. I really love that yours are different colors... which means the PB version really didn't fit your lifestyle.

    Great Job.

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  6. Good Job! I think your version is fantastic and I love the colors you chose!
    ☺ Celeste

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  7. Thanks for linking to my Turquoise Tuesday Party!

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