Dollar Store Diva

I am so in love with this little nook in my foyer. I have been wanting to put some sort of stand there that had storage because we are always cluttering our kitchen counter with random mail and keys. I was really surprised at how much such a little piece of furniture like this can cost. All of the ones that I liked were costing $70.00-$150.00. Its like I always say though, Ill spend money are the things that are worth it. I was about to buy one that was $79.99 until I found this adorable one at Ross for half that price.

I actually like this one better than the one that I originally picked because it has an antique rustic feel to it. Anything antique inspired makes my heart go pitter-pat. It also didn’t hurt that it was only $39.99

I  also wanted to get a cute letter holder and they didnt have any I liked at Ross (SHOCK) so I went over to TjMaxx. I am also obsessed with Fleur De Lis so when I found this one I had to have it.

It was $8.00 bucks which for me was a little high. I know I’m such a cheap ass but this is where the Dollar Store Diva comes into play. I hate spending a lot of money on little do-dads and I think that people who go to the grocery store and spend $5.00 on gift bags are nuts! I took a chance on going to Michaels to look for a vase and some fake flowers but the ones I liked were $4.99 for one.

Pfffft! That’s what I get for straying away from my regular hot spots.  I went to the Dollar Store and found these….

I actually like these better and it was only $3.00 for three bushels ! Then I spotted this vase.

You can’t really tell from the picture but at the bottom of the vase the color fades to a pale rose sort of a color and has etched designs in the glass. I’ll take that for a buck! While I was there I figured I would wander around to see what other treasures I could find. I got this cute little bird just to add a sweet touch to the decor.

Its such an inviting little space to come home to every night. It makes me smile to know that I spend less that $60.00 for the whole thing! Yay me!

~ Hugs and Smiles ~ R!LEY COUTURE