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Why does it matter if your new platter really came from
Pottery Barn? Why does it matter if your
new patio set really came from Crate & Barrel? Is it all right if you bought the same pieces
at Target for a lot less?
When I shop, I look to Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel
for decorating inspiration, and usually end up only purchasing a few key items
from them. My secret is I find cheaper
versions of the styles I like at more affordable stores.
Recently, my mom and I went to Pottery Barn for a free class
all about outdoor entertaining. There
were tables set up perfectly, ranging from elegant dinner party to clam
bake. Now, my mom and I are probably not
really going to throw either of those types of parties, but we did pick up a
few great decorating tips. After the
class, we browsed around the store and saw a few things we liked, but nothing
screamed out different…or maybe I should say nothing screamed, “You can’t buy
this anywhere else but right here at Pottery Barn!” So, we kindly thanked our teacher and went out
to lunch.
The next week, I was shopping at Target picking up some
essentials, when I noticed their outdoor section. In Target’s outdoor living section, there was
a whole aisle that could have been in Pottery Barn. I saw similar, if not the exact same, iced
tea pitchers, platters, place mats and lanterns.
I was tempted to buy it all, but I only splurged on a pitcher.
So, why shouldn’t Target sell what is hot at the
moment? I love the affordable upscale
look.
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