Fun Find....Outdoor Lanterns

I'm always on the lookout for good deals on outdoor furniture and accessories. 

These little cuties from Z Gallerie stand a little over 3 feet high and will stick right into your yard or flowerbed....not to mention add loads of style.

Image Source: ZGallerie.com

How much would you expect these to cost? $30? $50?

Choose your favorite color (white, sunny yellow, or aquamarine) or get all three. 

They're $9.99 each.

How awesome is that?! Buy them quickly! They're on sale!

At that price, you can afford to experiment with a little color in your back yard! I'm obsessed with the yellow. Which is your favorite?

Source:

Rize Garden Votive Holder from Z Gallerie. Buy them at http://www.zgallerie.com/p-7694-rize-garden-lite.aspx

Splurges v. Savings...Task Lights

Sometimes I'm out shopping for something totally practical and get distracted by beautiful things that I really don't need. This problem becomes even more pronounced when I get myself into IKEA. 

I have plenty of lamps in my house, but this one caught my eye and I've seriously been thinking about it all week.

Meet the Savings 

Image Source: Ikea.com

I have such a crush on this task light...it's becoming a problem. 

Why am I making such a big deal about this? Well, look at it! It's beautiful! The perfect mix of traditional, practical, a little industrial with a hint of nautical! And it's from IKEA, which means it's affordable!

If you're crushing, too...

This is the Barometer Work Lamp from IKEA in nickel (also available in red)

It's yours from only $49.99

Also check out the Barometer Floor Lamp for $10 more. 

Meet the Splurges

This is Splurges v. Savings, right? Allow me to introduce you to the exact same styling, but for at least three times the price. There is definitely an upgrade in quality of materials when you decide to splurge, but when it comes to style...the lamp from IKEA packs as good of a punch as it's expensive cousins.

Image Source: RestorationHardware.com

Restoration Hardware

Franklin Pharmacy Task Lamp

Antique Nickel

$229

Image Source: PotteryBarn.com

Pottery Barn

Cole Task Table Lamp

Antique Silver 

$149

The Moral of the Story

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get great style! You just have to look in the right places. IKEA is always one of the right places.

Have you found a great deal for the next Splurges v. Savings? Share it at helloroost@gmail.com!

Sources:

Barometer Work Lamp from IKEA. $49.99. See it here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70089584/#/70089584

Barometer Floor Lamp from IKEA. $59.99. See it here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30089576/

Franklin Pharmacy Task Lamp from Restoration Hardware. $229. See it here: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cole-boom-task-table-lamp/?pkey=ctable-floor-lamps

Cole Task Table Lamp from Pottery Barn. $149. See it here: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cole-boom-task-table-lamp/?pkey=ctable-floor-lamps

Fun Find....Solar Lights

Light your patio in style

Add this to your Roost

I found these stylish outdoor lights when Mother's Day shopping and just had to share. 

(Lucky Mom! Guess what she received as a gift!)

 

 Add this to your Roost

These stylish ceramic outdoor solar lights are such a great alternative to candles that blow out in the wind. The two shown above are medium sized and sport a trendy cobalt blue glaze. They're fitted with a small LED light in the top. Sit them out in the sun for as long as you can and the lights will kick on when it gets dark. The battery can last up to 8 hours.

They don't throw a ton of light, but the sure do look good doing it!

The best part? 

You can buy them at Target for $15 to $25 depending on the size. 

Maximum style, minimal investment.

Love it.

Sources:

Top Image- Home (c) Ceramic Tabletop Lantern Medium from Target. $24.99

 http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=ceramic+tabletop+lantern&category=0|All|matchallany|all+categories

Bottom Image- Home (c) Ceramic Tabletop Lantern Oval Lantern from Target. $16.99

 http://www.target.com/p/Home-Ceramic-Tabletop-Oval-Lantern/-/A-13758918

Splurge v Savings

Now for some actual savings! 

This light from Anthropologie is gorgeous.

Buy It Here

It's only going to cost you $698! 

In case you don't have QUITE that much to blow on one light, here are some other great options with the same aesthetic:

Buy It Here

Above: Allen + Roth 12" Mission Bronze Pendant Light with Clear Shade

$118 at Lowes

Buy It Here

Above: 1-Light Bronze Saucer Pendant Light 

$89.97 at Home Depot

 A Note about Edison Bulbs

If Edison Bulb are your current obsession, don't limit yourself to shopping exclusively for lights that are displayed with them. Edison Bulbs come in standard sizes most of the time and can usually be put into any light with a standard sized socket. So if you find a clear glass light, or any light with exposed bulbs, that you just love...you can probably find an Edison bulb for in it!

Souces:

Anthropologie Light from   http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-lighting/20413134.jsp

Lowes: http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=339928-82850-34535&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3388918&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=rel&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Home Depot::  http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans/Home-Decorators-Collection/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ4vrZbvn5/R-202786142/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051