Thursday, November 5, 2009

anthro knock-off

A while back I spotted this little beauty at anthro.
I also spotted it's price tag... 158 dollars!
So what did I do?
Made my own!
I got the teacups from the Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma outlets,
the plates from HomeGoods,
and used Elmer's china and glass cement to put them together.
Grand total: less than 20 dollars!

It looks a little lonely sitting there by itself,
doesn't it?
there!
much better
the perfect size for mini cupcakes!
I have a feeling that Miss A and I will be getting
a lot of use out of this in a few years when tea parties
become a daily occurrence.
what do you think?
good knock off?
check out DIY day over at ASPTL for more great ideas!
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44 comments:

  1. Six in One HandNovember 5, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    That is soooo cute!!!
    Awesome inspiration!!!!

    I can't wait to do this....
    Soooo preeeeeetttyy!!!!

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  2. Julie @ Not Too ShabbyNovember 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I love Love LOVE that! Now I'm going to have to make one. :)

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  3. cindyNovember 5, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Oh yeah...that's awesomeness right there. :o)

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  4. DisneyNovember 5, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. This is so cute!! And I like yours even better than Anthro's. What an incredible idea! It makes me want to have a garden tea party.

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  5. JennNovember 5, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Ahhhhhh...yes! Super fantastic!!!

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  6. Amber HorchNovember 6, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    That is so cute! I want to make one.

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  7. DiannaNovember 6, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Your's looks better. I like to do this with clear glass, but I've never glued them together.

    http://www.decormadesimple.com/halloween-recipes.html

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  8. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    love it!

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  9. JodyNovember 9, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Looks great!

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  10. Amanda @ Serenity NowNovember 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Adorable!!! I've seen so many great knock-offs today. :) Visiting from Kimba's party. :)

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  11. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I SO love it and yours actually looks better!

    pk @ Room Remix

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  12. Mommy WordsNovember 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    I love it! So classy and so pretty and such a better price! Love copying PB and Antrho!

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  13. WendyNovember 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    What a great idea. I love dessert stands, but could never justify buying one. Now I can do one on my own. Love it - thanks!

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  14. SandraNovember 9, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    What a great idea! I love it! I will have to add this to my to-do list! Thank you for sharing!
    Sandra

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  15. MandyNovember 9, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    So sweet! It's very pretty - you did a great job :)

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  16. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingNovember 9, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Oh I want to make one!!!

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  17. KurtzhalsNovember 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Oh that is adorable!

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  18. rebecca @ older and wisorNovember 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    I'm in love! Of course, anything that can hold dessert is okay in my book.

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  19. Dayka RobinsonNovember 9, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Great idea! I'd been looking at something similar, just not with teacups. Love the look!

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  20. HollyNovember 9, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    This is really cute! I make mini cake plates using candlestick/plate/cheese dome, but this is a new idea for me!

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  21. Barbara JeanNovember 9, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    very sweet.

    barbara jean

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  22. alissaNovember 10, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    love this!

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  23. ValerieNovember 10, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    So, so sweet! I am filing this away at thecraftersfilebox.blogspot.com.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  24. LeanneNovember 10, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    It looks great. So pretty, especially with the cupcakes on it. Thanks for sharing. I'm having a giveaway if you eant to stop by.

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  25. Room to InspireNovember 10, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    LOVE it! Very sweet, this is going on my to-do list for sure.

    Chelsea

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  26. hjnNovember 10, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Awesome!!! Just perfect! You go girl! I hate the price tags at Anthro but love the stuff!! You did it for so much less! Thanks for sharing!
    Mama Holli

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  27. KimMalkNovember 10, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    @cheapchichome. This is so cute, it looks much more inviting "dressed" with cupcakes!

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  28. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesNovember 10, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Love it!

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  29. {oc cottage}November 10, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Fab!!!!!!

    m ^..^

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  30. Moore MinutesNovember 11, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    This is adorable!

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  31. JaneanNovember 11, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    very, very clever and it looks great with the cupcakes!

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  32. NicoleNovember 11, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I have to make one too!!!!!!!!! This is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  33. Ashley WebbNovember 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I actually think I like yours better. :)

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  34. KarynDecember 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Love it. Blessings!

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  35. Trish @TheOldPostRoadDecember 31, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    GREAT job! (My husband would accidentally drop that the minute it dried.)
    I love it!
    -Trish

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  36. KatieDecember 31, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    very cute!

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  37. UnknownDecember 31, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous! Love the white, love the tea cups. I'll have to start collecting dishes for that project! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Kathy C.January 1, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Oh my gracious! I linked over here from Kimba's place, and I LOVE this! (I love Anthropologie too!)...I'm going to make one..there's no doubt about that...I can't wait for spring teas! :)

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  39. Tracy Wills January 1, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    That is so cute, great job!

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  40. BeeJanuary 3, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    I like yours way better than theirs!

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  41. Beth@The Stories of A to ZJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    I think that I love it! And that I will gladly help myself to a cupcake :). So cute.

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  42. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    This is so so so cool! It's definitely going in my files!

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  43. AmberJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    This is such a cute idea! Love it. Thanks for sharing!

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  44. JanineFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I have been going to garage sales, thrift shops and Good Will for the past 8 months collecting vintage and gently used dishes, candle sticks and crystal to do this very thing. The possibilities are endless......

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