Hello and welcome!
Today is the final day — day 31 — of my 6th annual Fall nesting series. I can’t believe the month has flown by. I’ve had such a good time sharing daily projects and ideas, and I wanted to finish the series with something playful: a budget-friendly project inspired by one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie.
This week I’m also joining a fun event called Knocktoberfest, organized by my friend Lindsay of Makely Home. Twenty-eight bloggers are creating affordable knockoffs of designer pieces or store displays. We’re participating on day three of the week-long party. If you want to see everyone’s projects, the Knocktoberfest hub is at Makely Home where the other bloggers are sharing all week long.
If you’re arriving from Lindsay’s blog, The White Buffalo Company, welcome — didn’t her project turn out amazing?
I’ve always had a soft spot for Anthropologie’s whimsical details. When I spotted their pom-pom tassel pillow I loved the look, but at $58 I knew I could recreate something similar for less. I’m not highly crafty, but this project is straightforward and perfect for a simple DIY.
To keep it budget-friendly I could have sewn a pillow from scratch, but I already had a rectangular pillow from World Market that cost about $16 and would work beautifully with tassel trim.
With limited time for supplies, I went to JoAnn Fabrics and couldn’t find trim that matched the Anthropologie design exactly. I chose a close pom-pom trim and decided to layer two strands side by side to achieve more fullness.
At first the pom-poms looked a little uniform compared to the playful, imperfect look of the store version. To mimic that whimsical feel I deliberately distressed the trim: I gently pulled and separated some of the tassels so a few hung lower, then twisted and teased strands until they appeared more relaxed and slightly messy.
That small tweak made a big difference — a little imperfection gave the pillow personality.
Next I doubled the trimmed strands and hand-stitched them across the front of the rectangular pillow. Because my pillow is long and not square like the Anthropologie version, I sewed two parallel rows instead of three or four. The stitches are easy and can be hidden by the trim once it’s secured.
And, voilà — my affordable Anthropologie-inspired tassel pillow.
I’m really pleased with how it turned out. Little details like playful tassels can instantly lift a pillow and add the cozy, curated look I love from Anthro.
Thanks for stopping by!
Before you go, check out my talented friend Ana White — she’s the next stop on the Knocktoberfest blog hop and always creates amazing builds. Also don’t miss Lindsay at The White Buffalo Company for more great inspiration.
31 Days Falling for Fall Links:
The Evolution of Autumn, Five Designer Secrets (Fall Dining Room), Savor Fall: Coffee Station, Fall Nesting: Mixing A Cozy Eclectic Style, DIY Pegboard & Tool Organization for Projects, My Fall Front Porch (Part 1), Welcoming Autumn (Gather Round Up), Things I Love About Fall: Cozy Bedroom, Rustic Fall, Creating Ambience (New Wall Sconces), Don’t Be That Mom (Fall Organization), Fall Backyard Project (Pea Gravel Patio), Color Blocking Fall Branches, Slow Fall & Decoupage Pumpkin Decor, Five Ways to Fall In Love With Your Home, Fall Entry Decorating Ideas, Designer Secrets (Welcoming Dining Room 2), Dream Versus Reality (Decorating Styles), Delightful Painted Pumpkins, My Fall Front Porch (Part 2), Simple Fall Centerpiece (Use What You Have), DIY Gold Polka Dot Mugs, My Open Kitchen Shelves, Making The Most of Hallways, Entries and Small Rooms, Make Everyday Things More Beautiful, Delicious Pumpkin Square Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, Cozy Fall Family Room Updates, Easy DIY Firepit, Favorite Fall Candle, Five Designer Secrets: Cozy Rooms, DIY Anthropologie Pillow Knock Off, Round up of my Fall Projects