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 loved sharing these projects and thought it fitting to finish with something playful: a budget-friendly pillow inspired by one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie.
This project also ties into a fun event my friend Lindsay from Makely Home organized called Knocktoberfest. For a week, 28 bloggers create budget knockoffs of designer pieces or store displays. We joined in on day three—it’s been a great way to see creative, affordable takes on favorite finds.
If you’re arriving from Lindsay’s project at The White Buffalo Company, welcome! Her contribution is amazing.
I’ve long had a crush on Anthropologie’s whimsical details. When I spotted a tassel-and-pom-pom pillow I loved, I knew I could recreate the look for less. The original retails for about $58, and while that’s not outrageous, I wanted a version I could make affordably and easily.
I already had a rectangular pillow from World Market that would work well, so I didn’t need to sew the entire cover from scratch. That pillow cost about $16, which helped keep the project budget-friendly.
On a quick trip to JoAnn Fabrics I couldn’t find trim identical to the Anthro version, so I improvised. I chose a similar pom-pom trim and planned to layer two strands side by side to mimic the fullness and playful look.
At first the pom-poms looked a little too uniform compared to the more whimsical original. To add that imperfect, carefree feel, I gently pulled on some tassels so they hung at varied lengths, then twisted and separated them to create a slightly messy, playful texture.
That small bit of “disorder” made all the difference—perfectly imperfect, which is exactly the vibe I wanted.
Next I doubled the strands and stitched them onto the pillow. Because my pillow was rectangular rather than square like the Anthropologie version, I sewed two rows across to balance the design.
And voilà—my Anthropologie-inspired pom-pom tassel pillow was complete.
I’m really happy with how it turned out—simple details like these bring a cheerful, personal touch to a room and capture the spirit of the original at a fraction of the cost.
Thanks for stopping by!
Next up on the Knocktoberfest BlogHop is Ana White—she always creates something incredible, so don’t miss her project. And be sure to revisit Lindsay at The White Buffalo Company for more 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