Every once in a while I find something on the cheap to replace a design element I have held off on purchasing. This one I just had to share.
I have been eyeing the IKEA Blomster clear 3-pc set for quite some time. I wanted 3 sets for Christmas decor and other event decorations. They are very versatile, beautiful, and tealights are a quick, easy, inexpensive, no-mess way to add candlelight to a party. Unfortunately, tealight holders generally don't have a lot of height, or are very style specific. I had seen a few examples of clear glass holders of tiered heights in a couple design magazines, but had no idea where to get them. That's why, when I found the IKEA set, my imagination went wild over all the great ways I could achieve different looks with vignettes, table top decor, etc. I thought the $15 per set of 3 was a fair price. I know not everyone gets so excited about tealight holders- call me strange- but I was seriously giddy when I found them.
I have been eyeing the IKEA Blomster clear 3-pc set for quite some time. I wanted 3 sets for Christmas decor and other event decorations. They are very versatile, beautiful, and tealights are a quick, easy, inexpensive, no-mess way to add candlelight to a party. Unfortunately, tealight holders generally don't have a lot of height, or are very style specific. I had seen a few examples of clear glass holders of tiered heights in a couple design magazines, but had no idea where to get them. That's why, when I found the IKEA set, my imagination went wild over all the great ways I could achieve different looks with vignettes, table top decor, etc. I thought the $15 per set of 3 was a fair price. I know not everyone gets so excited about tealight holders- call me strange- but I was seriously giddy when I found them.
However, I had not gotten around to forking over the $45. Other things always seemed to catch my eye in IKEA when I would drop in to
But now, boy am I glad I was sidetracked because look what I found at the dollar store:
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| On the mantle at home- yay! |
Now, I know they are not exactly the same in design, but they function exactly the same way, and certainly meet the standard of "pretty darn close". I actually find the ones from the dollar store to be more neutral in design...which is a good thing for these in particular. Especially since I am buying them for their design versatility.
I purchased 9 holders in-store (the equivalent of 3 sets) for $9!!!! Two sets are already up on the mantle for Christmas- love it! The reviews do note about the stickers...I had no problem removing them by laying them in a casserole dish and gently pouring hot water in the dish to let the stickers soak. The stickers rubbed right off without any issues.
If you buy online, I think it must be purchased in bulk, but I had no trouble finding them locally for a $1 a piece. And, seriously, you can get a box of 24 for less than the cost of 2 Blomster sets if purchased online at dollartree.com.
This is definitely a win-win find. What awesome dollar store items have you found as a trade for a much pricier item?
Have an inspired day!
Faith
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