... so I measured my rolled up rugs, measured the space under our sap bench/coffee table, and set out for Home Goods.
I found exactly what I was looking for! These two baskets are the perfect size for my chenille scatter rugs and they fit underneath the sap bench perfectly! If I'd had something custom made it couldn't have worked out better! While at Home Goods, I also picked up some baskets for my bookshelves (another organization project I'll share in a future post).
And I have to tell you about this new little rug and the incredible deal I got on it! It's just a 5'x8' indoor/outdoor rug but for $4.99 I couldn't pass it up!! I found it at The Christmas Tree Shop (a chain of stores here in the northeast). When I got it up to the register the cashier said, "This rug rings up at $49.99." I said, "Oh, I thought the tag said $4.99!" to which she replied, "It does. Let me call a manager." So the manager came over, looked at the rug, looked at the price sticker and told her to give it to me for $4.99 even though the price was actually $49.99! Then he told me I got the buy of the year! Thank you, Mr. Manager! "Don't you just love a bargain?" is the jingle for their commercials... Yes, I do!!
Donna
What a perfect fit! For your rugs and table! I wouldn't get that lucky! and I surely wouldn't find it at the 1st place I went!!!
ReplyDeleteA big WoooHOOO on the $4.99 rug too!!!
~Tidymom
D, those are exactly what I need!! Hhhmmm....off to Home Goods I go! :) Hope you are having a great fall!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those baskets look like they were made to go under that table. And what a wonderful table it is! How smart and creative to find such wonderful storage AND have it look so pretty too! And that rug - bargain of the century!! Lucky you! laurie
ReplyDeleteThat's the perfect solution! LOVE your coffee table! Sap Bench is it? Charming!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love a bargain too - and I LOVE your sap bench/coffee table!! The storage baskets underneath are perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that idea, chickee!! I have hubby's old military foot locker (painted white, of course) under a sofa table in my living room holding old rugs. I'm thinking of "papering" it to give it a bit of "punch"! But I love your idea for different areas of the house also. Just beautiful, sweetpea!
ReplyDeleteSmooches,
Connie
What a creative storage idea and love your buy of the season!
ReplyDeleteDonna,
ReplyDeleteThose are really great baskets...how perfect! Your rug looks great with your tables and rocker!
Hugs,
Victoria Lynn
Oh wow, that is so beautiful, I LOVE that bench! its so rustic and with the things on it , it just warms it up so much! I love the idea of putting such soft things with rustic, its my favorite kind of decorating!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
~ hugs ~ Cynthia
My mom used to store small rugs, and table cloths, etc... by rolling them up and slipping them into the openings on those plastic shoe holders that hang in the closet. They usually have about a dozen slots for shoes, so you can put your rolled up linens in them and store a lot in a little closet space! I do the same with my electrical cords and extra computer wires; they are handy and not jumbled up when I need them.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing deal you got. It was nice of the manager (and good customer service) to make good on that price.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea on the storage baskets. They fit perfectly and look so beautiful all rolled up.
Can't wait to see your other organization project.
What a great idea! I love it when you think up a new idea and the solution just appears...that is so fun!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
What a creative, space saving and aesthetic solution!
ReplyDeleteWow, Donna, you did great! That was your day to find the good things. Your baskets are the perfect solution for your cute rugs. I live in a small house and understand the need to use every bit of storage possible. And your new rug is perfect. Even more perfect? The price! Can't wait to see your baskets for the bookshelves. ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteLove your bargain - that rug is great! I, too, am in a tiny house and use baskets frequently. Your fit perfectly under that bench. Don't you just love Home Goods?
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to find something to store those rugs in. It's nice too! That rug was indeed the buy of the year. What a deal!
ReplyDeleteWOW, you did get a deal and those baskets look perfect underneath the table!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna!
ReplyDeleteI love baskets! They help so much with storage AND they look great. I don't know what I'd do without Home Goods and TJMaxx. They have such wonderful bargains. If I have an idea for some new decorating "thing" I have in my head that's the 1st place I go to. If it's not a bargain I can't afford it!
Hugs, Sherry
Hi Donna!
ReplyDeleteThat was a fabulous idea! That would be great for lots of things that need storage in a living room.
I wish Chrstmas Tree shops were in my area -- sounds like my kind of store.
I tagged you on my blog post today -- I hope you can join in! I know how much you love books so I think you'll find it easy and fun to do!
Hugs, Pat
PS Did your daughter happen run into Mel Gibson on his movie shot yet? I'd love to see him in person! :-)
I adore that sap bench..... what is a sap bench? what ever it is.... it sure is cute.... and don't those rugs look so pretty all rolled up tidy in the perfect baskets....
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Linda
I know you love your storage but...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR BENCH/COFFEE TABLE! Very cool!
Lisa & Alfie
Your home has to be the dreamiest place I have seen. Not only is this efficient, but it is gorgeous to look at too. I am so happy that you are joining the Christmas Fair tomorrow. See you then. Karen
ReplyDeleteI wish we had a Home Goods store! I keep hearing about it from you other bloggers. And I've never seen one here in Texas. I LOVE your idea. That's so wonderful, as I love organization ideas!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
That would never work for me. They would make me pay the full amount! Love those baskets! Isn't it great when you find something that works out so well! :D
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible that you got such a great bargain! Hey, if they marked it wrong, they have to eat the cost!
ReplyDeleteI love the baskets under your table. It looks great!
Kady