This week you had exceptionally nice things that kept trying to jump in my cart. Yep, that's right. There are carts in the outlet store, but not in your regular store because you know that things will surely come home with me.
Lamps are like a drug to me and I have wanted this one since I saw it in your catalog a few months ago, but it was catalog only and not in the store. Well, guess what? It was in the outlet store this week!
This lamp is like a great big heavy piece of ironstone and you know I love ironstone so of course I wanted this. I love how you distressed it in places, too.
The price tag for just the base said it was regularly priced at $150, but the outlet price was $99. So I stood there and thought about it for a few
It did not come with a shade so as I strolled around I came upon this linen look large shade and tried it out with the lamp and thought they went together like two peas in a pod. Then I checked the price and the regular store price was $59, but the outlet price was $19. Thanks for such a super mark down.
As I was strolling along with my cart on the way to check out I see this basket. It is a very large basket and just perfect for holding my books or I could put some throws in there in the winter months.
Baskets are so versatile and I have admired these from afar in the store, but just wasn't willing to pay the original price of $79. Oh, but this one wasn't $79. No way Jose. The outlet price on this Shayne basket was 38.97. But wait! That price was slashed through in red with a new price of.........wait for it...............
$19.97. Yep, you saved me $60 big ones on this basket and I truly appreciate it.
I decided to place it under the bench in the sunroom for now. Great for extra storage since I am running out of places for my books.
Now PB, can I call you PB? I don't want you to think that was all that came home with me because there was a couple more things. I just wanted to write and thank you for having some great buys this week. Sometimes it is a hit or miss. The cart came in real handy this time.
Thank you so much,
P B Aholic
What I would do to just visit an outlet. I don't even go into PB here. I can't afford that stuff! LOVE the lamp. Perfect shade.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I also am a lampaholic lol. I love that lamp and it surely would have jumped in my cart too. I wish we had a PB outlet near me. Thatis a great vignette and I love your sun room.
ReplyDeleteOooh, an outlet that close to me would be so dangerous! I love how they have carts there, because if you're in the outlet, you are going to buy, and buy some big things too!
ReplyDeleteJessica
stayathomeista.com
Gosh, I wish I lived closer to shop at the outlet store and take advantage of that sale. I may just have to take a weekend and drive that way. I love your lamp. The entire vignette is beautiful. Great buy on the basket too. Glad you got to find so many great things.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a PB outlet near me...a Restoration Hardware one too. I love that lamp. I have that same shade too...great minds think alike ;) Hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat I wouldn't give to have a PB outlet anywhere near me!!! I'm so jealous! Your lamp is beautiful and the basket is PERFECT! Everything is looking so good! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeleteI need to move. NOW.
ReplyDeleteKim, it's just not fair that you have an outlet and so many of us smoozhers don't...I'm cryin' here...but I DO love your goodies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post Kim and your lamp is adorable...the shade too. I know what you mean about loving lamps...I buy them all the time...in pairs. Everytime I come home with a set my hubby is always like..."Now where is that bgoing to go?" Sometimes, like today at TJ Maxx, I'll just stroll through the lamp section turning on all of the different lamps to see what they look like lit. I know I must look like a nut!
ReplyDeleteBut kudos to you for your great deals today. Wow I wish we had a PB outlet near me. But then I would have no money to buy any food!
Have a great holiday weekend!
Awesome purchases Kim. You get all the best deals, probably cause you spend the time and make the trip. I may have to make a trip up there this weekend!
ReplyDeleteWell...this has to be the one and only time I am SO thankful I am far, far away from a store....a PB outlet? Oh no, God knows my weakness and He is protecting me.....LOVE the lamp...now I need to find a big jug and make one....
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Lorraine
This post has caused heartache all over blogland! I'm afraid most of us aren't anywhere near a PB outlet, including me! So jealous! That lamp is so nice and so is the basket but the prices are super! Looking forward to seeing what else jumped in your cart!
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Robin Flies South
Very cool lamp. I don't remember seeing it. I think I'm glad I don't live near an outlet! I think...
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I lived near an outlet store....... Love the letter and your wonderful buys!
ReplyDeleteWow! You did get some good things! I love your new lamp the best. It is gorgeous. I still think it should've come with a shade for that price though. Love the shade you found for it. Your basket fits perfectly under your bench. You can never have too many of those! I should take a trip to the outlet mall some time. I always forget about it.
ReplyDeleteYou're making me sad that I don't have a PB anywhere near me!
ReplyDeleteToo funny, Kim ;) Lucky you to have a PB that close, let alone an outlet. Love the lamp and you certainly got some great deals.
ReplyDeleteYou scored some great things, I love that lamp! I wish we had an outlet closer. I think the closest one is about 5 hours...I see a trip to VA some time soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat buys, Kim. You are a very lucky girl to have an outlet near by. Love the big storage basket!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
You are too lucky to have this outlet somewhat near your house. Such great finds. I'm sure my hubby would divorce me if I lived anywhere near Dawsonville. Love that lamp.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fun reading! I love the lamp but I love what is next to it too in the basket, great center piece!
ReplyDeleteSome stores have sneaky merchandise like that, don't they - just hop right in your cart and insist on coming home. It's tough on the pocketbook, but nice on your eyes when you get them home. Love your new lamp and basket - they found themselves a good home.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when items jump into your cart? I can't believe the deals you got. Wish we had an outlet here. The shade is just perfect for that base.
ReplyDeleteYour pottery barn post is too funny...it kept me reading! I too have the same addition to PB and look forward to the catalog in my mailbox every month. I have bought a few times in the last decade yet I still get catalogs! Ohh I wish for an outlet remotely close to me!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do the PB Outlet in San Marcos, TX. Gotten quite a few nice things there. Their outlets are really great!
ReplyDeleteKim...I have that pitcher lamp too and LOVE it! Great minds...:)
ReplyDeleteI live 3 hours away from the San Marcos PB Outlet, my best friend and I meet there every few months and just have a ball. We spend hours in there talking, digging and wishing! If they were any closer I would apply for a job! As always, love your blog, Lisa
ReplyDeleteLOL! Well, I love your lamp, shade and basket, even though we might all have to have an intervention for you and Pottery Barn...I wish there was an outlet by me....
ReplyDeleteKim, I miss the PB outlet there. When we lived in Atlanta I would make the trip often. I love your new lamp and what a great deal on the basket.
ReplyDeleteOH it looks like somebody had some fun! LOVE all of your wonderful finds, Kim!
ReplyDeleteThis is Melissa@daisymaebelle.com. I LOVE lamps!!! I can live without a collection of shoes or purses, but I do have a fondness for lamps. There is just something so warm and welcoming about a lamp. My girls know that when company is coming, they are to turn on all of the lamps. My husband just laughs when I bring home another one!
ReplyDeleteGreat lamp. I would love to visit a PB outlet!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Kim, What a lovely lamp! I've shopped that PB outlet and it is candyland. Thanks so much for your lovely blog - I enjoy each post so very much. Anne Boykin
ReplyDeleteI would just LOVE to have a Pottery Barn outlet near us. My husband would not be happy though! You got some great deals - the lamp is beautiful!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
I think PB should hire you as an ad consultant! Love your lamp and the shade fits it perfectly- style wise and size wise. I have never seen a PB outlet! Good thing most likely- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteNo PB outlets in my neck of the woods. Good thing, because I don't need another store addiction. I agree with Diana, you could be a spokesperson for them. Maybe an add on your sidebar? I got a kick out of this post and I LOVE the lamp!
ReplyDeletehah! So funny~you are a PBholic~and I think they should hire you as their official blogger!! Nice lamp and the shade is perfect!
ReplyDeleteToo cute1 I love the lamp. I am sooo jealous tho... the nearest PB store is 2 hours away!
ReplyDeleteI love your letter! The nearest PB outlet is over an hour away from me but you're making me want to take the ride!
ReplyDeleteCute!
Susan
Homeroad
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE that lamp, Kim. I really wish we had an outlet near here!! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeletelove the lamp, and I have a PB outlet in my city. it is on my way home from work. i have to limit myself to no more than once a week, or i would be in big big trouble
ReplyDeleteOh Kim...I am a PB junkie too...just hook up an IV full of PB goodness and I am happy...!...When wanting something "full price"..I feel a bit better as I use my PB card that gives you a 10% back in rewards...then if you buy it after you attend one of their classes, you get another 10% off...as I stated before, my hubby was shocked when I walked into the store and they greet me by my name...ha!....
ReplyDeleteThat lamp is awesome...I have been losing after that one too!!!...I rarely order thru the net..hate the shipping charges...my PB outlet is 2 /12 hours away...but maybe I can talk him into a day trip this weekend!....Love going to "your outlet" when I am in the area!!...Love, love your purchases...I can tell it just made your day!!!
Love the lamp and the basket.......SIGH!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that lamp! How did I not know about the outlet? Wonder if I can talk hubby into a little road trip today....
ReplyDeleteDear Pottery Barn,
ReplyDeleteI must write you my own letter after my friend Kim scored goodies that I love at your outlet. Please open an outlet within 30 minutes of me. That would be closer than even your regular store and I promise to bring my friends Benjamin and Ulysses.
~Bliss~
You are so funny....and I love your bargains.
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute post, Kim. Love your sense of humor. It seems it comes out when you are really happy, and then when you are also really upset. LOL! Have a good weekend, Genah
ReplyDeleteYou got some fantastic bargains to take home and others to drool over and leave there. It sounds like a fun excursion.
ReplyDeleteKim - We must be neighbors because I live 30 minutes from the PB outlet too! I love the way this post was written ... so funny and clever! Your finds are amazing - wish I would have beat you there - kidding! :)
ReplyDeleteKim, the new lamp is fabulous, I love the distressing and it really does look like ironstone. Such a great find. The basket is fabulous also. Have a super weekend. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see your hoarding / storage room! You could probably accessorize about three houses with all of it! Great finds at PB! It seems like I rarely buy new anymore! How did that happen? Off to an estate sale this morning! All the best!,
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Love your purchases! I've never been to a PB outlet. All through the post I was thinking where is it and then you shared. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOMG. I so love that lamp too and the best that I can hope for is that it goes on sale online, cuz this mama don't live near no outlet.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!
LOVE the lamp!!! What a score! As my boss would say: "You done good!"
ReplyDeleteYour home is awesomeness to the max, Kim!
Becky
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Sweet lamp Kim. I need to drive to Dawsonville and was just telling someone about the outlets today. I can get into plenty of trouble right here near Augusta as I have been buying oil paintings lately.
ReplyDeleteLove that lamp too!
ReplyDeletehahahaha :) You are so funny. Just for the record....PB and I are on a first name basis :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lamp!
Have a blessed Memorial Day!
karianne
Great post. Love this store on or off line. I just bought a lamp there myself(on-line). I love the
ReplyDeletebasket you bought, too.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful finds sure do bring some joy to life and our blogs! Love ironstone and the lamp is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteTanya :)
LOVE the lamp!!! And thr basket too, I have a similiar one for magazines and books. Our PB outlet is 45 mins. from me but I haven't been there in ages!!!! I want to go!!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteShhh - Don't tell me about the extra 10% off! Dang it, I was trying to be good but now I have to jump in my car and drive up there. I mean it's only like 20 minutes away. See, that's the problem, now I can hear the outlet store calling my name. Can I blame it on you? lol.
ReplyDeleteGREAT deals, Kim. I wish I had a PB near me. The lamp is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe lamp was MEANT TO BE yours! It IS GORGEOUS! and so are your other goodies. LOVE the basket(we can NEVER EVER have enough of those).
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday week,
Hugs,
Donna
I would LOVE to visit a PB outlet! What fun! love your purchases.
ReplyDeleteFun post, beautiful lamp....just wish I could afford to shop there!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Aledia @ Plum Perfect
Haha! I have the same obsession .. Love love love PB http://thehoustonhouse.blogspot.com/2011/10/obsession.html
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