May 2019 HGTV Magazine - "Copy Our Cover" - The Look for Less, Part 4 (Finale)

Hola everyone.  Sorry for the delay between posts.  We've actually had some relatively decent weather here and I've taken advantage to be outside whenever I can to finally tackle spring clean-up and set up my Shezebo.  More about some of that in a subsequent post.

The final "shopping" I did in this "Look for Less" was for a little bowl similar to the one used in the original cover and the HGTV pick, and for black and white vases.  As a reminder, here's the cover:

And here's the "Copy Our Cover" feature from page 22 of the magazine:

Getting right to it:

The Little Bowl

The bowl is small.  Listed in the credits as well as on the "Copy Our Cover" page, it's the BIA Cordon Bleu Ooh La La Peony 4.5 inch diameter porcelain bowls in turquoise, $26.50 for a set of 4 from Wayfair.  That comes out to about $6.63 per bowl.

I couldn't beat the price but I did find a similar, although somewhat larger bowl.  I liked the pop of reddish-orange on the inside, it goes so beautifully with the colors in the art and the color of the console/credenza.  This is the Yuki Aqua Rice Bowl in the 6 inch size at Crate and Barrel with orange diamonds on the inside and aqua dotted lines on the outside with a dark blue painted rim, for $7.61.  Pictured below:

The Vases

The original decor featured the following vases:  (1) a tall white vase with vertical stripes formed by long rows of black angled slashes running from the top to the bottom; (2) a short "round" in what appears to be a hexagon shape (6 sided) with black and white alternating horizontal stripes; (3) a short, squat vase with vertical black and white stripes in rows, gives off a sort of tribal vibe; (4) and (5) two all white vases with interesting shapes (I won't attempt to describe them, check the pic above!)  HGTV's picks were confined to a tall black and white striped vase (Imax Parisa 16" tall ceramic vase, $45 at Amazon) and the two all white vases (Urban Trends Collection, Bellied Flared 7.5 inch tall stoneware vase, $37, and 2 Tier 5 inch tall stoneware vase, $33, both from Overstock.com.)

I found the identical "Parisa" vase at Amazon.com for less money - $35.10 plus free shipping.

Walmart did have the shorter all white vase from the Urban Trends Collection for $23.40 but shipping  cost (if not free) wasn't mentioned, currently out of stock. On the same listing was VirVentures, offering the same vase for $27.04 with free shipping, about a $6 savings over the Overstock option.

I found some other vases online I really liked, but if shipping isn't free the extra cost can be a game-changer.  I think the easiest option would be to head to places like Goodwill, St. Vincent dePaul and Purple Heart, to name a few charitable used goods stores to find some greart bargains, and for new try Pier I Imports, Target, World Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc. and shop around.  Here are a few of my selections:

All of the following selections are from CB2:

The Celia White Vase, 5.75 inches tall and 4.75 inch diameter, $16.95 not including shipping.  I love the shape and graphic texture of this vase.  Pictured below:

The Zig Tall White Vase, 13.5 inches high and 5" diameter, $19.95 not including shipping.  This is another graphic vase with a 3-D quality, pictured below:

The Stitch Black and White Ceramic Vase, 4.25 inches tall, 4.75 inches diameter, $9.95, not including shipping, pictured below:

From Trouva, I found the Wikholm Small Monochrome Randi Stripe Bowl Planter, 22.1 cm x 10 cm.  The conversion to inches:  8.7 inches diameter) x 3.9 inches high, for $19.49, which is actually sold by the Lilian Daph Store in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom.  I love the name of the town.  The international shipping charge is nearly as much as the planter itself, but what a great vibe it has.  $17.88, pictured below:

And - I kid you not - from Signature Housewares offered by Chewy - yes, that Chewy, the White Arrow Dog and Cat Bowl, 3 inches high, 6 inch diameter, $6.99 (free shipping on orders over $49),  pictured below:

Signature Housewares has an "official site" at Amazon, where you can check out it's extensive offerings of kitchen and housewares.  

My Choices (for what it's worth)

The HGTV picks package cost $1,168.00 for three vases ($115), one lamp ($695), the console/credenza/server ($156), the ceramic dog ($45), the artwork ($150), and the ceramic bowl/dish ($7) (rounded up or down to nearest dollar).