Many of you know that I have a giant binder full of clear plastic sleeves where I shove a ton of tear sheets from magazines, catalogs and other places that inspire me (read more about how I organize that magical binder right here).
And one ripped corner of a magazine that has been in my binder pretty much since its inception has been an image from Elle Decor with gorgeous vintage looking glasses in green, yellow, blue and pink with recessed designs on them that create a light and almost sea-glass-ish effect. They’re credited as being from this super swanky store (which doesn’t happen to have a shot of them on their site- boo) and they’re listed as being $13 a pop there. Kind of pricey for drinking glasses but they’re just so lovely I’ve kept the torn magazine corner around for years. I guess I have eye candy abandonment issues.
Then something serendipitous happened this weekend.
I found insanely similar looking glasses at World Market. For just… wait for it… $2.99 a pop! They were available in clear, green, blue, and pink- but you know we grabbed the green and blue ones (three of each, six in total) since they feel the most like “us.” I can’t wait for our next gathering so I can break out these babies and liven up the table. I love that it’ll be a subtly mixed and matched tableau thanks to the two layered tones that we went for. Because there’s nothing like green and blue glass goblets (with fleur-de-lis on them, no less) to make you feel oh so luxe whenever you sip from them.
And sip from them I must. John actually has a huge rule that I’m not allowed to purchase anything that we won’t use regularly (which is great because we don’t have cabinets full of “special occasion only” servingware and china). So whenever a craving for lemonade or chocolate milk has hit in the past few days I’ve just reached for one of these babies. And let me tell you, I feel very posh indeed. Much more so than I used to with my clear Ikea glasses of yore. I’ve even been thinking of going back for more since they’d also make adorable votive holders or even pencil cups on my desk. Gotta love something that multitasks (and looks so good doing it).
Of course we love that we spent $18 for six (as opposed to nearly that amount for ONE of the designer ones). In fact six of the designer ones would have set us back $78! And I even laughed to myself when we later came across another similar version of them (in green and blue only) at Anthropologie- which incidentally is charging $6 a pop. It’s definitely a break from the $13 designer price, but our $2.99 World Market finds are still the lowest that we’ve seen for anything even remotely similar. So there you have our recent drinking glass victory. Cheers to hunting down deals! And speaking of sleuthing out the look for less, have any of you found dead ringers for something a lot pricier and couldn’t believe your luck? Share and share alike.
Corrie M. says
Beautiful glasses! I love World Market:)
My crazy awesome find happened when I was a heartbeat away from custom ordering woven wood roman shades that were going to cost me roughly $550 for TWO. Then as I was perusing Lowe’s one day, I stumbled upon 2 deadringers for my customs ON CLEARANCE and in OUR SIZE for…..wait for it…$7 each. I almost stroked out. They look gorgeous in our living room.
YoungHouseLove says
Wow- that sounds like the deal of the century!
xo,
s
Barbara says
Pier One used to carry glasses like that – I picked up four on clearance for $8.00. Unfortunately, I promptly broke one, so I guess I’ll need to go to World Market to find some that will go with mine!!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s so funny! They’re everywhere huh? Four for $8 is amazing!
xo,
s
The Virginia House says
That is so cool! I love finding something for less! Never know what will happen when you hold out… Those are super cute!
Jennifer says
Our Pier 1 still has them. We have a green one and a blue one. I think they’re so pretty.
I’d love to see more images you’ve saved in your binder!
Adriane T. says
I love World Market, too! I have been meaning to send you a DIY WM find that you inspired, but I digress…
I was looking for a barrister bookcase FOREVER but couldn’t swallow the $300, $500, up to $1000 cost. An hour before closing my husband asked if I wanted to look in Staples. I refused at first and then begrudgingly followed exhausted from no luck all day. Turned out they didn’t have any but their system showed that one store in the whole state did.
It was a 45-minute drive to the St. Augustine, FL store (arriving just minutes before they closed) to learn it was marked out of their inventory so we left with it for $6!!! It is my most prized possession and my Mom still tells people about “the find.” =)
Emily says
Those are amazing for the price! I have something very similar that I use to hold pencils on my desk.
Also, quick question: I’m an FIT student doing a project where I’m completing a short interview with my favorite design blog (YHL was my obvious choice!), would it possible to email you regarding this? Thanks so much!
YoungHouseLove says
Sure thing Emily! You can see how to contact us on the sidebar (just click the “contact the youngsters” button. Did you know I went to FIT? Loved every minute of it.
xo,
s
Megan says
I have them from Pier 1 as well! After the first three broke I moved the loner to my bathroom for toothbrushes!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Love those colors. I just love bright dishes that add character.
Katy says
I really like those little vintage sets of glasses you see in antique shops, but they are so expensive! And then one day my grandmother gave me a beautiful set that my dad had given her when he was a little boy. I drink from them sometimes, but mostly I use them for little vases of flowers.
Austyn says
Too funny! As soon as I saw your eye candy, I was going to suggest World Market as I was there yesterday and saw them….only to scroll down and find you were ahead of me ;o) I thought they were beautiful.
Beylah says
I love World Market… great find!
I’ve been meaning to make an idea binder as well for quite some time now. However, most of my ideas have originated from online and are scattered in different organizational systems on my computer! I have a saved DIY section with bookmarked pages in Firefox, multiple Google Docs with just a ton of inspiring links thrown in (often with notes or other random ideas next to them), and then of course there are the links that people send me via email or facebook, and things that I email to myself to hang on to – which turned into a DIY folder in my email as well! I’d love to have an actual binder full of ideas, but I’m trying to make “greener” decisions lately, and I feel like printing out hundreds of pages would be going in the wrong direction. Any ideas for how to keep online ideas organized? I think I have way too many systems going on at once! Thanks! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Beylah,
Just click the link in the first paragraph about our inspiration binder post- it includes details about how we organize our online images as well!
xo,
s
Liz @ Bon Temps Beignet says
I wish there was a World Market closer to where I live : /
I used to go to the one in New Orleans ALL the time to buy presents. They have the best stuff!
I found some knock-off PB lanterns at Walmart for 1/10 the cost. They look e x a c t l y the same.
ashley Lovett says
I picked these up Saturday…picked up, but did not buy. They are very lovely glasses, indeed.
heather s. says
I saw those at both Anthro and World Market recently! I love World Market – they always have such great stuff at a fraction of the price.
Kris {The Freestyle Mom} says
Augh! Now you’re making me drag the kids out into the rain to drive 5 cities away. What will I ever do? I. MUST. HAVE. THEM.
. . . Even though my husband has put my spending on hold until me actually find a new home. Little does he know, shopping is my stress relief from selling a home and now having nowhere to go!
Sarah says
I had a similar experience when I found these babies. I saw a set of “international greetings” glasses in the AirMall magazine for a recent flight, but they (as other products in that mag often do) were very overpriced. CB2 had a set of six narrow barware glasses for $19.99… and I really liked the fact that they all had the “cheers” of each country on them. In my opinion, much more appropriate for the occasions where I would use them!
Ashley @ The Design Thief says
I’ve seen similar ones at Anthropologie that I just love! I’m headed to World Market this weekend to scope those out. A friend and I had an idea of using them for wine glasses.
Rebecca says
I think you should go back and buy a few extra. Glasses always break and you’ll have replacements. You can thank me later.
cheryl - PinecornsAndRainpuddles says
So pretty and I just love that you actually use them all of the time — isn’t that the point?
Some friends are moving out of state and I snagged their glass cake stand on pedestal with a lid for FREE! They just gave it to me and I have been wanting one for years but, like you, didn’t want to buy it if I didn’t use it everyday. Now I just have to find something to put on it for everyday because it’s so pretty to look at! :)
Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog says
I love them! You know, I always stop and look at the Antho glasses each time I walk by… these prices are even more impressive!
Don’t forget: World Market always gives out coupons! Here’s one for $10 off of a $30 purchase: http://i40.tinypic.com/a46a95.jpg
That will get you 10 glasses at $2 each!
(I joined the Explorer program for free and get emails with coupons and specials: http://worldmarketexplorer.com/ )
YoungHouseLove says
Wow Kasey- we had no idea about the coupons! Thanks for the heads up.
xo,
s
Brandi U. says
I love it! It’s like you have your own inspiration book filled with wishes and one of your wishes just came true. =)
katie @ k&b adventures in renovating says
One of my favorite things to shop for are glasses and bowls. I LOVE checking out thrift stores and getting funky colored glasses. Theres always something unique AND cheap.
susan says
Pier 1 and World Market are my favorite places to acquire things like that. I got an amazing set of large green ones very similar to yours for only $1.24 each on clearance! I jokingly call those stores my poor woman’s Anthropologie (at least as far as home decor is concerned) :)
Pam says
Gorgeous – another option would be to pick up depression glasses at flea markets, auctions or estate sales. You’ll get a better quality product, made in America and another bit of saving the planet! I have a couple of decades on you – I’ve found that there is a difference in glassware quality that can justify a price difference – but $10 a glass? Nope, you scored! (they’re beautiful!)
Christine aka The Stampin' Ninja says
Yaaaaaay! I LOVE when that happens! The glasses are fab! I’m gonna have to go check them out… I definitely have a thing for nice glassware and friends and family are always asking me for the “everyday glasses” when they open my cupboards and find my gorgeous, olive green water goblets (a definite splurge as they were from Crate & Barrel but they were wedding gifts so that’s ok! :0)
And John and I think alike – there isn’t anything in my house that isn’t usable at all times… In fact I have an antique tea cup collection displayed in a beautiful glass enclosed display cabinet that I inherited from my Nana and my guests almost flip when I grab them one when we’re having tea! LOL! “You’re going to use THAT?!”
D says
Great find!
I rarely buy anything at regular price and I too keep an inspiration/’want’ book, so I’m constantly on the hunt for cheaper versions of my must haves!! I could go on and on about my bargain finds :)
Misty says
Lucky you! They sure are pretty. I am jealous of you b/c they closed the World Markets here in MN =( The Hubs and I frequented that place a ton…
Laura in LA says
Very nice! This brings up something I have wanted to ask in the past. Do you have a Pier One nearby? I don’t think I have heard you mention going there. It’s one of my faves & like others, I have seen similar glasses there.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah, we have one nearby and love it. In fact it’s where we got the honeycomb votive holders that you can see on our full bathroom’s window ledge. They’re another great place for accessories!
xo,
s
D says
OH, I just remembered my favorite bargain ever!!!
I wanted the Ikea Hemnes bedroom series in white, but couldn’t bring myself to spend the $1,100 for the it. I stalked craigslist for about a year and low and behold…I found it! The entire set..Queen bed frame, 6 drawer chest, 8 drawer dresser, 2 bedside tables and a full length mirror for just $200…yes, that says TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. The ENTIRE set in perfect condition for a fraction of the retail price — I still smile about it!
YoungHouseLove says
Wow you guys really have hunted down some major deals. Love it!
xo,
s
Heather Wendling says
This is such a coincidence….I read the SAME issue of Elle and had to have those glasses. I’ve honestly never ordered anything from a magazine before but really loved the color and vintage look of the glasses, so I placed an order on-line (about 18 months ago, I think? Same month as the Elle decor issue).
A few weeks passed by and I didn’t receive the glasses, so I called the store in New York regarding my order. As it turns out, the Marston Laginger store in New York which sold consumer goods closed just after I placed the order and my order was sort of orphaned. The sales rep on the phone asked if I still wanted the glasses and I said yes, so they shipped them from their store in England.
So, I didn’t get the better price from World Market but am happy to have the glasses after all! They go perfectly with a set of Frankoma Pottery dishes our Grandmother passed onto us :)
Krystal says
What a fantastic find! Like you, I also bargain hunt like it’s my job. I’ve been looking for a nice little armchair for my new apartment’s bedroom since February (only 1.5 more months until move-in!) and I just kept coming back to this chair at Target:
http://www.target.com/Metropolitan-Lounger-Chair-Chocolate/dp/B000ETNPFO/ref=br_1_4?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=14205981&node=14205981&sr=1-4&searchRank=price&searchPage=4&searchSize=30&id=Metropolitan%20Lounger%20Chair%20Chocolate&qid=
Then, just last week, I was browsing Meijer’s website and found this:
http://www.meijer.com/s/petite-microfiber-chair-mocha/_/R-40191
Strikingly similar, no? And how about that $78.00 difference? Not to mention my monthly 20% coupon from Meijer that will bring that chair down to around $153.99!
CasaCullen says
gotta LOVE some world market…i mean, HONESTLY!
maybe one of our all time FAVE stores…
we NEVER leave there empty handed!
kudos on some uber cute glassware…
cheers – CC
Melissa says
Have you seen these?
http://www.fireandlight.com/din501.html
They are about $20 a pop (!!!) but the company is so awesome and they feel very substantial in the hand. They also come in many different colors and are made entirely from recycled glass.
I don’t own these glasses but I have many other products from them that I just loooooooove. Emjoy.
YoungHouseLove says
Melissa- Those are gorgeous. Thanks for the link!
Heather- That’s such a funny coincidence. I’m glad you hunted down those glasses and they were willing to send them all the way from England!
xo,
s
Lauren U says
We actually bought those exact same glasses at World Market and we use them as toothbrush holders in our bathrooms. We actually could not find inexpensive bathroom accessories and decided the only thing we really needed was something to hold our toothbrushes (we use 3 different size glass containers to hold other things). We love them…and we throw them in the dishwasher…so easy!
I love the idea to use them as votive holders!
Rachael West says
I freaking love them… heading to world market after work today yay!
Jorid says
What nice colours! They would really liven up an out doors summer night party (maybe even with tea candles in them).
Plain IKEA-glasses here, with cracks on them and all. When they break I’ll have to find something nice to replace them with.
I doubt chocolate milk looks good in blue glasses though :p
maggie says
Hey YHL, I just headed over to world market to check these out (love them) and I see it says they are sold in sets of 4. how did you manage to get 6?
Thanks
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Maggie,
In the store they’re sold individually so you can mix and match them and get as many as you’d like!
xo,
s
Gretchen says
Those glasses are so pretty — and seemingly even prettier when you use them all the time! I love it.
Speaking of hunting down a deal, hubs and I wanted a farmhouse table for our new place — we’ve had a fancier table and chairs we got from an estate sale and yard sale and pieced together — but now, with a four year old and a move, it was the time to change things up and get something sturdier (doesn’t hurt that I found your blog and am making some design changes in the new place as well, thanks YHL!).
After pricing out “real” farmhouse tables (yikes!) I saw some of the styles online at World Market. Much better price than an artisan one, but I was determined to get them on sale. We don’t have a World Market around us in NJ so I decided to wait for the WM friends and family sale and use whatever coupon I could find to help with the shipping.
Then I had a light-bulb moment! I searched craigslist for the nearest geographic area that had a World Market — Virginia — thinking someone might be selling it, and there was the exact table we wanted, with the chairs and the bench!
Drove down to DC and bought them — all because I found them through a craigslist ad and I was willing to drive. ;) Got the large 8 ft farm table, PLUS the chairs PLUS the bench that go with it, for $700 — a fraction of what it would have cost retail.
And as an added bonus, I made sure to stop in at World Market while I was down there as part of the adventure — loved the shop and am so happy to have the set I want at a price that even their sale and coupons couldn’t have beat!
Gretchen says
P.S.
Yesterday I stopped by my favorite thrift store — it was having a 50 percent off sale — and seriously scored. Thought of all the home design blogs and readers that love the white pottery and milk glass. There were three rows of various pieces — from a buck to a couple bucks each!
I love when they have their 50 percent off sale. ;)
Heather Jastrzemski says
Love the binder idea!
I saw the blog about your Domino issues.
I am still mourning the end of that magazine and still haven’t found anything like it :(
Have you? I’d love to hear about it if you have!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Heather,
Many of the gals from Domino started a FREE online mag called Lonny. Just go to lonnymag.com to virtually flip through them (they have already put out four issues I think). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Nicole says
I loved the Fern Duvet Cover in peacock and cream from Amenity Home that you featured, however the king sized $395 price tag was just too much. I found one called Falling Leaves on Overstock that had a similar feel, and a much smaller pice tag – $51.99 for the king size reversible cover and two king size shams. Now that’s a deal! :)
heather Jastrzemski says
woohoo! I’m going to check out Lonny…thanks!
Elle Sees says
Oh, I love the glasses at Anthro!
I just inherited these from my Granny, which are colorful and remind me of her:
http://www.comforthouse.com/enlarge.html?http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/comfort_2104_29400681
Elle Sees says
Whoops:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/comfort_2104_29400681
Beth C says
I’ve had my eye on the Anthro glasses–I want one to put my makeup brushes in. But for $2.99, I’ll get one from World Market. I’m due for a trip there anyway!
Laura says
I live in Europe, so when I followed the Anthropologie link, it took me to their European website…where those same glasses are 10 euros! That makes them way more expensive than even the originals, yikes!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s so interesting! Quite a mark-up overseas, huh? Come visit and pack your bag full of World Market glasses!
xo,
s
Reva says
I saw those at World Market too! I wanted to buy them but didn’t, b/c I figured it won’t be long before we break all the ones we have now (we break one every couple months I think) so then I’ll have a good excuse to get them. :)
Tara says
My great deal just happened yesterday. I was at the St. Vincent de Paul store (like a thrift shop) and found 2 prints by my favorite artist an 11×16 and an 8×10 for just $3.99 and $2.49 respectively!! The bonus was they they were both framed and double matted already! What a steal because the regular price for each woud have easily been 8 or 10 times that- without the frames and matting!
Chelsey says
Love ’em!
This cracks me up, because when I was in Richmond visiting a friend year before last, she took me to World Market and I TOO found a set of blue and green cups I couldn’t live without because the price was so great! Mine were some kind of thick, frosted looking plastic, so they are great for taking outside. They are about my favorite cups, though, so I certainly don’t save them for BBQs.
Jeanine says
I can’t say that I’ve been that lucky to find such a great deal on something that I’ve wanted. But, I did want to say that I have a binder full of magazine clippings as well, only mine contains a mish-mosh of recipes, tips, holiday decorating ideas, etc. I may need to add a new tab for room inspirations after reading this post!