Saturday, June 2, 2012

A lesson learned!

 I made a trip to Home Depot yesterday and found this pretty hanging plant. I fell in love with the planter more then the plant that was in it. I splurged and bought it for $40. Today I had to make a trip to Lowes and while looking around their garden center I saw they sold just the planter, so I went over to take a look. Guess what the price tag said $6.99!!! 
 I could have bought the planter and some flowers, and made my own for under $20! 



 At least I can save this pretty planter and reuse next year. I have this hanging under my back deck.


                     Have a super weekend!!
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31 comments:

  1. Alison @ The PolohouseJune 1, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I saw those planters last weekend and wanted one too!
    You know, sometimes it pays to buy the larger hanging baskets and sometimes it doesn't.
    I had three or four flowers in my cart to put in my large urn by the driveway and when I added up the pots, (and they were those 4" pots called Proven Winners or something) it was going to cost more than me buying a hanging basket that was super hardy for only $14.99.... so in that case, it worked for me!

    But you just never know.
    Have to do our homework, don't we?!!

    :)
    xoxox
    Thanks so much for coming by today, Martina.

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  2. SuzanneJune 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I hate it when that happens! It does look pretty, though.

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  3. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 1, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Martina, I know you would have saved $20.00 but you did not have to deal with all the mess of planting it. I am just offering the "bright" side!
    Either way, it is a lovely hanging basket.

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 1, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    It's really pretty, Martina! I just saw that shape for the first time this year. I've got no more space for hanging planters here at the new place, which is probably for the best. : )

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  5. HeatherJune 1, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I saw those too at Home Depot and absolutely fell in love with them. It was worth the splurge!

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  6. LoriJune 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    hubby was over my shoulder just now and he wants one. I was headed to Lowe's tomorrow so hope they have them in stock.

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  7. DawnJune 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I just hate it when that happens. Darn.... It is a cute planter though and can be used for several years:)

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  8. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Oh BUMMER!! That is one beautiful planter, Martina.

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  9. Shabby chic SandyJune 1, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    That planter is gorgeous. Live and learn!

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  10. DebbiedoosJune 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Gosh, I hate when that happens! Sure looks pretty though Martina. Enjoy the weekend.

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  11. NanaDianaJune 1, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Don't you just HATE when that happens? Or you buy something on sale (clothing, etc) and you go back two weeks later and they are clearancing it out and have it in YOUR SIZE for 1/2 the price you paid originally? Drives me nuts!

    However, even though you paid more for it-it IS very beautiful. I have one out front that I have had for several years and it stays out year round- Blessings to you-xo Diana

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  12. At Rivercrest CottageJune 1, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    good to know the better buy is at Lowes. Thanks for the head's up.

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  13. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I still love the planter and flowers. Who among us hasn't done the same thing? You bought something you love and that's what is important.

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  14. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 1, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I would take the one back to HD. That is a crazy price difference. Love the look.

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  15. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    it really is a lovely planter,

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  16. GinaJune 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    That's a big price difference! I hate when stuff like that happens.

    The planter is very pretty though...great shape to it.

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  17. Myric June 1, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Oh well. That happens to me all the time, exept when my hubby interfere :P At least you have a lovely planter.

    I would love for you to share your lesson learned to linky party I am having now :)

    xo
    Myric

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  18. PamJune 1, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Darn it! It is beautiful though!

    Have a great weekend!

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  19. Susie~From My Home To YoursJune 1, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Lovely! Now I just might have to head over to Lowe's in the morning...

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  20. reFresh reStyleJune 1, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    I hate it when that happens! But it looks wonderful! I love the shape. Have a great weekend!
    Debbie

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  21. GailJune 2, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Oh I hate when that happens....but it sure is pretty though! Enjoy your weekend, Gail

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  22. KellyJune 2, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I'd be mad after seeing that too! It just shows how much mark up there is in pre-planted pots. I like that cone shaped basket. Very unique.

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  23. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 2, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Love the planter...thanks for sharing your lesson learned...now I will go to Lowe's :-)

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  24. At The Picket FenceJune 2, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Well, it is absolutely lovely if that's any consolation! I adore it...but I have to admit now that I'm going to head to Lowe's and see if I can find it! ;)

    Heather

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  25. Brenda PruittJune 2, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Don't you wish you'd just never run across the second one? Hate that.
    Brenda

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  26. Sharon Lee JohnsonJune 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Well, as they say in France, c'est la vie! And it looks very pretty. x Sharon

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  27. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 3, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Hi Martina,

    It sure is a beautiful planter. I'd take it back to Home Depot and go buy Lowes. :)

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  28. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}June 3, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Very strange! I got the same hanging basket for $29.99 at home depot in Sacramento on Friday! It is a really well done basket, so just enjoy!

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  29. Ivy and ElephantsJune 3, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    I know, I hate when that happens. What a mark up! At least it is beautiful and reuseable, too.
    Sorry:(
    Patti

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  30. Http://whatmeeganmakes.comJune 3, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Love your new plants!!
    I stopped by to thank you for the sweet comments your when I was the "Newbie Spotlight" at DebbieDoos.
    Thanks for being so kind! Your blog is beautiful!!
    Meegan@whatmeeganmakes

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  31. BlissJune 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I hate when that happens and unfortunately it happens all the time to me!

    ~Bliss~

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina