Throw Pillow Arbitrage

For quite some time, I’d been looking to replace two very worn throw pillows in our family room. This room’s a high traffic area, right off the kitchen and favored by my three children, I didn’t want to spend a lot. While shopping in Greenwich, I came across two beautiful Suzani pillows that I knew would be perfect, but at $225.00 each, I decided to keep looking. On a whim, I googled the name of the fabric (I took home a “tear sheet” from the shop). I was more than thrilled to see the name of Etsy seller Turquoise Tumbleweed come up in my search results! Not only did this store carry my exact pillows, but they were only $59.00 each! I found so many additional options that I had a hard time choosing, but ended up sticking with my initial choice. I love that they have this textural 3D quality to them. Here is a shot of the old pillow, the new and some more great pillows from Turquoise Tumbleweed, which is really worth checking out… they’re all lovely!

Old, sad pillow.
New, happy pillow!

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  1. I just love love love ikat! The new blue pillow looks great!

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  2. i always turn to throuw pillows when i want some cheap and quick change in our bedroom! love the first one!

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  3. Love your new Suzani pillow = add just the right punch to your lovely chair. And good for you for your successful investigatory work!! Will have to pop on over there and check out her assortment!!

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  4. Josie wrote:

    Cute, I adore these bright pillows!
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

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  5. Jessie wrote:

    Your new pillow looks fabulous and I adore the red one too!

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

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  6. The Now wrote:

    YUM – I adore your new pillow – it's so bright and cheerful. Plus, it has a touch of trend while keeping with traditional look of the chair. A perfect match =) xo

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  7. Love how the new pillow lifts up your arm chair. And love the rest of them too, I'm checking out that shop for sure! 😉

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  8. YOU are brilliant and quite a sleuth! Your chair has a whole new look – and you are such a good little shopper!!! Might have to bounce over and take a look for myself!

    xoxo e

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  9. CDS wrote:

    These pillows are amazing! I am WAY into Ikat these days. xoxo

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  10. Such pretty fabric!! Love the blue ones you chose!

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  11. My last several pillow purchases have been from Etsy. Great prices, great selection. Now it is on my must check before I buy list. Yours look great!
    Lynn from Decor Arts Now

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  12. My goodness, what a mark-up! Good on you for finding them on etsy for so much less! They're beautiful and look lovely in your house. Nicolex

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  13. Anonymous wrote:

    I purchased a similar fabric at onlinefabricstore.net for about $38 a yard. I love the fluffy center. Your pillow looks great on your blue and white checked chair. $225 for a pillow…give me a break!

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  14. Ashley wrote:

    It pays to do your homework! Love the pillows–they are gorgeous!!

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  15. Thanks for your comment on my blog. I love yours – you have great style! The new pillow looks fab – enjoy it.

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  16. One of the BEST blog posts EVER! Isn't this amazing? Love love love your new pillows and they look perfect in their new home. This story is one of the reasons I hope to sell my jewelry myself as the retailers mark-up is SO high I feel like, as a designer I'm being ripped, but the clientele is so limited. 210% markup in some stores. I working to make this successful, and will forage on into more styles on Etsy. Love you, Sue.

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  17. Geez…what is better than saving about $150.00!! More shoes 🙂

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