Window Shopping: More Target Trolling
We’re back with our it’s-almost-spring installment of window shopping at Target. We recently found ourselves ogling so many things that we knew it was time for another post… so here it is.
First we have what is quite possibly our favorite collection of bath stuff that we’ve seen yet. The circle towels are actually pretty reminiscent of the TJ Maxx ones that we snagged for our big bathroom renovation, and we love how easily mixed and matched everything on these shelves can be. You could grab the bamboo shower mat along with those circle towels and a few of those green ceramic accessories on the top shelf and have a totally fresh look in your bathroom. Or you could go for a plush striped bath mat along with the white and blue sea-shell towels on the far left and then add white ceramic countertop accessories instead. It’s virtually error proof!
But maybe you’re feeling more of the high-contrast thing these days? How crisp and modern would these great polka dot Dwell accessories look on your counter along with that bulbous white soap pump and some dotty hand towels? Especially if you opted to get pinstriped bath towels (or some other variation on the dot theme) to keep things from getting too matchy in there. Could be very chic indeed.
And since I’m not ready to get off the black and white thing just yet, we think these incredibly priced black sphere lamps (just $19.99 or $29.99) are the fastest way to a Domino-worthy room that we’ve seen in a while. Many designers say that every space needs a splash of black, and we think these babies (topped with a crisp white drum shade) would add so much classic elegance. You could place them on either side of a sofa, atop a console table, on either side of the bed, or even just pop one on your home office desk for style to spare.
But wait, there’s more black and white where that came from- in the form of this $49.99 zebra ottoman. Sure it might look a bit out of place among the aisles of Target, but again we picture it in a far more fitting setting- like a modern or eclectic room with a textured jute rug and a stack of chic hardcover books on it. Yup, it’s definitely that Domino look again- and the price makes it a lot more attainable than many other upscale ottoman options out there.
Next we just have to mention how glad we are to see a lot more Thomas O’Brien stuff. He’s one of our favorite Target designers (he’s responsible for both the brown houndstooth floor pillows in our sunroom and the green and white circle pillows in our den) and his mixture of sophisticated navy and airy light blue bedding has us loving them for an easy bedroom makeover. So if you have a sleeping space that’s calling out for a bit of posh personality, just picture the subtly graphic tone on tone comforter on the bottom shelf or perhaps the girlier navy and white floral number on the middle row. And you can’t go wrong with the polished light blue quilt with the navy detailing that you see on the top row. There are even coordinating-but-not-matchy-matchy patterned sheets to go with them, which is always better than stepford-ish identical linens. Plus they can feel a lot more effortlessly chic than regular white or solid blue sheets.
And we noticed a bunch of red sale stickers (score) on a ton of Dwell bedding so we just had to highlight that as well. From a graphic brown and white quilt to colorful and modern comforters there’s definitely a lot of interest to be added to any room with just one purchase from their collection. And how cute is the coy and romantic little pink and brown floral pillow up on the top shelf? It would be so sweet on a cozy chair (that could be any color from white or cream to tan, mocha or chocolate).
To stay on the patterned and graphic theme for a bit longer, we also saw these great little bowls that would add instant interest in your kitchen (or beyond). Of course a stack of them would look endlessly charming in a glass fronted cabinet or even piled high on your dining room buffet, but we could also see someone grabbing a set of two and using them to organize everything from q-tips and cotton balls in their bathroom or even paperclips or rubber bands on their desk. And we especially covet the ones on the right since they remind us of a much pricier Hermes pattern that’s nearly ten times the cost of these babies. Oh and if you have basic white china how great would your table setting look with these bowls added to the mix, just for a bit of sophistication and fun? I might just be going back for those babies soon…
And in more ceramic eye candy news, we also loved these timeless white vases (for $14.99 and $19.99) that you could literally use from now until the day you die. We think there’s something very luxe and Jonathan Adler about them, and they would look great with any type of bloom or even some chic branches. File them under “instant classics.”
Now we’re back to Thomas O’Brien. Oh how we love him. Let us count the ways. Well, way number one = this rug. The raised chenille floral pattern is interesting yet neutral enough (thanks to the cream and tan palette) to make it fit into nearly any space without much effort on your part. Score.
And we couldn’t scoot through the rug and ottoman area without sharing these clearance finds. These burlap-looking ottomans were marked down to just $24 each. Isn’t that amazing? We literally stood in front and them and dared ourselves to find a spot for them in our house (sadly we couldn’t so we moved on, but they might just end up at your house if you can do a better job than we did in that department). They feel really casual and Lee Industries-ish to us (they do a lot of external seams like that, which we adore). And for less than $25 a pop they’re a stone cold steal.
In the cheerful and fun department, we hunted down these graphic and floral comforters (just $24 for a full/queen one!) which would definitely freshen up any room for spring. Heck at that price you can get one just for spring and summer and switch it out with your existing duvet or comforter in the fall and winter for a whole new look.
And this giant basket had us at hello. Especially because it had little chalkboard rectangles on each side for easy organization (it’s a good DIY idea too, btw). It wasn’t supremely cheap at $39 but we’re fairly confident that it’s one of those purchases that you’ll use for decades for containing everything from soccer balls and sneakers in the mudroom to spare blankets in the guest bedroom. And it would be fun to change that little chalk label every time you give it a new use.
We can’t really explain why we were so smitten with this birdhouse but there was just something about the super rich solid wood and the chic egg shape along with that textured hanging rope that nearly had us taking one or two home with us. I think we just liked the fact that it was a lot less frou-frou than most traditional birdhouses- and the $14.99 price tag was pretty appealing too. Note: they also sold similar looking bird feeders, so you could grab two of them to ensure that your backyard birds not only have a place to sleep but also a 24-hour buffet to saddle up to.
And last but not least we couldn’t leave without snapping a photo of these fun spring-y floral napkins. Aren’t they like a romantic watercolor painting? Heck for $2.19 or $1.99 (depending on the size) you could probably grab a pack and frame one of them for instant painterly art anywhere in your house. Or you could use them for a festive outdoor picnic or just put them on your kitchen table for a quick dose of happy every time you wipe your mouth.
So that’s what tickled our fancy at Target this time around. Oh and since our little window shopping sesh they added the new Liberty Of London collection, which is full of punchy bright spring-like fun. Definitely worth checking out in person or here online. And we’d love to know what you guys think of our latest Tarjay roundup. Any favorite finds among the bunch? Anything that you’ve already purchased or have been coveting for a while now? Is there something else you’ve seen there (or anywhere else) that makes your heart go pitter-patter? Let’s talk about window shopping and what you’re digging these days.
Oh and p.s. – We have no affiliation with Target nor were we paid or otherwise rewarded for this post by those fine red-shirt-wearing folks. We just love sharing affordable items that appeal to us and we hope that you enjoy our little window shopping excursions. If you’d like to check out more of our window shopping adventures, click here for a plethora of past virtual shopping sprees.
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OH MAN!!!! i am in love with all things target!!! and it’s crazy how many amazing things you can find in there! i recently did a mini bathroom redo and finally finished it yesterday with an amazing brown and white dwell shower curtain (that now i’ve decided i should buy multiples and use the patterned fabric EVERYWHERE!) and some very feet friendly round bath mats…love it all!!!
Agreed. Target has a lot of great stuff right now. But, then again, they always do. Right?
We actually grabbed that Dwell comforter with the floral graphic in brown, yellow, pink, etc. We love it! Super spring-y. Just what we needed to drag ourselves out of the cold.
Plus, at $69.99 — you can’t really beat that.
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Thanks for this roundup! I’ve been searching for a new soap pump, toothbrush holder, etc. and the green and blue bath accessories will go perfectly with my purchased-at-Target-last-summer shower curtain.
Sherry and John – love your blog! You have definitely inspired me to make some great changes (without much expense) within our home, so thank you for that. And many thanks for the great info about the little angled paint brush – I love that thing and have already told many people about it.
Anyway, as for coveting things at Target, I saw the black sphere lamps there the other day and loved them. And my Target also had white drum shades with a black pattern on the inside that would show when the lamp was lit. So pretty! Now if only I could find a spot for them….
In college, my roommate and I took a beautiful pear napkin and framed it for our wall. People always thought it was a little painting instead of the napkin (which we snagged for free at a party we catered) that it reall was.
Wow, great finds. I love the last suggestion re: the napkins, that’s genius! And sherry, gotta luv you’re writing skills … giving the birds a 24-hour buffet to saddle up to … good one!
Thanks for the virtual window shopping trip! It reminded me of when I was a teenager and my friends and I would go window shopping just for the fun and entertainment of it. I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed doing that. At our house I have to make all the decorating decisions myself because my hubby detests shopping and has practically no opinions about decor. I need a shopping buddy and you guys are the next best thing, so thanks.
I love their knock-off of the Pottery Barn Nubby Table Runner you have in the “We’re Digging” section. Looks exactly the same, but $10-15 cheaper. And placemats to match. Unfortunately, I’d already bought and shortened (so non-returnable) the Pottery Barn version before I discovered Target’s. Darn.
I could just spends hours (and tons of money) at Target trolling through the aisles. So much good stuff and I love your finds…especially those black lamps.
LOVE it!!!
I am so excited about this post! Target is my FAVORITE store-ever!!! But the closest Target is 3 hours away!!!!
So thank you for my stroll through Target this morning without the drive! :)
ooh, you took a picture of my bowls (the ones on the left)! I got them on clearance last year, along with two huge, deep platters in the same pattern.
I use them for cocktail parties (chips and salsa or pita and hummus in one, and veggies and dip in the other). The platters were great because they hold a lot, so you can enjoy the party instead of constantly refilling the platter.
Ha, after I read this post, I sent my husband to Target during his lunch break to pick up the black lamp for me. I can’t wait to get home and place it in our apartment. Thanks for the great find!
I love that you do these window-shopping themed posts about Target. It kinda makes my day. Have you seen the new Liberty of London line at Target? It debuted this past Sunday and there are some adorable clothes (really cute infant dresses) and even a section for home decor. Apparently this is the “coach” of london and Target’s selling it for “on the cheap”.
We have seen it and we LOVE so many things. It’s a little dangerous…
xo,
s
I was JUST there yesterday adn didn’t see ANY of this stuff!!! Bummer!! I guessI will HAVE to go back then!! TEEHEE!!!
omg, I am redoing my MIL’s kitchen in black/white/green and tried SO HARD to convince her to get those zebra stools. Alas, she wouldn’t go for it. I don’t have a space for them, so they will be staying at the store. Le sigh. But I did manage to convince her to get the global home shower curtain–it matches the 1960s blue tile that is floor to chest high in her bathroom. Brown swag curtain, some wicker baskets, and we are on our way to a makeover.
as gross as it may be, you can follow me by my little trail of drool down the Target isles… It’s a fairy land.
I Lurv me some Target! Was just there yesterday and got some great pillows to update my super huge chocolate brown sectional! I needed a little light in my life.
Everytime I go I stare at that zebra stool and try to figure out where in my house would be an appropriate place for it. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to incorporate black into my house and wish I could! I would snag that stool and those lamps..and then pop that black and white with some yellow! What?!?! :)
Hey Kat,
Nope, just like we said in the little note at the bottom of this post we’re not paid or otherwise perk’d by Target. We just love their wares and have fun sharing them with our readers. And it seems like our readers have fun with our little virtual shopping trips too. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Target rocks! I am so glad we are out of town the next 10 days because I can just drive down to my Tarjay and snap up half the stuff you posted – I recently posted about my Target addiction too :D
http://vivafrugality.blogspot.com/2010/02/targeting-my-cravings-for-march.html
Love your blog!
I love the Target rug, but I am wondering if the 5 x 7 will work for my space. My couch is 7 feet. Should the rug be longer than the couch or do you think it will look ok if it is the same length? I love the balance in your living room. What are the lengths of your rug and couch?
We actually prefer a rug that’s longer than the sofa (in our case the rug is 5 x 8 in both our living room and den and our sofa is at least 8-10 inches shorter than the 8′ side. This way it looks grounded by the rug and not like it’s borderline too big or unbalanced. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
I am drooling! Can’t wait to get in there and snag some of the items. I shouldn’t be buying anything seeing as how I am only 22 and just moved back into my parents house. BUT I can’t help myself, I’m obsessed. I just can’t stop decorating my FUTURE house. :)
I have that little spherical soap dispenser in my bathroom and love it! It’s so simple and classy, and yet an unusual shape.
My fiance and I have started our gift registry at Target and hope to finish that up this weekend. It’s like shopping without having to spend any money… :)
AH!! i just came home from target (like just now – i promise) and i bought that thomas o’brien coverlett and matching shams and sheet sets. i feel glamourous now seeing that you guys chose to mention it too.
I picked up a couple of those blue and white seashell towels a few weeks ago…..LOVE them!!!!
I got two of those blue and green striped bathmats (one to wash, one to use) 4 years ago, and they have survived two puppies and two houses and still look brand new after they are washed. I highly recommend them!
I swear, it took everything I had to not walk out to my car and drive myself to Target. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Target! Those polka dotted Dwell Studio bathroom accessories would have me knocking people over- unfortunately, my bathroom is brown and blue. :-( Guess I’ll have to go find another place for them- I think they just might look fabulous on my desk!
While I don’t love zebra print (or animal print in general), I do like the ottoman! Wouldn’t really fit in my house, but it’s cute! I would LOVE to see it in someone else’s house though!
And that bedspread!? I think I’m going to need that! The futon in my office would be the perfect place for that, and it would go great with my turquoise walls!
Personally, I’m in love with these candle holders. http://www.target.com/Hurricane-Candle-Holder/dp/B002SMGJVM/ref=br_1_15?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=13519881&node=13519881&sr=1-15&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Hurricane%20Candle%20Holder&qid= They come in 3 sizes. I think they would look fabulous in my bathroom in white!
The one thing I’ve been coveting- the faucet shower curtain holders- are gone now, and I’m so sad. I think I’m in mourning. Guess I need some retail therapy!
I, too, greatly adore perusing the aisles of Target and was so excited to see your finds today! Not only was I inspired by the fantastic floral comforter to re-design my spare bedroom, I went out and bought it on my lunch break :). Thank you!!
I bought the egg-shaped birdfeeder to match the birdhouse above. I was torn between the two. Maybe I’ll go back for the feeder when I pick up that bamboo bathmat. :D
I did check on line, thanks Sherry. no luck…but after your other post today, I’m now checking overstock. :)
I’m totally in jungle love with that zebra ottoman! The burlap ottomans would be perfect for a kids’ room or playroom. Love the showcase! My two boys get bored perusing Target, so I like getting the nitty-gritty here.
I was at Target twice this week. I just did a post last night about the Liberty of London line. I had so much fun “window shopping”. I wish I could have bought so many things. I love everything you’ve highlighted in this post.
Do you know where to get cool and well priced baskets to serve as plant pots? (To cover the real pots) Thanks!
Definitely check out Ikea and your local craft store (like Michael’s). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Oh my!! It is times like this I REALLY wish I lived in the USA or that the USA Target shipped internationally. Sigh. Or that I had a American pen pal who loved to shop for me!! :)Unfortunately Australian Target is not in the league of the US Target but they are getting better. If they had that Liberty stuff it would be snapped up in seconds – mostly by me (I would adore that lamp for my bedroom) but I would leave some for other people!! Promise! I have just downloaded 3 of the Liberty screensavers from the US Tarjey website so I guess I will just have to make do with that!! Thanks for the view of the otherside!! Thanks again for the home happiness!!
Love Lily xxx
The dishes on the left are our everyday dishes that we registered for – love them! Nice and heavy and gorgeous!
Sherry,
Not sure if you knew of this website which is very handy for everything Richmond. This link gives a list of where to go for second hand treasures around town.
I just bought those black sphere lamps for either side of my bed and they look awesome! I’m not sure about the shades that Target had for them though… They are white drum shades that are the perfect size but they have a design on the inside that you see when the lamp is on. I can’t decide if that makes them look too busy at night with the light on, I think I’d rather have just white drum shades…. Love the blog guys!
I’ve seen all of those items in our local Target for the past month or so…great finds! I’m really loving their tablecloths and cloth napkins right now – they have some gorgeous patterns.
The Liberty of London is too girly for me home decor-wise but I did buy a dress from that line to wear to a summer wedding. Great prices for everything in that line!
I’m glad I’m not the only one taking pictures of things I love in Target. There’s so many great things and it’s a good way to keep track of things I want and am considering buying and just inspirational pieces. Funny, I snapped pics of a few of the same things– the black lamp, the pink & yellow bedding, and the zebra stool cuz my sis loves all things zebra.
Thanks for reminding me about those soft ottomans. I looked at themn for ages at our store. Of course their gone now, and the ones online don’t have them on clearance – still listed at $44.99 each! Hmmmm….that’s why I didn’t buy them the first time around. I’ll try another store, I guess!
Took a picture of those black lamps this weekend while was shopping with some friends (they thought I was crazy for snapping so many pics). I love them! I’m thinking of getting one of the larger ones for our dresser.