By now you guys have probably grown accustomed to our random tours through places like Target, Ikea, Crate & Barrel and Anthropologie with our camera in tow. But this time we traipsed through HomeGoods and couldn’t stop ourselves from snapping pictures of all the things that we loved (with fabulous prices to match). So without further ado, here’s what’s frying our bacon these days from the decor mecca that is HomeGoods…
This amazing white cut-out urn is nothing short of art when it’s placed in the center of a large dining table or displayed on a console table or buffet. And although we’ve seen them in a few places for upwards of $100-150, this baby (which is nearly 2′ tall by the way) will run you just $55.
Here’s another fun cut-out urn that came in a playful mustard color and was a bit smaller. This one’s just $25 and we think it would look equally chic on any number of tables, shelves or bookcases. We love the exotic Moroccan vibe and can even picture it in a posh bathroom full of sea sponges.
This $12 hot pink Buddha made us smile, and we can just see it lending a cool Domino-ish effect to any room when placed atop a large pile of hardcover books or displayed on a bookcase with some other eclectic accessories.
And although I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea (John even declared that these guys were “straight up ugly”) you know I was smitten with these gorgeous $39 oversized white lacquered greyhounds. I can’t help it- my white ceramic animal menagerie always has room for one more (or ten…).
But don’t get me wrong. Not all animal-related accents are created equal in my book. Some are just plain weird. Like this cat that is somehow holding a basket with a kitten in her mouth. But with so many treasures to be discovered you’re bound to have to dig through some questionable things too. And we’re always down for a laugh while we window shop so we welcome discoveries like this.
This large round mirror is a bit reminiscent of the one we painted for our nursery, but this one comes in crisp white and is a bit softer and less geometric when it comes to the frame. Oh and have we mentioned the $39 price tag? Not bad at all.
HomeGoods is also a great place to dig around for affordable art, and this giant ready-to-hang canvas is just $49.
We also loved this frame with a beachy coral vibe. It’ll only set you back $6.99 and we think it would look charming in nearly any environment, from a home office to a bedside table.
This romantic and ruffled pillow looked so high end in so many ways. From the raw silk embellishments to the so-hot-right-now greeny yellow tone, it had me drooling. And the price tag? Just $14 (it originally sold for upwards of $60). Score.
We actually have very similar chic little glasses with woven sleeves but ours were on clearance from Sur La Table. We haven’t seen anything that’s very cheap since, but these guys are just $2.99 a pop so they’re definitely a do-able way to add texture and interest to any table setting (and they even look charming as vases, votive holder, pen holders, or even cotton ball and q-tip containers in a beachy bathroom).
We thought these initial mugs were reminiscent of the ones sold at Anthropologie for $6 but these are just $3.99 a pop. They too would make such great pen holders on a desk and could even work as a monogrammed toothbrush holder of sorts in an elegant black and white bathroom.
And these Chantal tea kettles came in so many glossy and fun colors (with $24 price tags) that we could totally picture someone snatching one up to add a bit of zip to any kitchen (just leave it on the stove full time for a dash of color- and of course use it to whip up tea for company).
The towel selection was also pretty impressive this time around. Sometimes things like that are hit or miss but we were loving all the prints that resembled vintage hex-tile details from a bathroom. And the soft blue, white, tan and mocha color scheme was right up our alley.
But if there’s one thing HomeGoods has above all other stores, it’s their amazing (and affordably priced) lamp selection. There are always at least two (if not many more) that I’m dying to buy on the spot. If only our house had ten more rooms that needed table lamps! This cheerful yellow guy was huge and bulbous (in the photo you can’t really tell the scale, but it’s gorgeously large and in charge). And the $49 price tag beats the pants off any other colorful ceramic lamps and shades that you can find (which usually can run you around $130+ at lighting stores and even places like Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel).
We also loved this curvy blue-based beauty. And the $39 price tag was the icing on the cake. Two of these babies on either side of a bed or couch could MAKE the room. And they’re hundreds of dollars less than picking up two almost anywhere else.
So that’s what tickled our fancy when we took a stroll through HomeGoods. What do you guys think? Any favorite items among the bunch? Are there any other cheap-o home accessories (from there or anywhere else) that have you drooling these days? What colors are doing it for you these days? And what accessories are you currently on the prowl for? Do tell. Oh and check out Bryn’s recent HomeGoods excursion (I’m obsessed with the green elephant at the end).
Why oh why oh why is there no Home Goods store in Seattle? I would gladly spend altogether too much money there. Don’t they know this?
jbhat
I actually own those mugs! A ‘K’ for me and a ‘P’ for hubby. :) I thought it would be nice to have a matching set. I love your idea too though as pen holder or toothbrush holder when we get tired of drinking tea out of them. ;)
Great HomeGoods’ finds! Love that store!
~Karla
Wish we had Home Goods in Washington. Love that last lamp!
My fave is the Buddha! The Greyhounds creep me out! If you are ever in Calgary AB Canada Twisted Goods is a delightful little store for accessory shopping. NOt everything is cheap but there are good deals at times. You can check out their website here: http://www.twistedgoods.ca/
What did you buy?? Don’t tell me you walked out empty handed? Great stuff. I just loved that blue based lamp and ALL of the bath towels!! Thanks for the eye candy!! Two days till you have your little girl per my guess on the baby pool!
Ahhh, sadly Stephanie we did come home empty-handed on this particular trip. Even though there was so much to love in the store, we didn’t have a good spot for any of it back at home. So we behaved ourselves and kept our wallets in our pockets. But believe us, that’s a rare event when it comes to Home Goods…
-John
You know those bumper stickers that say “I brake for yard sales?” I need one that says “I brake for HomeGoods stores.” Seriously…I am the HomeGoods queen. I even have rituals. When you find something truly amazing and perfect and prices unbelievably, you have to say “Score!” out loud as you put it in your cart. And I’m with you regarding the lamp section. Amazing deals. Amazing lamps. (My only frustration is that sometimes you find that one amazing lamp that is just perfect — but they don’t have a second one.)
May I make a suggestion for a future post? How about asking people to submit their best HomeGoods score EVER? With pics, maybe? We can all drool with jealousy. (Mine would be the pair of white ceramic lamps with whimsical bubble cutouts, perfect for my new office — for $29 each. (I talked the manager down from $39 because there was a boo-boo on the lampshades. All I did was turn it to the wall, and it doesn’t even show.)
Great idea for a future post, Sandy. We’re adding it to our list!
-John
That’s it! I swear you all are going shopping with me next time at that store because I was just at Home Goods this past weekend at Short Pump and my eyes must have malfunctioned because I didn’t see those awesome items, LOL! Those are excellent finds and I am almost tempted to get my husband to run over there later this evening to do some shopping. I think my favorite is the artwork–it would look fab in our family room. Great job you two! :-)
You make me NEED to go to Home Goods this week! I always spend hours in that store just browsing through all of the treasures. And I agree about the lamps, that’s where we got the pair for our bedroom. :)
Great stuff! Is this a Richmond only store? Or a chain where I could score some decor. Of course without a car, I may to just keep drooling online.
Hey Katie,
HomeGoods is all over the US, so there might be one near you. You can search for one on their web site: http://www.homegoods.com/ Hope you find a close one!
-John
I had no idea HomeGoods had such great stuff. I have been looking for a lamp like the green one you photographed and anywhere I find one is like $300. Unfortunately, I don’t think they have HomeGoods in Washington State. :(
I’m on the hunt for nursery items. I’ve gone thru all the baby stores and decided that I’ll be looking elsewhere for decor. I’m not due until the end of October but I am dying to get the room together. I’m currently convincing my husband that it’s not too early to start. :)
Hey John,
I am brand new to your website and showed my friends your renovation projects. I recently just bought my first house and interested on your thoughts on trim.
I am going back and forth on whether to replace the existing bedroom trim. The house is a 1975 brick ranch, so it has the original baseboard trim. My question is; did you leave much of your existing trim, or did you leap to replace it.
Thanks for your insight,
Wade Saginaw, MI
Hey Wade,
We left all of our original trim and just gave it a fresh coat of paint since it was in pretty good condition. So we’d say keep it unless you have a major issue with its style or condition. Hope that helps!
-John
I ? home goods! You found lots of good stuff! I hope you gave in a bought that adorable kitten’n’a’basket statute ;) My fav would have to be glasses with the woven shelves and the coral frame, I love the coastal, beachy look! Did you end up buying anything?
Didn’t buy anything on this trip, Jenny, but it wasn’t for lack of love – just lack of empty spots in our house!
Lenore – thanks for the tip about Homesense. Now we know of a place to stop if we ever make it north of the border anytime soon!
-John
Just a tip for any Canadians out there lamenting our lack of HomeGoods…Judging from your post, item descriptions and prices I’d say our equivalent is Homesense. It’s owned by Winner’s and everytime I go there I find the most amazing, unique pieces at the best prices in the city!
XO
Lenore
Alas, no Home Goods near me. But I have had a lot of similar luck at TJMaxx.
We have several TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Ross stores here in Columbia, SC, but no Home Goods (which may be a good thing). I’m always finding unique pieces there like a huge chrome leaf platter for $12 that makes a great statement on my black dining room table and matches my white ceramic Michael Aram leaf serving ware. Sherry-I too share your love of white ceramic. I love the greyhounds, but I’m looking for a small hippo if you come across one.
I’m saving up for a kitchen and living room re-design and look forward to enlisting your help!
I WANT THAT CAT!
…ahhahhahhaaahhaaaaa :-D
Wow, I need to go to HomeGoods immediately. Thank you for this post – I always look forward to these Window Shopping posts, they give me such great ideas!
Ok, so I KNOW I don’t have a HomeGoods in my town, but I did some searching on their website and it shows quite a few stores in Texas, but they are all TJ Maxx and Marshall’s stores… Now I’m really confused.
Home Goods is amazing, and every location seems to have different treasures. I also meant to comment on a previous post that I love your predicitions for your bean and I have told 3 pregnant friends since that they need to do the same thing, such a cute idea!
I have a full blown obsession with Home Goods. Is that bad? :) Once, I suggested to my husband that we should go on a road trip somewhere and stop at every Home Goods on the way. (He didn’t bite.) :)
Totally have that yellow pillow (in the oblong version) on our guest bed. LOVE IT!
I’ve been grabbing up the gourd lamps at Home Goods like crazy. Matter of fact, I have the teal/turquoise one in my bedroom. My son has a stunning bright orange one in his blue and orange nursery.
I just love Home Goods. I could go everyday. It helps that ours is conveniently located next to TJMaxx that has lately had an abundance of Kate Spade shoes.
-Abby
The pillow reminds me of a dress gone wrong, and I’m with John on the dogs, but LOVE your finds. I usually swing through the home decor and exit, but the tea kettles have me thinking I need to spend more time in the household aisles!!
Janell
I LOVE the hot pink Buddha! Haha. I wonder if we have a HomeGoods store in Texas….
You don’t even understand the void that has been filled in my heart for budget savvy home decor when I found HomeGoods. I am obsessed with that dang store. I have gotten so many fabulous items there. The one in my town is a TJMaxx / HomeGoods so I do double the damage every time I go!!! :)
Again, I am jealous. We don’t have a HG anywhere near us. I’m still on the search for a few lamps that ‘make’ the room and don’t make my husband faint in shock over the price tag.
And I have to agree with John, the greyhounds are pretty scary.
Your window shopping posts are always my favorite and Home Goods is, by far, one of my favorite stores so this post makes me extra happy. I bought two of those turquoise lamps a couple of weeks ago and now they are sitting beautifully on either side of my dark gray sofa in the living room. They definitely do make the room. I’m going to go look for that pink buddha next. As always, thank you for the inspiration!!!
oh my gosh, rounding up some GREAT pieces, YHL’ers!!! love nearly all of these!
i actually adore the skinny greyhounds and that white mirror is CHIC!!
we have a buddha head in our home and CC Hubby didn’t really like it at first, but has no grown used to it! he rubs it for good luck (nerd alert)
thinkin’ of y’all as the last few days unfold of your threesome…burger is gonna be a GREAT big bro! xo from the crew over at CasaCullen
For those of you looking for HomeGoods, I live in Texas and ours is a department inside of Marshalls (Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and HomeGoods are all the same company). There is even an old TJ Maxx next door (from before they merged) which has a small selection of the exact same items in the neighboring Marshalls/HomeGoods.
Love those lamps!!! Swoon, especially @ the yellow one. They also sell low price designer cookware that is awesome!
To Chelsea: I am from Texas, and I’m not sure what area you are in, but there are about half a dozen homegoods in Houston alone…I think they have a store locator online.
Hi Guys! I actually work for one of the regional offices of TJ Maxx (unfortunately no products here at our office!!) but, to clear up some confusion for you folks like Maggie S, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Homegoods are all owned under the TJX umbrella. So, if the website refers to a TJX or Marshalls when you are searching for Homegoods, that’s because it’s considered a megastore or Maxx-n-more which also houses a large home department “owned” by Homegoods. Hope this helps! Oh and by the way Sherry and John: if you’re everrrr looking for a Homegoods/TJ Maxx/Marshall’s home decor correspondent- look no further, I’m your girl ;)!!
Hey Debbie,
Thanks so much for clearing that up for everyone! And we’d LOVE to do a giveaway with you guys so feel free to email us if you want to hook up our fabulous readers with some awesome home decor!
xo,
s
I’ve been reading your blog for at least a year and a half and I heart your design aesthetic. When I saw the hexagonal towels about a month ago, I seriously stood there in the store and imagined whether these would ever be towels the P’s would hang in their yhl bathroom? Imagine my surprise and thrill to see them on here today! Yay! Validation! :)
I’m with Jhn on the greyhounds. I think it’s because of the VERY skinny look of them. They look sad, somber and starving. Feed them some pizza and maybe then they’ll be pretty?
Let me say that I admire your willpower. I have to restrain myself from even entering HomeGoods without money and an intended purchase. And even then, its hard to stick to the script…so many wonderful things there!!!
I love all these things and you guys obviously have a knack for finding gems that I would most certainly walk by, but does that pillow not look like Madonna’s bra?
I live and breathe for Home Goods! Your post has me itching for a trip there, like yesterday! I have some of those towels in our bathroom, I loved how the color scheme isn’t too girly or masculine – for the bathroom I share with my boyfriend who would rather decorate in a Penn State theme!
I am in love with those lamps! Unfortunately, we don’t have HomeGoods stores in Canada…but this post has inspired me to take a trip over the border very, very soon!
i was thinking about getting that white urn in a smaller size a while back and now seeing it again makes me want it! now i have to go buy it and probably 5 million other things once i’m done at good ‘ol homegoods.
I love, love HomeGoods luxe towel options! I just bought those vine-y blue ones in the bottom of your towel shot!
May I ask which Homegoods you were at? Living close enough to drive is making this tempting…..those blue lamps are exactly what I am wanting! And that first white piece would be perfection in my living room!
The one in Short Pump here in Richmond. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Oh…How I love Homegoods! Sometimes, on rainy days, I take my 18 month old for our “walk” through the aisles! :)
Last weekend I went in for a 5 x 7 frame and came out with a gorgeous chair, 3 new pillows, and new art for our living room…It was my Mother’s day present to myself!
Window shopping always gets me in trouble.:)
I am sure that never happens to you though.
Thanks for the info.
I’ve been reading your website for about a year – twice a day. Love everything about it. I can’t get enough of HomeGoods and find myself drawn to the “beachy coral” frame you included in this post. One complaint about EVERY single frame I buy at Homegoods/TJ Maxx/Marshalls…they ALWAYS have the price sticker (which happens to be scored about 5 times) on the glass, making it super hard to remove, let alone peel off in one piece, without leaving a sticky gummy residue. Any suggestions on quick and easy removal???
Goo Gone always works, but we’ve also heard that olive oil is a natural sticker-remover. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
These kinds of posts are so much fun! I really need to find out where a HomeGoods store is near DC. I generally like the greyhound ceramic animal look too, but I have to say, I’m with John on this one. It’s too skinny and I’m not a fan of the collar tassle thing, haha!
My question is would you change your mind if those cats were white ceramic or is that still a stretch?!
Nope, still a stretch. I like my ceramic animals to have a bit of edge. To not be cute if that makes sense. It’s why I love my ceramic bull and my fierce dog and my rhino. I think anything too sweet can cross over into grandma territory, you know?
xo,
s
Another lament for the lack of HomeGoods in Washington! Sure, we could trek down to the Portland store, but it’s never that simple, because there’s Powells City of Books, all the great restaurants, the wineries… That hot pink Buddha head would end up costing me $400.
Before owning a home, I used to love going to H&M to buy affordable fashionalbe clothes, now clothes are on the back burner and Home Goods is the new H&M for this fashionista turned interior designista :)
We have many swell home stores in Brooklyn – but seriously, I so wish we had one of these!
x
Paula
No HomeGoods near here either, so thanks for the great tour!
I was just in Home Goods for the first time last week and OMG, I LOVE it!