10 Home Items That Impressed Me at Target
Here’s the deal… yesterday I went to Target for toothpaste. TOOTHPASTE. That’s it. I should have came home with one tube of toothpaste- no need for a grocery bag… one tiny item. What did I come home with? Toothpaste plus a bunch of other little things. I know I’m not alone in this. Every once in awhile Target gets the best of me and I end up spending an hour shopping around. Was it fun? Yes! Did I come home with a few cool things? Definitely! What can I say? I wanted a few things for spring (like the vase, candle, and fresh tulips pictured above). The moral of my story is this- Target has some great home decor items at affordable prices, so I thought it might be fun to share 10 things that impressed me in the store yesterday… and which ones I bought. Click through for some Thursday shopping shenanigans! PS: this is NOT sponsored by Target. Haha!
#1 // Threshold Ceramic Planter
This was the first item that went into my cart. I actually passed it up the first time down the aisle and went back for it (typical Sarah move, right there). I pictured tulips in this big stoneware pedestal planter and couldn’t get it out of my head! Needless to say, it’s currently sitting on my entry table filled with tulips. It looks just like I pictured!
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#2 // Hearth & Hand Large Brass Candle
This is another item that ended up on my entry table. I usually don’t buy candles from Target (I’ll admit- I’m kind of a candle snob), but these giant 24 ounce candles from Hearth & Hand smelled really nice, light, and fresh for spring. I ended up with the “redwood” scent and it fit perfectly on my brass clawfoot pedestal dish. I like to re-use candle vessels for planters, toothbrush holders, whatever… if they look good- that’s incentive to style it elsewhere once the candle burns down.
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#3 // Opalhouse Embroidered Hem Hand Towel
This simple embroidered hand towel really impressed me! It felt cheeky and sophisticated. It looks very designerly, in my opinion- like something straight out of Kelly Wearstler’s collection. If I didn’t already have towels for our basement bath, I would’ve snagged this! Actually…. what was I even thinking?! I should’ve bought it for the powder room makeover. Argh. I guess I need to make another trip to Target.
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#4 // Project 62 Decorative Brass Bowl
This bowl immediately reminded me of my best friend Emily’s dining room (click here to see it)! She has a bowl filled with tulips (ironically) that she uses as a centerpiece and the scale and shape is VERY similar to this one. Hers is a designer version, but for this alternative being a fraction of the cost- I think it’s absolutely beautiful! Would you have thought to fill this thing with florals or plants to use as a centerpiece? She’s kind of a genius.
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#5 // Hearth & Hand Stoneware Bowls with Reactive Glaze
If you’re in need of dishes- look no further than Hearth & Hand’s glazed stoneware collection. It’s seriously stunning and rivals high-end serveware. The bowls are my favorite- they come in multiple shapes and sizes. I love the organic look and reactive glaze finish. Plus- they’re neutral, so they’d be a very timeless investment. If you’re registering for your wedding at Target, add these to the list!
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#6 // Threshold Rattan Natural Basket
This basket stopped me because of two things: the size (it’s over 20″ tall), and the timeless shape. I’d use it in a laundry room, or even as a plant basket. Stick a tree in there and you’ll instantly have a classic look with a textural, rattan planter. It reminded me a lot of the woven baskets and bags I stumbled across in markets located in the south of France last fall (read about that trip here). I wanted SO badly to ship one home, but because of the large size- freight was crazy expensive. I’m actually hoping Emmett doesn’t read this post because I *begged* him to let me ship one home and this basically looks exactly the same, haha!
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#7 // Fieldcrest Matelassé Coverlet
I’m pretty picky about bedding and this is a good looking matelassé. I’m all about crisp, white, super soft (this is 100% cotton) bedding that looks like it came straight from a high-end hotel. This would be great for spring and summer months, or- layer it on top of your duvet now, as winter comes to a close! It comes in multiple colors and sizes… white is just my preference.
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#8 // Hearth & Hand Stoneware Utensil Caddy
I don’t keep a utensil caddy on the countertop anymore, since we have built-in utensil organizers (take a video tour of my kitchen cabinets here!), but if I did have a use for a utensil holder… I would totally buy this one! I love the subtle linear pattern, how heavy it is (since it’s stoneware), and the neutral glaze color.
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#9 // Threshold Limestone Bookend
I wish I would’ve spotted these limestone bookends BEFORE styling my living room built-ins. They’re the perfect color palette, look classic yet modern, and feel much more expensive than they actually are ($14!). They really would’ve been so perfect on my shelving and certainly fit the aesthetic I was going for in there. If you’re picky about color, I’d recommend buying them in person at the store, because there is a lot of variation and no two are the same.
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#10 // Project 62 Essential Oil Room Spray
This last one surprised me! I’m honestly a big fan of room spray (use it ALL the time). I keep it in our bathrooms and in the bedrooms. It’s nice to spritz the bedding from time-to-time or just refresh a room with a nice scent. Admittedly, I’m very snobby about room spray though (much like candles) because I’m picky when it comes to fragrance and scent. I was super bummed because my store was sold out of the vetiver + cedarwood scent, which was my favorite. It smelled just like the room spray I currently use and love from Barr-Co Reserve. It was that good at half the price, so I ended up ordering a couple bottles online. I was seriously impressed with this stuff! My second favorite scent at Target was the jasmine + ylang ylang.
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Do you guys like this super casual style of blog / shopping post? It was pretty fun and quick for me to pull this together, so if you’re into it- maybe we could shop together more often on the blog, at lots of different home stores! I’ve shared HomeGoods in the past, but I’m thinking I could visit places like West Elm or Ikea… stores that are accessible to everyone and I can easily link for you guys? I don’t mind being the weirdo sneaking product photos in stores. Ha! Let me know what you think!
Oh, and I’d love to hear about your favorite Target finds lately. Did any of mine make the cut? Funny story- one of my good friends has a hilarious Target rule. She always says, “I NEVER use a cart or basket- I only allow myself to buy what I can fit in my arms and carry out of Target.” I know, I know… it’s a dangerous place for all of us. If I did that, I’d probably have to make multiple trips in and out. Ha! Have a great Thursday, friends.
