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my target sucks

Posted by sew4tejhtr6ier Senin, 28 Oktober 2013 0 komentar
yeah.
that's right.
i said the "S" word.
now---i didn't say TARGET sucks...just the one near my house.
i am at target at least twice a month....sometimes to buy groceries, or a birthday present or clothes. (or whatever any of us go into target to buy before we inevitably end up with a cart full of things we didn't intend to purchase!) while i am there, i always pop over to the "home decor" section to see what nate or threshold has been up to. and usually i see....a sparse selection of the newest offerings, few particleboard bookcases, a dumpy ottoman or two, and a handful of lamps that i swear have been there for 3 years.

last week, i was at a home consultation a good 20 miles form my house, and decided to swing by a target to see if they had any better home stuff. i have been seeing all kinds of cute stuff online, and i wondered if ANY of it was in stores. (cuz it most certainly wasn't in MY target.)
ummm....
i hit the jackpot!
i couldn't believe how much stuff this target carried!
i felt like my target has been cheating on me with other targets in the area! why is all the good stuff going everywhere else?? this target had AISLES of great home decor items! what the??? i mean, take a look:
 i have seen this table online, but it was even prettier in person!



 there was tons of stuff on sale, including these column lamps with lucite bases.

 the contrast stitch on these little ottomans is a nice touch,

 new stuff from nate.


these preserved boxwoods look great ALL year round, but especially festive around the holidays.

 LOVED these frames!
wisteria has some that look very similar, for 2-3 times the price.

 i love the texture that bone inlaid frames give a room.


 is a trend officially over when you see it at places like target?
i still haven't fallen out of love with antlers and deer heads, but this display made me
feel like the trend is a little overdone....

 totally great little set of mirrors!

 and HEY---if you are going to do a "bed in a bag" look, at least start with something like this!
it's graphic without being too much, and the dots will coordinate with any pattern and can easily go masculine or feminine, depending on what it is paired with.

 i have always loved the thomas obrien bedding collections.

 another "seen online but not in person" piece. this little desk is a winner!

 that woven top table would add a lot of texture to any room, and the x base side table is a fabulous mix of texture and style.

 seriously?? my target has like two ottomans in stock. and they are both ugly.

 lovely little tweed chair! it would look so pretty paired with a fun patterned pillow.


 hello floor lamp!
if i didn't already have a lamp that could be your twin, i would have taken you home with me!


 more side table goodness.

 wouldn't these make great hampers?

 tortoise shell mirror.
would look great mixed in with a gallery wall....

 and how fun is this little tray?
makes me think of a certain song that has been playing way too much at my house lately!
(what does the fox say??)


and finally--loved these drink containers.

SO...if the target near your house sucks, like the one near mine---you might want to take a little field trip to the next closest one. you might just hit the jackpot, like it did!

happy shopping!


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a visit to west elm

Posted by sew4tejhtr6ier Kamis, 29 Agustus 2013 0 komentar
earlier this week, i popped in west elm for a visit.
this west elm is located in downtown salt lake city, and is in the new city creek center, across from the historic temple square.
if you have never been to a west elm, you need to make a point to pop in the next time you are in a city that has one!
 

i love the way they have the most items displayed by color. 
such eye candy!



 if you have only been shopping on west elm online, you might have missed their new "market" area--where they carry dishes, and all things related to housekeeping. their stuff is seriously chic. i found myself daydreaming about throwing out all of my mixing bowls, canisters, hot pads, and kitchen "gear" and starting from scratch.



i am a huge fan of west elm lighting! their items are so unique and look great in any space. they always manage to stock items that add an edge to a very traditional room, or add some softness to a very modern space.


one item that i am particularly taken with is their version of the "bed in a bag". they come pre-packaged in coordinating sets so you can just grab and go and know your bed will look great.
this pretty maize version comes with the sunburst duvet cover and polka dot sheets, and then you can throw on whatever accent you want.

 
the patterns are so pretty together!


  this chevron is another version of their "bed in a bag". the tiny pin-strip sheets are a great compliment to the bolder chevron duvet cover.





love their accessories!

 

the center of the store has this fun glass enclosure with a large floating branch....


 isn't this fun?
i love the bleached wood plank ceiling. wouldn't this treatment look amazing in a beach house?


here are the two accent pillows that we purchased for the college dorm room:
(the green velvet pillow  is actually darker and more, well...GREEN in person)



(sorry about the blurry pic!)


thanks for coming along!





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a day at thanksgiving point

Posted by sew4tejhtr6ier Jumat, 17 Agustus 2012 0 komentar
summer is winding down, i am trying to cram as much fun as i can into next 2 weeks.
the kids and i have spent a LOT of time at the pool this year, but we have also been on quite a few little adventures--(we try to do something "big" each week.) 
earlier this week, we ventured to thanksgiving point...
for those of you who have never heard of thanksgiving point, it is a fun destination with a tons of things to do---it has a museum (one of the best in the state!), an imax theater, extensive gardens, a petting zoo, a golf course, an amphtheater, a great emporium, a cafe, ice cream parlor, several other restaurants, and more. there are summer camps available for kids, gourmet cooking classes,  floral arrangement  and gardening classes, numerous concerts, and during the holidays, they have a fantastic light display. 
it kinda has UH--LOT of stuff to do. 
it is located about 20 miles south of downtown slat lake city, and is almost 
impossible to miss from the freeway!
here are some pics from our visit:


 (aren't these gorgeous??)


 loved the potted boxwoods too...



 a peek at a corner of the HUGE gardens...


 LOVED these lanterns.

hmmm.
i should consider this a triumph....ONE of my THREE kids is actually looking at the camera and smiling. not a small feat. 
(PS--my oldest daughter is now OFFICIALLY the same height as me! if i weighed 50 pounds less, 
we could share clothes. i am sure she would be THRILLED about that! )



a look inside the emporium....this place has everything...home decor, an adorable toy and candy shop,
"made in utah" goodies, jewelry, clothing, bedding, bath products...




 loved this display!





after we strolled through the emporium, we stopped and got a bite to eat at the cafe:

we also MAY have ordered a few of these...

we had a great time! we will most likely go back later in the month before school starts...we wanted to see the museum, but it was SO crowded, so we are going to wait until a few other counties are back in school so that there will be fewer people. 
i hope you enjoyed the mini-tour!




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