My bestie Candice and I went to our local Marshall’s Home Store on Saturday “just to look.” We both ended up leaving with so much stuff, we had to call a friend to bring a truck to haul it all home (oops.)
There were so many great items, I just couldn’t resist. The damage:
One of my purchases ending up being uber-disappointing. You know when you find something and you think it is just the most perfect thing for your home, and then when you actually try it in that room, it’s awful? Well, that’s what happened to me.
There was this amazing comfotor and duvet cover set there that I immediately fell in love with. It was a bold, black and white large floral print and I thought it would be oh-so perfect for our bedroom. FAIL:
I mean, it’s not horendous or anything (and in person, I promise it was much more shocking) but it just didn’t work. It was too much, too bold, too busy. Our room lost its softness and calming feeling.
I returned the set the next day, but kept the lime green and white sheets of the same pattern. Those I actually like. Here’s a close-up:
Now, I’m thinking I’ll probably just get an off-white quilted blanket to use as a coverlet kind of thing on our bed. We only have a duvet right now, so it can look messy and unfinished without that final touch. I like the idea of a quilt because it’s thin. The comfoter was too thick on top of everything else that was wrong with it.
Now, onto my most exciting purchases. These lovely boxes. They are purely for display at this point. I don’t mind if they stay empty forever. I just like to look at their pretty-ness.
I have a similar jewelry box from West Elm. These were $14.99 and $19.99 for the larger white one. I love their modern elegance and smooth finish. Perfect for storage or just for show.
Then, there’s this beauty:
This beautiful box has little legs it stands on. I just captured my attention right away. Right now, it just sits in the corner looking pretty, but it can also be used for storage (magazines, a blanket.) My husband always makes fun of me for “buying so many boxes” but there is something so lovely about pretty boxes everywhere (or as I like to call them “useful storage units.”)
In more useful storage unit news, I also picked up this mirrored one in a previous shopping trip at Marshall’s for $10- this one is on our bedroom:
In addition to my love for boxes, I also love pretty picture frames. I got a few at Z Gallerie this weekend. All were on sale, except for this first one, which reminds me of an awesome animal print:
I also picked up this 3-compartment serving tray on sale for $19.99 at Crate & Barrel. It was on our registry but we never got it, so I thought I might as well get it while it was on sale:
I tried one of the pillows from our bedding set on my couch and ended up liking it. I think I will keep it there for now. I’m laying back on it as I type this, and I likey.
I also got this awesome monogrammed rug from Marshall’s for our downstairs entryway:
In keeping with the monogram theme, I got this candle, on sale from Pottery Barn for $11.50:
I love black and white. It’s such a clean and modern look.
And for those wondering, yes, our tree is still up, in all of its Christmas-garden glory:
Do you ladies have any home improvement plans for 2010? Let me know in the comments below. Our home goals for the new year are to hardwood our entryway and to get a new couch and bed. We kind of just bought a cheap bed when we first moved in, but I’d love something more grand and lighter. I already have one I love in mind, but I’ll do a seperate inspiriations post.
Also, let me know if you like these posts about home decor. I think it’s a nice mix with all of the fashion and beauty stuff, and I enjoy writing about it.
xoxo,
Veronika.
Veronika, I think you're right – your home decor posts are a great mix with your beauty and fashion posts! Keep it coming! =) Love that bold striped cushion…
Thanks Anh 🙂 I can't wait until our home is where I want it to be. I love decorating 🙂
You have good taste so yes I'd like to see more home decor posts too =)
thanks Julie! comforter disaster aside, I think the rest of the stuff is cute 🙂
I love the color scheme of your home! It does some very relaxing. Whenever I am done renting I envision my home to be done in soft gray, white, and black.
Good idea on taking back the comforter. The sheets are beautiful though!
Please include more decor posts! We are going to be purchasing our first home this year and I love the inspiration that this post has given me! Congrats on the great finds at Marshalls! I try and pop in my local store along with TJ Maxx every couple of weeks because you never know what you are going to find. I am in Houston as well and my favortie store locations are the ones in the River Oaks shopping center on West Gray. I have found so many great items there! Oh, and your home is beautiful! 🙂
Jennifer- that's the exact store where I got all of the stuff from Marshalls above. That is also my favorite location 🙂
Looks great! As you know we've been working on improving our home gym for 2010. Other than that no major changes to the house.
I can't get over how cute all of your boxes are!
xoxo!
Everything looks great! We started remodeling our home June of 2008, and I mean the entire house inside and out. We have so many projects on the list this year. We have two bathrooms, a laundry room, refinishing the kitchen cabinets, trim to install throughout the entire house and we are working on finishing up the master suite and turning our current bedroom in to an office. There's oh so much to do. Love the decor posts. They give me great ideas!
wow it all looks great! I guess I need to go hit up marshalls!
I love your home decor postings! Your Kitchen table is soooo freakin' amazing, I love it. I'm thinking of copying it in a way for me and my 2 friends apartment when we move in together in August.
I love the decor posts too! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE Z Gallerie. Best decor store ever. Keep buying those boxes girly, they come in so handy when you have kids. I throw their toys in every box, basket and bucket I get my eyes on!! haha.
Love your NYE look too, gorgeous!!
catch me- the table is from IKEA 🙂 it was less than 200$, including the chairs. It also expands if you want a longer table
Love LOVE this post V! I love home decor and post about it myself because its really not that much different than fashion…
We have a lot of home reno plans for 2010. Last year we totally upgraded our Master Bath and now we want to finish the cabinets/counters in the kitchen and extend woodfloors on the main level from the kitchen (where they are now) through the dining/living room area… Can't wait to see your progress!
Love the home design posts! We have HUGE plans for reno/deco in 2010. I too <3 Marshalls, but seriously go to TJ Maxx and Home Goods as well – I couldn't rave about Home Goods enough it blows Marshalls out of the water. I agree the comfortor is way too busy we just bought something similar, although less loud, at Home Goods in similar colors and can't agree with you enjough on the boxes, I have tons of them.
I love the decor post!
You found some really pretty stuff!
We are planning on buying new bedroom furniture and painting the house this year 🙂
I love the home decor posts, it's great to see how people decorate their home. I especially love your style! It's so similar to mine so I find a lot of inspiration in your decor. My bed is also, yellow/white/black, and boxes & frames are EVERYWHERE at my place. Glad to have found a decor soulmate 🙂
What is Marshalls home store? Is that the same as a regular Marshalls? I love everything you got, especially those boxes. I agree w/ everyone else, more decoration posts !! 🙂
Love the decor post! I'm always looking for ideas. I NEED some of those great boxes! It's the perfect place for all of those magazines I'm behind on! My renovation plans for 2010 aren't really reno plans, just storage plans. Go through & get rid of stuff I don't need & have the house more organized!
Love the frames!
I agree with your decision on the comforter. It's really cute but doesn't seem to flow with the current feeling of your bedroom.
You have really great taste! The picture frames are adorable. I think the decor posts are great. I want to redecorate our bathroom, so they are perfect inspiration.
I love the colors on your walls. What is is called?
anon- the lighter color is SW "functional grey" the darker color is BM "smoked oyster"
I love these colors too (obviously!)
Great stuff. I'm with you with the boxes. I got so many and they really are useful for storing stuff and getting rid of all the ugly clutter.