HOMEGOODS ISLIKE THE PRICE IS RIGHT
Can we talk about HomeGoods? I have a love-hate relationship with this warehouse space stuffed with canvas prints of llamas, dog beds, and a ten-pack of ankle socks.
Most visits to HomeGoods are like spinning the wheel on The Price Is Right —you never know what you’ll bring home.
When I took this spending hiatus, I realized that if I’m not searching for a specific item, it’s better to stay home.
With that said, over the years, I have had some surprising finds. One of my favorite purchases was when I bought these upholstered chairs for our living room.
It was like winning a new car on The Price is Right.
FAVORITE FINDS AT HOMEGOODS
- THE SHELF-STABLE FOOD AISLE
tHE The foodie aisle. It is a treasure hunt for shelf-stable finds. If you have not explored the coffee section, this is the time to try it.
With coffee prices in the double digits, I love the overstock coffee brands from Brooklyn and Seattle. Here are a few things I keep my eye on in the foodie section.
LIST OF FOOD ITEMS
- coffee
- spices
- bubbly waters
- anything in a cute glass bottle.
- Preserves
- Olive Oil
2. THROW BLANKETS
I love the throws at Pottery Barn, but it’s hard to beat the selection and prices of a HomeGoods throw. This is how I ended up with these throws.
3. FURNITURE
My favorite chairs!
I bought these matching ottomans on clearance and reupholstered them with a hand-held staple gun from Home Depot.
4. EARRINGS
This was an unexpected find with my sister. I never thought to look for jewelry at Home Goods. But when I found a pair of small gold hoops for a fraction of what I buy at JCF, I was hooked.
I love jewelry, but after losing a diamond tennis bracelet and a pearl bracelet (twice), on a day filled with errands, including the produce aisle at Kroger, I stopped wearing my fancy jewelry while running errands (or dancing on a dance floor for a friend’s birthday).
.5. GLASSWARE
I love the glasses at HomeGoods. I have an assortment of glasses from Crate & Barrel, but nothing beats a six-pack of iced tea glasses for under $9.00 (versus $ 9 per glass).
The only issue is finding an identical set.
That is when I am digging through the barware aisle like I did the day I searched the produce bins for my tennis bracelet
6. TOWELS BUT NOT SHEETS
I love the fluffy towels at HomeGoods. The trick is to find entire sets for guests. I stopped buying sheet sets at HomeGoods because they always felt like they had been sprayed with a glue adhesive- a starchy texture that never softened.
I do splurge on sheets from Pottery Barn. And they last forever!
My sister loves the sheets at Garnet Hill. Where do you shop for bedding?
7. FRAMES
I used to buy my frames at Hobby Lobby or Michaels, but I could never find three of the same size and style. I’ve had good luck finding frames at HomeGoods.
8. WHITE CERAMIC SERVING PIECES
I love the simplicity of white ceramic dishes and serving pieces. I cannot resist ramekins or cereal bowls.
What do you look for at HomeGoods? Any tips you can share? Thank you for stopping by today. Please sign up for my weekly newsletter filled with DIY projects, cleaning tips and funny stories in my everyday edits we all make!
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What a classic and beautiful wedding portrait. They look so happy! Your trip to NYC sounded awesome. I like that Christmas bingo game and the baked brie looks yum! I haven’t had that in years. I love Smartless but only listen sporadically like when we’re on a long car ride. We always enjoy them. Did you see the holiday episode of Murderville on Netflix–they are all on it and it’s a good one!
I love Home Goods! I get too tempted by all the stuff they have so I try not to shop there too often as I don’t need “more stuff” …lol I always look at their food offerings though, and yes, it’s sad that they are one time only offerings most of the time.
When I lived in NY I often went to TV talk show filmings, so I did meet many personalities that way. Martha Stewart was really nice, as was Barbara Walters.
I have yet to put up our Christmas tree or send out Christmas cards or do anything holiday!!! Ack…so behind!
I get it with Home Goods but I still love it.
I love brie too and make a few delicious baked brie recipes
Same! Happy Day Cindy! xo laura