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Window Shopping: The Calm Before The Tour…

We’re doing our best to keep our word to those who have requested more window shopping posts, so we decided we’d keep the fun going by trying to hit up some awesome boutiques and shops when we’re traveling for our book tour in November. But lo and behold, before we have even left, we noticed that Target has some pretty awesome stuff out right now, so we thought we’d snoop around (and take you with us). For those who remember these things, we just stroll around a store and take photos of all of the things we love. Not for compensation or anything – these sprees are just for fun. So let’s all go skipping through Tar-jay together and see what’s new, shall we?

Numero uno were these super cool green glass vases. I loved the rustic look of them and the old embossed letters. And I thought with Christmas coming up in a few months, they’d be pretty gorgeous modern-meets-industrial accents for the holidays on a mantel or tabletop too.

Target Green Vases

Target went Jersey. Just like mah shiiiny gold bag (more on that here), they have embraced the gilded loveliness, with gold mirrors, vases, cups, and trays. I think they’re awesome – especially for Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years.

Target Gold Accents

This frame made me laugh so I had to toss it in there. So true. It’s just begging for a photo of Burger in there.

Target Dog Art

This $24.99 pillow is one of those special end-cap collections (The Shops At Target) and I thought that the combo of wood grain and glitzy gold was pretty “Domino” looking to me. Picture them on a big charcoal gray sofa upholstered in velvet. Me-ow.

Target 2499 Pillow

These $44 lamps continued the gold theme, and I love that they’re sculptural and 3-D looking. They’d definitely add some interest on a side table or console (and they could be spray painted any color if you’re looking for a pop of yellow or navy in a nursery for example…).

Target 4499 Lamps

Lamp love. I wanted these babies. Once again with the holidays coming up I was totally tempted to buy these along with the pretty green glass vases I showed you guys first, but I don’t really have a spot for either of them (although I’m sure I could always make room…). Long story short, I took a picture so I could share them with you guys so someone else could take them home and enjoy them instead.

Target Red Vases

And then there was this sign with a very $herdog-esque ceramic dog. I mean is he meant to be mine, or what? Sadly he was sold out. Womp-womp. Maybe next time…

Target Ceramic Dog

Here’s another one of those Shops At Target collections from an end cap. And we actually bought something from this collection on an earlier trip a few weeks back. Can you guess what it was?

Target Cutting Board

Yup, John was all over the United States of America cutting board- so we snagged it. Although we’re not planning to use it as a cutting board. We’ll keep you posted when we actually get our little project banged out.

Here’s a $49 full/queen-sized duvet that I thought was cute. Kinda summery, but I bet it could even work all year round with a few white fur pillows and a big chocolate or charcoal throw at the foot of the bed.

Target Duvet Full 49

How weird is it that a pot holder made my little list? But I thought this charming extra-chunky knitted pot holder was pretty darn cute. Might make a cute hostess gift with a yummy treat or a few other kitchen goodies.

Target Threshold Potholder

Here’s yet another Shops By Target end cap sporting bedding by Patch NYC. I thought it was moody and graphic and fun. I especially liked the stripey sheet set on the bottom right.

Patch Nyc Bedding

Clearance alert. These $5 baskets were a good time. I can picture a bunch of them in a mud room or bathroom closet. Heck, they’d even be sweet in the pantry holding boxes of pasta or cans of soup.

Target Clearance Baskets

Cute notebook, right? I think arrows like this could be the new chevron. What do ya think?

Target Cute Notebook

These rugs might have been the most exciting thing I saw. For $129 in pretty large sizes they were cool, and I thought the modern/aztec-ish designs were really neat. I know they might feel kinda weird to you, but I think in the right room they could be awesome. Sort of like this aztec-ish yellow Ikea rug that shows up in a bunch of gorgeous rooms.

Target Rugs 129

They also had some great nubby neutrals (some all tan, some tan & brown & gray, and some all a deep charcoal, which seemed softer and tufted, sort of like those more expensive West Elm and Crate & Barrel versions).

Target Rugs

Then I saw this and laughed for a good 60 seconds. Who wants to be a “vampiress” for Halloween? Any takers? All it’ll apparently take is this little character kit complete with a choker, some red glasses, and a tiny hat. Hilarious. Now I think someone should go as this character kit for Halloween. Just wear a giant piece of white cardboard with these things painted or glued onto it.

Target Vampire Character Kit

Method’s always the cutest soap, and the Orla Kiely designs are charming. I know it sounds weird, but this soap is so cute it could make for a cute gift or stocking stuffer for someone you love. Heck, I’d totally fight to end up with one at one of those at-work holiday gift exchanges.

Target Method

These colorful shirts in the boys section (I’ve been known to snag things like this for Clara to pair with her favorite tulle skirt) had me smiling- even though the yellow one seems summery, I loved seeing them all together like this with their sleeves rolled up.

Target Shirts

So that’s what I found on our latest whirlwind Target trip-a-roonie (yes, I just typed out the word trip-a-roonie… it’s official, I have become my dad). Have you guys been window-shopping lately? What caught your eye? Any favorites from the items we shared above?

Psst- Once again for the people in the back, we weren’t paid or perked for this post, I just like taking you guys shopping with me.

Comments

  2. Amanda E says

    Love the window shopping posts!

    Not to be a brat, but that potholder is knit, not woven. (Take it from a knitter. These things matter to me. #fiberartsgeek) :)

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  4. Emma (Broke Ass Home) says

    I’m in love with the new stuff in the shops section. I saw this totally adorable owl pillow that made me want to die he was so cute. Also Heads up target world, they used to only carry curtain rods up to 84 inches and I was able to get a 120 inch one from the threshold line. Now I don’t have to make one! Can I get a woot woot!

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  6. Rebekka says

    I love that you included the pot holder, because I’ve been looking for some cute ones, but alas, I don’t think they sell those at my Target. Unless- where they in a special section apart from the other kitchen items?

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  7. rita in mi says

    I was all over that USA cutting board too… until I noticed that there was no Michigan!! Considering that’s where I’m from, and currently live, it lost its appeal to me.

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  10. Brianne P. says

    I have some very simar pot holders to that navy blue one, and I absolutely love them! They were from Ikea a few years back. But incidently, they (and the target one) are knit, not woven.

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  12. Ali Miller says

    You totally just made Target a quick buck. I am going to dart in there on my way home from work to pick up some potholders. Mine had totally kicked the bucket and when I had some surprise dinner guests recently I popped into Big Lots to pick some up and let’s just say the choices were less than desirable. My husband is hard on these things!

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  13. Theresa A says

    they had that ceramic dog in stock at my target here in st. louis and i immediately thought of you sherry!!! it was like a miniature version of your original (who we won’t speak of anymore :)).

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  14. Jessica says

    SHERRY! It’s too funny that you guys just did this post because I was in Target TWICE last week & was thinking the same thing you were! They have so much fun stuff right now. Confession time-on my second trip to Target, they had just one of the small ceramic dogs(that looks like the one that got broken) & I totally thought to myself “Would it be weird if I bought this for a blogger I’ve never met & mail it to her?” :) Alas, my hubby was with me & I think he would have been a little concerned that I was buying things for my imaginary friend :) If you want me to snag it for you, I totally will!

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  17. Kara says

    I saw the ceramic dog at my Target the other day and thought of you, Sherry! Also, I picked up one of those cute bottles of Method soap.

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  18. Janelle D says

    Love these window shopping posts! I guessed the cutting board right. Oh and I really like those green jar/vases. I liked mason jars before they were trendy. We’ve been drinking out of them since I was a little girl. Country living! Haha.

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  20. Erin B. says

    I just bought that ceramic dog statue the other day and thought of you, $herdog! He is now sitting on the bookshelf amongst my ever-growing collection of ceramic animal friends.

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  21. Claire says

    I love this post! How ever, I got slightly confused with the “end cap” term. Does that mean the little display at the end of the aisle?

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  22. Stephanie B. says

    I was just at Target over the weekend and noticed (and admired) almost every item that’s on your list! Great minds think alike! (Can’t wait to see what you do with the cutting board!)

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  23. Rebecca says

    I bought that cutting board and painted it with chalkboard paint. Now it’s a fun addition to our nursery that our daughter can color all over!

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  24. sarah says

    Just gotta point this out, as a nit-picky knitter: that potholder is knit (garter stitch, to be exact), not woven :)

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  25. LauraBC says

    please tell me the USA cutting board is going to be a tribute to the book tour to be immortalized forever on your wall! :D (it is a HUGE deal and achievement after all)

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  28. Kirsten D says

    Love the Shops at Target!! I got the drink glasses from Patch and a pair of owl bookends from them. I also get the Round Barn mug, to remember Oklahoma. I am loving ALL of the new Threshold stuff from Target!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Sorry, end cap is the term for the end of an aisle. So those little special ends of the aisle with displays that say “Shops At Target” are what I meant.

      xo
      s

    • Nora Rose says

      Target has also been sponsoring “mini lines” by specialty retailers. The shops refer to specific shops in NYC, Miami, etc that are offering their own lines at Target. Similar to Nate Berkus or another designer, just the shop instead!

  30. Amy says

    I am cracking up, you essentially just recaptured my little sister’s and my recent trip to Target (on Saturday) we ooh-ed and aww-ed over many of the same things, but missed the all inclusive character kits (our loss, we are tiny-hat-less). She ended up buying this hilarious and adorable piece of art (and a matching one that says “Hello Deer” with a different picture: http://www.target.com/p/deer-wall-decor-buck-wild/-/A-14130410

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  31. Christy Niebaum says

    I bought the pear and ginger scented Orla Kiely Method soap about a month ago at Target. So yummy smelling!

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  32. bria s. says

    i would not be surprised if YHL was the reason target even HAD a white ceramic dog in the first place…AND why it was all sold out!

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  34. Megan S says

    Please do this again when the Nate Berkus line comes out! Love these posts, it helps me freshen up the home.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Cool quiz! I was close. 48/50. I was about 60 miles off with my placement of Missouri (the first one was tough without any reference point!) and then didn’t drop Indiana quite as carefully as I should’ve and was 50 miles off. D’oh!

      -John

    • Meredith says

      Good job! I’m embarrassed to say I’ve done it quite a few times and they always give you at least one interior state to drop in without other reference states! Frustrating. I am considering it “job training” because I make maps for a living (GIS Analyst). You would enjoy my job!

  37. Sara says

    I just bought that red flannel shirt for a flannel/camping theme shoot for my upcoming engagement pictures! Fun!

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  38. Susan says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Target. We have one, but it’s older and not a Super Target. I just wanted to comment that I bought one of those darling red wire baskets. If only they had more!

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  41. Kathy says

    Oh, I bought one of the little red shopping baskets for my soon-to-be two-year-old. I think he’ll love it! Half wish I had seen a white one at my Target, but the red is fun too.

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  43. Meg says

    It is like you have been snooping my my target shopping cart! I have picked up 3 of the teal metal baskets for our soon to be finished basement bath and a red one to hold our salt, pepper, cinnamon shakers in the kitchen. I bought the chevrony notebook for my girl friend’s daughter and traced a witches hat on the cover to go with a witch themed gift. The method soap is in a bag waiting to go into the basement bath.
    AND I walk by that cutting board everytime I am in Target weighing my chances of buying now to ensure I can have one or waiting to see if the price drops. I am such a gambler! Now that you have brought the cutting board to everyone’s attention I may just have to go snatch one up and bite the $25 bullet!

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  45. Ashley Watson says

    Thats so funny i went to target sunday and spotted almost all of those items.. also the one where i live in VA had the dog statue in stock and i immediately thought of you guys! i am so glad to be able to go shopping and spot things now that i can call “my style” before reading your blog i was really all over the place and didnt know how to piece things together that caught my eye. i would really love to create a mood board of my own. any suggestions on where a starter would go to create one? or is it all a photoshop creation? odd question i know. :)

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  46. Carolyn says

    Didya know that you’ll be traipsing through Target land when you visit Minnesota on tour? Seriously, I think over a dozen of my friends work at Corporate. You’ll have to wave at the bulls-eye when you swing through in November!

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  48. JennT says

    wowo!! it’s been years since I’ve been in a Target, and while I generally don’t miss giant department stores and malls down here in the islands, these posts make me realize how few cute things I ever buy. :(
    #misstheUSA

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  49. Riva says

    I’ve been eyeing the USA cutting board forever. Hurry up and tell us what you did with it in case that’s the push I need to pull the trigger on this purchase before they’re all sold uot!

    And … I 100% NEED that “all you need is love (and a dog)” photo frame. I might never have known that existed without you guys pointing it ou!

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  50. Melissa G says

    Ahhh I was at Target yesterday with my 18mo. old and saw all of these things there. However, she was not in the mood to shop so my trip was cut short! All I walked away with was a new throw and a small clearance basket :( I was sooo ready to stand in the aisles for 2 hours and think about where all these things could go in our new home. Next time!

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