I’ve been shopping up a storm lately.
Ok, that’s not really something new. I guess the difference is, I’m being very particular about the things I buy for the house. Only making a purchase for an item I’ve really thought about, searched it out and have a specific spot for it. In the past, I would just go shopping, see something I like, buy it, and then get home and not really like it with anything else in the room.
So, lesson is, be deliberate with my home purchases. Because of this, everything I have purchased recently I am IN LOVE with! Because I really thought about the look I was going for or exactly what I wanted for a specific spot, it’s all working out so much better.
I thought I’d share my top 10 home décor purchases from this spring in hopes of inspiring you as well 🙂
One of my favorite places to shop in Portland is City Home. They have a great aesthetic, a little urban, a little rustic, a little eclectic. AND, they carry Magnolia Home, the home décor line from Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper. Jackpot! I stopped in there a couple weeks ago to pick up some barstools…also listed in the top 10…see below 🙂 …and happened upon this gorgeous hurricane vase. I pictured a candle burning and the glow seeping out through the laser cut tin and I was in love. Then I realized it was from Magnolia Home. Done and done.
Kinder Hurricane Vase
So this isn’t a purchase per-say. I buy flowers. A lot. And my favorite thing right now is using canning jars as the vase. Simple, yet the jar seems to give it a little something more than just a plain glass vase, don’t you think?
Those barstools I mentioned…I’ve been going back and forth on which barstools I wanted for quite some time now and I kept going back to these. I like the combo of the metal frame with the wood seat, rustic but still clean looking.
Backless Counter-Stool w/Wood Seat
Have you heard of a black thumb? This girl has 2! Seriously, I kill all plants!! So, when I saw these faux boxwood trees at Ikea, no brainer.
Faux Potted Boxwood
My mom picked up this little cutie somewhere in eastern Washington. The cutest little farmhouse soap dish I’ve ever seen!
Metal & Stone Soap Dish
Black & white décor…it’s my obsession lately. These stripe pillows from Ikea were an easy way to update the color scheme in my living room.
Stripe Cushion Cover
These little faux sage plants are making their way all through my house. Some in the nursery, some in the living room, powder room. Something about spring just makes me want to put plants everywhere. Faux plants, of course 🙂 at least in my case.
Faux Potted Plant
Like I said…plants…everywhere. But this lemon tree! I couldn’t resist!! It’s adorable, no?
Unfortunately, it looks like Pottery Barn is already sold out 🙁 They do have a matching wreath though
Disclaimer…this photo is NOT my home. I’d love to take credit for it, trust me 🙂 This was actually my inspiration photo. Since seeing this, I’ve wanted a steamer trunk to use as a side table. I’m halfway there 🙂 My mom found a vintage trunk similar to this one, just need to have it fixed up a bit and I’ll be ready to go! You can find trunks like these at vintage and antique stores all over.
Final purchase! The Hektar Lamp from Ikea (again, picture is not my home). I love love love the scale of this lamp. The lamp shade is oversized and it’s a nice tall fixture. I had been searching for a floor lamp for our dining room and finally came across this little beauty.
Happy spring and happy shopping friends!