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Catalog Shopping for Home Decor: The Pros and Cons

March 9, 2016

Today’s post is all about catalog shopping!

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you know that I worked in the retail/catalog industry for many years. I spent over 11 years working as a buyer and executive at Eddie Bauer in both the catalog and retail arms of the company. After moving to Atlanta I worked for a privately owned, national home decor catalog called Touchstone. Throughout my retail career I have learned the ins and outs of the catalog business and I am a fan of shopping from catalogs. It’s a good thing because I receive numerous home decor catalogs in the mail each week.

I know that catalogs aren’t for everyone and there are some cons to shopping from catalogs. But, there are also lots of PROS to shopping (and browsing) from catalogs.

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Not 10, but ELEVEN Home Decor Products I’m Loving In The New Year

January 7, 2016

In about a week I’ll be heading to AmericasMart for the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings show where I’ll be checking out the new products that manufacturers are introducing to the market. I always love the January because it’s refreshing to see the talked about trends come to life and because it’s a nice departure from all the glitz and sparkle of Christmas.

As the market approaches, I’ve also started getting new catalogs in the mail from all the major online and retail furniture and home decor stores. I spent a little time the other night flipping through them and wanted to share 11 home decor products I’m loving right now.

Pottery Barn

Explosion Chandelier–a beautiful statement piece

Talia Printed Rug–Gray–I love the subtle pattern and soft colors

Damask Print Pillow Cover–a fun, energetic pattern for late spring, early summer

West Elm

Organic Fading Ikat Duvet Cover–I love the abstract design and the classic navy and white color combo

Mongolian Lamp Pouf–A fun accent in a room and the blush color is my fave

Rectangular Metal Curtain Rings–SO awesome! (if you can find a shower curtain rod less than 1 7/5″ w you could use them for that too)

Ballard Design

Mei Pagoda Shelf–a pretty shelf for a vanity counter or even in a chic kitchen

Livy File Box–very cool and a great way to show off those decorative file folders that are so hot now

Tortoise Umbrella Stand–tortoise never goes out of style (kinda like an animal print)

Felicity Acrylic Coffee Table–the ideal piece to keep a room looking light and airy

Z Gallerie

Gilded Sapphire Art–I’m kinda crushing on navy these days and this piece could easily mix with other colors

So many amazing new items and it’s only January.

Do you have a favorite amongst the group?

Catalog Finds: Pottery Barn Teen

July 22, 2014

I received the new Pottery Barn Teen catalog in the mail the other day and boy was I surprised to see so many stylish pieces that are not only great for teen spaces but would be great for decorating adult spaces too. Here are my favorite finds, along with why I think each item is great and how I’d use each piece when decorating. Enjoy!