Even though I am out shopping a lot, I never seem to have time to check out what the Big Box Retail stores are doing, stores like Target, Restoration Hardware, Z Gallerie, Anthropologie, Crate and Barrel and Pottery Barn. While I do check out products from these companies on-line, visiting these stores in person is a completely different experience. Mass merchants, as they are known, have really stepped up their game and are now offering some of the most stylish and affordable home decor products on the market.
This past weekend I was feeling a bit disconnected from mall shopping, so I carved out a bit of time to hit my favorite mass market retailers and was thrilled to find some incredible home decor items. Check out some of my favorite finds…
Animal Print Bowl–Pier 1. This store is really making a comeback and offering some really great items. Since I love animal prints, I was drawn to this glass bowl.
French Glass Cloches–Restoration Hardware. With Christmas nearing, I can totally envision displaying ornaments and cards under these glass domes.
Love Bird Wall Art–Urban Outfitters. I’m not really a bird person, but I really like the homespun feel of this artwork.
Nest Pillow–Pottery Barn. Simply cute. I’m planning to add this pillow to my guest bedroom.
Pirquette Chair–Crate and Barrel. Typically Crate and Barrel’s furniture leans a bit more contemporary, but I love the classic feel of the fabric and styling of this chair.
Gunmetal Candleholders–Z Gallerie. I’m a sucker for beautiful candleholders. I love the antique distressing of these pieces.
Mirrored Vanity Tray–Target (only $16.99). How cute is this tray? After reading about all the wonderful blogger vanities on Jackie’s blog, SweetiePiePumpkinNoodle, I’m inspired to revamp my vanity a bit, starting with this tray.
Wall Clock–Z Gallerie. Clocks are on of the essential decorative elements I think every home needs, and this is a wonderful classic style.
Chris Madden Faux Fur Rose Pillow–JC Penney–Closeout for $16.99. I typically don’t shop JC Penney, but ever since they’ve partnered with Chris Madden on a furniture and home decor line, I find myself checking them out more often. I love this pillow because of it detail and color.
Chenille Throw–Pottery Barn. I tend to be cold all the time, so I keep a throw, or two in every room. I love the texture of this cotton throw and that the fringe edge is a bit understated. There is nothing more that I hate than a throw with long fringes. Wouldn’t the deep red color be great during the holidays?
Fleur Fabric Covered Boxes–Container Store. For me, the container store is a bit like IKEA–I go in to look at one thing and hours later I exit in a daze. When I visited the store this past weekend, my first stop was the Giftwrap Wonderland. I just love wrapping paper and Container Store has some really cute patterns this year. Next, I checked at all the new storage options they have. I ran across these great fabric covered boxes which I think are so stylish. 
Pedestal Bowl–Z Gallerie. I love the Z Gallerie store. They always have a great collection of stylish tableware, like this pedestal bow. Another great option to display ornaments this holiday, don’t you think?
Anthropologie Knobs–So many cute choices to update a piece of furniture.
Velvet Floor Cushion–Urban Outfitters. One of the last stops on my mall shopping adventure was Urban Outfitters. I’m amazing how this store has transformed over the years from a bohemian inspired clothing store, to a store offering trendy clothing, accessories and home decor. I fell in love with their Velvet Floor Cushion. It’s so soft and comes in a range of wonderful colors.
Even though I tend to shop at speciality stores more often than not, I found some great items in the big box stores, and will definitely shop them more often.
Have you found something great at a big box store lately?