All the small things

Lately, it seems as though all of our money has gone to practical items like electronic thermostats (more on that later), tools, paint, putty, etc.; however, unbeknownst to my husband (love you, Jason!), I have managed to snag a few decorating items that I absolutely love!  Besides, who says pretty things aren’t practical! 

First, check out this sleek table that I purchased from Joss and Main (an online members-only site that offers limited-time sales on items for your home and life; jossandmain.com).  You may remember from previous pictures this spot temporarily housed a bulky Ikea storage unit. Well not anymore! I love the way this space looks now. (Might I add how practical it is! I occasionally store keys and sunglasses on it, thank you very much.) 

On the top of this very practical table are a few new items such as this funky lamp from Target, Bob the ceramic koi fish from Home Goods (yes, Josh named him), a milk glass candy dish from a second-hand store and a cheery red bartender tray from Joss and Main. 

I purchased this AMAZING sunburst mirror. I have always dreamed of owning a mirror like this for years (I know, what an aspiration!). I happened to spot this beautiful baby while procrastinating from doing homework browsing the Joss and Main website one evening.  What a great find!

These two bright beauties came from Home Goods. While on a shopping spree with my dear mother, the bright yellow urns caught our eye. After staring at them for a full 10 minutes, we knew I had to get them. Though I’m not quite sure where to put them (currently they are shining brightly on the bar), I know they will add a nice pop of color to any room.

As I’m sure you’ve seen from our previous house tour, there is not a rug, carpet or patch of softness in the entire main living area. So naturally, I’ve been keeping my eye out for a rug for at least the living room to start.  I thought something cheery and light would be nice.  Joss and Main was having a rug sale one evening and I found yellow and white patterned rug for a great deal. I figured this would be the perfect addition to our living room, but unfortunately, I was WRONG! I really tried to like it, I really really did. But in the end, it just wasn’t what I thought it would be, so off to the spare bedroom it went! The hunt for a living room carpet continues.

Here I am trying:

Really trying:

See ya later, yellow carpet:

I picked up another carpet (yes, another Joss and Main find), but this time it was a runner. Originally, I thought it would look nice in the entry hall, but the gray and white pattern competed with the slate stone. So off it went to the upstairs hall. It certainly looks great there, if I do say so myself.

Geez, I’m glad I wrote this post! Going back and reading everything that I’ve bought in the past month has made me realize that I may have a bit of a shopping addiction! No more Joss and Main…for at least a week ;)