window shopping

Because I’m OCD, I’ve always purchased items in sets. Dinnerware? I need 12. Sheets? Gotta have the fitted, flat, and pillowcases. I was no different with towels. I had to have 2 washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels for each color. Well, I’ve decided it’s not worth it. We rarely use wash cloths. And certain colors of towels we use more often. Getting the main bathroom functional has made me rethink my old ways. I’ve been craving more color and pattern, so I’ve switched methods. Rather than buying a complete set of something, and not using all of it, I’m going to buy what I use and like. Not limiting myself to a set.

What spurred this revalation? Pretty towels at TJ Maxx. While the hand towels are pretty, I don’t want to pay $7 or more per towel for a matching set. So, I bought one hand towel. I brought it home and happily hung it in the bathroom.

And then I realized, I kind of bought two towels. You see, when flipped over, more of the white is exposed, making it look different.

A few days later, while browsing through World Market, I spotted a gray and coral floral towel. Perfect color combo, so I brought one home. The front has more gray than coral.

But the back has more pizzaz, and flashing the colorful coral made me smile.

When in Minnesota, I do as the Minnesotans do; shop at Target. For some reason, Minnesota Targets have slightly different stock. I couldn’t help throwing a gray and coral towel in the cart along with a fun yellow pillow to toss on the couch.

So excited to see what the new towels look like in the bathroom. Still haven’t found nice navy towels.
What’s your towel policy? Do you prefer matching sets? Or single fun towels for an eclectic look?

Recently, we have had a few requests to show some of our favorite home furnishings. So, without further ado, welcome to our latest, greatest and newest series featuring beautiful furniture and accessories I’m currently coveting. We do plan to make this a post series, but for those of you out there looking to get the updates as soon as we add an item, don’t fear. You can subscribe to an RSS feed, conveniently located below our shops, to receive up to date info on the items we’d like for our own abode.

First on the list is this beautiful Z Gallerie Rose Pillow, on sale for $34.99.

This 6 foot 7 inch by 9 foot 6 inch faux bois Martha Stewart rug is a steal for $152.80, available at Home Depot. Who knew Ms. Martha had a line at Home Depot?!

How beautiful is the branch side table from West Elm? Yes, that was rhetorical, we all know it’s amazing. It’s a little out of our current price range at $179.00, but definitely worth every penny.

I l.o.v.e this glass links chandelier from Z Gallerie, too. The best thing about this light? It’s versatility. The beautiful links are formal enough for a dining room, but still fun and interesting enough for a bedroom.

If the branch side table didn’t tickle your fancy, maybe this sleek and elegant mirrored side table from Target will. Place this table in a living room or bedroom and it will be a show stopper.