A few months ago HomeGoods moved much closer to our home, which called for a little celebration. The nearest location used to be in Short Pump—about twenty-five minutes away—but a new store recently opened in Chesterfield Towne Center, only eight minutes from our door. Score. We decided to wander around with a camera and snap photos of whatever caught our eye, the same way we sometimes do at other stores. Let’s go virtual shopping.
A cheerful turquoise bench priced at $150 grabbed my attention right away. Apparently Mr. Pony liked it too. Only at HomeGoods can you capture a giant iron horse inspecting a garden bench—quirky and delightful.
These small “grellow” ottomans ($80) were cute and practical thanks to their pop-off tops. They’d work beautifully in a neutral room as a colorful alternative to a coffee table, adding both storage and visual interest.
The ones that got away were a set of white bowls—$3 for the small salad/cereal bowls and $8 for the larger ones. I fell for their faceted, gemstone-like shape. I should’ve picked them up. Darn.
An aisle marker labeled “Library Decor” made us laugh. If you’re curating a library vibe, apparently faux books and a magnifying glass are must-haves.
I liked a sweet mauve pillow with a velvet-and-linen look priced at $35:
A striped velvet pillow caught my eye too—$30 of pure drool-worthy texture and color:
I almost brought home another pillow for $24, but I’ve been trying to curb my pillow habit, so I left it behind. Sniffle.
But I did take home a $22 planter. There’s not much context in the photo, but it’s a huge metallic bronzy-brown piece with lots of texture created by wavy sculptural ridges. I’m smitten. Photos to come once I find a permanent spot for it—I’m imagining it holding magazines or rolls of wrapping paper in a gift-wrapping corner, or, of course, a plant.
We also had fun with a giant watering can while we wandered around:
My favorite little shopping partner tagged along. Her “Eggy,” a yellow plastic egg from Easter, kept her entertained while John and I snapped photos. Big thanks to Grandma (Nonna) for introducing Clara to Eggy—those two are a shopping match made in heaven.
Along with the metallic planter, we picked up two $19 Ralph Lauren pillows for our bedroom. Our old pillows were flat and over five years old—time for an upgrade.
John didn’t have a yellow egg to keep him company, but he did have a blast in the pet aisle. He posed with a wearable cat carrier and an “I heart my cat” mug. The cat carrier box slogan, “no pet left behind,” made us laugh out loud. Update: We later learned these carriers are intended for emergency animal rescue, which makes sense—we now completely support their use; after all, safety first.
A cheerful yellow lantern priced at $17 immediately won me over. Placed on a mantel, the top of a console, or an armoire, it would add a bright, happy touch to any room.
John and I also fell in love with an industrial-meets-rustic Hooker table. Even though it was reduced to $299 from $699, it was still beyond our budget. It was gorgeous and inspiring, though—maybe someday we’ll master welding and DIY something similar.
A mirrored table for $70 looked very similar to a $199 version from a well-known retailer—glamorous and hard to photograph but undeniably striking.
A $49 lamp reminded us of the metallic round-based lamps we have on our console table. We’re suckers for clean white drum shades paired with textured metal bases.
A $29 oversized botanical canvas seemed like a great option for humid spaces like bathrooms where paper prints might not hold up as well.
A large capiz mirror priced at $129 felt like a room-making piece—perfect above a fireplace or an entryway console. Anything capiz gets my attention.
A $129 chair was stylish and could easily be pulled up to a desk for a welcoming workspace instead of a traditional office chair.
A Moroccan-inspired black pouf for $80 would add texture and an exotic touch to a living room or even a nursery. Its squishy, baby-friendly form would pair nicely with a clean-lined glider and a fluffy white flokati rug.
So that’s a quick virtual shopping spree through HomeGoods. Have you found anything there recently that you love? Snagged new pillows or a jumbo planter for indoors? Do you use faux books and a magnifying glass in your library? Tell me about your finds—I’m curious.
Psst—We weren’t paid or perked for this post; we just really like HomeGoods.