"Target" Your Living Room

As a city girl astute in the science of bargain hunting, I frequently rely on Target for fabliss finds at a decent price. About 70% of my costume jewelry and accessories come from Target. What better way to spice up your wardrobe than adding an inexpensive piece here or there, right?

This got me thinking. What about infusing some Target fun and spice into your home's wardrobe? Specifically the living room. Target has some fierce fabrics right now. Imagine the same chic fabrics from Lewis & Sheron I've blogged about before, but already slapped on some furniture and ready to rock? Oh... and these pieces won't break the bank. Bonus!

Here's a favorite of mine. The Gerber Round Ottoman in "Cherry." Yes, please! I love a circular ottoman. It breaks up the monotony of jagged furniture edges and rectangular art and mirrors. The red is simply to die for here.

Or, look at this bad boy. The Kristine Upholstered Ottoman in Diamond Blue. Love.


For those of you not interested in simply ottomans, give the Target furniture website a whirl. It looks as if these products are limited addition and only available online, so get to it! Buy what you love and you'll never regret the sticker price... unless it prevents you from paying the rent/mortgage/car payment. :) Happy shopping.

Suzani and Tigers and Stripes, oh my!

One of my favorite guilty pleasures involves fabric stores, scissors, and swatches. My ultimate fabric store dream is Lewis & Sheron in Atlanta. The place is chock full of fantastic patterns, silks, leathers, velvets, and indoor/outdoor options. Often, I have purchased a yard or two of something that strikes my fancy. Those purchases usually become pillows or seat cushions. On a few occasions, a visit to L&S has actually inspired an entire room re-do at my home. With sixty thousand square feet worth of options, who couldn't love this place?

Most recently I encountered some beautiful, fabliss finds at L&S. First up? Well, I am a sucker for a good suzani fabric. The bright colors and texture instantly pull me in. This particular fabric is a favorite because of its raised texture and rich colors. I think a picture can tell you more than my words... stunning!

Situated not too far from that amazing suzani was this delicious tiger pattern. Rich velvety texture and somewhat varied (almost ombre!) in color. The gray is shown here, but it also comes in a gorgeous rusty red. I'm thinking this would make a bold headboard or could easily "snazz up" an antiqued chair. Rarr.

One last fabric really caught my eye. Check out this funky take on a traditional stripe. Imagine what fun it could be on dining room chairs, a bolster pillow on a bed, or maybe even on a footstool. If only I had more furniture that needed reupholstering...

Need more furniture, you say? Oh... well Lewis & Sheron have that covered, too. Get it? Covered? Ha! Check out their insane collection of furniture you can have custom designed for you. All that blank canvas just waiting for some fabliss fabrics!

Hopefully this has inspired you to venture out to your local fabric store. If nothing else, they offer you endless inspiration and creative ideas. Have fun!