I went in search of home decor today, not that I need anymore but it's fun to look, right?
I started off at Michaels and it was a huge disappointment. There seemed to be four rows of Halloween decorations, everything from your standard jack-o-lanterns and ghosts to all manner of ghouls - cat skeletons, dog skeletons, and a whole line of Goth Chick accessories. There was one row of what I would call autumn, and it was mainly geared toward Thanksgiving.
I think I might go back and purchase two of the thankful long pieces and put them back-to-back on my dining table. I'm having an afternoon tea in November because we plan to be traveling in December, so the theme is all about thankful and grateful. I just need a way to elevate them slightly. Will think more on that.
I don't usually buy candles at Michaels, but they had 3/$9.99 which sounded like a good deal.
One sniff and I remembered why I don't buy candles at Michaels - they smelled primarily of wax with very little of the autumn scents present.
Spent at Michaels = $0 - yay!
Next stop, Home Goods. Uh oh, dangerous territory.
There were oodles of awesome displays - every dish and table decoration you could imagine. I love Home Goods. I was glad that I bought my plates and mugs for my November tea a few weeks ago because all of that pattern was gone. Things don't last long at Home Goods.
They also had a great selection of kitchen linens and paper products.
These dish drying mats are my favorite to buy and to give as hostess gifts. They have so many uses.
I bought one of these brie baker dishes for Sophia when we went up to see her last week. I filled it with these, and she was a happy girl.
On my way out, these caught my eye. They would look beautiful in a tall vase.
I managed to get out of Home Goods for less than $20. I picked up a set of autumn baking cups like these; they are perfect for taking nuts or Chex Mix to our small group meetings.
These serving tongs (set of five) are going to be perfect to taking the tea sandwiches off the serving plate at my tea.
Next stop, the gourmet market and it did not disappoint in autumn deliciousness. Is Gouda an autumn cheese?
This cider display was lovely.
And that was it for looking for autumn goodness.
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