Fresh purple flowers in a vintage French inspired pitcher?
I am in love.
This weeks Saturday post is less about random and more about favorites.
I have been running around this week
doing a little decorating
several vet checkups for the grand dog who just had a surgery
and even squeezed in a little holiday shopping.
Then there is the normal everyday thing like grocery shopping.
Then there is the normal everyday thing like grocery shopping.
So this weekends inspired Favorite find look
started at the grocery store.
🙂
I don’t usually give carnations much of a second look
there is usually something else that catches my eye right away
but… the other day…
I walked in
and found these.
I thought they were lisianthus at first
but they are actually a specialty carnation.
I am kind of in love. Even better- they were just $5 a bunch.
I also did a little Holiday decor and gift shopping yesterday.
Did I have a simple list?
Yes.
Yes.
Was I just planning a quick dash into the store?
Yes, it was supposed to be.
I was looking for holiday… and gifting items…
and thought I would make a mad dash into HomeGoods to pick them up.
Yes, it was supposed to be.
I was looking for holiday… and gifting items…
and thought I would make a mad dash into HomeGoods to pick them up.
Okay. Let’s just be honest.
A mad-dash into HomeGoods is like trying to do a mad-dash into Ikea.
It’s about impossible.
And I knew the moment I walked into the store yesterday
It’s about impossible.
And I knew the moment I walked into the store yesterday
I was in trouble
and though I tried to stay on schedule and keep it under 20 minutes…well…
and though I tried to stay on schedule and keep it under 20 minutes…well…
The gold. The bling. The holiday decor. The entertaining pieces.
Let’s just say,
I was like a kid in a candy store
and with the 3 second attention span of a 2 year old.
I was like a kid in a candy store
and with the 3 second attention span of a 2 year old.
An hour and a half later…
I had a cart full of pretties for the holidays and more.
I had a cart full of pretties for the holidays and more.
This pitcher was one of the treasures.
I wasn’t looking for pitchers… but thought it would make a perfect gift.
Okay, it might have been a perfect gift for me…
oh and that basket above the stove too.
In. Love.
I have a big time weakness for pitchers
and if they are white, pale blue or just a fabulous size or shape in general
I am drawn to them.
They are perfect by themselves or with a bouquet of flowers inside nearly anywhere.
They are definitely a favorite and so this one is my favorite find this weekend.
Here are a couple more favorites that I have been pinning this week
and you can always check out my new ‘Shop’ page at the top of my blog to see what I am loving.
I plan to update it every week with new treasures.
I did bring home some holiday decor items as well
so I am off to do some decking of the halls 😉
See you soon with a favorite lentil soup recipe
that is perfect for warming up from the inside out this time of year.
I will also be sharing something that I am excited to be participating in that involves
a little bit of Christmas magic 😉
Stay tuned!
Happy Saturday everyone!
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mjmaterazo says
lol. i had the same issue at homegoods a few weeks ago. i totally get it. love the pitcher & those are beautiful flowers. always love how you stage everything. warmly- mj
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Courtney says
Thank you! I should have known better than to think I could make a quick stop! 😉
HWIT BLOGG says
Beautiful! Love it…
Titti
Courtney says
Thank you!!
Unknown says
I love pitchers also,blue,white,my sons are always asking me just how much can i drink? ha! ha! They think they are so funny,if they didn't have my grandkids i would not put up with it.lol Sounds like you had a good time and lots of goodies,can't wait to see.Thanks and have a great day.
Courtney says
That is too funny!! Silly boys- don't they know that pitchers are for decoration and holding flowers too? 😉 It's hard to stop at just a few when there are so many pretty pitchers out there! Thanks for stopping by!
Unknown says
I love that pitcher and those carnations are precious!
Courtney says
Thank you Lisa!!
Blondie's Journal says
I hear you on Homegoods…I am there just about every other week! The holiday entertaining pieces are gorgeous! I have to admit, I never thought of getting gifts there but they would be a big bargain and much loved!
Jane x
Courtney says
Hi Jane!! They have so many great gift ideas- I was shopping for creating a basket for the HomeGoods blog. Will share when it's up. 🙂
Rhonda says
French themed treasures at Home Goods always catch my eye. Adore your pitcher Courtney.
Courtney says
Hi Rhonda! Me too and I wasn't even shopping for anything like it this time- but it just talked to me. 😉
Unknown says
I am mad over the gorgeous white pitcher especially with the purple flowers in it. I too, have a deep attachment to pitchers and (all white stoneware.) Your posts are always such great fun and oh so beautiful.
Courtney says
Thank you Vicki!
shuttersandsunflowers says
So funny to see your gorgeous photo, I bought the exact same pitcher yesterday!!
Courtney says
We must have similar tastes! 🙂 Enjoy!!
Kathy says
Hello Courtney, I suppose our closest HomeGoods being an hour away is a good thing and the closest IKEA is over an hour – I make those trips 'day trips' because, you are so right. There's just no dashing in and out! That pitcher would be a definite if I'd been there! It is marvelous – the carnations are gorgeous! My daughter brought home a bouquet of flowers and the carnations in that arrangement are the longest lasting flowers – they're adding joy to my kitchen right now! I hope you're having a wonderful day!
Kathy