Daily Dose of Design: 7 Last Minute Holiday Items to Get from Home Goods

Monday, November 14, 2016

7 Last Minute Holiday Items to Get from Home Goods


The holidays are quickly approaching - I literally can't believe Thanksgiving is in less than two weeks - and now is the time where everyone is scrambling to finalize plans, start cleaning the house, decorating and shopping for last minute things. I know I can't be the only one whose had the holiday season creep up on them out of absolutely no where but I am sooo excited about it! We usually have a fairly low-key Thanksgiving with family, but this year a ton more of our family is coming in and it's busy to say the least.

You've probably heard me talk about Home Goods a million times before and may have read my hacks to successfully shop at Home Goods... but there really is nothing like that store, so could you blame me?! ;) Never do I walk out of a store not knowing how I spent $100+ like I do at HG! I love shopping there for any sort of room upgrade, gift, etc., but during the holiday season something about it is even better (not sure how that's possible!). Walking through aisle after aisle to all sorts of Chrismtas-goodness, it's heavenly! So if you're a procrastinator like I am or just need some extra fun holiday decor to light up the house before friends and family come in just a matter of days, here's 7 things you can stop at Home Goods for to easily grab this holiday season:

1. Wine glasses - Home Goods has SUCH a fun selection of wine glasses. Stemless, decanters, tall, short, gold, red/white, champagne flutes, the list never ends! I find a ton of my glasses here and they're always at such a great price so picking a few new sets for the holidays is so fun. I always find stemless holiday-themed glasses that are awesome to have!

2. Wreaths - Some are gaudy, some are broken and on clearance... But these are soo easy to fix and customize! My mom actually taught me this; making wreaths can be expensive, but if you're starting with a base it's easier, quicker and less expensive to add pretty pieces. Michael's always has fake flowers on sale and this time of year they have gorgeous holiday pieces to add in! I bought a front door wreath at Home Goods for $30 and spent $15 to fix it up - the wreath was originally $180! Win-win. ;)

3. Baking goods - ALL I want to do this time of year is bake and cook everything I pin on Pinterest! Home Goods has such a great baking section and it always caters to the different times of year. By this time of year, all of the Halloween and Autumn things have moved to the clearance section (great time to buy baking trays and more for next year!) and there's a ton of Christmas cookie cutters, bowls, cookie trays, festive molds and so much more. I bought a bottle of white snowflake sprinkles and I can't wait to make cupcakes with them! This is my favorite place to get baking goods - there's even holiday themed cook/bake books that have so many yummy recipes to try.

4. Wrapping paper - Does anyone else have a serious wrapping paper addiction?! I buy sooo much wrapping paper mostly because I always see so many designs I'm obsessed with, I just can't help it! There's always so many pretty patterned wrapping paper options at Home Goods and now is the time to stock up. They also have an entire aisle of gift boxes that are sturdy and reusable AND fairly cheap. You can never have too much; it's something you can save extra of, and pretty wrapped presents make for pretty pictures. :) #doitforthegram

5. Host/hostess and housewarming gifts - oh how I wish we could shop Home Goods' products online(would we ever really leave the house then though?) because I could basically put together an entire hostess gift guide solely from HG! Whenever I'm in need for a last minute gift, I almost always stop at Home Goods. On your way to a holiday party and forgot to get a gift? Make a pit stop at Home Goods!

I found a really pretty and festive cake tray (that I'll use for my annual Friendsgiving this year) so I can bake a dessert, wrap it up on the tray and the tray is a great gift for the host to keep post-party. There's also an array of candles and chocolate gift sets to choose from that make for really nice host gifts too!

6. Holiday table/dinnerware - more specifically candles and napkin rings! They also have really pretty candle sticks for candelabras/center pieces and decorative napkins, place mats, table runners and so much more. It's so easy to be creative and create a beautiful and totally personalized tablescape!

7. Guest room refreshers - things like extra towels, a new bath mat and extra throw blankets or pillows. There's always SO many to choose from and I love the holiday word pillows and how festive they are! I always grab a few new color-coordinated towels for the bathroom when guests are coming, there's a ton of color choices so it's never hard to match things up. And if it isn't blatantly obvious, I have a serious throw blanket obsession and there's always a great selection at Home Goods but more so this time of year. I can't stop! They're so pretty and you really can't have too many when guests are over.

Is anyone else completely obsessed with Home Goods? There's so many fun things year round and this time of year it's even more exciting! If only it were socially acceptable to blast Christmas music and click my heels as I shop there... LOL. If you found anything fun for the holidays there I'd love to hear about it!

XOXO -A

46 comments:

  1. I too love Home Goods. I always go in looking for one specific type of item and leave with at least three totally unrealated but super awesome things!
    -Mandy @ www.acupful.com

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  2. I was JUST in Home Goods yesterday and they have their Christmas displays and decor everywhere. I loved it! I'm a frequent Home Goods shopper, and you're definitely right - It's impossible not to want everything there. I have purchased quite a few holiday wine glasses so far, but I haven't officially kicked off my holiday gift shopping yet. Once I get a good list going, I'll definitely be back haha. They have great decorative throws right now too!

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  3. Yes!! I love Home Goods. Such a dangerous place for my wallet though :)

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  4. All great ideas!! Home Goods deserves an award ;)

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  5. Thanks for sharing! I totally would have never checked Home Goods for wrapping paper! Now I'll have to. I have a gift card for there that I've been dying to use! Can't wait to use it now :)

    Thanks for sharing<3
    xo Nicole
    www.damatoadventures.blogspot.com

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  6. Home Goods has so much great stuff I literally get lost in that store. These are all great ideas. Thanks!

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  7. Home Goods is my favorite store ever! I love their wrapping paper and they have some great stocking stuffers!

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  8. YES! HomeGoods is always a huge help for gifts! I'm going there tonight, actually!

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  9. Omg Homegoods is seriously one of my favorite places, especially during the holidays! Unfortunately there is no Homegoods near me, but thankfully can usually find the same stuff at TJMaxx or Marshalls!

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  10. I need some wine glasses! Love homegoods, should try to go there sometime this week!

    — DT | Here I Scribble

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  11. Love this list! Such good ideas. I love Homegoods! I could seriously spend hours in that store!

    Elizabeth Ann // www.lovedoinglife.com

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  12. I haven't been to home goods in ages!! I totally want to check out their wreaths! I love the picture you've included! That would totally be my type of Christmas tree if I could get away with it!

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  13. I really wish there was a Home Goods near me! I always see so many amazing items!

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  14. I really wish we had Home Goods here! I would love to check out their wrapping paper and baking goods. :)

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  15. oh boy. Home Goods is so dangerous this time of year. I get so many gifts and decorations there every year. Their wrapping paper and gift bags/tags are so great!

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  16. I love Home Goods! It's impossible to walk in there and not walk out with bags full of stuff!

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  17. We don't have a Home Goods where I live but we have a store that's very similiar and I could get lost in it for hours. They have so many things I didn't even realize I needed! I'd have to agree that wine glasses are a great thing to buy at a store like home goods because they have such a variety of style to choose from.

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  18. I need some Christmas lights and wreath. Last minute shopping is my favorite.

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  19. SUCH a good list! Now I need to go to HomeGoods...

    Coming Up Roses

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  20. We don't have a HomeGoods in my town, but I did visit one recently. I loved so many things, but I have to say, the store was so crowded with stuff and completely disorganized that it was almost overwhelming. I hope not all of the stores are like that.

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  21. I love shopping at home goods especially around the holidays!! There is just so much to see and look at and get inspired!

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  22. I LOVE Home Goods! Thanks so much for these tips!

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  23. I have a few items from Home Goods on my wish list for birthday/christmas. If no one buys them for me I'll head over and buy them after the holidays.

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  24. There seems to be a need for last minute gifts no matter how prepared you are for the holidays! I think this a really helpful list! Thanks!

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  25. I love our local Home Goods Store. I could spend so much time in there, but you have created an awesome list.

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  26. I have a dangerous obsession with Home Goods. I've actually actively tried to stay away recently to save money!

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  27. I have such an addiction to Home Goods! I always find such great stuff there!

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  28. I'm going to have to go in - I could really use a new wreath and some more dinner plates/serving dishes! YAY Christmas!

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  29. I love HomeGoods! I literally could get lost in the store! I definitely have to go soon because I need to find a new wreath and I'm sure they will have the perfect one!

    Silvia
    www.lovelysilvia.com

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  30. Homegoods is legit my obsession!!!!! I could spend every last dime I have in that store!!!!

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  31. Holiday tableware would be at the top of my list. I've been wanting to dress up my table. I love Home Goods. We head there every chance we can.

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  32. I have never heard of Home Goods but these all sounds like fantastic products! Great picks :)

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  33. I need to go look at the guest room goodies! That would be fun to shop for!

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  34. I have a Home Goods right by my apartment and I love looking around because they often have new inventory that won't be around long!

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  35. These are awesome ideas! I love shopping at Home Goods. They have tons of cute decor items that I've been eyeing for awhile.
    www.gregdemcydias.com

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  36. I have not been to a home goods in years since they took one out of my town, there's so much goodness to be found there!

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  37. I'm obsessed with HomeGoods! There's one on my route home from work, so it's hard not to stop by!

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  38. It's really fresh and lovely. I went to whole food after for grocery shopping, their flowers and price can't compare to these guys. For sure I will order Same Day Delivery Flowers to them as often as possible.

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