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It’s been a while since our last window-shopping post, and this one was long overdue. These outings aren’t sponsored — we just wander through stores with a camera and snap whatever catches our eye to share inspiration. On a recent trip to Georgia to visit Katie Bower (and meet Weston for the first time), we stopped at the Pottery Barn Outlet and found a lot of great stuff. Here’s a tour of the best finds.
Right by the entrance was a sweet heart chandelier for $14.99. It felt very DIY-friendly — you could recreate it with an embroidery hoop, fishing line, and red paper or felt. Want to go big? A hula hoop would make a dramatic oversized version.
A cute $19 pink kid’s chair caught my eye. Its playful color would make a charming accent in a kitchen or home office without overwhelming the space.
These $35 kids’ chairs had a classic, cottage feel. Their neutral finish would fit into many rooms, and they’d look fun with dipped legs in a bright color like turquoise or red.
A little red play kitchen was marked down to $124 because a dial was missing. At first that seemed pricey compared to a DIY version, but even budget retailers sell similar sets near that price, and this one’s color gave it extra charm. A small kitchen timer could easily replace the missing dial.
These $4.99 toy alligators were ridiculously delightful — my wish-I-bought-one item for the day.
There were oversized chunky floor lamps that were jaw-droppingly expensive, but they’d make incredible statement pieces if you have the budget. They instantly brought to mind the warm, cozy sets from movies like Something’s Gotta Give.
Large glass lamps were $49 each — big, rounded, and elegant. If you have room for them, they’d make an instant upgrade to a living room or entryway.
A $49 pendant light with a long drop looked perfect for a breakfast nook or entry with high ceilings. In homes with standard clearance it might be better suited above a table or bed where height isn’t an issue.
There were chairs priced at $267 each that felt luxe — a tasteful mix of leather, wood, and antique-style hardware. They had a Restoration-Hardware vibe and looked like designer pieces you’d pay much more for elsewhere.
I fell for a bold red rug with a crisp white stripe. I used to think of red as a traditionally formal color, but I’ve grown to love how modern and energetic it can feel. This rug would make a lively focal point in the right room.
A dry-erase wall calendar was about $40 and seemed very useful. It also felt like a project you could DIY using a stencil or letter stickers and dry-erase paint for a custom version.
An egg tray looked perfect for Easter — imagine it filled with colorful dyed eggs as a cheerful table centerpiece.
The most tempting buy we couldn’t fit in the car was a $49 train table (they had several stacked). It seemed well-made and versatile — it would double as a kid-friendly craft or play surface with raised edges to keep markers and pieces from rolling off.
A $35 wine barrel tray was much larger than expected — basically the size of the bottom of a barrel. It would be stunning as a base for family-style dishes on a large table, or you could add a lazy susan underneath to create a dramatic centerpiece.
A $49 woven basket with chunky handles was big and beautiful. We use inexpensive baskets around the house for toys, so the price felt high for everyday storage, but it would be a lovely, durable piece where appearance matters.
Finally, a $499 multi-drawer cabinet landed squarely in the aspirational category. Those shallow drawers would be perfect for organizing art supplies, prints, and small collectibles.
Thanks for joining this little virtual window-shopping trip. It’s fun to pop into different stores now and then — we wander through places like Target, World Market, Ikea, thrift stores, and small independent shops. What stores have you been coveting lately? Are you planning any DIY versions of store finds, like dipped chair legs, paper mobiles, or dry-erase calendars?