A few months ago HomeGoods opened a new store much closer to our house, so naturally we celebrated. The closest location had previously been in Short Pump, about twenty-five minutes away, but the new Chesterfield Towne Center store is only eight minutes from our door. Score. We decided to wander the aisles with our camera and snap photos of whatever caught our eye—just like we sometimes do at Target, Ikea, and the other HomeGoods location. Ready for a virtual shopping trip?
This cheerful turquoise bench ($150) grabbed my attention immediately. It’s the kind of playful piece you find at HomeGoods—unexpected and charming. And apparently Mr. Pony liked it too. Only at HomeGoods do you get a giant iron horse checking out a garden bench.
These little grellow ottomans ($80) were both cute and practical thanks to removable tops. They’d be a lovely substitute for a coffee table in a neutral room, adding color and extra storage at the same time.
The ones that got away were these white bowls—$3 for the small salad/cereal ones and $8 for the larger size. I love their faceted, gemstone-like shape. I should have grabbed them; next time.
We cracked up at an aisle marker labeled “Library Decor.” It’s funny because faux books and a magnifying glass feel like the essentials for some people’s idea of a library.
I liked this soft mauve pillow—velvet with a linen-like texture—for $35. It felt elegant and cozy at once.
This striped velvet pillow ($30) was another favorite. The colors and texture made it hard to walk away from.
I almost took home another pillow ($24), but I’ve been trying to resist adding to my growing pillow collection. Self-control won this time—barely.
One item I did buy was this $22 planter. It’s a large metallic bronzy-brown piece with a sculptural, wavy texture around the sides. It’s sizable—perfect to hold magazines, rolls of wrapping paper in a gift-wrapping corner, or of course a big plant. I’ll share photos once it finds its final spot.
We also had fun posing with a giant watering can—because why not?
This little shopping companion kept busy with her cherished “Eggy,” a yellow Easter egg that kept her entertained while we snapped photos. Big thanks to Grandma (Nonna) for introducing Clara to Eggy—clearly a perfect pairing for shopping trips.
Along with the metallic planter, we picked up two $19 Ralph Lauren pillows for our bedroom. Our existing pillows had flattened out after five-plus years—definitely time for an upgrade.
John didn’t have an Eggy, but he found his own amusement in the pet aisle. He tried on a wearable cat carrier and admired an “I heart my cat” mug. The carrier’s box read “no pet left behind,” which made us laugh. (Update: we later learned these carriers are for emergency animal rescue—now it makes perfect sense. We actually have two doggie-carrier bags for Burger for safety.)
A cheerful yellow lantern ($17) called to me. It would be a bright, happy accent on a mantel, a console top, or an armoire.
We both loved the industrial-meets-rustic Hooker table. Even at a markdown from $699 to $299 it was out of our price range, but it was stunning and inspiring—maybe one day we’ll attempt a DIY version if we ever master welding.
This mirrored table ($70) had the same glam vibe as a much pricier West Elm piece. It’s gorgeous and a bit tricky to photograph, but really catches the eye in person.
A $49 lamp reminded us of metallic-based lamps we own—clean white drum shade paired with textured metal below. Those combinations never go out of style.
This oversized botanical canvas ($29) would be ideal in a bathroom where framed prints might suffer from humidity. It’s bold and adds instant visual interest.
A large capiz mirror ($129) stood out as a true statement piece—perfect over a fireplace or an entryway console. Anything capiz is irresistible to me.
This $129 chair would work beautifully as a desk chair—more inviting than a typical office seat and ideal for a cozy work nook.
We also spotted a Moroccan-inspired black pouf for $80. It adds texture and a touch of the exotic to any living space and could even work in a nursery since it’s soft and baby-friendly—imagine it beside a clean-lined glider and a fluffy rug.
So that’s our quick virtual shopping spree through HomeGoods. What have you found there lately that you love? New pillows, a jumbo planter, or a quirky accent piece—share your finds. Do you display faux books and a magnifying glass in your “library”? Someone out there must be doing it.
P.S. We weren’t paid or perked for this post—we just really like HomeGoods.