Retail Therapy

Just steps from department store stalwart Dillard’s, thredUP’s second brick-and-mortar store wants to “disrupt” everything we think we know about not just secondhand shopping, but retail in general — and a first look at its Austin store, opening tomorrow, did not disappoint. Actually, it was downright dreamy.

Labor Day is coming up, and in between grilling and chilling on this unofficial last weekend of summer, there are lots of ways to save some cash. Retailers are marking down everything to make room for a new season (and new merch). Here’s our list of the biggest and best sales happening during Labor Day 2017.

When we hear that sales are on sale, our ears perk up—we love a good double dip of discounts. If you’re the same way, allow us to point you toward Anthropologie right now, where sale items are an additional 30 percent off for a limited time. As Anthro clears their stock to make way for the new fall goodies, now’s the time so snag any of those summer items you’ve been eyeing.

I know it’s still August, but Yankee Candle released their new scents for fall, and now I’m suddenly wearing a sweater. Also a perfectly cozy oversized scarf. By the way, where did this pumpkin spice latte come from? It’s autumnally delicious. After a whiff of this candle, I’m the kind of person who has their shit (and shared Google calendars) together enough to organize an early season apple picking excursion. The reward?

Boho has officially come to Macy’s bedding department, thanks to a new collaboration with Lucky Brand — the fashion label’s first foray into home goods — debuting this week at Macy’s.

Labor Day is right around the corner, and the bullseye has discounted thousands of home items, and to save you time, we’ve picked some of our favorite finds and rounded them up below. Check out our mega list of Labor Day sales Update 8/31: From August 31 through September 2, shoppers can snag an extra 15% off furniture with code LABORDAY. The home category—including furniture, bedding and bath, decor, lighting, and more—is marked down up to 30 percent.

If you haven’t checked your “Promotions” tab in Gmail (or that old Yahoo account dedicated to just shopping emails) yet today, we’ve got big sale news for you. West Elm—and the whole bevy of brands under the Williams-Sonoma umbrella— are having a one day flash sale. It’s their second annual Premier Day (sounds a little like Prime Day, amirite?) where deals are up to 70 percent off for 24 hours only.

Emergency deal alert: H&M is having a sale on their sale items, and it’s only for a short time… as in, today. The retailer is offering an additional 25 percent off their sale items in store and online on August 23 only. The code is 6489 for online sales, and you can print or pull up the sale page on your phone to use in person.

I’ve long been fascinated by toile. Toile, if you’re not familiar, is the name first given to the cotton fabric produced in the town of Jouy, in France, and then to the pattern of charming vignettes, usually printed in a single color, that covered its surface. Traditional toile, like the wallpaper that covered the walls of our bathroom in the house where I grew up, features scenes of provincial life: shepherds driving sheep, lovers meeting beneath trees.

World Market has been one of our go-to retailers for global design, especially at an often affordable price point. Now, it’s even more of a bargain, because living room furniture is on mega sale, with pieces up to 50 percent off. Check out our picks below.

When it comes to updating your old furniture, a little change goes a long way. Case in point: upgraded knobs and pulls. Even though most handles are well, hand-sized, these petite fixtures still manage to offer a ton of design potential no matter where you use them. Working with a colorless kitchen but can’t afford to paint? Switch out all of your standard cabinet knobs with splashier ones and see what happens. Sick of looking at your dated bedroom dresser but desperate for the storage?

Is there anything more American than firing up the grill and tossing on a few brats and burgers to enjoy with with friends and family? Well, if that’s your preferred way to spend summer afternoons, then we have good news: A new furniture collaboration celebrates the iconic foods of backyard grill masters everywhere. Italian brand Seletti is partnering with Studio Job for the ‘UN_LIMITED EDITIONS’ collection, which will debut at Maison & Objet in Paris.

I love to buy and test trashcans. I’ve owned many and tried many others. I am a big fan of the classic, no-tech Rubbermaid cans, but those you have to hide. If you want something more accessible and pretty, you move to a different class. My latest tryout is with simplehuman’s brand new sensor can which as motion AND now — get this — voice control. Move over Alexa!

Who else remembers the days of limited back to school backpack options? Sure, you had whatever Disney characters or pop stars that were popular that year, but other than that, your choices were most likely one of a few solid colors and a monogram if you were fancy. But now we have good news: Society6, the online purveyor of products printed with artists’ and designers’ work, has added backpacks as a new product option.

Up to 60% off!

If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of Homesense, the new HomeGoods spinoff, we’re right there with you. The first location in Framingham, Massachusetts opens Thursday, but we visited and got a sneak peek inside. We’re taking you on a tour below. Though Homesense is already a popular home store for TJX—HomeGoods’ parent company—overseas, this is the first time the brand is coming to the US.

Inspired to squeeze the most life (and al fresco living) out of what’s left of summer — or, in my case in Texas, planning for when it’s actually cool enough to hang outdoors while the sun is up again — I popped over to Wayfair’s birthday sale this week to see what kind of end-of-season steals they might have in store.

This week I want to bust out my kitchen and show you what went into the mix. Above you see the original inspiration pic from nearly two years ago now, below you will see how it’s rolled out at The Stacked Barn. I’m going to lay out the key pieces of the cabinets and counters here and follow up later with all the appliances, etc when it’s done. IKEA SEKTION Cabinets – From $103 These are great value for the money and, I believe, a perfect foundation for my kitchen.

Most people have a tale of “the one that got away.” For some, it might be a previous relationship that ended abruptly, or maybe a solemn story of unrequited love. But for me, it was a set of vintage chairs; Marcel Breuer Cesca caned dining chairs to be exact. Reliving the memory of the fateful day where I idiotically let these slip through my grip is painful, but it’s a saga worth telling, if only to help those that come after me never make a similar mistake.

Vintage art always feels unique, personal and it carries a lot of history and whimsy — which is what makes it so fun to hunt down. One of our go-to sources? Etsy, though it takes a lot of sifting. To get you started on where to look, we gathered some great sellers of vintage art; they carry everything from maps and oils to old-school movie posters.

And if your grandma has a bed like this, then she's pretty okay in our book.

If you don’t already know that I’ve spent the last year and a half building a house, you should check out my posts that have documented the process since last January 2016. As I approach the finish line (move in some furniture next week), I want to use my Fantastic Find slot to showcase some of the remarkable sources and products that I’ve put into the project.

Hey there, interior design fans! We all know that there’s some real great stuff on the Apartment Therapy site if you’re trying to really jazz up your living space, but I’d like to walk you through a few of my personal design tips via the wonder that is Amazon shopping, the horrifyingly amazing finds unearthed in the marketplace’s deep crevices and all that they can add to a home. Let’s go (and prepare for a wild ride)!

If California Cool is your go to aesthetic, you’re going to want to head to CB2 right now. The modern retailer just launched a collaboration with Los Angeles based label Fred Segal. Fred Segal is famously known for their denim, and the signature fabric makes an appearance in the 34 piece collection, most notably on pillows. There are a selection to choose from, featuring embroidery, distressing, and other classic jean treatments.

The web is brimming with user-friendly vintage decor sellers that make scoring a one-of-a-kind piece easier than ever. However, with all those online options, knowing what to look for, and more importantly, how to separate the good stuff from the bad, isn’t always easy.

Is there anything the Property Brothers won’t try? Ever-popular celebrity twins Drew and Jonathan Scott tackle home renovations and makeovers on their plethora of HGTV shows, have a country band, and today they’ve announced that they’ve created a furniture line. The brothers teamed up with home improvement retailer Lowe’s for their first ever collection, called Scott Living.

With seven kids, several collections, a plethora of books and TV shows, and often, at least one renovation going on at any given time, the Novogratz are a design duo that’s hardly one to rest on their laurels—or even rest. And they have something new to announce today: a partnership with Amazon for an e-commerce storefront.

Good news: Pottery Barn just added new items to their small space collection, which debuted earlier this year. Check out some of the pieces below: Back in January, the retailer announced a collection of space conscious, multifunctional pieces that represented a new market for a brand that can often be associated with spacious suburban living. And it’s proving successful: What started out in just 15 stores is now expanding to 56 in “thoughtfully selected markets.

Shopping vegan might be easier than you think. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) announced this week the first ever winners of their Vegan Homeware Awards, and some big names are among the mix. “As demand for compassionate and sustainable homeware grows – in line with soaring interest in vegan living – the PETA Vegan Homeware Awards celebrate the best designs and innovations for a cruelty-free home,” the activist organization said in a press release.

Fans of color, rejoice. The iconic maker of patterned quilted bags, Vera Bradley, has expanded into actual quilts. The company’s first line of bedding launched this week, and is already selling out. The floral meets pattern combo of a Vera Bradley bag gets a fresh twist for the bedroom, with playful paisleys, oversized poppies, and a pared down Swedish motif, to name a few. The line includes quilts, shams, duvet covers, and accent pillows ranging in price from $29.99 to $179.99.

Looking through Etsy can be a dizzying whirlwind, because it offers a mix of garage sale quality bric-a-brac and diamond-in-the-rough vintage gold…you just need the patience to sniff out the latter. To help you pick through the terrain just a little faster to get to the good stuff, we dug through to unearth 10 awesome Etsy storefronts specializing in vintage furniture. They might just inspire you to update a room or two!

The most interesting and most attractive modern clocks on the market right now. They're sleek, streamlined and ultra-stylish.

The canopy bed of your childhood dreams has grown up and looks spectacular.

When it comes to discounts, “too much of a good thing” need not apply. If you happen to be in the market for some floral bedding, tasseled textiles, or other such objects, now’s the time to head over to Anthropologie, where the sale section is currently on sale. The boho retailer is currently offering an additional 30 percent off sale items to Anthro Perks members, their free loyalty program.

You know what they say: what's old is new again.

Sad news for devoted Target shoppers: The Minnesota based retailer announced this week that they’re discontinuing their Cartwheel Perks loyalty program. Cartwheel Perks was introduced as a pilot program in five test markets last September, CNBC notes—Denver, Houston, San Diego, St. Louis and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Members who made in store purchases racked up points which, once a threshold was met, could be redeemed for items such as apparel, food, sunglasses, etc.

We love Horne for their selection of stunning modern design, but we’re downright obsessed when it’s on deep discount. The retailer’s warehouse sale is going on right now, and you can snag items at prices that are 50 to 60 percent off.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. You likely don’t need convincing on the aesthetic and functional appeal of a mirror: aside from knowing that it can make a space feel larger and reflect light around a room, sometimes you just want something to make your space a little bit prettier.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. When it comes to home decor, tastes may differ but often you can find the same big-box sofas and dressers in just about every home. It’s a challenge to find truly unique furniture and much less find it inexpensively. These rare pieces are just that—uncommon Marketplace finds at extraordinary price points.

It’s a wide world of shopping out there on the web, filled with a lot of great and not-so-great rugs but things can get pricey fast. If you’re on the market for a new floor covering to jazz up your bedroom, entry way, living room and beyond, here are 12 of those great options…for under $100. You’ll find rugs of all sizes here. These are not all 5’x8’s, because we didn’t want to judge a rug by its measurements.

As lovers of design, pretty packaging can sometimes be the thing that draws us to a product. But two new companies are betting they can forgo fancy branding and still draw us in by appealing to our wallets and our ethics, with high-quality all-natural products starting at $1.50.

Whether fo' real or faux real, cowhide and cowhide-style rugs might just be what your interior needs.

In the fashion world, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is the stuff of legends. Brand new designer goods are dropped to super sale prices, causing fashionistas to lose their minds and stock their carts. But even if you’ve shopped the sale before, you might not have known that the retailer drops prices on a ton of home goods as well. We diligently checked out all of the home items for sale and rounded up our favorites, so you don’t have to.

Sleek enough for your countertop and small enough to travel.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. When it comes to finding affordable decor and home goods, we all have our favorite shopping sources. One you should also be considering: your neighbors.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. If you’re looking to switch out some of your basic furniture elements, these picks stand out from the pack for being as attractive as they are functional. And ok, yes, there are some great name-brand deals, too. You know we can’t pass those up.

From aesthetically pleasing litter boxes to posh kitty beds, the pet industry is starting to cater more and more to the design-loving cat person and their menagerie. If you’ve ever brought home a carpet-covered cat tree only to have your cat look at it in disdain, or witness your tabby scratching up your tired-looking furniture, you must know it’s a sign. As a discerning species, your cat naturally deserves the best—and, so does your home.

Ever since TJX companies announced a new home store concept back in February, we’ve been following the news closely. Now we have even more info about HomeGoods spinoff chain, Homesense, like what will be inside and where and when the first stores are opening. People magazine reported on Monday that although similar in concept, Homesense will differ in selection from HomeGoods stores in the US and current Homesense locations in Canada and Europe.

Could your bedroom use a refresh? Then boho brand Anthropologie is here with a bedding and textile sale that might just be calling your name. Check out some of our top picks for best deals below. There are over 300 items that are marked down by 20 percent, including sheets, duvets, pillows (accent and floor), throw blankets, towels, and shower curtains.

Buying furniture can be one of the most stressful, expensive, spreadsheet-ridden activities an adult can undertake. Sure, it’s an amazing luxury to be able to buy furniture (and have somewhere to put it), but it can still be a LOT of work, not to mention commitment. Now, thanks to one company, you can rent stylish pieces from companies like West Elm: all the grownup satisfaction, with a lot less commitment.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. When I moved to New York City over 10 years ago, the closest Ikea was in New Jersey. Rather than trek across state lines, I combed through Craigslist listings for Ikea furniture I could buy secondhand.

Here's one (relatively inexpensive) thing that can have a huge impact on the look of your bathroom.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. Who can say no to a good deal? Let’s guarantee that your work week gets off to a great start by looking at some of our favorite under-$50 finds from the Marketplace; everything from furniture to fun accessories, (hopefully) making savvy shoppers find one less reason to dread Mondays.

If you’ve had your eye on something from Urban Outfitters recently, today would be a good day to head over to their site. The retailer’s summer sale is currently underway and over 600 home items are up to 70% off—seriously. We’ve searched through every single one of them to round up our top picks of furniture, accessories, lighting, bedding, and more.

Though we can totally see the appeal of mass-produced goods (easy to come by, usually pretty affordable), no space is really complete without a dash of the handmade. The character that an artisanal product lends to an interior far and beyond outdoes anything you can find at a big box store. Hence, why we love Etsy and all its indie makers, particularly those making goods for the kitchen.

Think about your home. Are the shapes of your furnishings — tables, cabinets, doors, windows — mostly square or rectangular? You’re in good company. Most homes are filled with straight lines, which is perhaps why I’ve been seeing circles come around the design scene so much recently. Not only are circle shapes sprouting up in homes of all sizes, but there’s a specific way in which I’m seeing circles incorporated in interiors: gorgeous round mirrors.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. In the dog days of summer, it’s difficult to find comfort anywhere except right next to the air conditioning unit. If you can’t bring yourself outdoors, then bring the outdoors in. Small planters and vases are abundant on the Marketplace; you’re bound to find a little home for your greenery.

Filling your home with furniture you love takes time (and money). We’re all for holding out for as long as necessary to invest in quality items meant to last decades (if not generations), but sometimes, there are bits and pieces that are totally okay to pick up quickly to fill a need. Throwing a shindig in the next few weeks and need a stylish way to serve up happy hour? Have an empty corner in need of a little reading chair? Looking for added storage for your rental bathroom?

Walk into any modern office today and you’re bound to spot at least one standing desk somewhere — they are all the rage in home and corporate offices alike. Somewhere along the way The Edge Desk got thrown into the mix, though it is surely in a league of its own when it comes to unconventional desks: it’s the world’s first all-in-one desk, easel, and chair, completely designed for a kneeling posture.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. I think that art collecting gets a bad rap. It’s understandable to envision dropping thousands on valuable pieces, only to have to hold your breath every time someone comes over or brushes past them. But lucky for all of us mere mortals, this doesn’t have to be the case!

Some trends stand the test of time for a reason. Case in point: cement tiles. Although they’ve been making waves in the decor scene for a looong while now (historians date some versions back to the 12th Century), these beautiful tiles started to pop up inside the most design-savvy contemporary homes across the globe in recent years in a big way. And it’s not difficult to see why. Along with creating artfully polished displays, cement tiles are crafted from natural materials (i.e.

It should come as no surprise that we’re fans of H&M’s on trend home goods and their shockingly low prices. Well, we have great news for those who could use a little refresh on a budget: The retailer is having a huge home sale right now, with price tags slashed up to 80% off. The store’s regular prices definitely fall within our cheap thrills sights, but on sale, they’re bananas (literally—there’s a gold banana cushion cover for $7.99!).

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. When you’re shopping for storage, you want someone who knows how to maximize space, a revisionist if you will. Take for example Wes of Artspace Industrial. He repurposes vintage steel lockers, file cabinets and other items into unique, one of a kind furnishings all from his workshop in update New York.

The mere mention of marble conjures up the honed surfaces of luxury hotels, iconic landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, and lavish dream kitchens and bathrooms, yet the longstanding stone favorite is making a grand entrance into our homes these days in more affordable ways than just via floor or counter surfaces. Whether splurging for the natural stone itself or opting for the faux look, the trend has never been more attainable to get. Peruse our roundup of marble-ous (see what we did there?

It’s Prime Day, and sure, you can spend your hard earned dollars on TVs or Instant Pots or what have you, but why be typical? You, dear reader, are an individual. And one way to show that is through your belongings. Perhaps one of these weird and wacky objects we’ve spotted on sale today speaks to you more than any regular old kitchen appliance.

Do you like free money? Well good news, because today, Amazon is selling select gift cards for 20 percent off. The deals are part of the retailer’s third annual Prime Day, which includes discounts on over 100,000 products across categories (We’re curating our favorites all day, in case you’d rather not browse through them all yourself). $50 gift cards are going for $39.50. If you frequent any of these retailers, an instant 20 percent off is a pretty easy sell.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors who love quality home furnishings and good design. If this picture gives you the urge to sink your toes into a plush rug, then consider Tribe and Territory your source for all that is sumptuous and comfy. Former fashion stylist (and self-proclaimed design obsessed) Katie carries vintage wool rugs made by the Beni Ourain tribes.