When we were back in Cincinnati over the holidays catching up with friends, everyone asked us how we like it in Connecticut now that we’ve been living here over six months. It’s a hard question to give a quick answer to because there’s so many thing that we like better about Cincinnati but there’s probably an equal number of things that we like better about Connecticut. Connecticut is an absolutely beautiful place to live,
we love how close we are to NYC and other quaint New England towns, we adore our house, and we’ve already made some great new friends. But we really, really miss our friends and family in Cincinnati and we also miss a lot of the little things. One of those little things (and yes, I fully realize that this is incredibly petty and definitely a first world problem) is…Target. I miss it. Yes, we have Targets in Connecticut but none of them are very close and once you finally get there, you have to pay for parking (for real). The bright spot is that since I only get to Target about once a month now, everything is new and different each time I go. I hadn’t been to Target since before Christmas, so when I made the trip yesterday I was looking forward to checking out Nate Berkus’ new Spring 2014 Collection:
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It’s definitely the most modern of his Target collections to date with a lot of metals and geometric shapes. There were several pieces that I really liked including a decorative tortoise shell box, this Seagrass Storage Basket with indigo accents,
and this gorgeous Wood and Resin Hexagon Tray:
but much of the rest of the collection too stark modern for my taste like these decorative wall studs – no thanks…:
On the other hand, Target’s Threshold line has a new White and Natural Decor Collection that is 100% up my alley:
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Some of my favorite pieces are this Patterned Serving Tray:
Color Block Round Woven Basket,
and Cream and Gold Tufted Bench (love!):
There were also a few Threshold items from other collections scattered around the home department, including this Threshold Suzani Pillow,
these Threshold Fretwork Border Window Panels (which have been available for a while now but I still love):
and this beautiful colored glass collection:
I was also loving this Fieldcrest Luxury Oblong Decorative Pillow in gray velvet,
these fun decorative storage boxes,
and this group of colorful French Bull Appliances which I had read about months ago but had never seen in the store:
And of course the Target HotSpot has some cute stuff for Valentines’ Day already!
While I’m in love with that shade of green, sadly it didn’t love me back when I tried it on but this textured knit dress in navy did (again, sooo much cuter in person!):
On the way home from Target, I made stops at Goodwill and the ReStore hoping I could for once score a find half as awesome as the one Melanie of The Painted Chandelier posted on Instagram a few days ago. She paid only $29 for this navy wingback beauty with nailheads – can you believe it?:
No such luck for me – the only half decent piece of furniture at Goodwill was a brass side table that was crooked, had broken glass in one corner, and was way overpriced at $35. I didn’t find anything that I was looking for at the ReStore either but I wish that I had a place for this china cabinet that I saw there:
It reminded me of Jennifer‘s old dining room china cabinet that she transformed into this green beauty:
(Check out the before and after pics of it on her blog {here} and the rest of Jennifer’s gorgeous dining room {here})
I’m looking forward to this weekend and the much warmer weather that’s coming our way. We’re supposed to get into the 50’s which is going to seem like bathing suit weather after living through the frigid temperatures that we’ve had this past week. Our weekend is pretty full but I’m hoping to find time to get some paint samples on the wall so I can choose the wall color for our home office. I’ve narrowed it down to three of the blacks and charcoal gray paint options that I posted about earlier this week plus two that you all had recommended. Who knew that there were so many shades of black? See you next week!
You have to PAY to park at Target? Say what? I love their Threshold collection too, and after seeing these photos, I may have to make a pitstop! Always find something I love when I’m there!
Gosh, I need to go to Target and I keep forgetting to go to the ReStore.
Thanks for the heads-up on all the new fun stuff at Target! Their Threshold line has some great finds for a client project I’m working on…and I might need to get some of their blue and green glass bottles for myself! Enjoy the warmer weekend! Elle
Beautiful pictures of your new state! It’s exciting to move and explore a new area, but always hard to leave too 🙂
Love, love Target’s Threshold line with the natural and white! I’ve been to Target 3 times this week already. I just love it!
I was in there yesterday shopping for an install and bought a few of the Threshold items….maybe you could paint those large NB studs white….they could be cool in a gallery wall!
Lately I’ve been at Tar-Jay so frequently that I’d be flat broke if I had to pay for parking. And honestly, I always purchase “several options” at Tar-Jay cause you just don’t always know in the store, and thinking about having to pay to return an item would really alter my approach and perhaps fun at that store. Interesting to learn how things work in other areas of the country.
I was totally studying that china cabinet thinking how great it would be redone, and then I scrolled further and saw mine! Happy Surprise! Thanks Kris! On my way to Target today and I’m totally checking out the gold lamp and that new tufted bench!
I love the new Target merchandise! I need to get there soon. We don’t have to pay for parking at Target in NJ. I didn’t know about that in CT! Yes, it is supposed to warm up this weekend but has been snowing like crazy for the past 2 hours. It was supposed to be flurries but we already have at least an inch! Enjoy the weekend!
-Shelley
I too would go crazy without our Target (or Targets, I should say)…I have 4 within 8 miles or so of us (two regular, two superstores). Love some of Nate’s new line, but most is too modern for my taste. I do love the new threshold bench however.
It’s understandable why you miss Cincinnati Kris, but I have to agree, nothing beats the 4 seasons in New England and CT is definitely gorgeous come spring and fall. But no close Target? My, I will ‘die’! Hahaha! I’m there probably 2x a week hence I always catch great bargains and admire the new styles there like the ones you’ve shown here. I am inlove with that tufted bench too but I have yet to see it at our local Target. That China cabinet is gorgeous too, but you know how it is at Goodwill or Restore, patience is key! Have a great weekend!
I haven’t had time to check out their fun collection yet either, and I have three Targets close by, with free parking!! My friend sent me a pic of that green dress yesterday – it’s darling! : ) Happy weekend, Kris!
I need to get to target to check out this collection everyone is talking about but that would require me to leave my house! yikes. I feel like I’ve been hunkered down forever – need to get out!! here’s hoping for better weather!
Wow, so many great things at Target! I really like the basket with the blue string. That tufted bench would look great reupholstered, too. So fun!
Kris, I can’t believe you have to pay for parking at your nearest Target! That is a crime. I (unfortunately) have a Tarjay within 10 minutes of me and swing through there more than I care to admit. I love this line! I haven’t seen that x-base tufted bench at mine but love it – it would be perfection at the end of a bed!
Paying for parking at Target?! Crazy town. I haven’t been in a week and I’m starting to think a week has been too long. 🙂
CT is a beautiful state, I have friend in Darien and Greenwich.. and my jaw drops every time I visit and see all the gorgeous homes etc! But, I never knew about Target and paying for parking! Good think Target is online too, so you dont have to miss out too much!
great stuff at Target! luv the gold bench too…..and i’m lovin’ how people are starting to redo the vintage china cabinets….Dimples’ green one is adorable…