tara kuhlow photography

So I like to shop. This is no secret to my friends and especially not one to my darling husband. I love it at the store, in catalogs, and most of all, online. I’ve always been this way and I am sure will continue to be so until the end of my days. The challenge for me is balance and to not become obsessed with the hunt for lovely things. Because of course, I DO have a family who needs me and doesn’t so much care if Momma has found great deals on stylish items…they just want me present in their lives (regardless of whether I have on a pair of fabulous boots). So it’s a struggle. But now with the economy as it is, the pursuit of finding those bargains becomes a necessity and a strength of sorts (at least that is what I’m telling myself). I am always drawn to blogs that now and then showcase fantastic and stylish items that the blogger has recently discovered. Household items, decor, kids’ stuff, clothing, etc. With that inspiration, I plan to do that here, on my very own little blog. What I found, where I got it, why I had to have it…you get the idea. Here we go! Hope you enjoy the pretties.

♥ t.

I adore the unique style of designer Orla Kiely and was beyond excited to see her new kitchenware line at Target. Makes my morning  cup of coffee look even more gorgeous and delectable. Online it shows them in sets of two, but you can get them individually at the store. If you google her, you will find all kinds of other products she has created, including clothing and paper products. 

We had used a plain ol’ white shower curtain in our master bathroom for many a year, and I was more than ready for a change to something punchy and cheerful. Since I’m not a morning person, I required a lovely and much-needed in-your-face “GOOD MORNING, SUNSHINE!” kind of pattern to greet me each day. Found this one at Pottery Barn and it manages to tie together all of the colors in both our bedroom and bathroom (including my beloved chocolate brown fluffy towels…ahhhh).

Originally saw this idea on my girl Heather Armstrong’s blog using some bowls from IKEA and when I spotted this sweet and vintagey little item at Target recently, I knew it would be perfect for displaying my fancy baubles. Why hide them in a drawer or box when they can add so beautifully to the look of your dresser top every day? Again, advertised as sold in larger sets (and online only), but I purchased mine all by its lonesome and in the actual store. If you look around your kitchen, you probably already own something that will work just fabulously.