Saturday Shopping with Me and My Friends #27 – Throws

Welcome to Saturday Shopping at this Small House

Once a month I go shopping with some of my blogger buddies because it’s always more fun when you shop with a friend!

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Soft Throws

I just love to wrap myself up in a throw this time of year. I have more throws around my house than should be allowed by law. That being said, it doesn’t detour me from acquiring more.

• I’ve had my eye on this throw from JSH Essentials in Kansas City. I’ve held it in my hands in person and it’s incredibly soft. I can be used as a home decor throw or as a wrap around your shoulders on a chilly evening.
• I have it on good authority that this Luxe Chenille Throw from West Elm is to die for!
• I have only bought clothing from Quince, but their quality is amazing, and so I’m sure this Mongolian Cashmere Throw is fabulous. It comes in two colors and two sizes. I’m thinking about getting the smaller size to use as a pashmina. It could also double as a light blanket when you’re traveling.
• This one is an Oprah #1 pick, so I’m guessing it’s good. This Barefoot Dreams Throw looks so soft and dreamy for snuggling up in front of the fire, watching a good movie.

What My Friends Are Loving

Anna

Sky Lark House

• I fell in love with this round pheasant pillow I found on Amazon for $36. It even has a zipper so you can remove the cover for cleaning.
• Have you seen the recent trend of adding brass rails in your kitchen? I am thinking of adding a brass rail to my coffee station to hang my mugs. These rails range from affordable to super expensive. Here are three affordable options. I like this one the best at almost 40 inches for $55. This one is also a good option at 15 inches for $16. Finally, this version by IKEA is also reasonable at 23 inches for $31.
• Now that it is getting darker earlier, I am looking for some cordless lamps. I found a variety to choose from ranging in price between $30-$40 each.
  • lamp with black base
  • lamp with modern brass base
  • Two pack of lamps
  • Lamp with Rattan shade lamp
  • Lamp with wooden base
  • Lamp with pleated fabric shade
• This set of 6 brown transferware dinner plates are lovely for fall and Thanksgiving. They are a great price point at $45.
• Finally, I could not believe the sale price of this chair from the Jenny and Dave Mars collection. These will be sold out soon.

Cindy

Reinvented Delaware

• These last months have been hard. Journaling has been a huge help to me as I walk through this difficult journey of grief. Journaling my thoughts and prayers each morning has become a lifeline. Having a quality journal and a smooth writing pen helps me to get my hearts thoughts and prayers onto paper. I currently have the gorgeous sage green journal but it also comes in several otherbeautiful colors.
• My pastor gave me a book called Finding God in the Gray. He wrote the book several years ago as he walked through several difficult seasons in his own life. I’ve poured over that book at least twice and each time I read it, I gain new understanding. I’ve also written in the book as I have read it. The blue ink of my favorite pen is always with this book. If you or someone you know is in a hard season, I recommend you grab this book.
• My son wanted me to have a Ring Alarm Security System for my home. He found the one that he thought would be best. It arrived a couple of days ago so I will be installing it soon. It will send out an alarm if the doors or windows are opened during set times. I’ll definetely have it set for the night hours so that I can sleep soundly. I also purchased a couple of rechargeable brass lamps that help the dark evenings feel a bit more cozy.
• The house has been oddly quiet without my sweet hubby there. I’ve decided it would be nice to have music that I could turn on when I am feeling the quiet a little too much. So I bought an Alexa Echo Show. It sits on my kitchen island and I can tell Alexa to play a particular genre of music or a podcast. There are several other commands Alexa will do for me, I’m still learning about it!

Diane

South House Designs

I have a few amazing, totally unrelated discoveries to make our lives just a bit more enjoyable:

• We need to replace the ceiling fan in our primary bedroom. I’ve been intrigued by the new fandeliers, but couldn’t imagine that they would actually work. After four nights sleeping under this exact sleek one, I assure you they are amazing!!! And this is the exact one in Wendy’s primary bedroom. Here’s a great budget-friendly version. a sleek budget-friendly one. And even a casual Boho version.
• The right lighting makes all difference. I’ve seen the little rechargeable accent lights, but was skeptical. Wendy has several and these are the favorites of all of us. They look solid. They are a great height. They charge quickly and last. We used them outdoors, then on our work table and then in a tall bookcase as nightlights.
• This may be the craziest thing I have ever recommended. But trust me they are a little slice of heaven for your feet — especially if you wear a 9 1/2 or larger shoe. I have tried four different pairs of low no-show sox for cute sneakers and even booties. (three from Amazon and one from Marshall’s — worthless) They either didn’t stay on my heel, or my toes were painfully restricted, or bulky seams. But I found these at Walmart, in extended sizes, that are truly long enough, truly no show, and surprisingly refreshing for my feet!
• I custom ordered this large canvas “tapestry” for an organization I’ve been working with to reimagine their Admin offices. Loads of vintage artwork to choose from, many sizes, delightful family to work with. You can pick your own quote, saying, Bible verse, or as I did Mission Statement. I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out.

Lora

Lora Bloomquist