7 things you should always buy at HomeGoods for a CHIC and blissful home

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a HomeGoods run. You walk in for one thing—maybe a new candle or a throw pillow—and suddenly you’re lost in a sea of stunning mirrors, designer-look rugs, and that one perfect decorative bowl you didn’t know you needed. But as dreamy as it is, HomeGoods can also feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for. With new inventory arriving constantly and every store layout a little different, it truly is a treasure hunt. The key? Knowing exactly what categories are worth scoping out and how to spot the gems among the chaos.

Over the years, I’ve developed a bit of a strategy—and honestly, a lot of my favorite home decor pieces have come straight from those well-spent HomeGoods strolls. From sculptural accent chairs to high-end-looking bathroom accessories, the right finds can instantly elevate your space and make your home feel more curated, cozy, and chic. Shopping at HomeGoods isn’t just about scoring a deal (although that part is pretty great); it’s about discovering pieces that bring joy and beauty into your everyday life.

The seven items I’m sharing below are my go-to categories—things I consistently look for and always recommend. These are the little design secrets that help me keep my home feeling elevated, organized, and blissfully put-together. If you’re craving a home refresh or want to add a dose of personality to your space without spending a fortune, this list is your starting point.

FUN FACT: TUESDAYS are the best days to shop at these stores. They typically put out all the new inventory out on Monday evening. (My friends mom has a part time job at one of these stores, so that’s how I get all the juicy details) Come to think of it, how fun would it be to have a part time gig at HomeGoods when retired and just looking for something fun to do. I love that.

Anyway, here we go…..

You should also see: 15 bohemian chic affordable finds from Wayfair

7 things you should always buy at HomeGoods:

01 | LOAD UP ON LAYERS OF PILLOWS

K, so I love velvet pillows, accent pillows with texture and the very soft and plush throw blankets they have. They come in almost every color, so you are sure to find one to fit the vibe of your home. I like the velvet pillows that come in a set of 2. They’re affordable and comfortable. So, it makes it easy to switch up your pillows for the seasons.

02 | SHOP FOR SCENTED CANDLES

Omg. This is one of my most favorite things to do in life. Smelling candles at HomeGoods. I can’t believe I actually just admitted that. Anyway, I do. Right now they have the winter candles out and they are soooooo good! I really anything by DW Home candles. Those are the best candles in my opinion, they burn the longest and have really good burn range, meaning they smell up not just one room but will linger into others. They also have Yankee Candles which are also really fragrant, too.

03 | HIT UP THE HEALTH ISLE

I am obsessed with these Lifestyle Awareness teas. I probably have about 5 at home currently. They really are so good. There are a ton of vitamins, teas, collagen powders, etc. This is a great way to get a bargain on your health needs. There are also chic containers and jars that you could use to organize all of your health essentials.

04 | DIG THROUGH THE DISHES

One of my biggest secrets for really good self care and healthy eating, is always using gorgeous dishes to eat on. When you are eating with beautiful things, you tend to focus more on the food and less on the distractions. Make eating a beautiful ritual with things that make you happy. I found these gorgeous white and gold quilted dishes which would look so glam with a breakfast, no?

05 | HEALTHY COOKING ITEMS

Wood cooking spoons are much healthier to cook with than the plastic ones. Same for strainers, get them in gorgeous copper. They have done such a good job making pretty things for kitchen. I love the wood cutting boards, spoons, etc. They look glam mixed with copper.

06 | PERSONALIZE YOUR PLACE WITH PRETTY PULLS

I spoke about this in one of my recent podcasts. When you are renting, one great way to personalize your space is through hardware. There are so many affordable options here. They are always mixing the styles up so you gotta keep going to get the good ones. I love the agate and stone pulls.

07 | VELVET HANGERS

Okay, so having matching hangers is everything. My boyfriend has so many wire hangers from the dry cleaners and I literally cringe at the sight of them. I am desperately trying to move these babies in. I have shopped everywhere for velvet hangers and HG has the best looking, most durable and most affordable ones. They keep clothes hung properly which helps your clothes last longer. Also, you can have each family member with a different color, so when sorting hanging laundry, you always know what is what. I just love these.

At the end of the day, HomeGoods is more than just a place to browse—it’s a goldmine for affordable, elevated home decor that helps you turn your space into a sanctuary. Whether you're styling a shelf, refreshing your entryway, or just want that little pop of something new, these seven tried-and-true finds are my personal musts for creating a home that feels both chic and blissfully lived-in.

So next time you head out on a HomeGoods run, bring this list along—you might just walk out with a few treasures that make your home feel even more you. Let me know in the comments below what you like to buy at HomeGoods.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….check out the podcast I recorded about turning your home into a sanctuary. This episode will make this post make much more sense. Hope you enjoy.

How I manifested my Hermes Avalon Blanket & How to style it in your home

This post is all about how I manifested my Hermes Avalon blanket and ways to style it in your home.

Let me just off this post with a fun fact. Energy is everything. So, the more cleared out, energetically aligned you and your environment are, the more powerful and confident you will walk into your days and you’ll magnetically attract back to you the energy you are putting out.

HOW I MANIFESTED MY DREAM THROW BLANKET
There are many factors to keeping a high vibe home and in the next few blog posts I’ll be sharing my go to moves. For today, I’m going to share a personal story to illustrate how and why your energy determines your destiny.
For years, I swear by the art of manifesting with vision boards. Every year I create a board that has all the things I want in my life. The past few years in particular, I’ve always had chic black and white interior decor images (including the image above) because your home should always be something you want to up-level and enhance continually.

On this particular vision board was a photo of the black and white Hermes Avalon Blanket.

And this year for Christmas, one of my gifts was the ever-so-coveted Hermès Avalon blanket. A true statement piece. To be honest, at first I felt a little disappointment because there was something else I had my eye on and was bummed I didn’t get it.

However, a day later when I peeked over at my vision board, I saw the statement blanket staring right back at me like a spotlight on my vision board (in fact it was the photo above).

At that moment, it hit me like a firework. Holy Crap, I got exactly what I was energetically manifesting via law of attraction!! I didn’t get what I was just thinking I wanted (something that wasn’t on my vision board.)

You see, what happens is that when we subconsciously fill our mind with the images we are attracted to, we call it in, even though you may not even realize it. It can’t help but make its way to you. It’s as simple as that.
I was reminded that energy truly is everything, and even when you aren’t paying attention you’re putting out what you’re in vibration with, like the gorgeous interior photo I placed on my vision board from two years ago. This is why you not only have to be super specific and clear about what you want, you MUST clear out ANYTHING that may stay in your energy that you don’t really want, because you just may actually get it.

Once I got this little bit of insight, I couldn’t wait to use my incredibly chic new blanket in my home. For me, not only does it represent luxury and an elevated level of living but it also represents the energy of manifestation and having everything that you want…..as long as you become a vibrational match to it. Here’s the thing, you can use your home to AMPLIFY your manifesting powers with a little bit of Feng Shui and a lot of intention.

HOW TO STYLE YOUR HERMES AVALON BLANKET:

Now please don’t think that I mean you need an Hermès blanket to manifest your dreams, that’s not the case. What I do mean is that you need to use your home and what you have in it as energetic influencers.

Here’s why: after a lot of thought (and several inspiration images you’ll see below) I decided to style my blanket on my bed. Which led me to the realization that the sheets on our bed need to be upgraded too, as well as the bed cover.

Old sheets carry a lot of heavy energy from our lives. The stress, the tears, the joy, the sleepless nights, anxiety, etc. I instantly ordered a new set of my favorite sheets and this duvet set.

This has me enjoying making the bed in the morning that much more, it also felt good to us to start the year off with a fresh set of sheets. That blanket caused a shift within our relationship and our home, a chance to upgrade, to elevate to get in the energy of a fresh start.

It allows us to feel like we are bringing a better version of ourselves into the new year. There’s some real POWER in that. So for you, it could be that luxurious candle you’ve been wanting, a new tv, custom closet storage or even a throw blanket.

Think about it….

Who do you want to be in the next 12 months?
What areas of your home could use a fresh start or a cleaning out?
Where do you and your home need an up-level?

For now, let me inspire you even further with some gorgeous inspiration images for how to style your Hermès Avalon blanket…