Did you know I’ve lost 105 pounds?
I may or may not have dropped it conversation about 5789 times.
Hee hee.
I used to treat myself with chocolate chip cookies.
But now?
I treat myself with shopping. It’s my new favorite thing. I take it very seriously. I shop all the sales and test things out and get on e-mail lists for the best deals and evaluate and comparison shop.
So today?
I want to invite you to shop with me.
I put together all my favorite finds and grouped them together into categories.
Here are all my favorite finds and a few new places to shop that you might not have thought of.
LET’S GO.
Shop my curated collection of some of my favorite home decor items
pillows
my go-to pillow sources:
H & M home (good neutrals for affordable prices)
Anthropologie (a little pricier–but they have the best sales)
Pottery Barn (so good for fall)
Rejuvination (SUPER unique pillows)
rugs
my go-to rug sources:
etsy (there is GOLD sometimes there)
Wayfair (if something sells out—sometimes they change the names)
furniture
my go-to furniture sources:
Walmart (you know this is true)
lighting
my go-to lighting sources:
kitchen
Uncommon Goods (the CUTEST gadgets)
Hi Karianne! Thanks for sharing your shopping ideas - I don't make it into Walmart and some of these other stores often so it's always fun to see what they have - especially like your videos of your shopping trips! Oh and feel free to mention your weight loss EVERY DAY you look awesome!
I love your enthusiasm for life! However I am concerned, as a loyal fan, that you just exchanged one addiction for another. You’ll eventually get to a stage in life when you realize owning so much stuff is a real burden, if not on you then on your family. And to be truthful how much of the stuff you love do you pay full price for? I hope that this is not read as a hurtful or mean comment. I adore you and your family. I appreciate your design tastes and talents. But as a woman probably old enough to be your mom, I see red flags. 🥰🙏
Ann, Oh sweet friend! I so appreciate you. Thank you for taking the time to pour into me. No worries on the shopping front. I actually don't really need any more stuff for me. :) I went through and purged and organized the house recently. Right now I'm actually trying to decorate three apartments (the twins each have an apartment and Zack). I need to do it all on a budget---hence all the shopping. There's nothing better than finding things for 1/4 of the price and making all the apartments look cute on a shoestring budget. Hope this helps to clarify! happy day!KariAnne
Hey Karianne! Keep doing what you’re doing! I thoroughly enjoy it and get many wonderful ideas! Pati W.
KariAnne...thanks for the links! I will save them. No lecture here...it's your joyous work to give us the goods and new ideas for all the seasons...not that your stock piling "things" ..it is a crafter/designers/fashion blogger's job to hunt, create and give those of us who can use the information on how to change things up, create better functioning homes, give us a happy moment that may be much needed in a time of plain crazy life....love your guidance and your blog!
Help! I need to give up chocolate chip cookies and shopping. I have enough and have started to donate. However, I must give credit where credit is due! You are my go to for gift ideas. I tend to give more home oriented gifts so you are my big helper!
Kari, your weight loss journey has been an inspiration to me as I know it must been to others. I am so glad you shared this journey! Donna
Thanks for all the information on shopping for decor, your a sweetheart, have fun!!
Hi friend…Caramel Queen here! Sorry I haven’t written lately…but I faithfully read daily and share many posts with friends. Congrats on the weight loss….looking great💄. Can relate to the chocolate chip cookies. So appreciate all the great ideas. As we prepare to downsize I look at some of the very pricey furniture pieces we have enjoyed but in hindsite wish we would have thought things through differently. Finding adult sons not wanting a lot. Grateful for a lot of nieces and nephews to turn to. My guys both live in different states than us. Would love to hear your thoughts on what your empty home feels like. Oh and our youngest is in Houston while his girl is doing post doc work at Rice. We hope to make a road trip there next year. Would love to meet up with you if we do. Meanwhile could you please reduce the heat and humidity down there?😊
Have you ever shown a picture of what you used to look like? I’ve lost that aleast, but unfortunately was from getting very sick..just wondering..love your ideas..wish I liked blue, but I’m a green gal..thanks for always sharing your ideas..love to read your page! Your amazing!
I love everything you share with us ❤️ I have to ask. How did you lose your weight? You will inspire me km sure
You've written so many blog posts that I've loved, but this is one of my favorites! I don't have your eye for design but at least now I know where to look to find cute household items. So thank you for posting this list with pictures. And way to go on the weight loss! It's such a hard thing to do and you look great!
I love your posts, I may delete a bunch of others if I get to behind, but never yours, I save and read them all!! You have the best design eye and I love love love blue so... thankyou for finding great stuff for us, I love what I bought Wednesday also!! You look great and can talk about it forever it's a amazing feat! I cant lose 20 so theres that LOL
Kari, Thanks for all the great info. I too love blue but your ideas would work with any one color with replacing blue with whatever that color may be, so no big sweat if you prefer, green or red or whatever! I too have been on a quest to keep those ugly pounds off that I've lost, but any help on your weight loss and keeping it off appreciated. Know your dear children will so appreciate your decorating for them and you may just have another career doing it for their friends as well!! Keep all those excellent ideas coming............Cheers to you/Bertie
Just curious why you always avoid the weight loss questions?? Many, many of your fans ask, but there is never an answer??
Donna, LOL! I’m not trying not to talk about it! email everyone who asks. I’ve written posts about it. I’ve mentioned it so many times. I did a program called Optavia. It’s a program with Optavia food and vegetables and protein. Please let me know if you have any questions! happy day, karianne