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It’s been far too long since our last window-shopping post. For anyone new here: these posts aren’t sponsored—our window-shopping adventures are simply snapshots of what caught our eye while wandering stores with a camera. This post was overdue, but now that the photos are uploaded and I’ve sat down to write, I’m excited to share the finds from our stop at the Pottery Barn Outlet in Georgia while we were visiting Katie Bower and meeting Weston for the first time. The outlet was packed with inspiring pieces, so let’s take a walk through what stood out.
Right when we entered, a sweet heart-shaped chandelier caught our attention—priced at $14.99. It felt very DIY-friendly: an embroidery hoop, fishing line, and red construction paper or felt could recreate a similar look. For a bolder version, you could even use a large hula hoop as the base to scale it up dramatically.
A small pink kids’ chair for $19 seemed like a subtle way to add a pop of color to a neutral space. I could easily picture it brightening a kitchen corner or office without overwhelming the room.
There were also $35 kids’ chairs with a traditional, cottage-style feel. They were solid and neutral, which makes them versatile—imagine them with dipped legs in a bold color like red or turquoise to add personality without committing to a full paint job.
We spotted an irresistibly charming red play kitchen marked down to $124 because it was missing a dial. At first the price seemed steep considering a DIY version could be cheaper, but even budget retailers charge close to that for similar pieces—and this one’s color made it stand out. A simple timer or decorative knob could easily fill the missing-dial spot and complete the look.
A tiny $4.99 alligator figurine was one of those impulse-wish items I still think about. It was inexpensive and full of character—a small find that can add a lot of whimsy to a shelf or kid’s room.
There were also some very large, chunky floor lamps that made my jaw drop. They carried a statement-making, cinematic quality—pieces that could elevate a room if your budget allows. In the same vein, a pair of big glass lamps at $49 each felt gourdy and glamorous—if we had space and a place for them, I would have taken them both.
A $49 pendant light would be perfect over a breakfast table or in a cozy bedroom. The long drop would require clearance, so it’s best suited to spaces with higher ceilings such as entryways or nooks where you don’t need to worry about headspace.
There were chairs priced at $267 each that felt like luxury finds: leather, wood, and antique-style hardware combined to create an upscale look. If money were no object, those would have come home with us—very Restoration-Hardware-adjacent in style.
Rugs were abundant, and I fell for a bold red rug with a crisp white stripe. I used to think of red as a traditional color, but lately it feels modern and energetic—perfect for making a statement in the right space.
A functional dry-erase calendar for around $40 seemed like a practical home-office upgrade. It also felt like a project you could recreate at home with a stencil or letter stickers and dry-erase paint for a custom touch.
An egg tray caught my eye as a seasonal centerpiece idea—imagine it full of colorful dyed eggs for Easter on a family table. Practical and festive.
The wish-we-had-room-in-the-car award went to a $49 train table (stacked four-high in the store). It was surprisingly well-made and would double as a play surface and a low coffee table thanks to its raised edge—great for containing small toys, crayons, or board game pieces.
A $35 wine barrel tray looked massive in person—practically the size of the bottom of a wine barrel. It would be fantastic as a large serving platform for family-style dishes or even adapted into a giant lazy Susan for big gatherings.
A large $49 woven basket with chunky handles and a bold weave felt high quality. We use budget baskets around the house for toy storage, so the price was a bit more than we’d pay regularly, but it was undeniably attractive and sturdy.
Finally, a $499 cabinet with many shallow drawers landed squarely in the aspirational column. It was ideal for organizing art supplies, prints, and small materials—an organizer’s dream for studio or craft storage.
Thanks for coming along on this virtual window-shopping stroll. We love ducking into a range of shops—from Target and Ikea to thrift stores and independent boutiques—just to see what inspires us. What stores have you been oogling lately? Have you tried DIY versions of store items, like dipped chair legs, paper mobiles, or dry-erase calendars? We’d love to hear what projects you’re planning or what finds you can’t stop thinking about.