Right here’s the reality: regardless of being EHD’s resident over-sharer, I’ve kiiiiinda been holding out on you over the previous few years. Gatekeeping, if you’ll. I KNOW. It’s legal! My job is actually to spill the beans on one of the best house decor assets – and I do attempt! – however because it seems, there are a number of (or, uh, quite a lot of) thrift shops, classic distributors, and on-line retailers that I’ve selfishly stored to myself for a little bit too lengthy…
Till proper now. That’s proper, of us: welcome to the first-ever version of Secret Supply, by which I spotlight one in every of my favourite budget-friendly retailers. (Learn: My condo is lastly beginning to really feel “executed” – no matter which means – and I’m not frightened about competing with tens of millions of readers for cute and inexpensive house items. SO…IT’S SHARING TIME. Let’s promote some stuff out!)
In the present day, I’m taking you throughout the pond and introducing you to my tried-and-true vacation spot for cheerful presents, whimsical decor, luxe bedding, and a lot extra. (Europeans, be warned: chances are you’ll already know this one!) If you happen to love the Anthropologie aesthetic however discover that your model and your pockets aren’t all the time in settlement (uh, hello, SAME), this one is for you! I hereby current Oliver Bonas, a UK-based high-street store that sells some VERY cute homeware. Wanna take a fast peek at a few of their EHD-approved stock?
OK, CUTE. These giant cushion covers are the proper means so as to add a vibrant pop of coloration to your house, however they’re additionally a straightforward approach to check out the perimeter pattern with out splurging on a brand new piece of furnishings. (They’re additionally an amazing different when you love this look, however can’t justify spending $125 on a single pillow.) I grabbed a pair in inexperienced and pink for my bed room (my go-to colours, shocker!) however you may nonetheless nab them in navy and inexperienced, lavender and rust, ink and coral, and pink and wine crimson.
These embroidered cotton placemats are 100% cotton – what a rating for the value, proper? – and so they’ll deliver a very charming English cottage sensibility to your kitchen or dinner desk. To complete the look, complement with matching mustard fabric napkins (or these complementary blush napkins, pictured above!).
If you happen to informed me you spent $200 on these coasters at a retailer like Nickey Kehoe or Jayson Dwelling, I’d completely consider you. The striped marble is so elevated and polished – it’s a design-forward piece at an accessible worth. (PS. These would make an amazing present in your decor-loving good friend!)
The print! The tassel! The contrasting lining! This ring field seems like it will be proper at house in Matilda Goad’s front room, don’t you suppose? I like small bins like this for useful styling – it will look stylish as a standalone piece on a dresser, however it’d additionally look so fairly perched atop a stack of books.
This one was a very whole lot (…and I additionally purchased one a number of months in the past). Bobbin frames are usually fairly costly – the comparable variations on Anthro are over $75, and it prices about $40 to DIY one thing comparable – so discovering a high-quality model (simply wooden, brass, and glass!) that may both be held on a wall or displayed on a flat floor for less than $36 is a complete win. That inexperienced is such an ideal vibrant pop of coloration, too – it feels very Luke Edward Corridor.
AHH. A lot attraction. These vintage-inspired salt & pepper shakers are a contemporary interpretation of a traditional canine motif. They’d deliver a ton of cheer and whimsy to any kitchen or eating room, don’t you suppose?
I do know it’s fall, however don’t these have you ever dreaming of a spring feast? (Actually, they might even be actually fairly at Christmas when you leaned into {that a} candy and traditional crimson, inexperienced, and pink coloration palette.) There’s one thing in regards to the beading that makes them really feel a little bit extra particular and private than a conventional serviette ring and I actually can’t consider you could presently seize a pair for below $10.
…or, when you’re an enormous ol’ freak and bugs are extra your model (responsible as charged!!!), you can not go improper with these playful beaded insect rings. Do I personal fabric napkins? No. However did I purchase these with the information that in the future, I will personal fabric napkins? I SURE DID.
It’s not all whimsy, although – there are some actually easy, lovely, heirloom-quality items accessible at Oliver Bonas, too. Working example: this marble and stainless-steel pepper mill which weighs a ton (in a constructive means – it feels nice to make use of) and works like a attraction.
I’ve been fascinated by these traditional jewellery bins since recognizing one within the bed room refresh Sara did for her dad and mom – the combination of glass and brass is simply so timeless. Plus, the dried flowers listed here are such a very candy contact. (If bins aren’t actually your factor, it additionally is available in a tray kind!)
ADDED TO CART. Personal it, adore it. And this velvet body is simply the tip of the iceberg – they inventory SO MANY cute choices. (I like this one with brass inlay stars, too.) For the document, we’re between seasons proper now and fall collections needs to be dropping on the location any day now – I can’t wait to see what the brand new body choices seem like!
If you happen to love the look of classic brass however don’t have the time (or want) to spend a morning digging by way of piles of stuff on the flea market, this trinket dish is for you. Nobody can inform me that this wouldn’t price at the very least $80 at Anthropologie. (PS. The strawberry and butterfly jewellery stands are additionally nonetheless accessible when you’re !)
LOVE. Is there something higher than a vessel that may do double obligation? After this candle burns out, use the candy ceramic strawberry to stash cash, ticket stubs, jewellery, sweet…I imply, the world’s your oyster. (If you happen to favor a vivid and citrusy scent, the lemon model is a bit bigger and smells DIVINE.)
Seize the small one for $27, the medium for $43, the massive for $47.50, or a set of all three (you already know, simply in case you’re additionally hoping to have a moody photoshoot of well-lit bins in your individual house). They’re actually jewel-toned jewellery bins, guys. Genius.
It’s my go-to present! (Is anybody shocked?) If you happen to’re at a complete loss as to what to present somebody – a coworker, an acquaintance, a hard-to-shop-for good friend, maybe? – you may’t go improper with a enjoyable beverage (beer is nice, however native bottled sodas are additionally an amazing alternative in the event that they get pleasure from sugary drinks!) and a sensible instrument like this bottle opener. It’s a little bit extra thrilling than the standard-issue black and metal model, don’t you suppose?
Be sincere: are there too many beetles within the submit? (To be honest, they’re undoubtedly having a second proper now. I imply…bear in mind the beetle-print toilet tile we featured? SO GOOD. There are some newly launched initiatives which have included comparable entomological themes – I’ll drop some within the feedback for us to debate later.) ANYWAY. Would I fortunately settle for something to me if it got in a captivating little beaded and embroidered bug field? DUH.
Last one, and I’m sort of dishonest….as a result of would these make a brilliant cute present? Sure. However would additionally they make an amazing, inexpensive DIY undertaking? BIG YES. That’s what I like a lot about Oliver Bonas – I’m persistently impressed by their styled photographs and their stock, even after I’m not trying to make a purchase order. It’s an actual deal with after I can discover an aspirational piece at a pleasant worth (working example: these fringed pillows I discussed up prime!), however it’s simply as particular to search out concepts for initiatives and merchandise that I can sort out by myself, too.
A phrase of warning, earlier than I go away you: delivery to America might be fast, however the web site warns that it could possibly additionally take an eternity (as much as 6 weeks for sure items – I haven’t skilled that lengthy of a delay, however I simply wish to be sure to’re conscious). I believe the wait is value it – the standard:worth ratio is nice, so I wouldn’t thoughts an extra-long delivery window for any of my future purchases – however it’s one thing to remember, particularly if you’re buying presents that should be delivered by a sure time.
However with all that stated…WHAT DO YOU THINK? How can we charge our first-ever Secret Supply? WHAT SAY YOU?? See you within the feedback… xx
*Pictures through Oliver Bonas