HG Openhouse is so excited about participating in this year’s Ultimate Blog Party. We love parties! At HG we are all about entertaining and loving our homes.
Hi, my name is Deb and I’ve been blogging for HG Openhouse a little over two years. We are passionate about decorating our homes, and treasure hunting at HomeGoods fuels our passion. At HG Openhouse you will find decorating and entertaining tips, organizing ideas, recipes, beautiful photos, and great discussions. If you would like to know a little more about me and see some of my other posts click here.
Today I want to share with you a fabulous find . . . a glass bowl with endless possibilities. I am normally attracted to decor that gives my home an Early American/Primitive feel. Although this bowl is quite modern in its design, I just couldn’t resist adding it to my decor.
Limiting my ideas to Springtime possibilities I quickly came up with four ideas. I also think that a fruit salad, candy, or snacks would be beautifully presented in this dish.
I love the way a small change like this can make me fall in love with a corner of my home all over again. I tend to bore quickly if the things around me stay the same for too long. I love decorating for the various seasons and holidays, and if I can’t come up with a legitimate excuse I will move things around just for the sake of shaking things up a little.
Small changes in our environment can make a huge difference in our attitudes about our homes. With many of us watching our pennies and staying at home a little more, it amazes me it only takes a few items . . . like the glow of candlelight, a lovely flower arrangement, or wrapping up in a blanket with a good book to make my home my sanctuary.
So, of course I would love it if you would enter in the conversation. What little things do you do to make your home your sanctuary? I am also very curious to know what you would do with my glass bowl. Please share your ideas, I really would like a list of endless possibilities.
Oh BTW, if I win - I am lovin’ prizes 2, 119, and 89.
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1. I have heard so many wonderful things about home goods. I would love to come with $100 to spend!!!
by Michelle@Alittletipsy — 3/20/09 at 3:58 pm #
2. Thanks Michelle,
We love our HomeGoods, and hopefully you will win that gift card. Don’t you just love a great party!!!!!
by Deb — 3/20/09 at 4:22 pm #
3. I found your blog through the party and I love it! I’m engaged and have been working on making our apartment more home-y for the last 9 months or so… it’s a slow process when you start with white walls and a minimal budget! I can already see this blog will be a great source of inspiration.
I love the little birdsnest in the glass bowl!
by Kate — 3/20/09 at 5:01 pm #
4. I agree, Home Goods has great things! One of my favorite places to shop!
by C — 3/20/09 at 8:46 pm #
5. Love HOme Goods! I just wish there was one closer to me, atlhough
that doesn’t keep me from going there! Would love to win the gift card!
by Sallie — 3/21/09 at 10:21 am #
6. Just out partying a little this morning with the UBP group and thought I stop in and say HI! I have never heard of Home Goods, but it sounds like something I should investigate!
by SuzNTX — 3/21/09 at 12:33 pm #
7. I would love to win that to you have an awesome blog so glad I found you throught he ultimate blog party, so much fun meeting new people and places looking forward to keeping up with your posts i just signed up for e-mail updates.
happy partying!!!!
by Pamela — 3/21/09 at 1:18 pm #
8. I’m thrilled to know that HomeGoods has a blog! (No, I haven’t been living under a rock; I’m new to blogging) – I love HomeGoods products and I’m hoping to win the $100 gift certificate you donated to the Blog Party! I’m going to take a few minutes now to look around
by Maggie M — 3/21/09 at 8:13 pm #
9. Deb, that is a great bowl. I can see it with greenery, bulbs and white lights for Christmas. It would be great in a bathroom filled with hand made soaps, too.
by Gail — 3/21/09 at 9:27 pm #
10. Hello! I was just referred to this site by my friend. I love this bowl. How can I find one? (This might sound like a silly question considering this is a HG site but maybe there is a trick to getting on using a stock number or something.)
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Will you please send a response to my email- I am not sure how this works.
Thank you
Cassandra.
by Cassandra — 3/21/09 at 9:46 pm #
11. I would use the bowl for a fish bowl! Why not?
I also would use with stones
Hand towels and soaps
by CC — 3/21/09 at 10:06 pm #
12. Homegoods always has such interesting items! I’m redoing a bathroom and I’m sure I would find some unusual items there.
Nice to see you at the party!
by Heather — 3/21/09 at 10:24 pm #
13. Here for the party!!
by Tiaras & Tantrums — 3/23/09 at 10:18 am #
14. I am here from the UBP. Thanks for donating $100 gift card. This is my first time here and I am so loving it. I need some work done in my own home. New decorations would be nice. I can;t wait to look around more.
by Tasha — 3/23/09 at 3:45 pm #
15. Hi Kate, So glad you found us through the UBP. Decorating an apartment can be tough because of all of the white. The fun thing is you can change your accessoriies often and get a whole new look without a huge expense. Welcome to HG Openhouse, we hope you come back often!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:34 pm #
16. Hi C, Always glad to have a fan. Please keep coming back to HG Openhouse and become a friend as well.
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:36 pm #
17. Sallie, Treasure hunting isi always worth a lititle travel time. Good luck on winning the gift card.
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:37 pm #
18. Hey Suz, You can check to see if there is a store in your area through our store locator link on the HomeGoods site. I’m sure you will enjoy the ideas that the gals share at HG Openhouse. It is so much fun to find that unique item that adds a little punch to a room. Welcome!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:40 pm #
19. Pamela, Isn’t the party great! It has been so much fun finding new sites and making new friends. Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. Good luck on the gift card!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:41 pm #
20. Maggie, We are just glad you have found us now. Please come back often to share your thoughts and favorite ideas. Good luck on winning the gift card!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:42 pm #
21. Hi Gail, Thanks for the additional ideas. The Christmas idea would be beautiful! Guest soaps is great, too! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts.
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:45 pm #
22. Thanks Cassandra, HG has a wonderful glass selection. Although I have no way of knowing if your store carries this item – I know you will love the opportunity to check out the beautiful urns, bowls, and glassware. Thanks!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:47 pm #
23. CC, I can see a single fish swimming around in there! A great conversation starter.Thanks for visiting us at the UBP!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:49 pm #
24. Hi Heather, You’re right, HG has great bathroom accessoriies. Please come back and share some of you finds! Thanks for taking the time to visit and comment.
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:50 pm #
25. Tiiaras and Tantrums – Great title! Isn’t it a great party!!!!!
by Deb — 3/23/09 at 5:51 pm #
26. I love the bowl with the candle in it. I’ve been trying to find a center piece for my dining room table. That is a great idea!
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by Jennifer — 3/23/09 at 9:01 pm #
27. Hi, I am new to this blogging thing, but not new to Home goods. I have shopped there now for the past four years. My home is filled with many treasures, all found at HG. Maybe one day I will submit some photos. thanks for the invite.
by Nancy — 3/23/09 at 10:04 pm #
28. Hey Deb: I was over at the UBP site and found you there — I thought, ” I know her” – great post my friend. You sure know how to light up a room,
joan
by Joan — 3/23/09 at 11:20 pm #
29. Well, my idea will likely make everyone shudder, but here goes. My first thought was how cute this would look on my kitchen counter filled with cat food. I’m in the very unhygienic habit of feeding my cats on one of my kitchen counters (To be honest, that cats are up there half the time anyway and this is the only way I can keep my fat little Schipperke from getting into it).
by Laurie — 3/24/09 at 2:30 am #
30. I like your blog and the photos of the glass bowls. I share your passion with decorating, you can find me under the momprenuer blogs at #95 Michelle
by Michelle — 3/24/09 at 3:24 am #
31. Hey Jennifer, Glad you liked the bowl – so many things to do with it. I will go over and check out your site. Our son was the poster child for the St. Louis chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation years ago. Thanks so much for stopping by and saying ‘hi.’
by Deb — 3/24/09 at 12:15 pm #
32. Hi Nancy, Always glad to find another HG shopper! You will love it here! We share lots of tips and ideas. We’ll look forward to seeing some of your finds!
by Deb — 3/24/09 at 12:18 pm #
33. Thanks Joan! Isn’t this fun!?
by Deb — 3/24/09 at 12:19 pm #
34. Laurie, You have a fellow critter lover here, so that doesn’t make me shudder at all. Now, my husband might not get on board though. LOL I have a little Bichon who loves to get into all tidbits and morsels at her level. In fact, she has taken to licking the carpet constantly. She’s 13 and I think maybe getting a little daffy. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comment!
by Deb — 3/24/09 at 12:22 pm #
35. Michelle, I look forward to coming over and saying hello at your site! Thanks for joining our little portion of the party!
by Deb — 3/24/09 at 12:23 pm #
36. I recently found a great framed print on clearance at HG and I took the print out and created my own artwork for my Mom! She loved it!!!
by Jingle — 3/25/09 at 11:27 am #
37. What a great idea, Jingle! The cost of custom framing is quite high, and the frames at HG are beautiful! I’m sure your mom was thrilled. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your idea with us!
by Deb — 3/25/09 at 1:10 pm #
38. Hi there, happy UBP09! Just stopping by to continue the party. Your site looks great! I listed your prize as my top pick…I absolutely cannot resist a little bit of pretty for the house
Hope you’ll visit my party as well at http://www.dillyhearts.com/blog
by Vickie @ Dillyhearts — 3/25/09 at 7:38 pm #
39. I will come over and visit dilly hearts. What a cute name! Good luck and on the HG prize! We all love adding a little pretty!!!!
by deb — 3/27/09 at 12:10 am #
40. Hi !!! ^_^
I am Piter. oOnly want to tell, that I like your blog very much!
And want to ask you: is this blog your hobby?
Sorry for my bad english:)
Thank you!
Piter , from Latvia
by Piter — 4/8/09 at 7:31 am #