big lots jackpot

yep.

you heard right.

cute, tasteful stuff at BIG LOTS.

oh, trust me---

i am as surprised as you are.

i don't think i have stepped foot inside a big lots in about 3 years.

(there isn't really one near my house, and big lots has just

fallen off my radar as a source to find accessories. i actually went 

in there to find some cheap notepads for my kids to draw on.)

and so i was SHOCKED to find these goodies:

i thought this vase was so chic.

love the cut out quatrefoil detail.

these baskets would look great in a bathroom for storing extra toiletries,

wash cloths and toilet paper.

i loved this mirror with the greek key trim.

it would look nice left gold, or it could be painted.

i considering taking it home with me, and then i remembered that i 

already have way too many mirrors, and some of them haven't even found a home yet.

sorry mirror.

maybe next time.

seriously cute rug would perk up any bathroom or look great in a kitchen.

my camera didn't quite capture how pretty the colors of these rugs were!

(they seemed much softer in person)

i thought the color palettes were really sophisticated, and think that these would

look stunning made into some pillows.

(i'm pretty sure pottery barn carried a line of kilim-like

pillows a while back...)

you could even cover a small ottoman with these...

i think they were something like $3.99 a piece!

chic, cheap zebra mats.

these were suprisingly thick and seemed very well made.

wouldn't this little rug look cute in a little boys bathroom?

the colors are so fun.

i wasn't totally sold on the COLOR of these lamps, but loved the shape!
they are a little jonathan adler-like, don't you think?

spraying them a glossy white or a fun color would make these lamps look like they came

from a high-end boutique. the linen drum shade is so nice.

classic lampshades in a timeless navy ticking stripe.

this lamp was HUGE---seriously. like close to 36" tall.

i thought they were a great shape and size and loved the amber color.

this cute little mercury glass lamp would look great on a desk.

and these blue glass lamps were so fun!

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so, if you have not been in a big lots in a while,

you might just want to pop in and check out what they have!

you might just leave with something chic + cheap.