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1. Moving sand wall art featuring two mountain landscapes that continuously shift and change thanks to their perfect placement between the clear panels. The sand oh-so-slowly drips from the top to the bottom, creating a calm and otherworldly piece of art you won’t be able to take your eyes off of.
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The piece is designed to rotate, even when hung on a wall, so you can shift the sand when it’s ready to switch sides.
Promising review: “This works great and looks beautiful. The first day there were too many bubbles from the shipping process. After a day of being on the wall and flipping it a few times it settled in to work really well. Sometimes the sand stops but I slightly rotate it about an inch or two and it goes again. I recommend this, definitely. I also had fast shipping. It arrived in less than two weeks. The sun and moon photo in the background look good. I was worried it wouldn’t look right with the photo in there but it’s great.” —Born of the Sea
Get it from Amazon for $65+ (available in two sizes and 21 colors).
2. A bright poster-size hanging calendar for A-types who wanna prove to everyone that keeping a detailed schedule is *aesthetic and COOL.* Hey, fellow Virgos. I see you.
Poketo
Poketo is a small business established in 2003 that specializes in design-conscious goods.
Promising review: “I really love this product. I love how big the calendar is. I also love how it’s versatile and you can pretty much do whatever you want with it.” —Tyana
Get it from Amazon for $35.47+ (available in two styles).
3. A pair of plush velvet pillow covers with large ruffled edges because adding rich jewel tones to a room adds depth and interest.
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Remember to grab some pillow inserts while you’re shopping.
Promising review: “It’s a gorgeous color, and the velvet is soft and has a lovely sheen. For this price, I didn’t expect anything this beautiful.” —Glencora
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).
4. Or a pair of scallop edge pillow covers for adding a whimsical touch of cozy, curvy charm to an armchair, sofa, or your bed. These cute cushions have me feeling all squiggly inside!
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FYI, inserts are not included with these covers! If you need pillow inserts too, grab this top-rated option for $15.99!
Promising review: “I love these…I’m honestly so happily surprised by how good these are. I’ve kept them on the pillows for months now. The fabric quality and overall construction are good! Zippers are great and are protected from lots of wear. The fabric is quite soft, and the color is exactly as pictured! They fit my party theme but now also work in my everyday decor! I love them.” —Laurel
Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 13 colors).
5. A set of rainbow wineglasses to add a little color to your wine collection, even if you’re exclusively a Pinot Grigio person.
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Check out a TikTok of the rainbow wineglasses in action.
Promising review: “Love these! Wasn’t ready to splurge on Estelle-stemmed glasses, so I got these instead. I’ve run them through the dishwasher once so far, and they held up fine. Glass is thin near the top, which I love in a wineglass. I would recommend!” —Tricia
Get a set of six from Amazon for $49.99.
6. A heart-shape baking scale that’ll quickly be added to the laundry list of reasons you love baking, namely, it’s not laundry.
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Promising review: “This is the cutest kitchen scale I’ve ever seen! It works great and the measurements seem to be accurate.” —Gwendolyn Morrison
Get it from Amazon for $18.86 (available in three styles).
7.A cooling weighted blanket with a unique knitted pattern that creates the perfect balance of breathability and heavy comfort. These are gonna help you become calm when you’re feeling frazzled.
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This blanket is a core member of our family. We’ve had it for several years (I was literally sleeping under it last night). It’s a favorite of house guests when they visit – several people who have stayed with us end up buying one for themselves after their stay! I originally got this when my anxiety was at its hightest — feeling the weight of the blanket without being overheated *and* still being able to move around was exactly what I needed when anxiety crept into my system. These days I just love how darn cozy the dang thing is. I also love wrapping my fingers and toes into the woven pattern. Ugh. So comfy.
Promising review: “Previous weighted blankets I’ve tried were too hot to use in warmer weather and made it difficult to move in my sleep, which I do. The wide open knit of the Tree Napper provides excellent airflow and flexes to allow me freedom of movement without sacrificing the weight of the blanket itself. I love it.” —Meredith B.
Get it from Bearaby for $279+ (available in six colors).
8. A cheerful fruit bowl that has a spiffy secret — it’s also a colander — for keeping your produce on display. Fresh produce on the counter looks so lovely *and* reminds you to eat your rutabagas before they go bad.
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Promising review: “I LOVE the look of this fruit bowl. I also love that its pedestal minimizes the space it takes up on the counter. I wasn’t sure about whether I would like that it is plastic but now consider it a big plus. It keeps the bowl lightweight (but it is still sturdy) and makes it easy to clean. I highly recommend this fruit bowl. I couldn’t be more pleased with mine.” —Opinion o’Jen
Get it from Amazon for $19.88+ (available in four colors).
9. A terracotta floral eucalyptus garland for gaudy goths who know a lush, floral display is a necessary front door staple.
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Promising review: “I love these flowers. They’re very realistic. I’m very happy with them and would recommend definitely.” —Danielle M.
Get it from Amazon for $62.99+ (available in 20 other colors).
10. A lava lamp, the coolest thing you ever owned as a kid, that you may have just realized you NEED again. Go ahead, turn off your overhead lighting, and turn on this little bit of bliss whenever you’re in the mood to be soothed by the best night light we humans ever invented.
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Promising review: “This is perfect. Just a classic lava lamp, and it adds ambiance to whatever room you put it in. My inner child is so happy.” —Hannah Lloyd
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in 10 styles).
11. Some knitted charcuterie for folks who know kids don’t have to have the monopoly on adorable decor. How cute would these look in your kitchen?! The answer: very.
Collette Bream / Etsy
Collette Bream’s shop was a 2022 winner of the Etsy Design Awards, and it’s one of my personal favorite Etsy shops of all time. These items are all handmade by Bream and shipped from Annapolis, Maryland. The shop offers decor, toys, and other soft goods. Believe me, you’ll want them all!
Promising review: “These are absolutely gorgeous and so fun! They are such great quality, beautifully crafted, and so creative. The perfect little cultural addition to my son’s market stall. Thank you!” —Alessandra Morello
Get it from Collette Bream on Etsy for $54+ (available in eight styles, some waitlisted).
12. A multi-use mid-weight Turkish towel from Oddbird’s Handwoven Collection (where each piece is woven on 100-year-old shuttle looms) — this is a splurge-worthy product you’re gonna genuinely use every day. The material and shape are intended for many uses: drying off after a shower, as a tablecloth, a scarf, a park and beach blanket, and even as a wrap over an outfit. These are gonna look like pieces of textile art hanging in your home *and* on your body.
Oddbird
Oddbird is a luxury textile company making one-of-a-kind, ethically sourced home goods and clothing. Their towels are terrific, the outfits are outstanding, and folks everywhere are basically living in their robes (they have the reviews to prove it). This woman- and-family-owned small business is taking huge steps to bring slow fashion and function to everyday consumers.
I own these towels! I have been an Oddbird customer for several years after one fateful Instagram ad changed my little life. I own products from their clothing line (which were great before pregnancy and *incredible* while pregnant/nursing), my husband and I have a pair of robes, and I recently started slowly collecting different towels from this collection. I don’t understand how they can be so lightweight, soft, and absorbent…but they are. Owning really nice towels is my new favorite part of adult life.
Get it from Oddbird for $59 (available in six colors and with customized embroidery).
13. A National Parks poster (based on the park’s one-star reviews) for nature lovers who admit there are *some* downsides to the great outdoors.
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Small business owner and artist Isaac Loveland’s shop is located in Albion, Idaho. The shop has a collection of stickers, buttons, magnets, and more all dedicated to national parks.
Promising review: “These are always a great purchase! We are slowly collecting all the parks we’ve visited.” —Maia Watcher
Get it from Albion Mercantile Co. on Etsy for $20+ (available in six sizes and several styles).
14. A roll of scented liners that’ll turn your underwear drawer into your very own version of the wardrobe in The Chronicles of Narnia — transporting you to the gardens surrounding Queen Charlotte’s palace in Bridgerton every time you reach for a pair of briefs.
Merriton is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in scented liners for dressers and linen closets.
Oh! And be sure to lay it flat after unrolling and put something heavy on it before putting it in your drawer so the edges don’t start to currl up when you install it.
Promising review: “This is a traditional scented drawer liner paper — the kind people used for decades before modern adhesive (plastic) papers — and it’s beautiful. I purchased the royal bloom scent, and it smells like fresh pears. The paper comes in a tight roll, and I suggest reverse rolling or laying it flat and weighing it down for a night before installing it. I very much prefer non-adhesive paper like this because it is easy to install and replace, but also because it is old-school elegance.” —Trillium
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three patterns).
15. Gorgeous felt “tile” wall art — these customizable pieces are sound-dampening and pinnable (like cork board) to create decorated walls that have useful functions in the home.
Felt Right
This splurge-worthy art has quickly become one of my all-time favorite pieces of decor. I live in a loft that’s right in the middle of a music school…so it gets loud. And not necessarily good. Ever heard an hour-long violin lesson from a beginner? It’s rough. Having these sound dampeners on the wall has made such a difference! Each display is gorgeous (their color palettes are literally award-winning), and they complement so many different interior design styles (I have the Quilting Star, and if my apartment was cleaner right now, I’d show you). Owner and creator Talley Goodson has made the products from this small, Utah-based business a must-have home good.
Get the floral version from Felt Right for $199.95 (available in six colors and various sizes and styles).
16. An avocado pit planter so you can grow your own avocado plant if you don’t have a yard but gardening is in your roots.
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I own this! I have mine hanging in my kitchen windowsill. I’ve had it for ages and like the design for several things. I’ve successfully grown plants from avocado pits and I’m currently using it to regrow green onions. I buy green onions, chop up what I need for a recipe, throw the rest into this planter with water, and watch my green onions grow for future meals. It’s great!
Promising review: “I am absolutely obsessed with this vase. I had been searching a long time for bigger vases with a narrow neck to grow my avocado plant, and this was exactly what I needed! The bottom is nice and wide, and allows so much room for root growth. The glass is not real glass, it seems like it’s some type of high quality plastic. But it still looks very nice!” —Alysia
Get it from Amazon for $16.29.
17. A pack of three collapsible lanterns to add some life to your place, even if you don’t have ~mushroom~ to decorate. Now you get to be the ~fungi~ with forest floor wall decor! Good going.
Promising review: “These mushrooms are the cutest decorations I’ve seen. I absolutely love them. They are pretty sturdy once set up, I have them sitting on the ground and placed a smallish brick on the inside for stability. They also come with string if you want to hang them. I am going to put a small tea light or fairy lights on the inside to light them up. Both the wire and the paper seem really durable and seem to be made better than other paper lanterns that I’ve seen. They are SUPER easy to set up.” —Sajujama
Get them from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in five colors).
18. A terribly cool Tetris-esque lamp that’s actually stackable! Adjust this ’80s-era light whenever you get the hankering for a game of furniture Tetris. You’re getting older, old enough to remember when Tetris came out… give your back a break.
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Promising review: “I’m loving my Tetris light!! And the ability to change it around is amazing — favorite item in the house!!!” —Leah Spencer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in two styles).
19. A prismatic window film to let you enjoy the sun without neighbors seeing through your first-floor windows. Not only does this let natural light in, but this particular design projects rainbows into your home when the sun hits it just right!
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Promising review: “I can’t tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has. I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor’s patio so I don’t have to draw the curtains. In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. And the bed. And the cat.” —J. B.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors).
20. A retro clock that’ll add some cheerful personality to your place if you feel like you were born in the wrong ~time~ — the decor of the ’50s is calling your name!
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Promising review: “This clock is perfect for my little red cabin kitchen. I appreciate the triple functions of the timer, temperature, and clock. For the price I think it’s worth it. It’s true bright red.” —S. Aheirs
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in nine colors).
21. And an iridescent vase — grab this to give your side table something to brag about!
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My love of Amazon vases is my worst kept home decor secret. There are SO many striking and affordable vases available that’ll spruce up any space. I own this vase and definitely recommend it!
Promising review: “This is a gorgeous vase/art display. My container did not leak when I stored flowers, although it’s beautiful enough to display on its own (especially in the light).” —Dolly B.
Get the iridescent one from Amazon for $24.97.
22. A pair of gemstone bar soaps for anyone who is ready to wash their hands of boring, bland decor.
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Promising review: “I purchased this for my adult daughter’s birthday. As you probably know, they are hard to shop for. The look in her eyes when she opened the package said it all. She also said it was so beautiful that she might use it as bathroom decor. This is elegance in the soap world.” —Jus Sheryl
Get them from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in four styles).
23. A jungle mural I am personally drooling over at this very moment. The faded, vintage aesthetic is gonna make your wall look plucked straight out of a Victorian mansion. Sigh, that’s downright dreamy.
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Promising review: “The mural came sooner than expected. My daughter and I cut the strips and laid them under a carpet to straighten them out. It went up well. It did not take long at all and it came out awesome.” —Paula Harris
Get it from Amazon for $77.99+ (available in 18 sizes and 20 styles).
24. A mushroom cup for holding pens, flowers, or anything else that may be causing clutter on a surface that doesn’t have ~mushroom~ for a mess.
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Promising review: “I absolutely love this vase! This is my second purchase. I bought one for my daughter and one for her best friend. It is not a bright red, it’s more muted – which I love. It’s more of a soft burnt orange/red. It was the most wanted gift at the teenager Christmas gift exchange. It came in a cute box as well.” —Ernie Fonseca
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
25. A modern chandelier that’ll make your living room look as colorful as your language.
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Promising review: “It’s a hit! My toddler and I love it. Even friends that come over love it! It was easy to install, has BRIGHT lights, and the colors are vibrant. It’s absolutely perfect for a toddler room!” —Chula
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes).
26. A set of 24 wood building blocks with see-through rainbow acrylic panels — get this for your kids so they can create fun structures and shapes against the windows. Then watch as the sun projects the block colors all around the room!
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Promising review: “Fun educational toy! My 2-year-old daughter has been obsessed with shapes and colors. She loves looking through them, then naming the color and shape. She also loves building with them. They are so beautiful which is a huge plus for me. Oh and I’m pregnant and very sensitive to smells, and did not notice a chemical smell on our set.” —Amanda S.
Promising review: “Perfect gift for my 2-year-old daughter. She loves building castles for her princesses and asks to play with the blocks all the time. Very smooth edges, durable and safe.” —Amazon Customer
Get a set from Amazon for $29.96.
27. A chic shower curtain sure to be the statement-making centerpiece your bathroom didn’t know it needed.
Quiet Town
This couple-owned small business began in New York and is based in Brooklyn, New York, although you can find the owners soaking up the sun in California. With the environment on their mind, Quiet Town has begun working to decrease their ecological footprint. Their curtains are designed to “last much longer than any other liner on the market which creates less plastic waste in general” and they continue to work on designs that are even more eco-friendly (and just as beautiful!) in the future.
Check out all of the available curtain colors and get one for every bathroom in your house!
Get it from Quiet Town for $52.
28. A roll of smart LED strip lights for taking your room’s ambiance to the next level. The strips can be applied anywhere, from walls and ceiling to behind televisions and furniture. Everything’s controlled from an app, and you can choose from a variety of lighting effects and even have it automatically sync with your music.
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Promising review: “My fiancé and I love this product! We hung these lights up in his game room and they covered every bit of space that we needed them to. They were easy to put up and work wonderfully. My fiancé loves to explore the app and all of the different setting options with these lights. We simply can’t get enough. Every time we go in there, we could have a different light setting. These light up the entire room so we don’t even need to use the over head lighting. I would 100% recommend these to anyone looking for good quality LED light strips with 100s of light settings!” —Jordyn
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes).
29. A panel of preserved moss wall art — if you wanna bring the outside into your home (without any of the work) nothing beats a plush piece of moss art! Especially at this price!
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Promising review: “I wanted to add some color to my bathroom but unfortunately I get no natural light. Preserved moss was a better option than living as it requires no sunlight, no watering, and can be in a wet or dry environment. This is beautiful. These pieces can get pricey but for what I paid and the size, I feel it was well worth the cost. The color really pops and makes any area come to life.” —KGP
Get it from Amazon for $149.99 (available in seven styles).
30. A strawberry vase sure to look, ahem, *berry* cute as a statement piece in your home.
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Promising review: “Oh my god I am obsessed with this. This is literally my favorite purchase I’ve made on this website. When I got it I was so excited. The paint is very vibrant and pretty and it’s a lot bigger than I thought. I’m in love with this vase and I think you will be too. You need to get this.” —Jemma
Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in two colors).
31. A glass carafe so you can replace the plastic water bottle you’ve been filling up and keeping by your bedside table — in the prettiest way possible.
Slow Down Studio
This carafe set is mouth blown in borosilicate glass, which blows me away. All Maison Balzac glassware is heat resistant and technically dishwasher safe but hand-washing is recommended.
Check out all of the available carafe colors and start your own collection!
Get it from Slow Down Studio for $75.
32. An iridescent mini shelf with six different levels to keep your skincare, jewelry, and sunglasses on display.
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Promising review: “These are in great shape and perfect as sunglasses shelves. I used a level, and they were easy to install. I highly recommend these and will probably buy more!” —Samantha G.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).
33. A very boring banner you can hang across your fireplace with pride. If the biggest adrenaline rush you get is from cancelling plans last minute to stay home among your eclectic decor…this one’s for you.
FunCult / Etsy
FYI most of the products from this shop are made to order and thus, they take a little extra time to ship — keep that in mind when making your purchase!
FunCult is a woman-owned small business run by Caitlin Holcomb from Aurora, Illinois. My maximalist heart is oozing with adoration over all the banners available and the rest of their goods are just as delightful. Their Instagram is a ton of fun, and their logo is so great I want it…tattooed to my body.
Promising review: I am absolutely obsessed with my banner! It was such an amazing addition to my party. Everyone loved taking pictures in front of it. Thank you!!” —Elizabeth Stone
Get it from FunCult on Etsy for $46+ (available in four styles).
34. A dimmable desk lamp sure to be a real ~gem~ in your place. As if I even have to convince you — just looking at it makes that crystal clear.
West Elm
These glass lamps are covered in an iridescent finish, which means each one has a color pattern that’s totally unique. The vintage style brass base is connected to a fabric-wrapped cord. The LED lights are warm and dimmable.
Get it on sale from West Elm for $199.
35. A wavy mirror with an iridescent frame that’ll have you lookin’ shining, shimmering, and splendid every time you check your makeup.
Galisfly / Etsy
Galisfly is a woman-owned small business based in Tel Aviv, making handmade iridescent mirrors and jewelry.
Promising review: “I ordered the wiggly reflector for my daughters’ new room and it is absolutely stunning! The picture does no justice. I cannot wait to hang it up on their wall and was happy and pleasantly surprised that it came with the hardware to do so. Would definitely buy again!” —matamonalisa559
Get it from Galisfly on Etsy for $149.
36. Or a mini squiggle mirror to add some cheeky fun to a gallery wall, shelf, or bathroom. If you’ve started to tire of your straight-edge aesthetic, give yourself a little wiggle room and try decorating with something a little more quirky.
Promising review: “I needed something to fill a blank space on my wall and this mirror was a perfect fit! It’s a dusty rose color and very lightweight. It’s so cute — I highly recommend it.” —Montana
Get it from Amazon for $16.88.
37. A sunny day blanket that’ll be the boost of serotonin you need with the days still mostly dark but you still want the sun warming your skin.
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The image on the right is my family hanging out at the park on our beloved blanket. This silly, sunny blanket goes with us everywhere — it’s practically part of the family. It’s intended for the beach, and we use it there often, but we keep it in our stroller for all occasions. It’s lightweight, large, and really easy to clean/keep sand off. It was also our go-to house blanket when my daughter started crawling. We kept this on the floor so she had a clean surface to roam around on.
Promising review: “Love that it’s lightweight, easy to fold and Carry, quick drying and large enough for my whole family.” —Donna N.
Get it from Geometry for $70.
38. An accent table lamp with an abstract shape and a smooth, bright base topped with a natural fiber shade — this modern mix of materials is sure to complement your home, whether you’re in a cozy pre-war brownstone or the 34th floor of a shiny new skyscraper.
Wayfair
Promising review: “We got these in green and they’re a fun pop of color. We’re in the process of revamping our bedroom and love how they look with our new paint.” —Paige
Get it on sale from Wayfair for $39.99+ (originally $85; available in seven base colors and three shade colors).
39. A plant pillow that’ll give your living room some life (without actually needing to keep a fussy plant, you know, alive).
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Promising review: “A bit pricey but adorable!!! I’m usually really good on a sewing machine but this would be a bit difficult for me so it was worth the purchase.” —Best
Get it from Amazon for $21+ (available in 10 styles).
40. A TikTok-famous sunset lamp to give yourself some soothing light therapy every night — letting you enjoy a sunset even if the view from your window is the brick wall from the building next door.
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Place this far away for a diffused lighting effect or closer up to focus the colorful beam on a specific spot.
Promising review: “Immediately, out of the box, it makes any room more aesthetically pleasing. It’s such a simple but beautiful light to make your room feel cozy. The warm color also adds calm and serenity to your space. I am so satisfied with it, I will be buying another. My space has weird geometric angles and this light makes them feel even cooler.” —-jordan_
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three styles).
41. A bouquet floor lamp with rave user reviews! I positively guarantee all your ~buds~ are gonna be jealous when they see this statement piece bringing new LIFE into your living room.
Urban Outfitters
Promising review: “This is too cute. If you’re thinking about it, definitely get it! This is sooo cute love it in my space. Heavy duty came packed really well.” —Jaydeen
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $229 (available in two colors).
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