Hey I’m back! Sorry about the radio silence last week – I came down with the most rotten cold and was just completely out of action for a few days. As a freelancer, I don’t really get any paid sick leave (!) so I still had to get the writing I do for my clients done so I only just about managed to scrape together the energy required to get my work done (writing with what feels like a brain full of porridge is not all that enjoyable it turns out) and the rest of the time, I was under a duvet on the sofa watching Netflix, cuddling my fur babies and feeling sorry for myself. I’m still not 100% but definitely feeling better now so hurrah! I know so many people who’ve been sick recently and beyond feeling like crap, it’s just so damn inconvenient. Anyway… I’ll shut up and stop moaning and get on with my post today.
You know how much I love design-led High Street retailers with really affordable prices so whilst sick, of course, I had to do a spot of online shopping. I was looking for some pretty planters initially but kind of got swept up in the affordability and style of Urban Outfitters. I’m sure the shop isn’t new to you but they just have some fabulous things at the moment that I wanted to share.
Now, painful as it is for me to admit, the UK-based site doesn’t quite have the selection that our US friends have (I almost made myself depressed looking at the selection over the pond because it’s just vast) BUT that doesn’t mean we don’t have some really amazing things here on our lovely little island.
So first for what I actually purchased. No, I’m not sure where they are going just yet but in my Lemsip haze, I wanted some good old retail therapy to feel better.
The first thing I bought was this little plant pot. It’s so simple and pretty and I can think of like 20 different places it could go in my home. At just £15, it was too good a price to pass up. Gimme.
I also purchased two of these brass wall planters. They might end up in the dining room but if not, then I think in the kitchen planted up with some herbs might also be a lovely idea. They are £25 each but you can get a set of two smaller ones for £30. Bargain.
Here are some other lovelies that I spied.
This really reminds me of a simpler version of the shower curtain I have in my own bathroom from Anthropologie which was £100 (ouch) except this one is only £30. And it has POM POMS. I don’t think there are many things in this world that can’t be improved with the inclusion of pompoms. They are little tiny balls of happiness.
How freaking beautiful is this round bookcase? I absolutely adore it. It’s not exactly cheap (£300) but what a statement piece. I wish I had somewhere to put it. If you wanted it a little more glamtastic, you could always cover the wood shelves with marble contact paper or of course, just leave those wood shelves alone for a little rustic boho goodness.
I’ve seen similar little side tables like this going for £300-£500 but this one? £120. I mean seriously. I’m thinking a pair of these would make sweet little bedside tables or it could work really well stuck in a little unused alcove dripping in a whole fabulous collection of plants.
Another cute, design-led and totally affordable alternative is this sexy number, also £120. You can never have enough side tables, right?
I REALLY wish this came a bit larger but if you have a smaller plant and you want a glam ceiling hanger for it (ie, not macrame), I am loving this simple dome planter for £14. I doubt you could even DIY this for cheaper.
As much as I adore my bar cart, if I was in the market for one, this would be a serious contender. I really just love that extra detail with the filigree metal work surrounding those mirrored shelves. At £290, it’s a little more of an investment but it sure is pretty.
And finally, I have absolutely no need for a record player seeing as it’s 2016 and I haven’t owned a record since I was a teenager buying vinyl. And yes, even then it was seen as ‘retro’ and it was only because some of my favourite indie bands were releasing singles on 7″ because it was the cool thing to do in the early 90s. However. I want this Crosley beauty so bad it hurts. PALM LEAVES PEOPLE. But paying £160 for something that would simply sit there looking pretty and collecting dust doesn’t seem to be the best use of my money at this time. However, someone needs to buy this please so I can live vicariously through your own impulse purchases and also dammit why did I throw those albums away?!
So, those are some of my picks from Urban Outfitters. Have you seen anything on UO lately that’s caught your eye? Any favourites of my own selections? Spill!
*Nope, this isn’t in any way sponsored, I just think Urban Outfitters has some nice stuff and wanted to share.
I also love the Palm Record player, so lush.
I am about to redecorate my hallway with Palm and touches of black & white – but can’tjustify the record player either. However I think I might just get the gold cloud shelf with B&W geometrics!
Oh I saw that shelf Anna and it’s super cute! Yes! Go for it ;) I know, I’m an enabler!! xx
I also love the Palm Record player, so lush.
I am about to redecorate my hallway with Palm and touches of black & white – but can’t justify the record player either. However I think I might just get the gold cloud shelf with B&W geometrics!
so glad are feeling better! We had it here too, no fun.Where was that palm leaves player when I was buying mine?????? Le sigh. xo
Oh it would have been perfect in your home! I so wish I could justify it because it’s utterly fabulous! xxx
Fab pieces. I’ve just Pinned about four bits from UO after reading this, including that regency side table. Lovely!!xx
So many good things on there and so well priced too! Yay! xxx
Soooooo many gorgeous things!! That record player! <3 Happy to hear you're feeling better my love xx
I know, that record player is killing me right now because I want it! Ha! Aww thank you lovely, definitely feeling better now! xxx
I always forget to check out UO for homewares then always find things I love when I do – that record player is FABULOUS! xx
It’s such a great site for homewares and I hear you – that record player is just ridiculously good! xxx
Awh sorry you were so ill :( But through that Lemsip haze you picked out some amazing stuff. I like it ALL, but especially the shower curtain. Oh and the bar cart. And the side table, And the planters. OK, Just it all, no favourites. Heading straight over to UO now …
Aww thanks Molly! I know, there are way too many great things over there ;) Happy Shopping!! xxx
I hope you’re feeling much better now and sorry you weren’t well. I have to admit I didn’t know UO even did homewares but I will certainly be checking out the site now. I love your finds, especially the planters. But above all I love that record player. My husband has loads of records as he used to dj and he’s desperate for a record player in the livingroom. I never encouraged it but if the record player looks like this then hell yeah. I don’t even care if it doesn’t get used. It looks bloody gorgeous.
Aww thanks Stacey, definitely feeling better now thankfully! Oh I think you totally need that record player in your life – it would look amazing with your wallpaper!! xxx
Everything looks so gorgeous. So much temptation and wonderful picks. X
Thank you Geraldine! I know, it’s dangerous when I visit UO because I always seem to find an excuse to spend money ;) xx
Urban Outfitter must have the best homes buyer in the UK. They always find fab stuff and a fraction of other shops. I love the pom pom shower curtain and the cocktail cabinet (love the shelfie styling there). Greta finds.
They really do have some amazing things! I’m very tempted to buy the shower curtain myself to have an alternative to my Anthro one – it’s just beautiful :) xxx
OMG you are so dangerous,I’d spend a fortune shopping with you! LOve UO the are owned by same company as Anthropologie I think so have similar stuff xx
Ha! Sorry for enabling any impulse shopping (okay not really sorry) ;) It is basically a poor (wo)man’s Anthro, isn’t it? Too many fab things! xxx
The pink record player!! Argh, I want one soo badly! I am soo sorry to hear you were ill :( I really hope you will get better! :)) I love urban outfitters and i really hope they will open like a proper home store one day so you can go and spend all day browsing, not buying in my case, cant afford it ;p
Oooh I’d love a proper shop as well here in Manchester! And thank you, feeling much better now thankfully :) xxx
Llsten up you enabler you! I can’t deal with more temptation of pretty things… But my fault for stopping by on your blog – should have known better ;) I WANT EVERYTHING lol! Just adore UO! A xxxx
Hahahaha! #sorrynotsorry I know, I know, too many fab things at such a great price point too. I could be very dangerous let loose on that site! xxx
I’m totally with you on UO I’ve bagged some great stuff and at fab prices and I WANT that record player because I’ve still got my vinyls, yes original David Bowies from when I was a teenager, sadly that long ago it was high tech, not retro, but hey am I glad I kept them now or what? Will sit perfectly on my mid century record cabinet and my Birthdays coming up, win win! Get well soon Jx
Oooh I think you really must get that record player then and then let me visit it and we can listen to David Bowie and get all nostalgic for our lost youths! Ha! ;) xxx
Kimberly you are at it again, lol i dont usually look at these beautiful sites because i always seem to buy , and there were at least 3 things thats slapped me around the face ? xxx
Haha! Sorry for enabling any impulse shopping tendencies ;) (ok not really) There are way too many nice things on UO, it’s dangerous! And thank you my dear, definitely feeling better now :) xxx
Hope you feel better soon flower xxxxx
Sorry you were sick last week. Watching Netflix and cuddling fur babies sounds kinda nice though. I don’t know how you got the other writing done though.
Urban Outfitters is awesome and I always love browsing their site.