What's in My Cart: 13 Affordable Items to Energize Your Home for Spring
Our senior home editor curated these stylish picks that won't break the bank.
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As Good Housekeeping’s senior home editor, I come across tons of home-related products, both good and bad. But there are some special finds that are just too great to keep to myself. That’s why I’m sharing my favorite home items with you—our readers—here on our website every month in the hope that you’ll appreciate them as much as I do.
Spring tends to be the time of year when many people strive to amp up their cleaning routine, but it's also a good opportunity to think about your decorating approach. For me, the spring season is my cue to bring the outdoors in with greenery, have fun with home decor accents in an array of graphic patterns and colors, and find simple ways to freshen up my everyday routine.
The good news is you, too, can do this without blowing your budget. That's why I'm sharing a selection of lifestyle items to celebrate the season in style. From a patterned pillow that's under $25 to an under-$50 wall mirror to maximize natural light in your space, every one of these items are worth adding to your cart. Happy shopping!
Important note: We updated this article in December 2022 to remove The Laundress Dish Detergent, which was recently included in a list of recalled products by the company. Visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website for more information on this recall and a full list of affected products.
One of the easiest ways to transition your living room winter to spring is with the right throw pillows. Draw inspiration from nature and go for this artsy design with an ocean motif.
Havenside Home Sebasco Round Indoor/Outdoor Metallic Gold Metal Planters Set
Snag your favorite plants and showcase them in these striking planters, featuring a gold finish. What's more, the set is designed to be used both indoors and outside, so the possibilities are endless.
Once this chic handmade basket is part of your bag collection, regular farmer's market runs are pretty much guaranteed.
You won't make the mistake of spoiling anymore berries once you purchase this adorable ceramic basket.
Ditch your drab phone case for this spring beauty that'll remind you of how much you love flowers.
A high-quality olive oil is a necessity for any home chef. Drizzle Brightland's Alive oil on salads, sorbets, you name it.
Think back to the last time you entered the lobby of a luxe hotel and were taken aback by its alluring smell. That's the premise behind lifestyle influencer Lindsay Silberman's new Hotel Lobby Candle line. The signature soy wax candle boasts a blend of agarwood, vetiver, and atlas cedar — the perfect fragrance to give your home a dose of the five-star hotel treatment.
Any interior designer will tell you that mirrors have a way of brightening a dark room. Maximize the amount of natural light in your space with this trendy sunburst mirror.
Blue-and-white striped shirts are all the rage right now. Put the trend to the test with this cotton tablecloth that'll add a preppy vibe to your spring dinner table.
If you've been reluctant to try rattan furniture, a small accessory, like this hanging basket, is the next best thing.
Up for a fun craft project? Purchase this kit, which includes everything you need to make this wreath full of vibrant paper flowers.
The pretty hand-painted sunset on this journal's front cover is the prompt you need to clear your mind with a relaxing writing session.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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