Now at Target: Opalhouse

As I mentioned last week, the Opalhouse lookbook is out, and merchandise was supposed to hit stores on April 8th. However, as of Tuesday (when I snapped this pic) one of my local Target stores already had all of the Opalhouse displays up and fully stocked. From the goods I inspected, this line seems well made and reasonably priced. If you've been looking for home decor that's more 'unique' and less cookie-cutter than Target's other lines, this is for you. That said, Target seems to be putting a lot of focus on Opalhouse... which means less room on the shelves for Project62 and Threshold merchandise.

Happy Easter & Welcome Spring!

Happy Easter, readers! And a hearty welcome to Spring finally getting here with some overdue warmer temperatures. As a reminder, all Target stores nationwide are closed today in honor of the Easter holiday. In the meantime, check out these goodies I found in the Dollar Aisle the other day: a variety of garden supplies, such as garden gloves, copper garden stakes, and planting spacing rulers. I also saw cute ceramic hanging planters in pretty pastel shades - all just $3-5.

Lookbook: Opalhouse

Last month I alerted you that Target is launching a new home brand called Opalhouse. And now, the official lookbook is here.

“Opalhouse is another perfect example of how Target offers our guests incredible design and great quality at a truly unbeatable value. That’s something you can find only at Target,” says Mark Tritton, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “With the addition of Opalhouse, our guests will have access to more aesthetics than ever, giving them the opportunity to discover items that reflect their individuality and style, bringing joy to their homes in an easy, affordable way.”

On April 8th, the Opalhouse Spring collection—with more than 1,300 pieces across bedding, bath, décor, tabletop and furniture—will be available in all Target stores and on Target.com. But in the meantime, you can check out the full lookbook to pick out your favorite must-have items.

New at Target: Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Paint

Attention, Fixer Upper fans! Not only is Target dropping more than 150 new pieces in the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia line this weekend, but starting April 1, they're debuting a curated collection of Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Paint products. Developed in partnership with the KILZ® Brand, this new paint line gives guests even more access to and design inspiration from Chip and Jo.

Target Debuts New Line of Swimsuits w/o Airbrushing...

People Magazine reports that Target is continuing their promise to keep swimsuit ads free of reshaping or airbrushing with their new 2018 campaign.

The retailer debuted their new line of suits — with over 1,700 different styles — and stayed away from overly editing their models. Target says in a press release that it’s all part of their goal to celebrate womens’ bodies.

“To show off the new styles you’ll see bright, vibrant images throughout our marketing campaign — all meant to inspire guests to have fun while rocking their favorite swimsuit,” they announced. “Something you won’t see? Reshaping or airbrushing. Building on the strong foundation we set with last year’s campaign, we’re celebrating women and encouraging them to embrace the beauty of their own bodies.”

Target first went airbrushing-free with their 2017 swimsuit ads, which featured model and body activist Denise Bidot, dancer Megan Batoon, pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto and TV host and model Kamie Crawford. This came after the brand was mocked for a photoshop flub in 2014 on a swimsuit model. The badly-done editing left the model with an extra-long arm, and a missing hip and crotch.

Fab Find: Dollar Tea Towels

The Dollar Aisle at Target is stocked with plenty of cute Spring items, including these pretty tea towels in colorful prints. And at just $1 each, you can afford to get them in each color and pattern!

The Look for Less: Ralph Lauren vs. Ava & Viv

Thanks to eagle-eyed reader Cotton Candy for this latest find. She really liked the Ralph Lauren gingham-checked shirtdress (shown at left, at Macy's) for $145. In her quest to find a more affordable dupe, she found this adorable gingham shirtdress by Ava & Viv (shown on the right, at Target) for just $29.99!