• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Partner
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Southern Hospitality

Adventures in Decorating, Thrifting, Cooking, Fashion & Gardening

  • My Home
  • Categories
    • A+ Blogs
    • My Blog Story
    • Decorating
    • DIY/How-To
    • Family
    • Gardening
    • In the Kitchen
    • My Home Tours
    • Thrifting
    • Travel
  • DIY Gallery
  • Fashion
  • Feature Friday
  • Shop My Home
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Shopping at Big Lots

August 31, 2008 By Rhoda 39 Comments

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Do you ever shop at Big Lots? I’ve been going in there for years and sometimes you can find some really cool things in there.
Keeping up with all the things that I see and love on blogs can be quite the juggling act. While browsing Designs by Gollum recently, I saw this really pretty stool with zebra print fabric. And have I been loving me some zebra print lately. I don’t have much of it in my house, but I love the punch it gives, like leopard print. So Gollum mentioned she had found this beauty at Big Lots recently for $85 on sale. I vaguely remembered seeing this stool in there several months ago when I was running through that store. They have a new designer line of furniture by Jennifer Ferrell that is quite pretty, but quite pricey really, for Big Lots. I picked up the phone and called one of my local Big Lots to see if I could scope one out. Lo and behold, the first store I called had ONE left, still in the box. Jumped in the car the next a.m. and headed out in the rain to pick up my purchase. He told me the original price was $250 (which I would never have paid)….BUT, all the Jennifer furniture and accessories is now on clearance for 60% off. I quickly did the math and that brought this oh-so-cute little stool to $100. Much better! So now it’s sitting at my house waiting on a final resting place.

My original thought was to put it in the aqua guestroom when I redo it and use it with the aqua chair I may get from grandma, but the black/tan on the zebra print won’t look good with the black/white of the damask comforter I found. What’s a girl to do but possibly recover it? I will probably leave the zebra print on here and look for a black/white zebra fabric to go over this one. I’d only need maybe 1/2 yard or so and can always use the original fabric later. It’s a sweet little purchase and this baby can go in a lot of spaces. Right now I think I’ll leave it in the foyer where it will not be used, but will look oh, so, chic! This was one of those things that I just couldn’t pass up.

You may want to check out Big Lots and take a look at the Jennifer collection. I saw some great looking lamps and accessories marked down 60% and it’s going on right now. Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day. We’re not traveling, but will be grilling out in the backyard with some friends.

I only found a few little things at the big yardsale on Saturday, nothing really blog-worthy, but I did meet up with 2 other Birmingham girls that came out for the fun. I think they found more than I did this time.

I also finished a room for another client I’ve been working with and will show you Before and Afters on that project soon!

Related


Don't Miss a Post, join my list!

Filed Under: Decorating Ideas 39 Comments

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Brown-Eyes says

    August 31, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    I was just in one of my Big Lots yesterday and there was nothing as luscious as your stool…I LOVE your painted chest in your foyer!
    Happy holiday… 😉 Bo

    Reply
  2. Cottage Rose says

    August 31, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Rhonda; I love the zebra stool. It looks so fabulous in your foyer. I also love your table with all the goodies and lamp on it. Just so chic and welcoming. Have a great cook out we are doing the same here.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    August 31, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a note!

    I just toured your home and it is unbelievable! Beautiful!

    Our Big Lots closed here about two years ago. 🙁

    Reply
  4. Robyn says

    August 31, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    Come by and take a peek at what I have a ‘brewin’ over at my place!

    Reply
  5. Becky says

    August 31, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Wow!! I love the zebra stool and I love Big Lots! They always have great finds, especially during Christmas.

    Reply
  6. sarah @ a beach cottage says

    September 1, 2008 at 5:16 am

    ooh a great find, I wish I had some good shops here to find good bargains in, the choice here is very limited, it is either high end or rubbish

    when we lived in England, I was always out finding the designer rip-offs in the cheaper shops, I *so* love doing that, here in Australia it is nowhere near as easy, but of course, it’s traded for a wonderful climate, the beach and a great lifestyle…hmmm, I think that’s pretty good lol!

    happy days!

    Sarah

    Reply
  7. Twice as Nice says

    September 1, 2008 at 7:59 am

    I have a friend that loves Big Lots. I have only shopped there a few times with no luck. I’ll have to try going again and maybe get as lucky as you did. There’s always room for a pretty stool.

    You might not have found a lot at the yard sales but you still brought home a fabulous piece.

    Reply
  8. Marie says

    September 1, 2008 at 8:30 am

    Do I ever shop at Big Lots?? That’s like asking me if I eat and sleep! lol I love it. It’s hit or miss for me though. You obviously had a great hit with that stool! Very cute! The Big Lots I go to has a lot of Jennifer Ferrel things, but they seem so expensive…even with the discount!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    September 1, 2008 at 9:30 am

    Luv that stool Rhoda! Wish I had a Big Lots nearby.
    Looking forward to seeing your befor and after pics of your client redo.

    Reply
  10. PamperingBeki says

    September 1, 2008 at 9:57 am

    That’s super cute and very “Rhoda”. 🙂 I need to head to Big Lots. I haven’t been there in almost a year.

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    September 1, 2008 at 10:40 am

    I think that little stool is just charming right where you put it!

    Love it!
    ~~Liz~~

    Reply
  12. Lisa Jones says

    September 1, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    I love that stool! I just came from Big Lots and saw it there. Couldn’t justify the purchase…unless…lol.
    By the way, I love that color scheme you’re considering. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Have a safe Holiday!

    Reply
  13. ::Sylvia:: says

    September 1, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    Wow! This is the second post I've read this week with great stuff from Big Lots! I usually great my scrapbooking stuff from there, but it's so far from my house I don't go often! I think I might be making a trip soon though!

    BTW, I found you on Domestic Diva's, we'll be working together on the Home & Garden channel. Love your blog!

    Reply
  14. French says

    September 1, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Ohhh I love the little zebra bench! That’s a keeper for sure! Love your previous post and may have to steal some of it;) Thanks for stopping in! May I add you to my list?~~French

    Reply
  15. Miss Sandy says

    September 1, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    Great little find! I frequent our Big Lots for the items they get from Pier 1. I just scored a rug I had been eyeing in Pier 1 for a fraction of the cost!

    Reply
  16. sheila says

    September 2, 2008 at 6:18 am

    I drooled over the barley twist floor lamp from the JF line about a month or two ago…it felt like it was good quality but I couldn’t get over the price…$250 or something like that…

    I’ve gotten a little spoiled by thrift shopping, lol, so retail almost always seems to pricey…but I bet at 60% off, I might could force myself 🙂

    Love the stool [insert little thumbs up sign here]

    Reply
  17. Savvy Housewife (BlondeMomBlog) says

    September 2, 2008 at 9:12 am

    I love that stool. I actually get Big Lots’ e-mail sale alerts! My mother is a superb decorator and has gorgeous taste and has found several goodies at Big Lots

    p.s. I have a gorgeous framed sunflower print above my den mantel that came from BIG LOTS! 😉

    Reply
  18. Kimba says

    September 2, 2008 at 9:15 am

    Oooooo! That IS a good find! It will look great in a bunch of places. Beautiful fabric.

    I was looking at some of the Jennifer Ferrell stuff the other day. I was particularly coveting a tall hutch that would be perfect for a big open space in my kitchen. It was marked down to $300 but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.

    Reply
  19. Pennies In My Pocket says

    September 3, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    FABULOUS find!! Wow! I haven’t shopped at Big Lots in years and my aunt keeps telling me we need to go down there together. She loves all the furniture they have from time to time…this post is making me want to head down there now! lol

    ~melody~

    Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn’t have to cost a fortune and I’ve spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I’m here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won’t you join me?

Click Here

Click Here

Email Series
How to Decorate in
Classic Timeless Style
.....without breaking the bank!

House Renovation Journey!

Our Paint Colors

Archives

Categories

Footer Widget Header2

Featured here:

Better Homes and Gardens
Atlanta Magazine
Better Homes and Gardens

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Partner

Copyright © 2023 · Southern Hospitality · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy

Get my FREE Email Series How to Decorate in Classic Timeless Style....without breaking the bank!
After years of decorating my own homes, I've learned a few tricks on how to create a classic home on a budget. Hope you'll join me!
Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party.