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The Look for Less: Pottery Barn Botanical Quilt and Shams

Alert reader Dorothy K. recently spotted an amazing Pottery Barn look for less at Target which she had to share - because she owns both!

This past season Pottery Barn botanical quilt in organic cotton is currently sold out but similar sets sell for around $200 (or more).


Pottery Barn botanical quilt


Get the look for less now at Target with the Threshold Stitch Floral Pattern Quilt Bedding Collection, $15-$60.


Target quilt


Here's a look at the quilts side-by-side for comparison purposes (Target on left, Pottery Barn on the right):

PB quilt look for less

Thanks again to Dorothy for the photos and for sharing this fab find!

Oh Joy for Target Entertaining Collection Launches


Oh Joy for Target hits stores

Yesterday the Oh Joy! for Target collection launched at stores and online at target.com. I happened to be at Target picking up a new Threshold TV stand (love it so far! and I got 20% off with a Cartwheel app coupon) when I spotted the Oh Joy! display and snapped the pic you see above. I didn't have time to shop it (had to focus on the mission at hand!) but from what I did see, it looked pretty awesome. Inspired by Joy Cho's (founder of the wildly popular blog Oh Joy!) love of color and pattern, the Oh Joy for Target collection is an exclusive garden party-inspired line offering everything you need to throw the perfect Pinterest-worthy party. I think I'm going to have to go back for this scalloped bowl ($15), this aqua pitcher ($13) and this cake stand ($25). Shop Oh Joy! for Target right this way.

Did you see this collection? Pick anything up?

Off the Rack: Mid-March Highlights at Forever 21


What's new at Forever 21

If you're able to pop into a Forever 21 this week during your lunch break or after work, you'll find tons of great fashions for spring! From festival-chic to 90s-redux, there's something for everyone. You'll also find swimwear for that spring break getaway, activewear for the gym, and NBA apparel to help you support your favorite team. On this trip, I picked up a lightweight navy cotton sweater, a striped terry pullover and a black faux-leather backpack (similar to one I saw at Zara but less). And actually, that's a shopping strategy I often employ when sifting through the mountains of uber-trendy fashions at Forever 21: I ask myself, "Could I see this (pant, top, skirt, dress) at one of my favorite 'grown-up' stores?" If the answer is yes, I know I'm on the right track!

Let me know if anything catches your eye in these photos I snapped!

How to Spring Clean Your Closet Based On What You Own

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Closet Based On What's In It

Spring is almost here, which means it's time to start cleaning out your closet to make room for new pieces! The question is: Where to begin? Sure, you could list your unwanted fashions on eBay or Threadflip, but who has the time? Instead, consider my quick and easy approach based on what you want to get rid of - is it fast-fashion pieces that slant young and trendy? Luxury items you never use? Keep reading for 5 quick and easy spring-cleaning tips that will help you get the most cash out of your closet based on what's in it.