apartment — BLOG — Miss Madds

I'm a lover of warm, eclectic interiors and I'm a big World Market shopper, but these Austin home goods stores are perfect for adding a little touch of this city's unique, creative style to your abode. There's no better way to make a house feel like a home than adding some handmade touches and bold patterns where you can, so I've rounded up the best of the best when it comes to shopping for the home in Austin.

Room Service Vintage

Vintage Finds | 117 N Loop Blvd E

This charming shop features funky pieces from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s — all refinished to be in great condition and ready to bring into your home! They have everything from couches and chairs to home accents, and even some jewelry pieces and other trinkets to purchase.

The Khazana

Soulful Imports | 900 North Lamar Blvd

Meaning "Treasure" in Hindi, Khazana offers furniture and textiles from travels to areas like India, Pakistan, Tibet, Mongolia, and Morocco. Their most notable offerings are the rainbow, egg-shaped chairs so many people use to decorate their apartment patios, as well as a selection of moroccan lamps with intricate designs. I love eclectic home furnishings, and the worldly aspect that The Khazana brings to Austin's decor scene is a great fit for my style.

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Eclectic Furniture + Textiles (Fair Trade) | 2505 E 6th St

Home goods and textiles from around the world, with chic bathroom and paper products as well. The owner of the shop is THE sweetest person I've met, making it that more enjoyable to shop in the store! She is really passionate about the pieces she brings into the store, and will gladly give you the background on anything you're looking at.

Take Heart

Handcrafted Home Goods | 1111 East 11th St

This East Austin gem is best known for their unique tableware and quirky trinkets, handmade from materials like clay and wood. Part of charming East 11th Street, Take Heart is right next door to Blue Dahlia Bistro and I always make a point to stop in before or after grabbing lunch. They have the most unique coffee mugs and tableware, as well as many little books about mindfulness, wellness, and simple living that I love to display around my apartment.

Kettle & Brine

Minimalist Kitchen + Tableware | 908–C W 12th St

This place is IDEAL if you're looking to create the perfect minimalistic vibe! Kettle & Brine sells curated goods for feasts and gatherings, each with a thoughtful design and neutral color palette. I love all of their tableware, but especially their cutlery. It's the perfect combination of character + class.

Hacienda

Furnishings with a Southern Flair | 204 Colorado St

Locally-sourced and globally-inspired custom furnishings for a modern ranch lifestyle. They have great collections featured online and many limited edition products that span from home goods to accessories and bath products. Their Mexican glassware is one of my favorites -- It's colorful and imperfect, which is great for creating a Wabi-Sabi <> style interior.

Supply Showroom

Textiles + Accents | 2204 Lake Austin Blvd

A boutique fabric, leather, rug, lighting, furniture, and wallpaper showroom with a modern and sophisticated aesthetic. If you really want to make a statement in your home, look no further than Supply Showroom. This shop has bold, imaginative wallpapers (we're talking everything from florals to neutral colors with African wildlife) and some of the most amazing rugs! Great stop for accent and statement pieces.

From renowned showrooms to hidden gems, these home goods stores have products to serve every interior concept. For more interesting trinkets and goods to display around the home, I would also recommend Uncommon Goods. Are you redecorating or moving anytime soon? If you DM me on Instagram <>, I would love to give you styling tips and advice!

Two weeks before Thanksgiving, my mom asked me if she could send me some Christmas decor for my apartment. I was all, "NO MOM, MY APARTMENT IS ONLY 600 SQFT WHERE WOULD I PUT IT." And then she rolled her eyes at my being ornery (I assume, because we were only texting.)

Then I went home before a friend's wedding just outside of my hometown, and went to run some errands at Target. I'm not sure if it was the decaf peppermint mocha or the fact that I was in my childhood Target, but I changed my mind upon seeing the Christmas junk in the dollar aisle and decided I must have all the cute things for my apartment this holiday season.

Since I have a pretty dark couch and semi-dark wood flooring, I knew I wanted to do something airy and bright to decorate. I decided to splurge on my tree, because it's a skinny tree and perfect for a small apartment like mine! The theme I had in mind was kind of "champagne chic", which I achieved using lots of tan, rose gold, and glitzy accent pieces.

SHOP: Tree (Pre-lit), Tree Topper (lookalike), Candle, Tan Leather Pillows (lookalikes), Joy Pillow, Wreath

I decided to keep it simple and not do ornaments on the tree, because I didn't want it to look too bulky—but if I did include ornaments, Target has a great assortment of bronze and gold mini-ornaments that would complete the look.

If you're headed to Target soon, BE SURE to check out their dollar section! They have some great holiday finds this season, and many of the things can be turned into something more elaborate or used in creative ways to add festive little touches to your apartment, home, or dorm. I love this simple wooden tree and the cinnamon-scented candle in the eggshell blue mug (below), especially since I am planning on freezing the wax after the holidays and reusing the cup in my everyday life.

I hope you enjoy my little snowglobe of an apartment! I didn't take photos of my bedroom, because it isn't as "Christmas-ified" as my living room, but I did hang up some twinkly lights. There's no greater feeling than curling up in my bed with the soft lighting, the last of my Pumpkin candle from Trader Joe's, and reading Uninvited to wind down for the day!