I find myself stopping in at Hobby Lobby and buying the same great items over and over! These are the things I grab every single time! I thought it might help if you don’t know about some of these awesome finds! And if you have staples you always pick up there, please share them in the comments for everyone to see!
I don’t know about you, but I have one store I stop by almost every time I’m out. There’s always something on my to-buy list from there, and it’s always fun to browse and see what’s new or back in stock. For me, that’s Hobby Lobby. I still remember the first time one of my best friends took me there in college. I had no idea! But I can tell you I was hooked. I’ve been shopping there ever since.
And since I’m a creature of habit, I have a list of things I keep gravitating toward. The other day I was in there shopping and thought it would be fun to share the favorite staples I always pick up there.
I will say Hobby Lobby is great for buying on-trend decor that has been mainstream for a little while. Once home decor trends reach Hobby Lobby, they’re usually pretty saturated in the market. So don’t get sucked completely into the trendy stuff. Go for more classic pieces that will last, then add in pops of the trendy stuff. Obviously you can decorate your house however you like, but this is my two cents on the bounty of home decor available at Hobby Lobby.
If you aren’t a regular at HL, you might not know that almost everything goes on sale at some point. Most things hit 50% off every other week. If I need something, I always wait until it’s on sale. If it’s not on sale today, it will be next week. Seasonal decor usually starts out at 40-50% off and gets marked down further once the season is over. Some items never go on sale, so you can use the 40% off one item coupon for those. I pull mine up at HobbyLobby.com on my phone at checkout, but you can always print it at home beforehand. As of 2022, Hobby Lobby no longer offers these coupons, but hopefully they’ll bring them back someday.
The Best Things to Buy at Hobby Lobby
1. Corbels
These are a more recent addition to the Hobby Lobby lineup. They really zero in on the farmhouse style and that old, chippy look, which has been popular for a while now. Corbels have been around forever in decor and design, so I love that there’s now a quicker, cheaper option than hunting down antique corbels. They have a corbel section, but I also love their white, chippy corbel bookends that I found at the front of the store on a display shelf! Look around for those, or you can find them here online.
The white, chippy corbel bookends are currently on my mantel.
2. Faux Greenery
I’m obsessed with faux greenery, so I stop here first for any greenery I need. Their green lamb’s ear stems are the cheapest and most realistic I’ve found. They tend to sell out in store when they’re on sale, so go early on Mondays if you want them, but you can always grab them online (here). I also love their seeded eucalyptus sprays.
I also love this adorable bay leaf topiary I just ordered, and this huge fig leaf fig, for a crazy good price!
All of the green lamb’s ear you see here is from Hobby Lobby. I have the seeded eucalyptus in the olive buckets.
3. Faux Flowers
I love me some “faux”-liage. I (used to) have a black thumb, so while I can keep a few blooms alive, I need some I can use year after year! I also need my blooms to last, so I tend to stock up on floral stems from the store. I have a ton! I’ve found that buying a floral arrangement bunch is cheaper than individual stems. But I buy whatever I’m looking for at the time. You can see their faux lavender on my mantel in the photo above.
4. Craft Wood Section
Y’all! If you’ve ever wanted to make a sign or some kind of craft project that needs a wood board, or even a piece of raw architectural decor to make your own, I have a treat for you! They’ve built up this section, so there are almost any options you’d need. I remember the days of pulling boards off a pallet to make a sign, but not anymore! They have every type of board, fence piece and window frame you can imagine. Well, maybe not everything, but the basics are covered. Love this section.
Find my sign tutorial here, but skip the part about making the sign, because you can just buy one! My sign is actually bigger than any of their sign pieces, but if you need a smaller sign than mine, this would be a perfect solution!
5. Frames
This is my go-to spot for frames. Every other week they’re 50% off, which is a great price. I love their barn wood frames because they’re just my favorite. But they come in every style and size! They even have open frames or super fancy ones. Just wait a week or so until they’re on sale and you’ll get an awesome deal!
6. Signs, Art, Wall Decor
Oh my word. If you love signs with a lot of personality, and I mean every personality, you’ve hit the jackpot. You’ll find rows and rows of every kind of sign at Hobby Lobby. They’re great!
7. Tobacco Baskets
I know tobacco baskets have been popular for several years now, and they’re probably on their way out as a design trend. But if you love something, then buy it, right? If you still want a tobacco basket, Hobby Lobby has a ton of replicas. Look for displays and end caps with groups of them!
8. Knobs
If I ever need a knob, this is my first stop. The selection is great and the prices are even better. Can’t beat it! I recently replaced the knobs on my kitchen table with knobs from here! Love them!
9. Letters
If you need to spell something out, Hob Lob’s got you covered. They have every shape, size and finish you could imagine! I did a fun twist on an initial for my daughter’s room here.
10. T-shirts
I don’t know about you, but kids always need a certain color of plain t-shirt for school. They’re also great for craft projects with heat transfer vinyl! When we went to Disney World last fall, I bought a bunch of plain t-shirts and had them personalized. They turned out so cute!
11. Mirrors
You probably wouldn’t think of Hobby Lobby for mirrors, but they have great big mirrors at a great price. Why? Because, as you know by now, everything is 50% off every other week. What!? You can get a custom-looking mirror for less than you’d expect. I bought a large mirror for our bathroom in our last house from here and loved it. Whenever I get around to updating our master bathroom, I plan to buy my vanity mirrors here too. You just can’t beat the price and selection!
See that huge floor mirror down at the end of the aisle? It’s $85 on sale. Seriously!
12. Glass Jars and Vases
I love grabbing any kind of candle holder or vase at Hobby Lobby. They even have a whole blue-tinted glass section full of pretty containers for those of us who love turquoise!
Yay! Don’t you just want to go shopping now? There are a ton more things I buy at Hobby Lobby, but these are my staple pieces, and where I go first when shopping for them.
Let me know your favorite thing to buy at this store!
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