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Honey, I Shrunk the Budget (But Expanded My Design Vision) at the Atlanta Market

Writer's picture: MATTHEW LEWMATTHEW LEW

Hey, there! I've entered the holy land of home decor: the Atlanta Market. Hold onto your hats folks, because I'm about to unleash a whirlwind of trends, tips, and enough sass to rival a Kardashian family reunion.


First things first, let's address the elephant in the showroom (pun intended, you jungle-chic enthusiasts). It was HUGE. Like, "Honey, I think I just walked through Narnia and landed in a land where throw pillows grow on trees" big. Buildings upon buildings of baubles, so much furniture it's basically it's own zip code, and enough lamps to light up a disco ball the size of Texas. My Fitbit is still trying to recover from the stair-climbing marathon I pulled off.


Now, onto the good stuff: trends, darlings, trends!


  • Grandma Chic is Back, and She's Wearing Florals: Granny squares on everything, folks. Afghans, ottomans, even lampshades are sporting granny's favorite granny squares. I half expected Betty White to pop out of a teapot singing "Jolene." Prepare for your nana's doilies to become collector's items, unless you already snagged them first, you savvy magpies.


  • Sustainability Takes Center Stage: Eco-conscious queens like yours truly were in hog heaven. Recycled materials, upcycled furniture, and enough organic cotton to stuff a thousand throw pillows - the green goddesses were singing! I even saw a pouf made from old newspapers. Now, that's what I call responsible reading.


  • Maximalism Makes a Comeback (and Brings Its Friends): Remember the 80s, with their shoulder pads the size of Rhode Island and enough neon to make a unicorn faint? Yeah, that's back, baby. Think clashing patterns, bold colors, and enough layers to make an onion jealous. Just remember, darlings, more is more, but too much is a migraine waiting to happen.


Things I overheard:


"I saw enough macrame plant hangers to open a Etsy shop called "Granny's Knotty Delights."


"The amount of scented candles could have fueled a Gwyneth Paltrow spa retreat. I'm pretty sure I smelled patchouli all the way back to my hotel room."


"The free swag bags were like piñatas for interior designers. I scored a tote bag with enough glitter to blind a disco ball and a stress ball shaped like a pineapple. Don't ask."


So, there you have it, my dears. The Atlanta Market in a nutshell (or should I say, macrame plant hanger?). Remember, trends are like boyfriends: fun to flirt with, but don't let them dictate your whole decor life. Stay true to your own style, even if it involves repurposing your grandma's curtains into a disco ball dress.


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