five things Friday: wood you be mine edition

As I've added decorative touches to our current house, I've been drawn to some elements of a rustic sort of wood. "Rustic" isn't my style, but I think it turns some more modern pieces, like the Crate & Barrel sectional and white tulip table, into a perfect transitional style. And that feeling has only increased as I've added wood bar stools and more to our new kitchen of sleek white cabinets and polished marble counters.

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Here are 5 rustic wood finds that I would love to be mine - okay, a couple of these items I may have already acquired for the kitchen (the spoon rest and the tray) - they're really functional but also lovely, and all that for quite a bargain too.

And I don't usually get into all the big Target collaboration collections, nor am I that into the whole Chip & Joanna/Magnolia stuff, but I'll admit I'm quite enamored of the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia set, in part because of the presence of my current favored wood tone. But also the mix of wood and creams and natural greens they have going on just seems like such a cozy yet refreshing way to go for holiday decor this year - the cute little nesting houses could become so festive, and I also want (at least) one of each on the sage garland, house giftwrap, beaded wood garland, and knit tassel throw pillow.

Scheming and dreaming over here...