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10-20-2019 02:40 PM
Our local Hobby Lobby moved this year. They have been in their new location since like January, but I just now got a chance to check them out.
In the past, I have always found a million things in holiday decor that I just cannot live without. This visit, I can't say how disappointed I am with what I saw.
There stuff has always been made in China, but this years stuff looks beyond dollar store cheap. In years past I found things that even though made in China, looked elegant and/or well made and substantial.
I don't know that I was looking for anything specific, but I used to be able to find so many things to combine and create a look with, and that would look great in my home. I found not a single thing I would take home even if it was free.
Wondered if anyone else was terribly underwhelmed with their holiday stuff this year. I saw a few cute things, but nothing I could even remotely say I want.
Two things were evident to me. I am glad I bought heavily for a couple of years, cause I got great stuff I love, and second, I probably have too much already, since nothing looks good. I must be maxed out.
10-20-2019 02:48 PM
My Hobby Lobby still looks great to me. It always raises my spirits looking at (whatever) Holiday they are displaying.
I think I'm maxed out too. Lately I've come out empty-handed, but happy.
10-20-2019 02:57 PM
@Mominohio I've never been to a Hobby Lobby but I totally understand what you are talking about.
I tell people all of the time that everything I get from QVC (with a tiny few exceptions) comes from China.
We see the plastic labels the clothes, etc comes in....it all says China.
My daughter's husband's family lived in Hong Kong for a few years.
They'd visit often. She said people who live in Hong Kong will not buy anything made in China because they know what junk it is.
Don't get me started on our medicine...my biggest harp right now. Up to 90% of our MEDICINE comes from there.
Why should be surprised that other things comes from there?
@Mominohio Again, good post.
10-20-2019 03:04 PM
I tend to agree with you. I haven't been to see their Christmas merchandise this year but I was less than impressed with their fall decor. I did buy a few picks and small fillers for my dining room table centerpiece but nothing else caught my eye at all. Most of their fall decor appeared cheap looking to me.
10-20-2019 03:14 PM
I was underwhelmed, too. They have the usual garlands and wreaths along the wall, the usual picks in the one aisle and the tree section (which seems leaner this year), but the aisles of decor seemed kind of sad to me. There are lots of woodland themed items which are wood construction, but they look poorly constructed and too shabby to a point that they don’t look very charming. I also noticed that the Robert Stanley items which are usually on the tables in the main open area didn’t seem as elegant and grand as in the past. It seems like they scaled back the quality but not the quantity.
10-20-2019 03:19 PM
My area has many little shops that carry hand made crafts, or just things made locally. I have found over the years that these are the pieces that I bring out every year. I will never set foot in a Hobby Lobby, but I also try and avoid the mass produced stuff from China. I can't do that with most things, but with crafts it's easier.
10-20-2019 03:20 PM
I've stopped shopping there completely.
10-20-2019 03:27 PM
We have been so conditioned to shop The Big Box Everything Store that you'll buy no matter what the offerings, right?
My B&M shopping is so limited here that I mostly shop local craft shows, Etsy or even my Amish community and farmer's markets.
Most vendors will take personalized requests. I'm waiting for 2 small tables I ordered from an Amish builder. One is for a tabletop Christmas tree.
It's a great feeling to get an item made just for you.
10-20-2019 03:43 PM
I stopped buying Christmas Decorations years ago.... but I love Hobby Lobby.
We just moved and our house is older. I've swapped out the cabinet knobs for knobs that are adorable from Hobby Lobby and accentuate the turquoise sink and countertop I have (that I love!). I waited for their knobs to go on sale (1/2 off) and swooped in....
We also have a great front porch and I found a sign (about 4 feet x 2 feet that is barn-ish looking wood with "Welcome to our Porch" written on it! I love it!
I also love the sewing department and the art supplies....
10-20-2019 03:58 PM
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