Treasure Hunting at TK Maxx

I adore Tk Maxx, it's an Aladdin's cave, walls full of different jewels and rarities. Perusing the aisles i feel like i'm hunting for treasure (I was almost certainly a pirate in my last life). It take's a little practice and sometimes a few visit's a month but you will soon be able to sort the gem's from the rocks. Tk Maxx often have designer items marked as Gold Label, the more desirable designers are usually reserved for online purchases however i have seen Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren items in store. I have been buying bits and pieces for my future home and thought i would share some of my favourite finds with you from the last few weeks. Whilst Tk Maxx has some great beauty and fashion finds they also stock some unusual homeware items too. I will have my own blogging/ dressing room which we have been calling my bat cave. I plan to fill it with all kinds of curiosities and halloween related objects, in a glamorous way of course.

My first purchase was this fantastic two tiered cake stand, i needed one to replace an old broken one and this one is a perfect design. I plan to use it to either display jewellery pieces or makeup in a classy yet creepy way. This would look perfect placed on a dressing table or a small cabinet of curiosities. It would also be lovely for some Halloween treats or an Alice in Wonderland inspired picnic among the woodland. I paid £12.99 for this cake stand which is really affordable for such an unusual design.

I couldn't believe my eyes when i uncovered this treasure, it was literally made for me. Gargoyles and glitter in a globe, imagine my surprise. I found it just before Christmas so it fit in perfectly with my other goth Christmas goodies. It looks beautiful next to my dressing table and adds a little gothic glamour with its pretty glitter snow. This was also £12.99

The next items were purchased for the living room, we want to style it in a nautical way. As we live on the coast it is a big inspiration for us and we plan to use some beach finds to add a more personal touch. We found a stack of beautiful salt rock coasters, i collected salt rocks as a child, i always thought they were precious gem stones. I know these will look great and look a little more interesting than some boring wooden or cork ones. I paid £4.99, it may seem a little pricey for coasters but they are such great quality and super pretty too.

My final item is something i have been on the lookout for quite some time. I have lusted after them online but they are pricey and a little too fragile for me to feel safe ordering in the post. Could it be more perfect for displaying curiosities? Maybe a taxidermy piece, an interesting skull or something a little more contemporary like candles or jewellery. Tk Maxx are also fab for affordable candles, we bought some gorgeous wood wick reindeer candles at Christmas. The glass dome contains a few minor scratches but i like the idea of it looking old rather than new. I paid the bargain price of £14.99 for this find and have been having fun displaying different items. These can also be used to create moss terrariums.