Hey, what’s that? Not a selfie in the Target family bathroom with little ones in tow??? That’s right. I skirted out at 8 pm last night to after getting the kids to bed and was at Target by myself. You’d have thought that was heavenly but when I passed by the toys, I actually sort of missed them. Anyway, here I am, dressed to the NINES, to take a gander at the latest Chip and Jo goodies. Let’s go!
What’s a visit to Target if you skip over the dollar spot though? A waste of a visit, that’s what. Dollar spot’s Christmas stash was pretty well picked over you’d think it was this weekend. I don’t even get it. The Halloween stuff was just there. I thought I was in the Upside Down. (That doesn’t even work, but I wanted to put some Stranger Things reference in. Probably more to come.) Cute Christmas towels, mugs. 
I bought these. I’m a sucker for Charlie Brown AND the original Rudolph. To go in the boys’ stockings if I can wait that long.
This was pretty cute, but was hanging solo in the dollar spot so I don’t think it actually belonged there. Was there ever such a let down as seeing something in the dollar spot that doesn’t actually belong there? (Yes. A million things are worse than that.) (Also, you wanna make your own? I got a DIY for that!) 
Aren’t these mugs so awesome?! They were on a shelf with a bunch of Elf eye shadows on the other side so if your Target is identical to mine, look for the eyeshadow and then go to the other side. My direction skillz are 100.
Are bottle brush trees ever not cute? These ones light up.
ALL. OF. IT. Target at Christmastime (Target at ALMOST Christmastime, ok, ok.) would warm even the coldest, dead heart. Maybe Trump should visit Target’s Christmas aisles?
You need a bear in a scarf for your tree, yes you do!
Actually had to say in my head to myself, “Just keep walking” when I saw the Oreo Thins. It was actually very hard. And fuuuuu** now that I’m seeing them in this picture I am really regretting that. I am certain we will soon read the study that proves that Nabisco has been putting crack in their Oreos all this time. Heard it here first. 
Men gifts that make me eye roll. More the packaging than anything. I’d take a mixology set too thank you very much Refinery.
Drumroll…. CHIP AND JOOOOOOOO! Side note: does anyone feel like there’s just a lot of names to keep up with? Chip and Jo. Magnolia. Hand & Hearth. Fixer Upper. Like just pick one guys and stop being selfish. Anyway. The whole thing is definitely a bit of a show stopper for Target. It’s like it’s own special spot with that whole black tent surround thing. Feels like it’s reserved for the VIP customers. Also it totally smells like Abercrombie and Fitch. I was like… did a 16 year old boy just walk through or are they piping in the same fumigation-cologne that A&F uses? It’s actually a candle and we’ll get to that. For now, would you look at that galvanized tree skirt thing? Love.
Surprised Chip and Jo let this opportunity go to waste to put their own faces in that picture frame so all of America could hang them on their Christmas trees.
Serving tray game strong. Really liked those.
That. That’s the Abercrombie and Fitch candle. If you’re feeling nostalgic for your teen years, maybe you want to buy it. And an oxygen mask. 
Bought one of each of these and am going to fill them with Marcona almonds and let no one else eat them but me. They’re smaller than this picture makes them seem. Like perfect for olives in the middle of a cheese tray. I don’t even like olives and thought to myself, “Perfect for olives.” The things Chip and Jo will do to you.
Really loved these placemats. Didn’t buy because I felt like they will definitely get tomato sauce on them as soon as I bring them over the threshold but maybe you should you risk-taker. I did however buy the tree skirt in the above print. It wasn’t even IN the VIP section. It was in a whole other Target section entirely and I did a happy dance. Also, love these napkins but they didn’t have them! 
I do not need another book but suddenly wanted to become a poet when I saw this one. It really is a pretty journal.
Really cute laptop sleeve. 
This was actually adorable. A nesting Advent Calendar! And look how cute when taken apart! OK. Please note we’re leaving Chip and Jo for the rest of Target. What’s that?! Shame on you. Rest-of-Target will always love you back. Chip and Jo are a passing fancy!
This gray bench is so awesome and making me wish my bedroom was such that I could put this at the end of the bed. Or in a foyer. #smallhouseproblems
Oh wait, I lied. One more shot of the VIP section. There was actually a Martha Stewart like character carding you as you went in. But the “card” you had to show was your finest Pinterest board.
Look at those cross sheets! And with that red quilt?! Would be so cute.
And these lumberjack flannel pjs? Polar bears on freaking skis?! Get the hell out Target. KEWT.
Stood here putting combinations of wrapping papers for close to 10 minutes until I landed on three that I liked together. SOMEONE SLAP ME.
Love those two in the middle.
And those in the middle.
Ok do you see these?!? I had to do a double take because I’ve had my eye on THESE beauties forever and this Target version is a pretty darn close knock off. You cheats Target! (I didn’t mean it, Target! I love you!)
Love both of these.
And these too. A perfect kid shoe!
Ok, phew. So, what’s your take on Target these days? And how about the Chip Jo/Hearth/Hand/Magnolia line? I will say ours had a good amount but there’s definitely a good chunk online that wasn’t there. Also, I spent $143 which isn’t AWFUL for the damage I can do at Target. And a $25 sweater is definitely going back because Professor Steve didn’t approve. (YOU WILL WEAR WHAT I TELL YOU TO WEAR, STEVE.)
I’m out.
I heard a while back that Oreos are vegan so, that means they’re healthy, right? 😉 Every time I read one of these Target posts of yours, it makes me want to start a similar series. Only, mine would be titled, “All the things I wish I HADN’T bought in the aisles of Target but DID and now I’m TOTALLY broke”. Looks like I will be going to Walmart until further notice for the sake of my rapidly shrinking bank account 🙁
Oh gosh, you make me wish there was Target where I live too. It always seems like such a great place to go shopping haha xD
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I still haven’t voyaged to Target. I am a major Chip and Jo fan.. and would buy all the things. Plus all of the dollar spot things… Why can’t my budget match my Target wants?!
You seem kind of bitter toward Jo & Chip…any particular reason? I’ve been reading you a long time and surprised at the undertone of this post. I do enjoy most of your posts – not so much this one.
No bitterness. I would say I’m poking fun at how HUGE they are right now (feel like I hear their name in some way, shape or form every single day!). But as someone who doesn’t actually watch Fixer Upper, I’m a bit in the dark at who they are really are. I’m sure it’s well-deserved! These posts are always pretty silly if you go back and read others. Sorry you didn’t enjoy!
Ha, my perception was totally different–I thought you were being way goofier than usual and thought maybe you had a couple of glasses of wine while writing this one. Which I enjoyed immensely. 🙂
totally sober! what i DID have was a case of the sleepy-hahas which is almost the same thing. (went to target last night until close, and then came home and wrote the post till midnight!)
“Sleepy Hahas” is perfect. How have I never heard this before? I got your tone.
Now you will use it all the time! It’s the best.
lol i thought the SAME thing about those placemats. would have loved them in the pre-toddler days!
I actually own the Sorel Joan of Artic boots – got them last year (they are so, so good) and just had to jump on the ones you linked above because they are such a great dupe and after the insane amount of wear (an compliments!) i received last year i figured for $30 why not re-stock ahead of time! GREAT find, i hope you picked them up too, if they are anything like the Sorel’s you will not regret it.
gahhh tempting me with those sorels again!
Thought the same thing about the candle. I was like, why does this smell like axe? How did this make it through the selection process?
Totally didn’t get the bitter tone from you! It’s the truth, Chip and Jo ARE everywhere and they do it all so well! Went yesterday and had basically the same thoughts on it…smelly candles (no thanks) and loved alll the pottery! Bought the little house/vase thing and was tempted by the little bowls (why are small bowls so cute?!). Also, you should probably go back and get the Oreo thins…have you tried the mint ones frozen??? Sooo good!
oh man. I NEED to visit Target right now, but I don’t have the funds to support buying ALL THE THINGS.
LOL at your pick a name/pick a lane comment. Completely agree that the multiple identities is extremely confusing. I had a good laugh at that to myself when I read that. I woke up on Sunday remembering that the stuff was finally on sale so I took a look online. I totally get that these folks are America’s current sweethearts but I am not as obsessed as the rest of the country. I did however find their tableware really nice and unexpected- a pedestrian version of Heath Ceramics maybe? I scooped up a wreath, the striped napkins, the leather gloves and toddler PJs, cause I cannot resist toddler pjs.
Target is such a death trap for my debit card… If that is even a thing. But I think you get it. I saw a great pair of leopard booties that I should go back online for 🙂
That little snow globe actually WAS meant to be in the dollar section ion! It was 3 bucks! I just snagged one myself the other night!
OMG! Those jimmerjammers! Soooo cute! I’m half and half between being glad we don’t have Target as my pay check may as well go straight to them, to being vexed that we don’t have one! LOVE IT!
Actually lol’ed over the Abercrombie candle comment ?
The other day I bundled up the kiddo and tried to make it to Target and my car wouldn’t start. I guess should be thankful because it saved the budget?
Consider yourself and your wallet spared!
You. are. hilarious. Loved reading this post! Haha!
I love that tartan frame. Maybe I’ll print my own Jo & Chip picture to go inside 😉
Joking. Obviously it’ll be a picture of my dog.
Love your blog ❤️
Love your Target post.
The cute camper in a snow globe jar actually is in the dollar section. We had a ton of them at our target. It’s $3. 🙂
These Target posts are my favorite!
love this!! i always love your target posts! i have yet to see the chip & jojo stuff in person… and they prob should’ve just called the line “chip & jojo,” right, because i think that’s the first thing that comes to everyone’s minds, haha!! honestly, i found a few favorite things online, myself, but i thought there would be some “prettier” items and was a little bit disappointed. still, i do watch fixer upper, and it’s not because i love every design decision [i don’t!], but i more just love them for being adorable and coming by fame in a wholesome, family-oriented way… and not so much in a kardashian way. we need more of that! AND i must note, we have those little boy shoes, and they are seriously awesome.
Ok. This is one of the funniest posts you’ve written. I loved it. And I don’t think you were being hard on Chip and Jo, you were just having fun and being witty.
Loved this.. so funny!! ❤️ Don’t have a Target where I live, sob!
Great post, very entertaining – I’m a bit confused by the whole Chip and Jo, Jo and Chip phenomenon too..
Don’t forget come Thanksgiving you can usually buy all those Christmas decorations half price on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, just keep checking..then you really can have all the things…!