Designers Reveal Their Favorite Hobby Lobby Finds

From faux plants to vintage-inspired decor, these interior designers share their top budget-friendly picks from the craft store.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Interior designers across the South, including Gilla Leigh Nordike, Callie Farley, and Ashley Turley, reveal their go-to Hobby Lobby items for decorating their clients' homes. The designers love the store's selection of faux plants, pots, floral stems, mirrors, and vintage-inspired accents that help them achieve high-end looks on a budget.

Why it matters

Hobby Lobby has become a popular destination for interior designers and home decor enthusiasts looking to find affordable yet stylish pieces to elevate their spaces. This story highlights how the store's diverse product offerings allow designers to get creative and incorporate unique, on-trend elements into their designs without breaking the bank.

The details

The designers praise Hobby Lobby's faux greenery, including lifelike agave plants and artificial grass, as well as their selection of decorative pots and vases. They also love the store's artificial floral stems, which they use to create custom arrangements. For a touch of vintage charm, the designers turn to Hobby Lobby's selection of frames, risers, candles, and trays that have an antique aesthetic at a fraction of the cost of authentic vintage pieces. The designers also recommend Hobby Lobby's holiday and seasonal decor, which allows them to easily update their clients' homes throughout the year.

  • Hobby Lobby is a year-round destination for the designers, who shop there for holiday, seasonal, and everyday decor.

The players

Gilla Leigh Nordike

An interior designer based in Kansas City, Missouri, who shares her budget decor finds on TikTok.

Callie Farley and Ashley Turley

The sisters behind Blue Peach Co., a design studio in Buford, Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“We always say Hobby Lobby has the best selection of faux trees, plants, and florals. We love the look of fresh florals and lush plants in a home but we aren't a fan of the short life and upkeep of them. If you look around your space and feel that something is missing, it might just be a faux tree or a floral arrangement that adds a little detail that finishes a space.”

— Callie Farley and Ashley Turley, Designers, Blue Peach Co.

“They have such a huge selection of many different styles, sizes, and colors. They [the pots] are perfect pieces for the new modern-organic trend that is so popular right now and they are a fraction of the price of many comparable pieces online.”

— Gilla Leigh Nordike, Interior Designer

“[Hobby Lobby] offers a beautiful, budget-friendly selection of mirrors, but my favorites are the large classic round mirrors. These mirrors look great in anyone's home and will always be in style.”

— Gilla Leigh Nordike, Interior Designer

“At Blue Peach, we love a little vintage touch to each room but oftentimes a $250 antique vessel isn't practical for the budget. Hobby Lobby does such a great job at giving you that vintage touch without the expensive price tag that comes with it.”

— Callie Farley and Ashley Turley, Designers, Blue Peach Co.

The takeaway

Hobby Lobby has become a go-to destination for interior designers and home decor enthusiasts looking to find affordable, on-trend pieces that can elevate their spaces. The store's diverse selection of faux plants, decorative accents, and vintage-inspired finds allow designers to get creative without breaking the bank.