Bookcase Bling

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4vb9Bha4xc/TtZpnIdqbeI/AAAAAAAAB5c/BP_pEz3RGV0/s1600/img14o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680844100982173154" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4vb9Bha4xc/TtZpnIdqbeI/AAAAAAAAB5c/BP_pEz3RGV0/s400/img14o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Nothing jazzes up a bookcase like bookends. Both practical and pleasant to look at, I am always looking for affordable styles. West Elm's Metal Bookends feel both retro and modern, and they are super-tempting at $14 (were $24). Think I'll get a few pair!

Bookcase Bling

Nothing jazzes up a bookcase like bookends. Both practical and pleasant to look at, I am always looking for affordable styles. West Elm...

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You Light Up My Work Life

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sFm-2Blqeo8/TtZo-CtJJtI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/jrBgBlvDD3Y/s1600/barkeley-tealight-single-146792528.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680843395061851858" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sFm-2Blqeo8/TtZo-CtJJtI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/jrBgBlvDD3Y/s400/barkeley-tealight-single-146792528.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 364px;" /></a><br />I've gotten so whenever I am working at my desk, I light a candle. It makes things seem more tranquil here at Affordable Interior Design. I also find that candlelight just generally puts me in a pleasant mood. Perhaps that's why I was struck by ZGallerie's Barkeley Tea Light ($4.89, was $9.95). Wouldn't this lovely be elegant to work by?

You Light Up My Work Life

I've gotten so whenever I am working at my desk, I light a candle. It makes things seem more tranquil here at Affordable Interior Desig...

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TMI Tuesday: Giving Thanks That We are Home!

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9c1XESd3CWw/TtUH6yoYvkI/AAAAAAAAB5E/gM9cAnvPEk0/s1600/photo-98.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680455211602722370" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9c1XESd3CWw/TtUH6yoYvkI/AAAAAAAAB5E/gM9cAnvPEk0/s400/photo-98.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Ahh, it is so good to be back home--especially after a hellacious Thanksgiving holiday trip. I got food poisoning, my husband and mom got it two days later. My husband also got a bronchial infection. Mr. Baby got a cold and a pretty extreme bottom rash. Were there any perks of the trip? Hmm, well our lil' fella had his first flights and his first trips to Wal-Mart. Other than that, it was a dark time. So good to be back home in my own bed with a pile of design work to wake up to!

TMI Tuesday: Giving Thanks That We are Home!

Ahh, it is so good to be back home--especially after a hellacious Thanksgiving holiday trip. I got food poisoning, my husband and mom got i...

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Day of Thanks #4: "House Beautiful" Magazine

<div style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Today I am most thankful for </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128);"><strong>"House Beautiful" Magazine.</strong></span> The day "Domino Magazine" died, I thought I'd never love again. Then "House Beautiful" was updated,</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> incorporating affordable ideas, modern trends, and the amazing monthly paint color section. And now I have a new crush that costs only $12/year! Domino who?!<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/390915/60a181b60241a093dff39647644ff4f8/image/jpeg" style="width: 264px; height: 326px; border: 0px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; display: inline;" /></span></div>

Day of Thanks #4: "House Beautiful" Magazine

Today I am most thankful for "House Beautiful" Magazine. The day "Domino Magazine" died, I thought I'd never love ...

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Day of Thanks #4: Magic Eraser

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Today I am most thankful for the </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(212, 42, 30);"><b><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128);"><strong><span>Magic Eraser.</span></strong></span> </b></span><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10);">Got scuffs from moves or kids on your wall paint? Got sticky price tags on your vases? Got soap scum in your sink? Not anymore you don't.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10);"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10);">Not after you spend $3 on </span></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10);">Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers!</span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/390915/5504e333b0ef8ec97d7a68e4325e5191/image/jpeg" style="width: 322px; height: 322px;" /></div>

Day of Thanks #4: Magic Eraser

Today I am most thankful for the Magic Eraser. Got scuffs from moves or kids on your wall paint? Got sticky price tags on your vases? ...

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Gobble, Gobble!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ztzjEglq7P0/TsqNlwXRz0I/AAAAAAAAB44/qWLh0rC62l4/s1600/310364_10150346446717563_564632562_8319070_285962555_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677505960031145794" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ztzjEglq7P0/TsqNlwXRz0I/AAAAAAAAB44/qWLh0rC62l4/s400/310364_10150346446717563_564632562_8319070_285962555_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Gobble, Gobble! Hope you are spending the day feasting with friends and family. From Affordable Interior Design to you, have a very happy and yummy Thanksgiving!

Gobble, Gobble!

Gobble, Gobble! Hope you are spending the day feasting with friends and family. From Affordable Interior Design to you, have a very happy ...

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Day of Thanks #3: Idea Paint

<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Today I am most thankful for </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128);"><strong> Idea Paint.</strong> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0A0909;"> One of my clients recently turned me onto this hot item. It is a paint that turns any wall into a dry erase board. Custom mix a color to match your decor, paint the exact size that you want,</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0A0909;">and start sketching!</span></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><img alt="" src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/390915/0661c7a547900262db46280a9b758481/image/jpeg" style="width: 286px; height: 286px; border: 0px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; display: inline;" /></span></div></div>

Day of Thanks #3: Idea Paint

Today I am most thankful for Idea Paint. One of my clients recently turned me onto this hot item. It is a paint that turns any wall in...

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Day of Thanks #2: Cambria Rod

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DwrFb1Z1O_s/TsqLcjZG4_I/AAAAAAAAB4s/4jRiyxwgJu4/s1600/%2524%2528KGrHqN%252C%2521lUE1F0mJsZzBNcqITZWhg%257E%257E_35.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677503602907079666" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DwrFb1Z1O_s/TsqLcjZG4_I/AAAAAAAAB4s/4jRiyxwgJu4/s400/%2524%2528KGrHqN%252C%2521lUE1F0mJsZzBNcqITZWhg%257E%257E_35.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10);">Today I am most thankful for the </span></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128);"><b><strong>Cambria Curtain Rod.</strong> </b></span><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10);">I've tried every rod, from Pottery Barn's to Restoration Hardware's to West Elm's. Nobody's rod beats the quality and price of Bed Bath and Beyond's Cambria Curtain Rod ($19-$49).</span></span></span>

Day of Thanks #2: Cambria Rod

Today I am most thankful for the Cambria Curtain Rod. I've tried every rod, from Pottery Barn's to Restoration Hardware's to W...

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Day of Thanks #1: Frog Tape

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ4bfECNhMA/TsqJ5gzFFHI/AAAAAAAAB4U/0mrlELf-UW8/s1600/frogtape-product-shot.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677501901403657330" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ4bfECNhMA/TsqJ5gzFFHI/AAAAAAAAB4U/0mrlELf-UW8/s400/frogtape-product-shot.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 253px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Happy Almost Thanksgiving! To spread a sentiment of gratitude, all this week I am revealing the design tools that I am most thankful for.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />Let's kick today off with one of my favorites: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128);"><strong>Frog Tape.</strong></span> I love to paint stripes. I love to get a crisp, clean line when painting around moldings and door jambs. Frog Tape gives me a clean finish every time--unlike that ol' blue painters' kind.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> Invest a little extra ($7) to get a perfect line, every time!</span></div>

Day of Thanks #1: Frog Tape

Happy Almost Thanksgiving! To spread a sentiment of gratitude, all this week I am revealing the design tools that I am most thankful for. ...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: Blah

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dOIGOG2NLio/TsK4h22HHII/AAAAAAAAB4I/yZTg3H21mdM/s1600/img66o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675301372237913218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dOIGOG2NLio/TsK4h22HHII/AAAAAAAAB4I/yZTg3H21mdM/s400/img66o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Brown can be blah, especially when there is little to spice it up. And no, PBTeen, a white peace sign does not count as spice. Their Peace Rug is boring at any price, and it's very blah at $349 (was $499). Plus, who gives their teen a brown rug (shows every piece of lint) with white detailing (shows every stain)? That's an accident waiting to happen!

What the $****#$ Fridays: Blah

Brown can be blah, especially when there is little to spice it up. And no, PBTeen, a white peace sign does not count as spice. Their Peace...

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Handmade and High-Priced?!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8ejpK64YwA/TsK3vCFrOzI/AAAAAAAAB38/W__ysjF9Y80/s1600/img39o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675300499082656562" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8ejpK64YwA/TsK3vCFrOzI/AAAAAAAAB38/W__ysjF9Y80/s400/img39o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Handmade doesn't have to mean high-priced. West Elm proves that with their Hand-Blocked Star Trellis Pillow Cover ($9, was $19). Sure, it used to be a little pricey. But now it is priced nicely and I am ready to buy!!

Handmade and High-Priced?!

Handmade doesn't have to mean high-priced. West Elm proves that with their Hand-Blocked Star Trellis Pillow Cover ($9, was $19). Sure,...

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Inspired Illuminated

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k673WzwljVQ/TsK3MX63T_I/AAAAAAAAB3w/aDAPKc_UbEI/s1600/21178421_011_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675299903647469554" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k673WzwljVQ/TsK3MX63T_I/AAAAAAAAB3w/aDAPKc_UbEI/s400/21178421_011_b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Oh my gosh! Would I love to turn off and on my lights if I had Anthropologie's Kelmscott Single Switchplate ($9, was $18)! It takes electricity to a whole new level and makes it elegant. Please, husband, read this and remember it for me for Christmas!

Inspired Illuminated

Oh my gosh! Would I love to turn off and on my lights if I had Anthropologie's Kelmscott Single Switchplate ($9, was $18)! It takes el...

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TMI Tuesday: Dumpster Diver

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M5TcAg_5nQ4/TsK12u2481I/AAAAAAAAB3k/zW3annp_kk0/s1600/img28o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675298432336065362" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M5TcAg_5nQ4/TsK12u2481I/AAAAAAAAB3k/zW3annp_kk0/s400/img28o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><br />A little secret about me: I love to dumpster dive. Any affordable interior designer would. But I used to take it to an extreme. When I first moved to NYC, I got my sofa from a curb in the East Village and carried it all the way to my Times Square pad. I got lamps, vases, even my sheets (in retrospect, that wasn't my smartest move) from scouring the streets. But I never found anything as elegant to salvage as Pottery Barn's Architectural Salvage Lamp ($79, was $170). Guess their buyers do a little dumpster diving, too!

TMI Tuesday: Dumpster Diver

A little secret about me: I love to dumpster dive. Any affordable interior designer would. But I used to take it to an extreme. When I f...

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Sexy Scarlet

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsOyN6cSmcw/TsCsFoTI6VI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/zFIsghZPk88/s1600/SelmaTblLampRedF11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674724743203842386" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsOyN6cSmcw/TsCsFoTI6VI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/zFIsghZPk88/s400/SelmaTblLampRedF11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />Some designers contend that every room should have a splash of red in it. I'm not sure I agree. But I might be more open to the idea if I had a Crate and Barrel Selma Lamp ($79, was $99) for every room I designed. I love its curving shape and its dropping price!

Sexy Scarlet

Some designers contend that every room should have a splash of red in it. I'm not sure I agree. But I might be more open to the idea ...

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What the $****#$ Friday: Worst I've Seen in Awhile

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T0fYjz2rEWU/Trd2W112_5I/AAAAAAAAB1Y/fIsM0VBM2xA/s1600/L13748278.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672132390478610322" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T0fYjz2rEWU/Trd2W112_5I/AAAAAAAAB1Y/fIsM0VBM2xA/s400/L13748278.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />The minute my alarm goes off in the morning, I reach for a big stack of bills. Tearing them open with my hands is exhausting. If only the alarm could do double duty as an envelope opener. What a marvelous idea for an invention, but who would think of such a thing?<br /><br />Psych!! No one, silly. Because that scenario is ridiculous. Nobody needs an alarm clock and letter opener. But someone was silly enough to invent one and now Overstock is trying to pawn them off on us for $11.63. Thanks, but no thanks!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>

What the $****#$ Friday: Worst I've Seen in Awhile

The minute my alarm goes off in the morning, I reach for a big stack of bills. Tearing them open with my hands is exhausting. If only the ...

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Classic Coco

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XMEGPFLpwL4/TroCXndnYfI/AAAAAAAAB1w/a4aNs1f1oi4/s1600/bh_prod124368_mn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672849285380006386" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XMEGPFLpwL4/TroCXndnYfI/AAAAAAAAB1w/a4aNs1f1oi4/s400/bh_prod124368_mn.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 419px; height: 419px;" /></a><br />Chocolate is a color that will never go out of style--and neither will Brocade Home's Coco Silver Pillows. While they will not go out of style, they will probably go out of stock at their new sale price of $14 (was $29).

Classic Coco

Chocolate is a color that will never go out of style--and neither will Brocade Home's Coco Silver Pillows. While they will not go out of...

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Happy Birthday To Me!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TJG2vuY2CFw/TroBSWtjniI/AAAAAAAAB1k/STdMj4ZY6zQ/s1600/393062_2567084981252_1377996081_2885247_219275422_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672848095472492066" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TJG2vuY2CFw/TroBSWtjniI/AAAAAAAAB1k/STdMj4ZY6zQ/s400/393062_2567084981252_1377996081_2885247_219275422_n.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 466px; height: 349px;" /></a><br />It's my birthday and I don't have to blog if I don't want to... That was the mantra of both yesterday and today. Today I want to focus on my 33rd year--a year that will be full of design, business growth, and peaches!! Yum!<br /><br />Happy Un-Birthday to you, dear readers! Honor my big day by buying a sale home decor item you love!

Happy Birthday To Me!

It's my birthday and I don't have to blog if I don't want to... That was the mantra of both yesterday and today. Today I want ...

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Why Try?

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJaGwLN-elA/Trd1D8i4cnI/AAAAAAAAB1M/sSC0S-l2TXY/s1600/zm_stripe-jute-pouf_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672130966348919410" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJaGwLN-elA/Trd1D8i4cnI/AAAAAAAAB1M/sSC0S-l2TXY/s400/zm_stripe-jute-pouf_3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 372px;" /></a><br />I love pieces that are great design but that are also so casual that they look like you aren't trying too hard. VivaTerra's Striped Jute Pouf ($59, was $89) is just such a piece. The relaxed jute material and the worn indigo stripe is laid back. Yet the banded cube is an instant classic for an ottoman or just a little moment of visual interest. Why try when you can simply buy this beautiful basic?!

Why Try?

I love pieces that are great design but that are also so casual that they look like you aren't trying too hard. VivaTerra's Striped...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: Don't Get Fleeced

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Thq8jeyPEf0/TqYv8gR8idI/AAAAAAAAByU/4zw3jen2-ZE/s1600/AV734_main.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667269897596209618" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Thq8jeyPEf0/TqYv8gR8idI/AAAAAAAAByU/4zw3jen2-ZE/s400/AV734_main.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I think Ballard Designs is trying to pull the wool (or cotton, as it were) over our eyes. Who are they fooling? They are selling 5 stems from a cotton plant for $39 and calling it a sale (was $59). Do yourself a favor and buy branches anywhere else for less. Better yet, go to a farm and pick your own!

What the $****#$ Fridays: Don't Get Fleeced

I think Ballard Designs is trying to pull the wool (or cotton, as it were) over our eyes. Who are they fooling? They are selling 5 stems f...

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Oh, Little Lumbar!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n3XgC5hWQpw/TrAFYo7oBMI/AAAAAAAAB1A/UEquTkyU9ws/s1600/pCPWM-10445461v300x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670037851721958594" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n3XgC5hWQpw/TrAFYo7oBMI/AAAAAAAAB1A/UEquTkyU9ws/s400/pCPWM-10445461v300x300.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 376px;" /></a><br />I am constantly on the hunt for cute, little lumbar pillows. They are the perfect third pillow on a couch or accent on a side chair. Finding a great one in a fun color is hard, fining one with an unexpected texture is even harder. But I've done it with World Market's Mysterioso Little Nomad Crocheted Lumbar Pillow ($22, was $29)!

Oh, Little Lumbar!

I am constantly on the hunt for cute, little lumbar pillows. They are the perfect third pillow on a couch or accent on a side chair. Findi...

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Evening Entertaining

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8MLQ3O0oWFA/TrAEXoqGQHI/AAAAAAAAB00/995ShxVR6sQ/s1600/img46o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670036734956945522" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8MLQ3O0oWFA/TrAEXoqGQHI/AAAAAAAAB00/995ShxVR6sQ/s400/img46o.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 361px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVEguQNJIsY/TrAERciiHjI/AAAAAAAAB0o/Zv7WUkoBzTw/s1600/img22b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670036628624776754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVEguQNJIsY/TrAERciiHjI/AAAAAAAAB0o/Zv7WUkoBzTw/s400/img22b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 453px;" /></a><br />Pre-baby, a fun weekend night would be spent at a bar. Post-baby, a fun weekend night is having friends over to my house, around the dining table for dinner. I'm getting all domestic and having dinner parties has become a big part of that. So having a lovely dining table is more important than ever. That's why I am so drawn to the stunning silhouette of West Elm's Spencer Dining Table ($399, was $599).

Evening Entertaining

Pre-baby, a fun weekend night would be spent at a bar. Post-baby, a fun weekend night is having friends over to my house, around the dining...

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TMI: Betsy Bed Head

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rRRvgfO1Ff0/TrAC5kwZdwI/AAAAAAAAB0A/1aoXO_L6kfI/s1600/FL747_main-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670035119001925378" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rRRvgfO1Ff0/TrAC5kwZdwI/AAAAAAAAB0A/1aoXO_L6kfI/s400/FL747_main-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /> I am trying to break a bad habit. I have this habit of sleeping in. I never get up earlier than 9am, and I typically try to stay in bed until at least 10am. That's the beauty of being my own boss: I set my own hours. But I am trying to turn over a new leaf and wake at a decent hour. Perhaps if I owned Ballard Designs' Aimee Pink Duvet ($189, was $299), I would get up at the crack of dawn just to marvel at my marvelous bedding?!

TMI: Betsy Bed Head

I am trying to break a bad habit. I have this habit of sleeping in. I never get up earlier than 9am, and I typically try to stay in bed u...

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