What the $#%* Friday: Terra-not-ta

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8R3Nc-Md3n0/T5bVomaCkFI/AAAAAAAACUA/fSunmpx5TXM/s1600/T_WithZoom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8R3Nc-Md3n0/T5bVomaCkFI/AAAAAAAACUA/fSunmpx5TXM/s320/T_WithZoom.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Just say no to Ballard Design's tragic Terracotta Wall Plaques (each $30, was $50).  Ick!  From the generic fruit image to the faux-distressed cracks, these pieces are a waste of space and money.  I'd rather have a bare wall than to stoop low enough to hang these.<span id="goog_870437128"></span><span id="goog_870437129"></span>

What the $#%* Friday: Terra-not-ta

Just say no to Ballard Design's tragic Terracotta Wall Plaques (each $30, was $50).  Ick!  From the generic fruit image to the faux-dist...

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Mantel-Worthy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2qWpGzbJdEw/T5bS4nPc8UI/AAAAAAAACTw/t7dLV9q35Xg/s1600/35696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2qWpGzbJdEw/T5bS4nPc8UI/AAAAAAAACTw/t7dLV9q35Xg/s320/35696.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A collection of interesting pottery can jazz up a mantel, brighten a console, or enliven a dining table.  However, finding interesting and colorful pieces can be quite a hunt.  Thank goodness you read my blog! I've found NapaStyle's Soliflore Bud Vases for you--get a set of 4 for only $34 (were $49).

Mantel-Worthy

A collection of interesting pottery can jazz up a mantel, brighten a console, or enliven a dining table.  However, finding interesting and c...

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Happy Secretary's Day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4n6I2K3-tbI/T5bT7SjbDEI/AAAAAAAACT4/Fkp77ZLsySc/s1600/img85o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4n6I2K3-tbI/T5bT7SjbDEI/AAAAAAAACT4/Fkp77ZLsySc/s320/img85o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My mother was a secretary for nearly 40 years.  Just a few months ago she retired from that position and now owns her own business--and has plenty of time to relax as well!  For all of you still typing away, Happy Secretary's Day!  Why don't you celebrate by getting a secretary of your very own:  Pottery Barn's Cassidy Secretary Desk ($899, was $999)!?!

Happy Secretary's Day!

My mother was a secretary for nearly 40 years.  Just a few months ago she retired from that position and now owns her own business--and has ...

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Cheaper Than Sculpture

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfRMKCK8Dq4/T5bRzneGH4I/AAAAAAAACTo/crQnCCmRTow/s1600/winslow-stool-aquamarine-160124109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfRMKCK8Dq4/T5bRzneGH4I/AAAAAAAACTo/crQnCCmRTow/s320/winslow-stool-aquamarine-160124109.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Sculpture is way too expensive.  Who can afford an original piece?  Not many of my clients, that's for sure.  But, if you buy ZGallerie's Winslow Stool ($159, was $199), it's as interesting as a sculpture but much more affordable.  So buy a turquoise one of these instead!

Cheaper Than Sculpture

Sculpture is way too expensive.  Who can afford an original piece?  Not many of my clients, that's for sure.  But, if you buy ZGallerie...

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Something Special

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--dBbHUMUfyg/T4w3X0thaNI/AAAAAAAACSw/vDbFhCQm3Rs/s1600/img56o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732017308161894610" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--dBbHUMUfyg/T4w3X0thaNI/AAAAAAAACSw/vDbFhCQm3Rs/s400/img56o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />This past weekend every one of my 4 clients all said the same thing: They wanted their apartments to have unique elements. They wanted a few special things that look like they didn't come from a big box store. However, these days even the big chains have interesting and unique items, like West Elm's Live Edge Mirror ($138, was $249).

Something Special

This past weekend every one of my 4 clients all said the same thing: They wanted their apartments to have unique elements. They wanted a f...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: Yarn Gone Wrong

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VmNQlsYKXgw/T4w6O8s2eBI/AAAAAAAACTg/mW5YCnTZlY0/s1600/zm_toadstl-plw_2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732020454222624786" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VmNQlsYKXgw/T4w6O8s2eBI/AAAAAAAACTg/mW5YCnTZlY0/s400/zm_toadstl-plw_2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 372px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 372px;" /></a><br />Really?!?! A major retailer is selling these not-so-magic mushrooms?!? I could send these sitting on a table at a garage sale or being over looked at a craft fair. But to see VivaTerra trying to hawk these horrible accessories for $75 (was $110) is just really sad. I have a feeling these will be stagnant on the sale rack for some time to come.

What the $****#$ Fridays: Yarn Gone Wrong

Really?!?! A major retailer is selling these not-so-magic mushrooms?!? I could send these sitting on a table at a garage sale or being ove...

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Argh!

None of my posts are posting.  Not yesterday's, not today's.  Very frustrating.  Hope to get to the bottom of it soon!<br /><br />

Argh!

None of my posts are posting.  Not yesterday's, not today's.  Very frustrating.  Hope to get to the bottom of it soon!

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Oh, to be a teen again!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5oTqChSsUpg/T4w5YX_WkKI/AAAAAAAACTU/EokdiN37PL4/s1600/img66o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732019516655177890" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5oTqChSsUpg/T4w5YX_WkKI/AAAAAAAACTU/EokdiN37PL4/s400/img66o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />What would I give to be a teen again? Truthfully, not that much. It was a fun time. But now I have the freedom of no curfews, no homework, and no parental rules--I'm digging my 30s. But, sometimes when I shop at PBTeen, just for a second I get a twinge of design to go back in time. I want to go back to a time when I could pull one of their Chelsea Simple Bedside Tables ($198, was $249) up to my bunk bed and make my teen years more stylish!

Oh, to be a teen again!

What would I give to be a teen again? Truthfully, not that much. It was a fun time. But now I have the freedom of no curfews, no homework...

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TMI Tuesday: Which Way to My Beach House?!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucwQBKrt0wU/T4w4gwfw71I/AAAAAAAACTI/Bp3d-yz6CgM/s1600/13502845_alt11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732018561160900434" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucwQBKrt0wU/T4w4gwfw71I/AAAAAAAACTI/Bp3d-yz6CgM/s400/13502845_alt11.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lP05nhuiBtI/T4w4cNVyVnI/AAAAAAAACS8/pfJTc4Pa4r4/s1600/13502845.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732018483004331634" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lP05nhuiBtI/T4w4cNVyVnI/AAAAAAAACS8/pfJTc4Pa4r4/s400/13502845.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />Every year about this time I start hankering for a beach house. I work hard, I want to play hard this summer! I want sand, I want water, I want pretty decor. One day my dream will come true. Until then, I will have to furnish my imaginary house with pieces I post on my blog, like Overstock.com's Alexa Moroccan Trellis 8' x 10' Rug in blue ($165, was $279).

TMI Tuesday: Which Way to My Beach House?!

Every year about this time I start hankering for a beach house. I work hard, I want to play hard this summer! I want sand, I want water, I...

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Check Us Out!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IzqiBtY4i3w/T4w0c0KwyXI/AAAAAAAACSk/k-1tTrXhU7M/s1600/whereineedtobe.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732014095380564338" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IzqiBtY4i3w/T4w0c0KwyXI/AAAAAAAACSk/k-1tTrXhU7M/s400/whereineedtobe.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 45px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZI0HmNb6sQ/T4w0TJOnnfI/AAAAAAAACSY/VUyUJTFQ8Ys/s1600/affordable_spring_cleaning_3-252x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732013929235193330" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZI0HmNb6sQ/T4w0TJOnnfI/AAAAAAAACSY/VUyUJTFQ8Ys/s400/affordable_spring_cleaning_3-252x300.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Today Affordable Interior Design and our favorite tips for prepping your home for spring are featured on Where I Need to Be's very popular blog. Check out the shout out for my classes and learn about wellness in everything from health to home: http://www.whereineedtobe.com/freshen-your-home-in-4-steps

Check Us Out!

Today Affordable Interior Design and our favorite tips for prepping your home for spring are featured on Where I Need to Be's very popul...

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What the $****#$ Friday: Not good for a butcher, a baker, or for you!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H3VCZk_RSjg/T4Jm8DKzZRI/AAAAAAAACSM/PukVkhpS264/s1600/pCPWM-11278126_alternate2_v300x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729254857797494034" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H3VCZk_RSjg/T4Jm8DKzZRI/AAAAAAAACSM/PukVkhpS264/s400/pCPWM-11278126_alternate2_v300x300.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hlGU9nNzJvU/T4Jm2G0JWnI/AAAAAAAACSA/vY1FQfgUEkE/s1600/pCPWM-11278126v300x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729254755696990834" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hlGU9nNzJvU/T4Jm2G0JWnI/AAAAAAAACSA/vY1FQfgUEkE/s400/pCPWM-11278126v300x300.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />I don't care if you are a baker. I don't care if you do live in a cottage. I don't care if World Market was giving away their Cottage Baker Rack for free. No one should own this country kitsch-en style eye sore. And no one should be paying $152 (was $169).

What the $****#$ Friday: Not good for a butcher, a baker, or for you!

I don't care if you are a baker. I don't care if you do live in a cottage. I don't care if World Market was giving away their ...

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Changing My Mind

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmcfQXEacG0/T4JiJTPiQbI/AAAAAAAACR0/7JIUdOpoQ7Y/s1600/img44o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729249587892470194" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmcfQXEacG0/T4JiJTPiQbI/AAAAAAAACR0/7JIUdOpoQ7Y/s400/img44o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />Normally, I prefer solid bedding. I think it is fresher feeling and classier. However, I do endorse Williams Sonoma's Italian Printed Paisley Queen Duvet Cover ($169, was $299). I like its palette of soothing blues and the classic look of a paisley. And so, this one time, I will allow a printed comforter cover.

Changing My Mind

Normally, I prefer solid bedding. I think it is fresher feeling and classier. However, I do endorse Williams Sonoma's Italian Printed ...

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Feelin' the Finnia

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AtOOjdfyQCQ/T4JeWV82ulI/AAAAAAAACRE/m4_-Owft8Tw/s1600/S66007_gol_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729245413911214674" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AtOOjdfyQCQ/T4JeWV82ulI/AAAAAAAACRE/m4_-Owft8Tw/s400/S66007_gol_b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Anthropologie's Finnia Rug ($799, was $1,298) is so pretty--it is truly a 9' x 12' piece of art for your floor. From the colors to the pattern to the flat weave texture, I am smitten with this beauty!

Feelin' the Finnia

Anthropologie's Finnia Rug ($799, was $1,298) is so pretty--it is truly a 9' x 12' piece of art for your floor. From the colors...

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TMI Tuesday: Patio Party!

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CxHM86yEVY0/T4JfpOXK8nI/AAAAAAAACRQ/1gI3SVjF6UE/s1600/EasycareStckChrTealOT11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729246837803250290" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CxHM86yEVY0/T4JfpOXK8nI/AAAAAAAACRQ/1gI3SVjF6UE/s400/EasycareStckChrTealOT11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Our friends, Malaika and Riccardo, have the best patio for spring: grilling, baby pool time, outdoor brunches. We can't wait to help them use it this summer. Just in case they need us to BYOC (bring our own chair), I'd better buy a couple of Crate and Barrel's Easycare Teal Stack Chairs ($89, was $99).

TMI Tuesday: Patio Party!

Our friends, Malaika and Riccardo, have the best patio for spring: grilling, baby pool time, outdoor brunches. We can't wait to help t...

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An Overhead from the Orient

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3NHs8om6jH4/T4Jgjf4sHjI/AAAAAAAACRo/FEQyUj_XjG4/s1600/LA-H13_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729247838939651634" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3NHs8om6jH4/T4Jgjf4sHjI/AAAAAAAACRo/FEQyUj_XjG4/s400/LA-H13_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bsN5uPmWsVs/T4JgfT-dWbI/AAAAAAAACRc/6B37ndjwdzw/s1600/LA-H13_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729247767023147442" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bsN5uPmWsVs/T4JgfT-dWbI/AAAAAAAACRc/6B37ndjwdzw/s400/LA-H13_2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I've been looking for interesting pendants lights for several different clients recently, and I sure do wish I'd come upon Serena and Lily's Saigon Chandelier sooner. I love its organic flower shape, its unexpected texture, and its new sale price ($199, was $395).

An Overhead from the Orient

I've been looking for interesting pendants lights for several different clients recently, and I sure do wish I'd come upon Serena an...

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Peeps for my peeps!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qF_4H1qpMdk/T4JJRDybiAI/AAAAAAAACQ4/NWPypxnqLo0/s1600/images.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729222233392121858" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qF_4H1qpMdk/T4JJRDybiAI/AAAAAAAACQ4/NWPypxnqLo0/s400/images.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 215px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cOxwxEtWcoE/T4JJKyXzOpI/AAAAAAAACQs/ojdKgZ0-Djc/s1600/peeps_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729222125637810834" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cOxwxEtWcoE/T4JJKyXzOpI/AAAAAAAACQs/ojdKgZ0-Djc/s400/peeps_sm.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Gqxz7IuZLs/T4JIWb3-WZI/AAAAAAAACQg/F3U9O9h6FMQ/s1600/easter-peeps.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729221226245544338" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Gqxz7IuZLs/T4JIWb3-WZI/AAAAAAAACQg/F3U9O9h6FMQ/s400/easter-peeps.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" /></a><br />Whether you are celebrating Easter or Passover this weekend, I hope you are enjoying some time off and some Peeps. Happy holidays!

Peeps for my peeps!

Whether you are celebrating Easter or Passover this weekend, I hope you are enjoying some time off and some Peeps. Happy holidays!

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What the $****#$ Friday: Macabre Meadow

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LtHtYjG0sHc/T3xjZ3lRx1I/AAAAAAAACQU/m3VMvrdId-Y/s1600/zm_meadow-flw-cube.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727562122176612178" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LtHtYjG0sHc/T3xjZ3lRx1I/AAAAAAAACQU/m3VMvrdId-Y/s400/zm_meadow-flw-cube.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 372px;" /></a><br />This Passover and Easter weekend is supposed to be beautiful. I can't wait to get out in Prospect Park and frolic with the family in its open meadow. So when I saw the name of VivaTerra's Meadow Flower Pouf ($134, was $168), I had to see it. But when I clicked on the link, I saw an ottoman covered in dead, black and gray blooms. What a dreary and random piece of decor!

What the $****#$ Friday: Macabre Meadow

This Passover and Easter weekend is supposed to be beautiful. I can't wait to get out in Prospect Park and frolic with the family in it...

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Hippity Hoppity!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1uQlWQ-diZE/T3xihluRcoI/AAAAAAAACQI/xmF-EFF5tEQ/s1600/pCPWM-11912281v300x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727561155309826690" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1uQlWQ-diZE/T3xihluRcoI/AAAAAAAACQI/xmF-EFF5tEQ/s400/pCPWM-11912281v300x300.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a>Easter is on its way this weekend. I love this holiday. It reminds me of the Easters from my childhood: the egg hunts, the candy, the decor! When I was little, my mom would decorate the house with ceramic bunnies, shimmering grass, and paper eggs just like the ones that are currently on sale at World Market for $11 for 4 (were $15).

Hippity Hoppity!

Easter is on its way this weekend. I love this holiday. It reminds me of the Easters from my childhood: the egg hunts, the candy, the dec...

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Down with Downton

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VSY5U1zVBGA/T3xhj95c8WI/AAAAAAAACP8/NpMtwL7Dt00/s1600/NDP1004.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727560096647278946" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VSY5U1zVBGA/T3xhj95c8WI/AAAAAAAACP8/NpMtwL7Dt00/s400/NDP1004.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I am on episode 3 of "Downton Abbey." While I can't always understand what they are saying, I am loving the series. And when I saw At West End's Industrial Desk Lamp ($99, was $149), it reminded me of last night's episode where Gwen longs to be a secretary--perhaps she will one day take dictation with the help of a lamp like this.

Down with Downton

I am on episode 3 of "Downton Abbey." While I can't always understand what they are saying, I am loving the series. And when...

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TMI Tuesday: I am a lucky lady!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tj-S5Q2EYlg/T3navkzXRRI/AAAAAAAACPw/tczTtjgXcvo/s1600/ChicaWallVaseOrangeAVS12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726848912046114066" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tj-S5Q2EYlg/T3navkzXRRI/AAAAAAAACPw/tczTtjgXcvo/s400/ChicaWallVaseOrangeAVS12.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1jLIV8okfBI/T3narSeESRI/AAAAAAAACPk/BAOGW9y89i4/s1600/ChicaWallVasesAB11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726848838405474578" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1jLIV8okfBI/T3narSeESRI/AAAAAAAACPk/BAOGW9y89i4/s400/ChicaWallVasesAB11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I have an amazing husband. The other night he gave me a wonderful foot rub, stapled all my fliers for my weekend's design classes, and he bought me a dozen long-stem roses---all in the same day!! In fact, he regularly brings me flowers. So I need something special to put them in. Something like Crate and Barrel's Chica Wall Vases ($9, was $12).

TMI Tuesday: I am a lucky lady!

I have an amazing husband. The other night he gave me a wonderful foot rub, stapled all my fliers for my weekend's design classes, and h...

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Good night!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xRhYitm9lZg/T3nZk8AuMiI/AAAAAAAACPY/XKxU52bsldI/s1600/img5o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726847629785969186" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xRhYitm9lZg/T3nZk8AuMiI/AAAAAAAACPY/XKxU52bsldI/s400/img5o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_bhuyYqRggc/T3nZfePekvI/AAAAAAAACPM/8kbotTzLz3o/s1600/img31o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726847535895450354" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_bhuyYqRggc/T3nZfePekvI/AAAAAAAACPM/8kbotTzLz3o/s400/img31o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Nightstands are typically so overpriced. Nightstands are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">essentially</span> end table--but marked up in price. It's like buying a wedding dress; just because it's white, they charge more for it. But not West Elm's Serpentine Nightstand. It used to be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pricey</span> but now it's on sale for $149 (was $249).

Good night!

Nightstands are typically so overpriced. Nightstands are essentially end table--but marked up in price. It's like buying a wedding dr...

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