Fancy Foldout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWu0jQM4cAk/UOX-TLreF6I/AAAAAAAADJ4/sMEIzdoKsDA/s1600/zm_fa12_kc_17100157-a---copy_table.benchonly_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWu0jQM4cAk/UOX-TLreF6I/AAAAAAAADJ4/sMEIzdoKsDA/s200/zm_fa12_kc_17100157-a---copy_table.benchonly_1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQx1MHFstGw/UOX-TH851UI/AAAAAAAADJ8/Qs4memNGFC8/s1600/zm_sm12-23-17100157-a_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQx1MHFstGw/UOX-TH851UI/AAAAAAAADJ8/Qs4memNGFC8/s400/zm_sm12-23-17100157-a_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>When did foldable furniture get so good-looking?!?  VivaTerra's Campaign Portable Dining Table ($765, was $1095) is a piece of perfection--and it's portable!!  Pick one up and pop it up when you have a stylish dinner party.

Fancy Foldout

When did foldable furniture get so good-looking?!?  VivaTerra's Campaign Portable Dining Table ($765, was $1095) is a piece of perfectio...

Read more »

You Gotta Have a Big Pocket

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EbCEN5DtGY/UOX_Bg9MkkI/AAAAAAAADKI/1YYKJCD5p7o/s1600/img4o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EbCEN5DtGY/UOX_Bg9MkkI/AAAAAAAADKI/1YYKJCD5p7o/s400/img4o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0v9E3cbw7Ok/UOX_GJWI5gI/AAAAAAAADKQ/kACZTao1MrA/s1600/img30o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0v9E3cbw7Ok/UOX_GJWI5gI/AAAAAAAADKQ/kACZTao1MrA/s400/img30o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Pottery Barn's Pocket Watch Mirror wouldn't fit in any pocket I know of.  At nearly 24" in diameter, this big boy is much better on your wall.  And a striking piece it would be!  Hang one in an entry or above a console for a big impact at a little price ($149, was $199).

You Gotta Have a Big Pocket

Pottery Barn's Pocket Watch Mirror wouldn't fit in any pocket I know of.  At nearly 24" in diameter, this big boy is much bette...

Read more »

Picture Place

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rc3fFg8jE5k/UOX9pa7KOhI/AAAAAAAADJA/J60v_ZqG5wI/s1600/35787-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rc3fFg8jE5k/UOX9pa7KOhI/AAAAAAAADJA/J60v_ZqG5wI/s400/35787-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>One of my chores during maternity leave was to organize photos.  I have taken over 8,000 photos since I had my first baby (yes, I have a problem).  And putting them in some sort of logical order is no easy task.  But 4 photo books later, they are looking a bit better.  I am also going to get prints, and I think I will put them in NapaStyle's Vintage Belgian Storage Boxes ($39, were $99).  What great containers for pics--and anything else!

Picture Place

One of my chores during maternity leave was to organize photos.  I have taken over 8,000 photos since I had my first baby (yes, I have a pro...

Read more »

Going Green

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9b8f_HRNg3U/UOX8vOGh-FI/AAAAAAAADIE/j8Qbckmy-k0/s1600/19874_XXX_v1-w500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9b8f_HRNg3U/UOX8vOGh-FI/AAAAAAAADIE/j8Qbckmy-k0/s400/19874_XXX_v1-w500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Simple patterns are usually my favorite for rugs.  I also like ones that incorporate darker colors (gotta camouflage those stains).  So, of course, I love World Market's 5' x 8' Green Medallion Rug.  Get it now while it's on sale for $359 (was $599).

Going Green

Simple patterns are usually my favorite for rugs.  I also like ones that incorporate darker colors (gotta camouflage those stains).  So, of ...

Read more »

Chic Coffee Table

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E5yIaOh9vS4/UOX7zwUghcI/AAAAAAAADHI/2KO1EbSIdS4/s1600/bb1-squtbl-iv_1400x1400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E5yIaOh9vS4/UOX7zwUghcI/AAAAAAAADHI/2KO1EbSIdS4/s400/bb1-squtbl-iv_1400x1400.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Chic Coffee Table--no, that's not an oxymoron.  Accent tables do not have to provide merely function.  They can also be beautiful.  Case in point:  Bludot's Barbarella Coffee Table ($299, was $499).  Its clean lines, concealed storage, and large shape make it practical and practically picture perfect!

Chic Coffee Table

Chic Coffee Table--no, that's not an oxymoron.  Accent tables do not have to provide merely function.  They can also be beautiful.  Case...

Read more »

In Poor Taste

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6f857AtpBtw/UOX7CmQbuBI/AAAAAAAADGE/s31Y2C0RvEo/s1600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6f857AtpBtw/UOX7CmQbuBI/AAAAAAAADGE/s31Y2C0RvEo/s320/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpeg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SX5sIyawg_w/UOX7C9T8gcI/AAAAAAAADGM/MgjmJ6Wh1lY/s1600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SX5sIyawg_w/UOX7C9T8gcI/AAAAAAAADGM/MgjmJ6Wh1lY/s400/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpeg" width="347" /></a></div>Most of the time, I like to think I have pretty good taste.  Heck, people pay me to select beautiful things.  But, deep inside me, hides a gal who can't resist cheese.  The cheesier the better!  And I do happen to love inflatable food.  I love any type of fake food actually (and the real stuff, too).  That and the $2.99 (was $14) sale price, is what has drawn me to Fred Flare's Inflatable Turkey.  I am gonna gobble one up ASAP!

In Poor Taste

Most of the time, I like to think I have pretty good taste.  Heck, people pay me to select beautiful things.  But, deep inside me, hides a g...

Read more »

A Time for Reflection

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5z_MYFcLbU8/UOX6MMjJXrI/AAAAAAAADF4/aOWkLJgk6Nc/s1600/img46o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5z_MYFcLbU8/UOX6MMjJXrI/AAAAAAAADF4/aOWkLJgk6Nc/s400/img46o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>You could spend the first month of 2013 looking forward--or you could spend it looking at yourself in PBTeen's Walnut Ornate Mirror ($79, was $279).  This piece seems awfully mature for teens.  But I'll happily take a few, especially at their discounted price!

A Time for Reflection

You could spend the first month of 2013 looking forward--or you could spend it looking at yourself in PBTeen's Walnut Ornate Mirror ($79...

Read more »

New Year's Resolutions

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yoZKE-Um2KI/UOX0zHyVzhI/AAAAAAAADE8/KE6_ZnrLQ7w/s1600/33868_10151173543277563_388320762_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yoZKE-Um2KI/UOX0zHyVzhI/AAAAAAAADE8/KE6_ZnrLQ7w/s400/33868_10151173543277563_388320762_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Now that I am a mama of two, I am making a pact to spend a little more time with the kiddos.  That means cutting back on a few things.  So this 2013 I am cutting back on blogging just a bit.  During maternity leave, this Monday/Thursday blogging has made my life SO much easier.  Therefore, I resolve to continue it in 2013.  This resolution is for the kiddos--and my sanity!

New Year's Resolutions

Now that I am a mama of two, I am making a pact to spend a little more time with the kiddos.  That means cutting back on a few things.  So t...

Read more »

Cut a Rug?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1hEuVmz5xrU/UKV3uOJw_2I/AAAAAAAADB8/nv1JMDCy0zo/s1600/012362.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1hEuVmz5xrU/UKV3uOJw_2I/AAAAAAAADB8/nv1JMDCy0zo/s640/012362.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>Did you go out dancing this New Year's Eve?  While I laid low that festive night, I am fine with you going out and cutting a rug as long at it wasn't Room and Board's Capri 5' x 8' Rug ($839, was $1139).  I love the subtle stripes, sophisticated colors, and plush pile.  Great rug, much better price now that it's on sale...

Cut a Rug?

Did you go out dancing this New Year's Eve?  While I laid low that festive night, I am fine with you going out and cutting a rug as long...

Read more »

A Hope Chest

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OHfwiY7vAZA/UKVv9x8gvRI/AAAAAAAADA0/zy7K0UBMJNI/s1600/49007_alt1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OHfwiY7vAZA/UKVv9x8gvRI/AAAAAAAADA0/zy7K0UBMJNI/s320/49007_alt1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XpUSU6S4quw/UKVv-P0dHbI/AAAAAAAADA8/MDkq0aGCSLg/s1600/49007_main.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XpUSU6S4quw/UKVv-P0dHbI/AAAAAAAADA8/MDkq0aGCSLg/s400/49007_main.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>When I was little, I always wanted to have a hope chest.  A beautiful trunk in which to stash my dreams and wishes.  The closest I ever got was a broken down toy box filled with half-empty ruled notebooks. But now that I am older and have a whole set of new wishes for 2013, it's time for a new type of hope chest.  How about storing some favorite things in Grandin Road's Portia Rattan Storage Trunk ($399, was $499)?!?

A Hope Chest

When I was little, I always wanted to have a hope chest.  A beautiful trunk in which to stash my dreams and wishes.  The closest I ever got ...

Read more »