Happy Easter Monday!

My calendar says it is Easter Monday.  So I will believe it.  However, my family and I celebrated Easter Sunday.  An egg hunt for my son, a delicious feast for the adults, and a chicken hat for my newborn:  a great holiday for everyone.  The only thing that might have made it better would have been a decorative bowl of Pottery Barn's lovely Luster Eggs ($14 for the small, was $19).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DD1Vd9vQ8vU/UVI7Ix22vXI/AAAAAAAADRY/Y5VjQFXZWO0/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DD1Vd9vQ8vU/UVI7Ix22vXI/AAAAAAAADRY/Y5VjQFXZWO0/s400/Picture+5.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oQzYOcC_KRs/UVI7IxWWOcI/AAAAAAAADRc/GidHeWUCnUM/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oQzYOcC_KRs/UVI7IxWWOcI/AAAAAAAADRc/GidHeWUCnUM/s400/Picture+6.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Happy Easter Monday!

My calendar says it is Easter Monday.  So I will believe it.  However, my family and I celebrated Easter Sunday.  An egg hunt for my son, a ...

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Whosy What's It

Is it a stool?  Is it an ottoman?  Is it a side table?<br /><br />Cb2's Strap Storage Side Table is anything you want it to be!  The only thing it isn't is expensive (now only $199, was $249).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R_fNnW3RUP8/UVI4tqhpJcI/AAAAAAAADQ4/spm3LF2-Llk/s1600/strap-storage-side-table-bench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R_fNnW3RUP8/UVI4tqhpJcI/AAAAAAAADQ4/spm3LF2-Llk/s400/strap-storage-side-table-bench.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8o7F8-WJuto/UVI4tqrtExI/AAAAAAAADQ8/aV1_oFCDqn8/s1600/strap-storage-side-table-bench-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8o7F8-WJuto/UVI4tqrtExI/AAAAAAAADQ8/aV1_oFCDqn8/s640/strap-storage-side-table-bench-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

Whosy What's It

Is it a stool?  Is it an ottoman?  Is it a side table? Cb2's Strap Storage Side Table is anything you want it to be!  The only thing it ...

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Mirror Me

Have you heard me expound on the joys of mirrors?!  They are wall hangings that are hard so you don't have to worry about getting them framed.  This makes them very affordable.  An excellent example is Urban Outfitters Plum and Bow Etched Mirror (now $15, was $69).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XclkdRds3Cg/UVI3WbcZZcI/AAAAAAAADQk/sW3g9kKigjM/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XclkdRds3Cg/UVI3WbcZZcI/AAAAAAAADQk/sW3g9kKigjM/s400/Picture+2.png" width="292" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Mirror Me

Have you heard me expound on the joys of mirrors?!  They are wall hangings that are hard so you don't have to worry about getting them f...

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Promises, promises...

I know, I promised you a new sale item.  And then, of course, the entire Helmuth family gets a nasty cold.  So I have been bed-bound all day.  Now I feel a little rested and ready to post!  Watch out, readers!  Here come some sale items for ya...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gw3UKZInea0/UVI2LM_yYFI/AAAAAAAADQc/9tJ-fLAu11s/s1600/kleenex.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gw3UKZInea0/UVI2LM_yYFI/AAAAAAAADQc/9tJ-fLAu11s/s400/kleenex.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Promises, promises...

I know, I promised you a new sale item.  And then, of course, the entire Helmuth family gets a nasty cold.  So I have been bed-bound all day...

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Coming!!!!

The new blog post is coming!!!  I was a little delinquent last week.  I was too busy hanging out with my family to write.  To make up for my transgression, here is an adorable baby photo.  (You are welcome!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrCBgDrvabk/UU_WJTeflfI/AAAAAAAADQM/pxFMi11-CGI/s1600/156091_10151301181927563_1046551373_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrCBgDrvabk/UU_WJTeflfI/AAAAAAAADQM/pxFMi11-CGI/s400/156091_10151301181927563_1046551373_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>And this week all new posts are back, coming today--I promise!!!!!!!<br /><br />There are lots of great sales out there right now.  And I have a list of my favorite picks just waiting for my favorite readers.  Now back to that super cute baby of mine...

Coming!!!!

The new blog post is coming!!!  I was a little delinquent last week.  I was too busy hanging out with my family to write.  To make up for my...

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Happy Birthday, Baby!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L3wJlF6dNJI/URgAJUSj_VI/AAAAAAAADPE/EfaZ1Urob6M/s1600/198318_135444583192780_258746_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L3wJlF6dNJI/URgAJUSj_VI/AAAAAAAADPE/EfaZ1Urob6M/s400/198318_135444583192780_258746_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R03lLpo7_ZA/URgAKy3uMXI/AAAAAAAADPM/Ye0JbIxPSFE/s1600/7013_4999656634023_586817595_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R03lLpo7_ZA/URgAKy3uMXI/AAAAAAAADPM/Ye0JbIxPSFE/s400/7013_4999656634023_586817595_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy birthday to my first little baby:  my 2-year old Jack!  He is the little apple of my eye, the original Mr. Baby, the sweetest little fella a mama could ask for.  I am very lucky to have such an amazing boy in my life, and I tell him so every day--especially on this extra special day!

Happy Birthday, Baby!

Happy birthday to my first little baby:  my 2-year old Jack!  He is the little apple of my eye, the original Mr. Baby, the sweetest little f...

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Puce Poncho

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cqued9WzAhE/URf_EonT3sI/AAAAAAAADO8/t9iqEV9rIk4/s1600/poncho+table+lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cqued9WzAhE/URf_EonT3sI/AAAAAAAADO8/t9iqEV9rIk4/s400/poncho+table+lamp.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>When I ask my clients what color they don't like, many of them say puce.  Why?  Puce is a perfectly nice color, even though the name leaves a little to be desired.  But I am a fan of the split pea-meets-electric green effect.  So I will promote Stray Dog Design's Poncho Lamp ($135, was $275) with gusto--even though it's a puce-y shade of green.

Puce Poncho

When I ask my clients what color they don't like, many of them say puce.  Why?  Puce is a perfectly nice color, even though the name lea...

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Sleek and Chic!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAsouzqOHvk/URf-BsaV7MI/AAAAAAAADOs/vQFHG6ITb4o/s1600/img7o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAsouzqOHvk/URf-BsaV7MI/AAAAAAAADOs/vQFHG6ITb4o/s400/img7o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DABrHtINvbc/URf-BwaKcMI/AAAAAAAADO0/e7dDf4eBOD4/s1600/img12o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DABrHtINvbc/URf-BwaKcMI/AAAAAAAADO0/e7dDf4eBOD4/s400/img12o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Normally calling something from Pottery Barn "sleek" would be an oxymoron.  They are known for more clunky and rustic pieces.  However, I do think their Ava Metal Accent Table is sleek, chic,  and practically perfect at the sale price of $299 (was $399).

Sleek and Chic!

Normally calling something from Pottery Barn "sleek" would be an oxymoron.  They are known for more clunky and rustic pieces.  How...

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Did You Know?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OF3-xpNIjHk/URf9RwPwEnI/AAAAAAAADOc/nYjv8bJ_0fQ/s1600/D09-UM2_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OF3-xpNIjHk/URf9RwPwEnI/AAAAAAAADOc/nYjv8bJ_0fQ/s400/D09-UM2_1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KBuzUv8zCbw/URf9UEtto1I/AAAAAAAADOk/ZSkEdQiEIfw/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KBuzUv8zCbw/URf9UEtto1I/AAAAAAAADOk/ZSkEdQiEIfw/s400/2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Did you know that we almost named our daughter Poppy?  Yep, we almost did.  Ever since she was in utero, that was her nickname.  But it didn't roll off the tongue when we paired it with middle names.  So we have since abandoned the name.  However, whenever I see something with that title, I swoon.  I miss calling my lady Poppy.  That might be why I want to buy Serena and Lily's Poppy Print Pillow ($39, was $78) or it may just be that I like it cause it's cute--like my gal!

Did You Know?

Did you know that we almost named our daughter Poppy?  Yep, we almost did.  Ever since she was in utero, that was her nickname.  But it didn...

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