Pretty in Pink

Every now and again I stumble on some really good sale items at Urban Outfitters.  80% of their inventory is crap.  10% is pretty unique, and the other 10% is just downright pretty.  I think their Carved Medallion Mirror ($59, was $79) falls into that last category.  Don't you?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yYGfGp4_tYI/UewmpkJhYyI/AAAAAAAADdU/BUIXGyU7Gos/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-21+at+2.08.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yYGfGp4_tYI/UewmpkJhYyI/AAAAAAAADdU/BUIXGyU7Gos/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-07-21+at+2.08.48+PM.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BruY9YEu-F0/UewmpxIx8BI/AAAAAAAADdY/psZpD0_aktk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-21+at+2.08.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BruY9YEu-F0/UewmpxIx8BI/AAAAAAAADdY/psZpD0_aktk/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-07-21+at+2.08.59+PM.png" width="268" /></a></div>

Pretty in Pink

Every now and again I stumble on some really good sale items at Urban Outfitters.  80% of their inventory is crap.  10% is pretty unique, an...

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WTF Monday: A New Low

Overstock's Resin and Seashell Table Lamp is really something.  I don't think I've ever featured something this ugly.<div><br /></div><div>The reviews say that it is "quite a conversation piece."  Sure is.  If I saw it in someone's home, I'd be starting a conversation about how fast we could get it in the dumpster.  And can you believe it costs $134!??!?!?!!?  I'm speechless...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThF_dejgTRc/Uewlh3y2FyI/AAAAAAAADc0/DVE-M6Fz4pk/s1600/L13728142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThF_dejgTRc/Uewlh3y2FyI/AAAAAAAADc0/DVE-M6Fz4pk/s400/L13728142.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jqO6YyqxABw/UewlkODVstI/AAAAAAAADdA/X_VmGk80rk8/s1600/MLA13728142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jqO6YyqxABw/UewlkODVstI/AAAAAAAADdA/X_VmGk80rk8/s400/MLA13728142.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXhLJ5E6mbk/UewlkDkhfoI/AAAAAAAADc8/IevibbMKDh8/s1600/MLB13728142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXhLJ5E6mbk/UewlkDkhfoI/AAAAAAAADc8/IevibbMKDh8/s400/MLB13728142.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div>

WTF Monday: A New Low

Overstock's Resin and Seashell Table Lamp is really something.  I don't think I've ever featured something this ugly. The review...

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Pop A Sale Squat

Designers and architects are notoriously obsessed with chairs.  They love the practicality mixed with the endless options of form/shape.  I look at the design and then look right at the price tag.  Perhaps that's why I appreciate CB2's Morgon Chair now that it's $199 (was $399).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4JxsPuzUJrk/UewkqJH30yI/AAAAAAAADck/Lt6As5pRrEo/s1600/morgon-chair-1.jpg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4JxsPuzUJrk/UewkqJH30yI/AAAAAAAADck/Lt6As5pRrEo/s400/morgon-chair-1.jpg.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ozsMGwazyKY/Uewkp6Tqn7I/AAAAAAAADcg/MfIWblvLtqE/s1600/morgon-chair.jpg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ozsMGwazyKY/Uewkp6Tqn7I/AAAAAAAADcg/MfIWblvLtqE/s400/morgon-chair.jpg.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Pop A Sale Squat

Designers and architects are notoriously obsessed with chairs.  They love the practicality mixed with the endless options of form/shape.  I ...

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Polite Pickles

I don't know about you, but I like my pickles naughty.  I want them to be spicy, tart--to essentially bite me back.  That's why I gotta try VivaTerra's Sassy Veggie Pickle Trio.  For their original price of $49, they would have been a little too sassy.  But at $19, they are affordable enough to tickle my pickle fancy without emptying my pocketbook.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4c2OjXrNUsc/UdGqk8pgd-I/AAAAAAAADbg/I0eyH50wJP0/s650/zm_23300367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4c2OjXrNUsc/UdGqk8pgd-I/AAAAAAAADbg/I0eyH50wJP0/s400/zm_23300367.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Polite Pickles

I don't know about you, but I like my pickles naughty.  I want them to be spicy, tart--to essentially bite me back.  That's why I go...

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Put Something In It!

A cabinet, painted with stripes--yes, please!  Cute, crafty, this piece has a handmade look with a sale price of $199 (was $229).  Normally, Pier 1 is not a design destination for me.  But look what I've been<br /> missing!  Raie Cabinet, I sure am glad I found you today!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wKWL1GX648M/UdGpNJ88KSI/AAAAAAAADbU/NRKxag0Ncww/s435/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+11.50.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wKWL1GX648M/UdGpNJ88KSI/AAAAAAAADbU/NRKxag0Ncww/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+11.50.37+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Put Something In It!

A cabinet, painted with stripes--yes, please!  Cute, crafty, this piece has a handmade look with a sale price of $199 (was $229).  Normally,...

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Lovell-ly Light

You don't have to have bright colors or bells n' whistles to be beautiful.  You can just be a simple lamp with a luster finish and a 3-way switch.  Just be yourself, Lovell Lamp from Arhaus ($199, was $249). We like you just the way you are:  classic, clean, and clearly lovell-l<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j4sc2-u8UaA/UdGojTIVOwI/AAAAAAAADbI/svHsL0did8o/s455/656587L0347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j4sc2-u8UaA/UdGojTIVOwI/AAAAAAAADbI/svHsL0did8o/s400/656587L0347.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p1mFkRfcByA/UdGojX38_rI/AAAAAAAADbA/v_dqM53Oq_4/s445/656587L0347_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p1mFkRfcByA/UdGojX38_rI/AAAAAAAADbA/v_dqM53Oq_4/s400/656587L0347_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>y.

Lovell-ly Light

You don't have to have bright colors or bells n' whistles to be beautiful.  You can just be a simple lamp with a luster finish and a...

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More Pillow!

My son is pillow-obsessed.  We empty the linen closet, strip the sofa, and clean off our bed so he can create a huge mound and jump into them.  So he would love it if I bought a few of Burke Decor's beautiful Cypress Toss Pillows.  And I don't think my husband will object now that they are $27 (were $79).  As my son likes to shout, "More Pillow!"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EgMU31jSDRU/UdGsdAHnvuI/AAAAAAAADb0/hzEr7aKGuxg/s482/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+12.14.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EgMU31jSDRU/UdGsdAHnvuI/AAAAAAAADb0/hzEr7aKGuxg/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+12.14.40+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y3vOoicfFow/UdGsc_SOsnI/AAAAAAAADbw/eapvEjRotlo/s640/securedownload.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y3vOoicfFow/UdGsc_SOsnI/AAAAAAAADbw/eapvEjRotlo/s400/securedownload.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>

More Pillow!

My son is pillow-obsessed.  We empty the linen closet, strip the sofa, and clean off our bed so he can create a huge mound and jump into the...

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Meow!

I want you to want me.  I need you to need me. <br /><br />Every now and again I am shopping and come across something that calls to me--something that begs me to buy it.  Like passing a scrawny stray on the sidewalk, this beauty beckoned to me with her blue bow while browsing Urban Outfitter's site.  I can't put my finger on exactly why I love her.  But I scrolled by her and felt drawn to add her to my cart now that she is $29 (was $44).  Honey, can I keep her!?!?!?!??!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w7nez956dYs/UdGti7kzSJI/AAAAAAAADcE/1dM2lmzW6Q0/s480/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+12.22.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w7nez956dYs/UdGti7kzSJI/AAAAAAAADcE/1dM2lmzW6Q0/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+12.22.52+PM.png" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3LeZ8IcgZUs/UdGtjHjIHvI/AAAAAAAADcI/ZKth3NAFBqs/s483/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+12.23.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3LeZ8IcgZUs/UdGtjHjIHvI/AAAAAAAADcI/ZKth3NAFBqs/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-07-01+at+12.23.02+PM.png" width="281" /></a></div>

Meow!

I want you to want me.  I need you to need me. Every now and again I am shopping and come across something that calls to me--something that ...

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Hooray for America!!!

Happy 4th, everyone!  Kelsey is taking off today and so am I.  We are spending the day eating and frolicking with our respective families.  We wish the same for you.  Have a wonderful and relaxing day.  Have a very happy birthday, America!  You are the best!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EQGQFbOmzZs/UdGnuSJSiuI/AAAAAAAADas/iykSNPLfQhI/s1600/fireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EQGQFbOmzZs/UdGnuSJSiuI/AAAAAAAADas/iykSNPLfQhI/s400/fireworks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0-DgjK3vySU/UdGnucM56yI/AAAAAAAADao/pehd8zJgrUU/s500/Fourth-of-July-celebrations-in-New-York.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0-DgjK3vySU/UdGnucM56yI/AAAAAAAADao/pehd8zJgrUU/s400/Fourth-of-July-celebrations-in-New-York.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Hooray for America!!!

Happy 4th, everyone!  Kelsey is taking off today and so am I.  We are spending the day eating and frolicking with our respective families.  ...

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I'm Supposed to Like This... And So Are You!

When I was working as an apprentice at the famous firm, shells of any kind were all the rage.  We spent thousands of dollars on shell-encrusted mirrors, tables, picture frames.  I was never into it.  But the clients and my boss were, so bring on the sea!!!<br /><br />In other words, this Oyster Shell Box from Ballard Designs ($99, was $169) is a great piece (or was in 2004), and we should all have one.  No pressure.  Go forth and get a high-end look on clearance!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaTjHP3urms/UdGnMDNwaFI/AAAAAAAADag/9V_vKz8WM_I/s475/T_WithoutZoom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaTjHP3urms/UdGnMDNwaFI/AAAAAAAADag/9V_vKz8WM_I/s400/T_WithoutZoom.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDwdOakn_n4/UdGnHNd9DII/AAAAAAAADaY/VyRHokHSW_w/s475/T_WithoutZoom-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDwdOakn_n4/UdGnHNd9DII/AAAAAAAADaY/VyRHokHSW_w/s400/T_WithoutZoom-1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />

I'm Supposed to Like This... And So Are You!

When I was working as an apprentice at the famous firm, shells of any kind were all the rage.  We spent thousands of dollars on shell-encrus...

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