December 2010
60 posts
Candle Sticks!
So, in my “day off” yesterday of literally just browsing the internet and doing very little I looked for affordable candlesticks on etsy.
I scored these for $12 plus shipping
and here are some others that caught my eye.
This is $48 plus shipping
This is $29 plus shipping
this is $22 plus shipping
this is $18 plus shipping
these are $38 plus shipping
These are $28...
Awesome Pillows
These pillows from Shapes and Colors made the front page of etsy and really struck me. $36 (it includes and insert!) plus shipping.
the Dijon yellow
and the Tomato Red
Farm Sink
I found this lovely sink on Craigslist for $175 in really good condition and asked them to send me the dimensions and photo bigger. It is WAY to big for our kitchen…but maybe if you are doing an affordable remodel this would be AWESOME.
Here is what the seller said:
24 x 66 bowls are 15 X 16 and 6 1/2 deep The sink is dirty, and has one chip on the left bowl. I cleaned a small...
Maple Fall Shams
These made the blog rounds but were $98 for a set of two pillowcases. They are now down to $49.95 for a set of two.
Is it too soon to have Valentine's Day on my mind?
so sweet.
aahhhh gift certificates
So I was lucky enough to receive a gift certificate to Design Public for my birthday back in June and I hemmed and hawed, but decided it was high time to use it!
I decided on the Unison Twill large throw in honey. It’s on sale from $76 to $38.
they also have it in Rose
I am actually tucked in mine as I write this. I guess I don’t know about twill. I just saw the COTTON part....
West Elm Spring 2011
OK, West Elm wasn’t always my favorite store, but something happened a year ago or so and it keeps getting better and better and it is kind of my go to website when looking for “fancy” but affordable house things.
Well, I decided to poke around the internet to see if there was a sneak peek of their spring 2011 collection and there is! It should all be available in January!
Here...
Dry Shampoo
I use hairspray/ gold bond powder as my “dry shampoo” so I may not be the best in this department but I tried the Tresemme Fresh Start today. And at first I was like OH MY GOD I made my hair gray! (I didn’t shake the bottle) but after a few minutes it seems like all is well. It has SUPER mixed reviews on amazon. But hey, it was $4.50 and I am SURE I will use it. If anyone has...
Two Mirrors
These are not perfect for my space but I think they would look so so sooooo good separated and flanked on either side of a bed, fireplace or sofa. It makes me want a powder blue or mint green room (kind of). and only $50!!
Here is a photo of a room with two mirrors (I had this from google images a long time ago and apologize that looking again I didn’t come across the source)
Hands Down My Favorite Mobile
and $27! Nice.
MEOW
SO cute! $40
Movie Sofa
I have seen this sofa over at cb2 a bunch of times, but I don’t love brown in general so I don’t love a brown couch, but steel? Now we are talking!!! And only $999!!!!!!!
At 40 inches deep, it has all the clean lines of a stuffy uncomfortable (but oh so lovely) couch and the depth of a “party barge” (thank you Thom Filicia).
Here it is in “action” in the...
Acrylic Coffee Table
my mom has the real deal one that was much more, but this one looks the very similar for $225.99 and make sure to use a coupon… this table you will save $12 on : )
tripod table lamp
This Lamp is $68.99…sounds good to me. My vote is that this would work best as a pair.
My family loves me...
I know this because they buy me stuff ; ) In all seriousness though Drew and my sister HIllary (who is in town) and I all went to West Elm today (and a bunch of other places) and since there is no West Elm in the STL I knew she would LOVE it there.
Well, she fell in LOVE with a table that was on “last chance” and she said I MUST have it for my living room. Now, my family loves...
On my wishlist
Man, I love this from antro. I would keep it as an object, and not measure a damn thing.
Roomspiration
This is all so well put together, and I know you can find similar pieces on your local Craigslist and at thrift stores.
Roomspiration
source
Your Children NEED This
yup.
Links aren’t happy so here: http://www.nettlegreen.co.uk/p-2408-red-elephant-thermos-flask.aspx
Reader Request-Milwaukee Craigslist
Amy requested that I take a look at Milwaukee Craigslist so I did just that!
First up this mid-century chair for $35
I love this Kartell Storage! I have the new (versus vintage) 3 drawer one. $75
I enjoy this desk for $75
It may technically be a lawn chair, but it is metal and wood and $6! And awesome.
Fun bright chair for $20
What would my search be without an ornate mirror? This...
A few last minute gift ideas... accessories for...
I KNOW you will be at the mall sometime between now and Xmas day so you can go there or still order online. These aren’t housey gifts, but I think they are a few things that are affordable and well, I like them : )
This Kelly green cashmere “tissue weight” wrap is on sale for $64.90 (I am sure there are other colors at Nordstrom on sale). I would personally really like...
You Are Too Cute
looky…$29 plus shipping.
Dear Santa, bring me two of these please
Handira pillows $55 each. They come stuffed already, NICE.
I have a credenza and white stuff...and black...
source
Yes Please
for me and my shaky hands. $22!
Roomspiration
nice.
Love This
And it makes it ok to keep buying all those bowls and saucers from the thrift store, right?
Just make sure they aren’t too tall and your drawer will still close.
thanks Martha!
I almost ran out the door and bought this
But then I remembered I DON’T NEED THIS SOFA. But someone does for 135!!! What the what?
5 chairs- $50
You just need to refinish them, but MAN I hope someone snaps these up!
It's on Sale!
And tempting! The king duvet is the only one left for $69.99 PLUS an additional 15% off with promo code MOREOFFSALE making it $55…that’s SO good. Do I need this duvet…my heart says no, but my wallet keeps saying yes..then no…then yes. If it was free shipping maybe we would all agree : )
Home Goods Haul
Funny thing, I ran to get sheets at Home Goods with my friend today and she said “I feel like you’re always buying sheets”. I think I am always buying blankets and throws, but my sheets, I buy some white ones, rotate 2-3 sets and toss them when they start to get old, and by old I mean a couple of years old. But it made me think. I DO talk about sheets kind of a lot. My mom is a...
I want these for the top of my dresser
My dresser (that has been schlepped around since my childhood home and was my grandparents) is walnut with white porcelain knobs and I would love these to add a little femininity and contrast to the top.
$19 each with free shipping (spotted in Lonny mag!)
Let's shop "Shabby" and "Retro" in St. Louis
This is of course a generalization and over simplification, BUT depending on the city you are searching (for me Portland vs St. Louis) there is certainly a difference in knowledge of furniture or at least use of specific terms. This is not to say that St. Louis people are less educated about furniture. It is simply that if you are listing on Craigslist often times you have looked through...
6 chairs for $150!!!
Beat that! These chairs are from the 1930’s and AWESOME!! I heart them big time. I think they would look good with anything from a tulip table in a breakfast nook to your dining room chairs. And in my opinion, no need to change the fabric!
either I am really sleepy or dumb but this pic is not cooperating : /
Instant Party
All you need are paperchains!!
found via pinterest and original source here! And of course it is an Anthro display from a few years ago.
Distortion Candlestick
fun fun fun. $24 each
Z Gallerie Sale
Z Gallerie is having 20% off gifts, art, and accessories with the promo code GIFTS20
Which makes the already affordable Alu Accent table now only $80
and something that I want to appear beneath my tree, my beloved antler candle holders
become $24 each.
IKEA cow hide rugs
from Living etc. and this rug is from IKEA
Yes, yes, yes. Vegetarian my entire life…but I like leather shoes, purses, and cowhide rugs.
With that said, IKEA has dropped their prices on their cowhide rugs from $249 to $199.
I have always dismissed their cowhide rugs because I HATE the photo they use online. It looks like a really low quality rug to me. And then the presentation at the...
Sometimes I only love things when they're gone
I would chalk it up to the psychological angle…wanting what you can’t have, BUT in my case I think it is more a case of wanting what is on sale. Which means the selection is limited.
I got a west elm email saying “see our new sale items!” I thought ok, sure. And how did I never notice this giant nubby floor pillow!?! Probably because it was $59.99 (too much $$ for not...
Let's shop Urban Outfitters part 5
Two little things…
Bunny Hook $8.00
Little incense house $16
Let's shop Urban Outfitters part 4
Photos! I don’t have a ton of photos around my house but I do love photos and I love vintage snapshots. There are many great ways to display them but here is one I really like for $8.
need some vintage photos? Here are some of my faves from etsy:
$6.50 right here
$4.75 right here
$2.25 right here
and I think I am buying this one for myself…
Let's shop Urban Outfitters part 3
NOW, I am skeptical about the comfort and daily function of these sofas, but they sure are purty and a GREAT price…for an office or bedroom maybe?
This first sofa is $480
and this convertible sofa is $429.99…guest room?
Let's shop Urban Outfitters part 2
I love this over the door hook and the reviews back it up! This is only $16 and has quite an eames hang-it-all feel to it. I LOVE over the door hooks. I always always use them. Sad but true, I let my friend “borrow” one of mine (yes, I wanted it returned) from the dollar store..that I bought when I was 18!!! I have hung on to that stupid thing (pun not intended, but enjoyed) longer...
Let's shop Urban Outfitters
Urban is having some good sales so I thought I would take a look for things that make are good for gifts or good gifts to yourself.
First up this bubble clock on sale from $98 to $59.99
Sweet!
I heart this little mushroom box! $12
Rolling Side Table
This industrial side table has a really good look to it. At Urban here for $168
Jacks tray side table
It is nice indeed. $129 right here.
Simple Wins Again
so sweet for a holiday party or for little ones after school
you can find this and other great photos right here
House-spiration
I’ll send you all my forwarding address…
source!!!!!!
I'm going to need you to make me this
and then bring it to me. Thanks!
xoxo
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