Category Archives: Deals and Steals

10.04.13

fashion friday: on target.

Have you guys seen Target’s fall line up?  It’s pretty sick.  I am in love with the Phillip Lim handbags!  I put together four head-to-toe outfits, 100% from Target.  That’ll get you through 4 days of the week.  The other three are up to you. 😉Target.001tux it up:  tuxedo jacket  |  pants  |  handbag  |  earrings  |  pumps

work it:  trench  | leopard shirt  |  earrings  |  pants  |  handbag  |  flats

fall brights:  blazer  |  chambray shirt  |  earrings  |  leather leggings |  leopard heels  |  handbag

rebel chic:  leather jacket  |  ruffle blouse  |  pants  |  earrings  |  clutch  |  bracelet  |  booties

10.03.13

homegoods to the rescue.

It’s no secret that I may be HomeGood’s biggest fan.  But this might be one of my favorite scores yet.  As I attempted to zhush up our porch this summer, I went on weekly runs.  I am so happy that it is finally done (full reveal coming soon) and I can say with certainty that it is now our family’s favorite spot.

Screen Shot 2013-09-30 at 10.24.40 AMBack on topic…  I found this little guy on clearance for $79.  Look familiar?  It should.  It’s the same exact table (except with a gold base- lucky me) that William Sonoma Home is selling for $795!  Ridic.

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I have inspected it and it is literally the same. exact. table.Screen Shot 2013-09-30 at 10.17.21 AM

Theirs.

HG TableMine.

Photo by Jan Michele Photography.

09.24.13

bright birthday.

bright birthday free printable

Every year, I find myself racing like a maniac to find last minute treat-free favors for my girls’ school birthday. (Life would be sooooo much easier if I could just buy two dozen cupcakes.) This is what E and I came up with this year ($1 marker sets from the Dollar Store.)

I received a few emails asking about the printable– well ladies, today is your lucky day.  I finally figured out how to upload it- so you can go nuts.   Just have your little nuggets sign their own names.  Now just get your asses down to the Dollar Store and buy $30 worth of crappy markers. 😉

bright birthday

09.06.13

fashion friday: jean jackets.

Screen Shot 2013-09-03 at 4.56.30 PM Screen Shot 2013-09-03 at 4.54.04 PM Screen Shot 2013-09-03 at 4.53.41 PM Screen Shot 2013-09-03 at 4.53.04 PM Screen Shot 2013-09-03 at 4.52.47 PM Screen Shot 2013-09-03 at 4.52.32 PM I own several jean jackets.  They are probably the # 1 year-round piece that I wear.  I love to weart them in the summer over a maxi or with a tank top and any given bottom.  They are also great to transition into fall.  (This is why one of my JJ’s is bigger than the others…)  I love to layer them with scarves, cashmere turtlenecks or even a cable knit sweater.  No matter what look you want to achieve, the JJ is here to stay.  You can find them in all price points.  Here are some of my favorites.

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$242  |  $198  |  $150  |  $150  |  $118  |  $10.48

08.28.13

fauxmica.

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I have had a lot of readers ask me about our kitchen countertops over the past year.  They are Carrara Marble slabs from Dominion Granite.  I love having marble in our kitchen, but I also don’t mind the patina that builds on marble countertops.  I like to think of them as my kitchen memoirs.  Many people stay away from marble because of 1.) the patina and 2.) the cost. Screen Shot 2013-08-27 at 12.43.26 PM

Now, take a look at these countertops.  What do they all have in common?

Screen Shot 2013-08-27 at 12.43.01 PM Screen Shot 2013-08-27 at 12.39.50 PM Screen Shot 2013-08-27 at 12.39.21 PM Screen Shot 2013-08-27 at 12.39.10 PMWell, if the title of this post was any indication- YES!   They are all laminate.  Calcutta 180 x Formica to be exact. Don’t they look incredible?  At $16/ sq. ft. they are a great alternative to marble.  Formica sure has come a long way!