Category Archives: Deals and Steals

03.07.12

My Living Room Lamps.

As many of you saw in my Living Room Project mood board, I was planning for something like these Westwood Gold Lamps for my new Rast end tables.  
But at $318 each, I think Mike would have a seizure. So, here’s how I got the look for MUCH less.  Remember these cable knit lamps from HomeGoods?
Well, obviously, I spray painted them. 
 I had to stray from my go-to which is Krylon’s Gold to Rustolium’s Brass to match the gold foil on the new shades I ordered.
As you can see these new black shades were bigger than the old navy ones
so I had to buy new harps too.  The old shades were two inches shorter than the new, so I increased the harp size from 8″ to 10″.
and voila!  I put them back together and couldn’t be happier with the final result.  And at $170 for both lamps versus the $636 that I would have paid for the Westwood lamps, I think Mike couldn’t be happier either!

03.05.12

Target: Hits the Spot.

I know, I know, Target is nothing new, but honestly I had fallen out of love with  the Tar-zhay that had always been a mecca for me.  Well, last week my love was rekindled.  Not only was it filled with a ton of gorgeous home goods and baubles, but I found so much design inspiration.  (Check out the colorway in these adorable gift bags!)
Knock off “lacquer” boxes.

Foo Dogs anyone?

Love this.  

Gold chevron storage boxes.

Great baskets!

Loving these snakeskin boxes.

Some gold paint and these would be stunners!

Pretty.

This would make a great end table.

Beautiful color.

J’adore this serving tray.

Corals and navy…  the wheels in my head are going a mile a minute.

Lastly, I couldn’t resist two of these for my best girls.

03.01.12

4 Little Ghosts.

I LUST after these lucite stools from CB2.  I hunted them down after seeing them in this kitchen.
That being said, they were a little to big for my kitchen, and my budget.
We have a small galley between our kitchen island and our refrigerator.   But the girls love to cook with me and get tired of standing on step stools.
 So, I found the perfect acrylic stools to fit my kitchen and my budget.  ($199.95 for two!)
To upholster or not to upholster, that is the question.

02.24.12

Fashion Friday: Colored Denim.

You have to be living under a rock if you haven’t noticed the insurgence of colored denim as of late.  I am a big proponent of this trend.  

I counted the pairs of colored denim in my closet last night and I am up to nine.  I have paid every price point, but nothing was a better deal than these from Old Navy.  The colors are great, the material is stretchy and the price can’t be beat.  My only advice:  order TWO sizes bigger than you usually wear and if you are over 5′ 7″, order a long.  

02.23.12

Home Goods Homerun.

I was feeling a little down on HomeGoods after the holidays as the place seemed cleaned out.  But I had a few projects which warranted a visit, and I am happy to report that they have restocked and my local store is chock full of great buys.
Beautiful Suzanis.
LOVE this purple rug.
 How great would this be in a little girl’s room?
I would love to paint this.
How great would these look reupholstered?
Moroccan tables galore.
This would look fabulous painted a bright color.
I am a sucker for apothecaries.
Gorg!
$500 is a little steep to pay for a chair that I’d turn around and reupholster, but I’ve got my eye on this baby for a markdown.
Great side table.
I am in love with these pink velvet benches.
Two of these in an office?  Yes, please.
Lotus flower chandy.  Looks a lot like this baby.
Pair of Ikat chairs.
Couldn’t resist this lamp at $18.00. This DEFINITELY needs a make-over, but it’s got good bones.
I came looking for two lamps that would be perfect candidates for our living room.  Tune in next week for their new look.
I bought this lamp because I loved it so, but it’s really, really tall.  I am desperately looking for a home for it, but it wasn’t cheap, so I may need to return it.  Sigh.