Category Archives: Deals and Steals

03.18.11

Cross My Heart..

Cross-body bags came back with a vengeance last fall, and they are sticking around for Spring.  These super-versatile bags work well for moms, students as well as those of us who just carry around a lot of sh$t.
Here are some bags to cross your heart with this spring:
1. Messenger Bag– $225
2. Melissa Satchel– $365
3. Franny Tote– $358
4. Tellie Leather Bag– $1,175
5. Totally Turnlock Lucy– $373.50
6. Back in the Saddle– $59.99
7. Holdall Bag– $80
8. Robinson Satchel– $550

03.02.11

I’m Crushed.

As most of you know, I recently celebrated a birthday.  Every year, I am asked for a list by my husband.  I have been waiting patiently to ask for this baby; The Crushed Stone Necklace.
Well, much to my disappointment, my favorite color, pink was no longer available.  I was crushed.  Here are the colors that ARE available.  Although they are amazing for such a low price point ($158), I am hoping that Sparking Sage releases some Spring colors soon. Because I am such a giver, I wanted to let you all in on the secret… These necklaces were too good not to share.  

02.24.11

The Big Game.

For those of you who know me personally know that I am not into sports.  I know, it’s pitiful.  I was the girl in gym class who literally walked the mile.  Opposites attract, they say, and I happened to marry the Sports Guy.  Because I never really played any serious sports, Mike likes to call shopping my sport.  And nothing truly gets me more in the competitive spirit more than a good HomeGoods or TJ Maxx run.  Seriously, I imagine it’s much like Tom Brady feels like before the big game.  My blood pressure rises, I start sweating and I begin sizing up the competition.  I would even block or tackle if I had to.
So, last weekend after perusing through HomeGoods, here are some goodies that I spotted….

Gold dresser- $149.99

Green Klismos Chairs- $249.99 each.

Leather Studded Console Tables- $249.99 and $129.99

Upholstered Nailhead Headboard- $499.99

And…..

 I found this on clearance for $35.  
And here she is at Casa De Salmon.  Now I actually don’t mind the clickers being visible.
This thing is huge- about 19″ square. The bigger the better- and I am so in love with the horns.  It’s such a great compliment to my family room.

So, being the giver that I am, I was able to find something similar for all of you!
Enjoy!

02.10.11

What a Wonderful World (Market.)

I love shopping at World Market.  I always seem to walk out with a cart full of great finds at ridiculously low prices.   In checking out their online store lately, it seems as though their selection is on trend.  Fantastic furniture, marvelous mirrors, luxurious lamps, outstanding ottomans, ridiculous rugs and killer kitchenware.  Remember the silverware that I ordered from Neiman’s?  See anything similar below?  This bamboo flatware is truly a steal at $11.96 per set of four pieces.
World Market has items for every style and every budget.  Here are the World Market Items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Industrial Desk Lamp– $129.99
2. Bamboo Flatware– $11.96 per set of 4
3. Tufted Round Ottoman– $89.99
4. Arabesque Rug– $139.99
5. Ikat Toss Pillow– $19.99
6. Victoria Chair– $399.99
7. Flared Wine Decanter- $19.99
8. Beam Floor Lamp– $259.99
9. Water Hyacinth Mirror– $224.99
10. Detour Velvet Cube- $59.99
11.Hancock Desk– $104.99
12. Bourne Leather Side Chair– $89.99

02.01.11

Kiki’s List: What I’m Loving For Spring.

Hello friends!  While I missed you all during our vacation, I was enjoying reading up on what my blogging friends are loving for Spring– thanks again ladies!
So, here’s what I am loving for spring–all things colorful; pink (big surprise there) orange, a mixture of the two (coral), trouser jeans, anything boho, wedges and lots of gold jewelry (although that seems to be a staple for me every season.)  As you may remember from last summer, Geodes are a favorite of mine.  I must give props to Lindsay of The Pursuit of Style to turning me onto this cuff.  I ordered this baby before my trip and was so elated to come home to her.  What a gorgeous piece for $60!

Here are the spring items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Ikat Dress– $295
2. Lanvin Flats– $485
3. Paisley Scarf– $310
6. Wedge Sandals– $175
8. Agate Cuff– $60
9. Francesca Coral Tote– $239.99
10. Udolfo Top– $680
11. Marc JacobsWallet– $250

01.21.11

Double Trouble.

Look what Momma just scored off of Craigslist… two wingback chairs- $175 for both!   These will go in our living room, and I have yet to decide what fabric to reupholster them with.  I am for sure painting the legs high-gloss black,  As you may know by now, I have a hankering for all things pink….  I would LOVE to cover them in this pink linen from Highland Court…. I can’t wait to hear what Mikie has to say about that one! 
Remember that pink chair that I fell in love with at the Design Center?  I can’t stop thinking about the possibilities!

What do you think?

12.29.10

Not Your Ordinary Holiday.

I think most of you know by now that I love a good bargain. Well, as most of us do before the holidays, I had been running around like a chicken with my head cut off, and realized in the 11th hour that my table clothes were uber-boring and had minor stains.

I went to the fabric store for another project and found this fabric in the remnants pile for $5/yd. I loved how unexpected the grey and cream would be. I bought some red grosgrain ribbon to add around the hem to make it a bit more festive. After going to several cleaners and receiving quotes as high as $80 to hem two tablecloths, I decided 1.) I need a sewing machine and 2.) how much I love my mother-in-law. Since she was here without her sewing machine, I bought some no-sew hem tape and Grammy attached the ribbon on Christmas Eve morning and had it at the house just in the nick of time to set the table.

I didn’t have time to go to the flower market, so I used a mixture of whatever I could scoop up from Wegman’s and Costco. I added cranberries to the vases of all of the arrangement for a festive touch.
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I love the look of fresh fruit in floral arrangement. Just buy a pack of wooden skewers and pop the fruit on top.

Our monogrammed china.

My Christmas color palette is red, cream and apple green. It goes so well with my decor.

Remember these vases? They were reused here.
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I used pomegranates as place card holders. Not only is it my favorite fruit, but it has significant religious meaning and is thought to bring good luck.