02.14.11

Love.

Valentine’s Day is traditionally the one day of the year that my hubs cooks for me.  I can’t wait to see what is served tonight.  Enjoy today with your sweetie-pies.

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

02.08.11

Jenny From The Block.

Jennifer Lopez seems to be everywhere you turn these days, and last month’s Veranda is no exception. Let’s take a look at her gorgeous L.A. home designed by Michelle Workman.
I was actually surprised at how subdued and tranquil her home was.  A little too formal for my family’s …ahem.. lifestyle- but beautiful, nonetheless.  My girls and Bailey wouldn’t last 10 minutes in this living room.
Here comes my favorite.  I am loving the blue cabinetry in her kitchen….And that stove?  Perfection.
Chandelier love.
To be this important….
As you know, I am a color person, I feel like her dining room could use a little more punch, but I love the overall concept, and the chandelier.

02.07.11

For Your Sweet.

Valentines Day is the like a little ray of sunshine in the middle of the bleakest month of the year.  So I say we celebrate!  There are so many deliciously colorful items to buy for all of the sweeties in your life.   
Start shopping now!  Valentine’s Day is only a week away.  Here are the Valentine’s items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Tory Burch Pajamas– $125
2. Kate Spade Twirl Lipstick– $20
3. Sweethearts Valentine Dog Treats– $19.99
4. Gimbal’s Honey Lovers (38 oz. Jar)– $17
5. Conversation Heart Cookies-$58.50
6. Yedi Inside Out Teacups and Saucers (Set of 6)– $50
7. Tory Burch Paperweight– $48
8. Tulle Heart Tee– $48
9. The Book of Love– $10.36
10. LOVE Paperweight– $69.95
11. Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil– $65
12. Georgetown Cupcake Valentine’s Day Collection (12)– $45

02.04.11

TOMS: Shoes For a Better Tomorrow.

Ok, so I am a total hypocrite.  One of my friends at work wears a pair of TOMS every casual Friday, and would have to endure my ruthless taunting.  “F-ing Hippie” was probably the most popular name of choice.  For some reason, these shoes reminded me of the dudes in college who always smelled and sat outside the dining hall playing hacky sack.
So…. two weeks ago, before leaving for our trip, the philanthropist in me took over.  I bought a pair of these puppies on a whim and I will be the first to eat a piece of humble pie and tell you that they are THE most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn.  I’m sold.

For those of you who are unaware of TOMS, it was a company started by Blake Mycoskie. (Yes, there is no Tom.. TOMS is short for Shoes for Tomorrow.) During a trip to Argentina, he had noticed that they children had nothing to protect their feet.  TOMS was born in 2006, and with it’s one to one program, it vows to donate one pair of shoes for every pair of TOMS that are purchased.  After starting TOMS, he later returned to Argentina with a delivery of over 10,000 shoes to donate.  TOMS now donates to over 24 countries and has now donated over 1 Million pairs of shoes.
Now… knowing what a good heart he has, let’s get a better look at Blake…

Mmmmm Hmmmmm.
So, next on my list is to outfit the whole family in TOMS.  I already found a pair for Lou.

I urge you to give these shoes a chance, and in the process, give a child the same.