Tour de Casa: de Der

February 9, 2010 by

I’d like to welcome Y’all into Casa de Der for a bit to show you some of my most favoritest things ever.

  1. Pillows- I was once told by my brother in law that I had enough pillows for the Army to sleep over. He may be right, but that doesn’t keep me from piling up all those colorful softies on my couches!
  2. Sitting Area- No one sits here hardly ever, but it looks cute and colorful and pretty. All the hang on the wall goods were Hobby Lobby finds. Man, I could spend an eternity and a million dollars in that store.
  3. Trunks- These are a new addition to Casa de Der, but they filled the void where the Christmas tree had been for 2 months. When we removed it, we just felt all empty. So, of course we had to dash out and fill it promptly. They have all the pretty pops of color and people always love on them whenever they come over. So, win win!
  4. Bedding– I got this quilt at Target. It’s the cutest shade of green, its thin AND warm, reversable AND under $50 bucks. Nuff said and too bad I couldn’t find the green online, but the turquoise runs a close second. I had a mini meltdown in the store trying to pick between them.
  5. Frames- I have a thing for frames. Sometimes I buy frames and just take out the glass and backing or sometimes I go with my Tipsy friends to cool antique shows and load up on rustic wooden frames.  I framed just about everything that I could in my home. I even framed a few frames. Ha.
  6. Door- I LOVE my door. It was the first thing that I saw and loved about our house when we bought it. The sun shines through it and it gets all prismy and gorgeous. My weenie babies love to bask in the sunshine pouring through during the day, so seeing their cute little limp sunning bodies thrown about the entry way makes me love it even more.

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Platters and Trays and Stuff OH MY!

February 9, 2010 by

I have an affinity for trays and platters but I don’t use them in the traditional sense.  I’ll just throw out some of the ways I use trays: candles on a pewter platter on my coffee table, soap dispenser and dish of soaps on a metal tray in the guest bathroom, wii and playstation remotes in a red basket tray in the game room, talavera containers that hold q-tips and cotton balls on a wicker tray in the master bathroom.  That’s just to name a few.  If I have a tray, I can and will find a use for it.  Check out a few I have fawned over lately:

  1. Wisteria, Colorful Wooden Tray
  2. Pier 1, Walnut Photo Tray
  3. Pier 1, Lombok Tray
  4. Target, sengWare 2-pc Oval Platter Set-Heaven
  5. CB2, scroll green tray
  6. Pier 1, Zebra Tray
  7. CB2, cuatro platters
  8. Williams-Sonoma, Wood Dashboard Rectangle Tray
  9. Direct from Mexico, Mexican Talavera Appetizer Boat
  10. Target, Mirrored Tray
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Give Me a Wedge(e)!

February 2, 2010 by

Get it?   HAHAHA.  I’m pretty lame.

So,  I’ve figured out that due to various situations I am not longer eligible for stilettos or 4 inch heels.  I have outlined these below:

  • WAS- weak ankle syndrome
  • achy feet
  • getting too damned old
  • not wanting to feel like too much of a stripper
  • the high likelihood that if I have consumed any alcohol at all–I could end up DFO (done fell out aka, on the ground)

The solution?  Easy, a wedge or platform.  I am completely in love.  The elegance for the dressier times, the comfort I need.  Here’s a few I have my eyes on.

  1. Michael Antonio Green Wedge
  2. Rampage Wedge with Turquoise
  3. Jessica Simpson Orange Wedge
  4. BCBG Crimson Platform
  5. Xhiliration Olive Wedge

On another note, all of these seem to have a pretty good price tag!

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Glass Half Full…Um, Actually Way Too Full

February 1, 2010 by

The cabinet in my kitchen where I house my drinking glasses is full to the max! That doesn’t stop me from perusing stores for adorable glassware to sip my beverages out of. I may start breaking some of my least favorites just to load up on some of these.. sounds like a great idea to me!

  1. DirectFromMexico, Hand Blown Confetti Glass
  2. DirectFromMexico, Green Rimmed Rocks Glass
  3. Target, Tall Glass Tumblers
  4. Pier One, Kaleidoscope Stemless Goblet
  5. Pier One, Etched Stemless Wine Glasses
  6. Pier One, Cobalt Glassware
  7. Pier One, Festive Stripe Stemware
  8. Target, Room Essentials Stripes Tumblers
  9. Pier One, Bubble Tumblers
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Pretty As A Pitcher

January 26, 2010 by

I love me some serving pieces.  I’ve been told that I probably have one too many.  HOWEVER….I don’t have too many pitchers!!  So there!  I do own a couple of the one with the ice container (#5) and I have to say they do come in handy.  But my personal fav is the confetti one (#3)  just because I love all things Mexico as you know.  I can just PITCHER it in my kitchen.

  1. Sundance, Russel Wright Pitcher
  2. Target, sengWare Pitcher, Tangerina
  3. Direct From Mexico, Multi-Color Confetti Mexican Water Pitcher
  4. World Market, Novica Cobalt Spirals of Thought Glass Pitcher
  5. Walmart, Refrigerator Square Glass Pitcher
  6. Sur La Table, Italian Kufra Pitcher with Ice Container
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$50 Fridays: Target Time!

January 22, 2010 by

I have made a big ole’ stink about how much I love Target. But, people, I can’t hide my affections when they have such cute items such as these for such great prices! I mean, do you blame me????

  1. Target, Xhilaration Round Shape Tote
  2. Target, Xhilaration Susan Pumps
  3. Target, Merona Wrap Dress
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Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

January 19, 2010 by

Sure would be nice to be a little girl these days. There seems to be much cuter stuff available than when I sported my crimped side ponytail and hammer pants. I don’t even have a bebe girl and here I am checking out their latest fashions and drooling. But how can you resist these adorable things??? If I have a daughter, I’m going to go broke. Final answer.

  1. Target, Exposed Elastic Dress
  2. Old Navy, Girls Glitter Flats
  3. Target, Ruffle Pocket Jumper
  4. JCrew, Layered Cake Skirt
  5. JCrew, Long Sleeve Girly Giraffe Tee
  6. Target, Knit Wrap Cardigan
  7. Target, Oshkosh Long Sleeved Striped Top
  8. JCrew, Striped Jackie Cardigan
  9. JCrew, Snapdragon Top
  10. JCrew, Chino Ruffle Jacket
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Spring Sandal Preview

January 18, 2010 by

OOOOhhh how I love me some sandals on my feet in the spring time. It’s still a tad too chilly to whip out my toesies just yet, but I’m dreaming of a day in the near future when I can get some of these!

  1. Target, Penelope Sequin Flat Sandals
  2. Target, Tabby Bow Flat Sandals
  3. Target, Penny Suede Flat Sandals
  4. Target, Phoebe Flat Sandals
  5. Target, Lynette Scarf Flip Flops
  6. Target, Emilia Leather Comfort Flower Thong Sandals
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Definitely Essentials for My Room!

January 14, 2010 by

My BIG T pulls through again! Target has a line of kitchen pretties called Room Essentials. I find myself taking home a new piece from this collection each time I enter the store. It’s modern, simple, colorful and so darn cute!

  1. Target, Room Essentials Revolving Utensil Holder
  2. Target, Room Essentials Steel Beverage Tub
  3. Target, Room Essentials Dinnerware
  4. Target, Room Essentials Steel Breadbox
  5. Target, Room Essentials Dots and Stripes Tumblers
  6. Target, Room Essentials Canister Set of 3
  7. Target, Room Essentials Stoneware Bowls
  8. Target, Room Essentials Melamine Serving Tray
  9. Target, Room Essentials Stoneware Pitcher
  10. Target, Room Essentials Melamine Cookie Jar
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Graphic Tee Heaven

January 13, 2010 by

Graphic Tees are such an easy to wear, easy to love, comfortable way to be stylish these days. There are tons of graphic style tees that won’t make you look like you’re dying to be 16 again. Throw ’em under a cute cardigan or a sassy jacket and you’re set!

  1. Old Navy, Women’s Watercolor Graphic Tees
  2. Old Navy, Women’s Slub Knit Jersey Applique Tops
  3. Gap, RED Goldfish Tee
  4. Target, Merona Argyle Print Tee
  5. Alloy, Tribal Print V-Neck Tee
  6. Alloy, Lace Birds V-Neck Tee
  7. Forever21, Sweet Flats Top
  8. Alloy, Bow Tee
  9. Walmart, Norma Kamali Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Rose Tee
  10. Etsy, Happyfamily’s Wind Farm Tee
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