I Love Lamp

January 10, 2011 by

This started out with me looking for a lamp for the nursery and then I got distracted.  I’ll let you decide which lamps are options for which.  As a side note, if you are a One Kings Lane subscriber and you remember a couple weeks back the sale on lamps, specifically the chevron pattern table lamp, I would be ever so grateful if you would leave me a comment and tell me the brand because I can’t for the life of me remember and I NEED two for my living room.  Thanks!

  1. Owl Lamp, Target
  2. Devo Round Table Lamp, Walmart
  3. Woodland Lamp, Serena & Lily
  4. Mack with the Blue Cord Table Lamp, Crate & Barrel
  5. Jonathan Adler Giraffe Lamp, misomod
  6. Boka Persimmon Table Lamp, Crate & Barrel
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Christmas in Review: Court

January 7, 2011 by

Man o Man does Ben Santa really have my number.  Here’s a few of my favorite items that I raked in this holiday!

  1. Better Home and Garden Patio Furniture Set – Mimi and PawPaw gave this to both Ben and I.  I can’t wait to have some friends and family over to enjoy this set.  It’s fits perfect with my decor.
  2. Fortune Cookie Soap – these things are too cute.  They actually all have a paper fortune in there, but are the perfect accent for my guest bathroom.
  3. Cat Necklace – since I’ve been banned by Ben and the city I believe from obtaining another kittah, Ben got me this.  I absolutely adore it!
  4. I CAN HAZ Calendar – this is actually the first year they printed these.  Looks great on my office wall.

I’ll tell you where I didn’t hit it big and that was the lotto tix in Aus, Ben and my stockings.  Of all the tickets we scratched we won $2 collectively! Everything else made up for it though.

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Christmas in Review: AK

January 3, 2011 by

We had a great Christmas! My husband and I think this year has been the best so far in terms of celebrating with our son.  He got excited to hand out gifts and open gifts and play with everything.  It was super fun.  Here are a few things I got for Christmas this year:

  1. Jewelry Cleaner, Brookstone-If you’ve ever thought about getting one of these things, do it! Do it now! All you do is add water and it uses sound waves to clean everything.  I immediately did my wedding ring and watch and embarrassed at the amount of gunk that came off both of them.  And I THOUGHT I kept them clean.  This also does eyeglasses, which I haven’t done yet but am psyched to do.
  2. Jackie cardigan, J.Crew-I love these cardigans and buy them at the outlet store or ask for them as gifts.  I’m a cardigan addict.  I received navy and cerise for Christmas.
  3. iPhone Case, Kate Spade-I was in need of a new case and received one like this and it’s right up my alley what with all the colors!!
  4. Apple gift card, Apple-In combination with my husband we received enough apple gift cards to purchase an iPad.  However after a twitter questionnaire we’ve decided to wait on the next version to come out before we buy it.  I think that’s in April.  I think.
  5. iSi Flexible Mixing Bowls, Amazon-A month or so ago, in an effort to do something in the kitchen, I gave my son a couple of mixing bowls and a wooden spoon to occupy him.  That turned into me needing new bowls.  I don’t think these will break.

The best gift of all might be what Santa brought my son.  He loves it more than anything and it gives his parents a chance to sit and chill for a few minutes. Little Star Bouncer, Walmart

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$50 Friday: Winter Wedding Guest

December 10, 2010 by

Wedding guest attire is easy come summer and fall with all the sundresses we can fiest our eyes on around every corner, but when it comes to a winter wedding… it’s a little more of a challenge. Well, this outfit fits the bill for way under a bill.

  1. Charlotte Russe, Diamond Pattern Pointelle Tights
  2. Charlotte Russe, Oval Chain Necklace
  3. Walmart, Empire Waist Jersey Dress
  4. Forever21, Sparkle Nighttime Clutch

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Festive Jammies

December 7, 2010 by

We used to have a tradition when I was a kid that we would spend the entire family get together on Christmas Eve in our brand new Christmas PJs so we could hit the hay as soon as we got home for the big ole Saint Nick to come on by. Well, I developed a taste for these holiday jammies and it still sticks with me to this day.

  1. Kohls, Simply Vera Wang Micro Fleece Pajamas
  2. Target, 3 Piece Pajama Set- Green
  3. Forever21, Dear to My Heart PJ Pants
  4. Victoria’s Secret, The Dreamer Flannel Pajamas
  5. Target, Nick and Nora Reindog Pajama Set
  6. Walmart, Sesame Street Christmas Sleep Set

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$50 Fridays: Economical Warmth

December 3, 2010 by

It’s gotten chilly willy around these parts, which doesn’t happen that often. SO, no real need to invest in a high dollar coat for the 4 days of cold temps we may have per winter. This one is chic and cheap!

  1. Forever21, Skinny Jeans
  2. Forever21, Textured Hoops
  3. Walmart, Plaid Tee
  4. Forever21, Pea Coat
  5. Forever21, Classic Yarn Scarf
  6. Walmart, Maryjane Flats

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Mad Platter

November 29, 2010 by

We are on the brink of the holidays and you know what that means…food, food, and more food. The holidays is when I break out the platters galore to display all this delicious food. Maybe I can eat off a paper plate any other time of the year, but damn it we will be fancy pants for the holidays. Do you guys fancy it up for the holidays or go disposable for clean up with the quickness?

  1. Crate and Barrel, Flurry Platter
  2. Target, Snowflake Oval Platter
  3. Target, Be Merry Ceramic Holiday Platter
  4. Pier One, Christmas Tree Glass Serveware
  5. Pier One, Gift Appetizer Plates
  6. Walmart, Personalized Little Helpers Platter
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$50 Fridays:Thankful for Good Deals and Elastic Waists

November 19, 2010 by

Less than a week til we are shoveling our pie holes with tons of pie and a little turkey on the side. We are going to need a cute and expandable outfit for such an occasion.

  1. Walmart, Womens Denim Leggings
  2. Forever 21, Striped Knit Dress
  3. Charlotte Russe, Box Chain Jewel Necklace
  4. 15 Dollar Store, Braided Wedge Flats

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$50 Fridays: Bringing Back the Past

November 12, 2010 by

This is like the new, cute version of the scrunchie socks, oversized sweater, and stirrup leggings of my wardrobe in elementary school. Y’all know you sported that look too, don’t hate.

  1. Walmart, Scrunch Boots
  2. Forever21, Jeweled Teardrop Earrings
  3. Forever21, Sweater Tunic
  4. Forever21, Leggings

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Furby Accents

November 11, 2010 by

As an animal lover, you won’t catch me dead in a fur coat. That doesn’t mean I won’t fake you out with a faux fur accent on my winterwear. I’m seeing furbies pop up all over the place and I’m totally digging it.

  1. Forever21, Faux Fur Trim Cardigan
  2. Forever21, Faux Fur Collar Coat
  3. Target, Merona Hooded Puffer with Faux Fur Trim
  4. Charlotte Russe, Fur Collar Open Vest
  5. Walmart, OP Fur Trimmed Hoodie
  6. Walmart, OP Plaid Hooded Vest

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