This year the plan was to take it easy, not over do it.
I thought I would hang my den tree and be done. Well, the christmas spirit got the better of me and so far I have put up about 4 trees. (not all in my home)
Here is tree #1
This is the entry tree at my parents house.
Mom and I both LOVE LOVE LOVE pink and green. So of course this is the first thing you see when walking in the door of her house!
Notice, it is still kid friendly!!
And for the topper we selected 4 different types of "spriggy's (as i call them) to create a nice grand top!
Such a fun and inviting tree welcoming you into their home!!
Be back later to link this tree and several others up for the upcoming linky parties!!
Okay, so to be completely honest I have been so upset about lil bit getting the stomach bug on her birthday and having to cancel the party that I didn't take any pictures that day.
We waited for another day when she was feeling much better and we opened a few of the presents for the friends I told "don't come, she is doing some serious puking."
Anyway here are a few pics of the "documented "makeup" party"
And again, nothing like I had planned, but who cares.. she was so happy to be "celebrating" and that is ALL that matters!!
Remember the styleboard I shared with you all about a week ago??
Well it's high time we start working on this room so let me show you where we started.
Originally, pre knowing the sex of the baby we were doing Aqua, then I thought a creamed white would be nice, but when we found out we were having a boy at 14 weeks I decided we MUST have blue walls, at least for a short while.
So Outlands Dainty Blue by Valspar it was!!
(a very greyish blue)
Then we knew we needed to start working on refinishing the chest of drawers we already owned.
Right about this time I discovered a Pin on Pinterest about using a graywash!!
A few new pillows, same layout... but wait.. the picture over the couch changed... and some new accessories...
First thing first I knew we needed something a little bigger for the main wall you see when you look into our den.
I saw this sunburst mirror on decorpad and fell in love.
Several stores seemed to be selling it, but at the time I found the best price at Pier 1. I believe I paid 89.99. (this was back in April, yes... my blogging log is THAT FAR BEHIND, be prepared for 2 a days once I hit maternity leave :)
And my "secret store" I blogged about last week... doesn't this lamp look familiar??
couldn't beat the $45.00 price tag!!
And a floor lamp, exactly what was needed to fill the space between the other side of the sectional and the upholstered chair I finished.
This is another "secret store" purchase. Can't remember what I paid for this guy... but are you sitting down?? It is SOLID WOOD!!! heavy as can be.
I also purchased these back in April!
haha
Now if I can just find a new throw blanket I like and a complementing fabric to make 2 more pillows I will be pleased as a peach with this room.
Oh, and disregard the rug, the old area rug had to be thrown out and this one... well he is keeping the floors warm until we really decide what we want.
Here is a final look before you go... So much better, I am sure by spring I will have it just how I want it!!
I have this beautiful wooden tray I need for the ottoman... Maybe for my birthday??
Wouldn't something like this look great there??
Okay, So I know I have been on a super deal kick lately so why stop now??
Recently a friend of mine found out about a store chain based out of Tennessee called Essex Bargain Hunt.
For those of you who live in Mississippi and Alabama you may be familiar with Hudson's Dirt Cheap.
Basically this store is a super discount retailer selling everything from tv's, patio furniture, light fixtures to some clothing and baby items.
The get their items from what I can tell, from Amazon, Overstock, WalMart; and pretty much all kinds of returns various companies don't take the time to process so they sell to a discount retailer.
For the first 30 days an item is for sale for the marked price.
After the first 30 days it gets discounted 10% for every 10 days an item sits in the store. The lowest the price can go is 90% off.
YES 90% OFF!!!!
Well, my inner-bargainista was itching to find a deal so I loaded up and headed to a store nearest me.
Here is what we got!!
Manufacturer's box of boogie wipes.
They indidually retail for 3.99 a pop.
Would have been $50.00 for 12 boxes, as you can see on this item I paid $18.99.
Here they are for sale for $31.00 on Amazon.
And for those of you who are mommies and have never purchased these??? They are GREAT for crusty & runny noses. Makes the wiping-the-nose-fight much less severe!
Ever heard of a Goodbyn?
I found them on either Rue LaLa or The Foundary or one of those sites for like $9.99.
Lil bit was needing a new lunch box and I knew this would be a nice divided container to use for school.
Not only that but it's BPA Free!!
(imagine me tree hugging and saving the planet one lunch at a time;)
Watch this video:
I love it so much I had been looking to buy another... then I discovered they are $25.00 a pop.
I decided to wait for a bit and see if it would go on sale.
(I have seen them at whole foods btw)
Although the sticker says it was 13.99 it was 40% off because it had been in the store since August!!
I got us another Goodbyn for $8.40!!
This was my biggest deal!! Are you ready??
Ever Seen the Baby Bjorn Bouncer Seat?
I haven't, and I was planning on trying to do without a bouncer this go around.... That is until I saw the price!!
As you can see it's kinda pricey! $170!
Guess how much I paid?
Since this had been in the store since June it was 90% off!!
I paid $9.60!!!
SCORE!!!
Anyone trying to do organic diapers for your little one??
Look at this deal!
This box of 4 packs of size 2 Seventh Generation organic diapers says $24.99.
Since it had been in the store for longer than 30 days it was marked an additional 20% off!!!
14.99 for 4 packs of 40 ct diapers!!!!
In total I got 320 (2 of these boxes) size 2 diapers. Paid $30.00.
That averages to .08 per diaper!!!
BTW these are usually .34 a diaper!!!
According to diapers.com this box usually runs $40 a box.
I can't even touch that with coupons!
As you can see just from these few items we saved some serious money on stuff I was already planning on buying, or not haha. Some deals were just too good to pass up!!
