Den:Completing the Look

Notice anything different with our den??

Here is the before picture.

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??

Deals Deals Deals

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;)

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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!!

Be back later to blog the other items!

A Complete Den:Client

We are so close to having this room completed, I just couldn't stand not sharing it any longer.

Here is an aerial view of the room. 

The client had her tables and couches and we chose fabrics for pillows, the wingbacks and accessories.

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Notice the massive built in? 

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Well the ceiling in this room goes all the way to the second story roofline.

So we found this beutiful 7' painting and birdcage to help "fill" the void up there...

Unfortunately the whole being pregnant and up 15-ish feet in the air didn't sound too good; so their handy man is going to hang it for us. 

And for the curtains, we have decided to wait.

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Working on the dining room and the office first has gotten the better of us. 

Stay tuned for the next rooms. 

Workin' Hard for the $$

I think it is time to name my embroidery machine. 

I have a knack for naming things, like my old cars, Valerie the Volvo, Lilly the Lincoln, my sis has Haley the Honda... 

With the hours she has been logging she deserves a name.... 

But trust me, she has been earning her keep!!

It's a Brother machine, so how does... Bernice the Brother sound.... 

No, too old. She is way more hip than a Bernice.

Any suggestions??

My Secret Store

The town I live in has an incredible, one of a kind "warehouse" store. 

Treasures like you will see no where else!!

I actually have been going here for about a year now and people around town act like it is no big deal. BUT let me tell you, to me... well, it is HUGE!!!

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Take this lamp for example.

Outlet price:$45.00

Candelabra's price:$340.00

And this beauty came home with me.

Outlet price: $45.00

And this one doesn't seem to be a current style. I couldn't find a price for it online.

Gorgeous mirrored chandy.

Outlet price: $275.00

Candelabra Price:$622.00

I think you get the picture. This place is just incredible. 

And from the picture below you can see they have way more than just beautiful lamps and ceiling fixtures. The furniture is to die for!! 

And who is the lady in the pic?? That's my bargain/adventure friend Ash. That lady is up for a day trip with a discount price just about anyday. And she is funny to boot so it makes the adventure all the more fun!!

Can't wait to head back to the store soon to buy some more goodies.

Favorite Late Fall Fashions 2011

Happy Monday!!

We are recovering from a stomach bug we got over the weekend so today is more of a "dreaming" lazy day.

Here are a few things I LOVE right now/ am on the lookout for!

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Thoughts??

Long hair is so much easier to deal with.. I am really torn.

I MUST find this polish soon!!

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And the perfect for everyday outfit. 

I may or may not rock a scarf in 72 degree weather, don't judge... I am ready for the cool!!

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And this chic look I am going to attempt to rock at 30 weeks pregnant. 

If I look like a cow, please be unlike the other unfortunate people I have encountered lately.

Tangent...

I had a man at the donut shop shout in front of 20 customers, "Wow look who got fat?" WTHeck??

I have only gained 13 pounds thank you very much and my child weighs almost 4 so maybe you should keep your mouth shut before a pregnant lady shoves her warm glazed donut in your face!! People.... so rude these days!!!

Okay, so back to cute chic look, and old man, Fah get ahbout it!!

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And now that my hair is the longest it has been since my husband and I met in December 2006 I am now wanting to chop it to look like this!

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The truth about diy...

You know sometimes you just gotta keep it real...

And today I want to show some of my incomplete projects.

You know when the idea sounds great in your head??

And never seems to get finished or pan out the way you had envisioned??

Well this would be that project. 

sidenote: please dont judge the fabric on these seat cushions... The chairs are being replaced... eventually.

You see, with this table, what had happened was...(said in the voice of the ladies man) anyone??

The glaze didn't take to the table like I originally planned.

Then after a few meals, my two year old had a few "spills." 

hey, it happens, nothing a little windex cant fix...

Wrong!! 

Sometimes scrubbing the spot will remove your glaze... especially if you don't seal because you didn't  love the outcome in the first place...

As the months pass you realize the glaze is coming off everywhere and you are going to need to do something...

I think that something is taking the plunge with some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

(insert happy dance here :) )

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Shauna wrote a great post breaking down the cost differences between latex and chalk.

click on either image or link to go to post.

I must say she has me sold. 

Click here to read.

This was kinda the look I was goin for with the table anyway...

Now, to decide on a paint color and find the time to paint.... hmmm

Thanks for letting me bare one of my "secrets" I often don't share on the blog...

Nursery Diaries: Part 3: A Styleboard

As promised (way later than it should be...) Here is what we have in mind for our little guy's room.

Hoping to finish the bumpers this week to share with you all. 

Oops, I forgot.

Soo, I forgot to share our Halloween decor! Oops! Let's blame it on pregnancy brain! Here is a quick pic I snapped before Putting this stuff away!

Now the dining room has gotten a little thanksgiving refresher!

I think I need to get out the rest of my Spode china! I just adore the Woodlands collection they have!!

Now, off to complete my online Christmas shopping and plot my coupon deals!

Only, 21 days until the real sales begin!!!

Ps, the playing of Christmas music in my house has officially commenced!!

E's Den Design

This design is for a very dear friend. She recently moved into a super cool guest house.

We are starting literally from scratch. All the way down to painting the walls.

Here is a board we have come up with to tie in the "living" space of her mini-house. 

Can't wait to show you the before's and our progress so far!!