Another look for less (home)

I've been on the hunt for a well-priced conversation set for my patio.  Here is one I found at Macy's from Beacon Hill for $2399. Lo and behold, I stumbled upon this one from Martha Stewart's collection for Home Depot yesterday, when I got an alert that the price had dropped. Here it is: And here it is all dolled up & accessorized outside: Total...

Birthday wishlist starts with quality denim

It's that time of year again when I start to combine spring fever with birthday wishes. I made a rule about ten years ago that I could not buy any spring items until March 1st, regardless of how badly I want to be rescued from a dreary winter day in January or February.  I'd bought way too many items that sat unused for months in my closet and went on sale...

Great outlet deals 02/13

I'm not a huge outlet shopping fan at all. As a matter of fact, I hardly ever go, despite the fact that for years I lived ten minutes away from one that people would drive hours to visit.  However, I do have a dear friend who loves going there and begs me to take her there when we visit.  So I put up with the horrible parking in exchange for hanging...

The Look for Less (for home)

I've had plans to set up a little home office where I can work on my laptop, print as needed, and stay organized, while still having access to the tv, a window, etc. So, I've been looking for a desk that doesn't look so much like a desk.  I fell in love with Crate and Barrel's Incognito Desk.  It's small enough to suit my needs (in this digital age,...

Wintry Look for Less

As you might or might not know, I'm on a very limited budget.  Don't get me wrong, I have a nice roof over my head and a nice car that gets me places.  Those two things do not leave much room for vanity. I do not believe in manicures, pedicures or massages, although I would love to do all of those things if I could.  I only get my hair cut/colored...

eBay score

I am both happy and sad to report that not much has been going on in the shopping front for me in this new year.  This is what happens when a single girl buys a house in the fancy suburbs.  Alas, I still do more than my fair share of window shopping and try my best to find the prettiest new things, and best deals where deals are to be had.  I...

Oh, Monique...

From Fashion Week, this Monique Lhuillier is so very gorgeous, my favorite from fall 10. I believe I saw an ad for her wedding gown version of this, done in a lovely ivory. *si...