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,...