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Williams-Sonoma Coupon: Additional 20% Off All Sale Items

by Lisa on February 17th, 2012

I feel obligated to post anytime I see a Williams-Sonoma coupon because they don’t come along very often! This one is pretty darn good, too. Through Monday, February 20, 2012, enjoy an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF all sale items at Williams-Sonoma!

Use code “PRESIDENTS” to receive the discount online. No coupon is necessary if you’re shopping in-store.

While I’m pretty certain we could all use an item or two from Williams-Sonoma, here’s my recommendation: If you’re attending any weddings this spring/summer check to see if the bride and groom have registered at Williams-Sonoma. If they have, check to see if any of their registry items are on sale so you can save a little more. The bride and groom will never know if you were able to get their gift for less!

The Le Creuset Signature 6-Piece Cookware Set normally costs $499.95 but is currently on sale for $400.99. After the additional discount the price drops to $320.80. Still pricey, yes, but a heck of a lot better than paying $499.95!

Click here to check out the Williams-Sonoma sale now!!!

Etsy Monday: Son of a Sailor

by Megan on December 12th, 2011

Sometimes I just talk to Etsy artists and feel as if we should be besties. This was exactly the case with today’s featured Etsy shop, Son of a Sailor. The shop’s owners, William and Jessica, are just as cute as can be. William fancies himself a graphic designer and Jessica is a marketing professional. What they both have in common is their playful spirit and amazing work! Check it out!

Leather Bracelet- White

Chevron is all the rage these days! However, I totally want to wear this pattern, but am slightly terrified. Sometimes when I try to wear trends I tend to look like I’m trying too hard. This is a great way to be trendy! This bracelet is also handpainted, so no two bracelets are exactly the same. I love that.

Hot Air Balloon card

This card is black, white and coral, which are three of my favorite colors! If they aren’t yours, no fret! This card can be customized just for you!

Framed Vintage Paperback: Slipping Beauty

This piece of art serves dual purposes. One, it’s fab and can be hung or placed as is to add a vintage touch to your decor. Two, the paperback is in great condition so you can totally read some short stories from Avon Books from 1952. I know just the room I’d put this in!

William and Jessica were kind enough to answer some questions. Enjoy!

1. How did you and William come up with your Etsy shop?

William and I began creating together the first time we ever met. One of our first projects together were the button earrings (seen in our etsy shop) and things only grew from there! After a year of dating long-distance–I was in San Francisco and he was in Austin–I decided to move back to Texas, where I had lived for 10 years prior. Once I got back, William and I continued making, and with the encouragement of a friend that owns a jewelry boutique here in town, we opened an Etsy shop with our first collection in May.

2. What material(s) do you enjoy working with the most?

I think, for us, it’s a tossup between brass and leather. Brass, with it’s nautical affiliations, proved to be the best material for the current collection. Brass has a fantastic quality about it when it antiques–the unique markings in the metal come out, and it earns a beautiful patina. It can also be polished to stay shiny and golden—we like that it has two extremes! Leather has a warm and rustic feel to it. It is beautiful when left alone, but also makes for a fantastic foundation for the addition of designs–both tooled and painted. Leather has a lasting quality to it that translates for both men and women, which we appreciate.

3. What is your favorite color? What is William’s favorite color?

Jessica: My favorite color changes…I suppose you could say that I’m fickle! Currently, I am in love with deep fall colors, like cranberry red, navy blue, and forest green. But I’m desperately in love with adding neon splashes to this kind of a color palette—just a bit of florescent pink or orange instantly turns a color palette that was very popular in the early 90s into a modern, playful theme. But two months ago, I was gung-ho seafoam green and light pink. I still love those. Can my answer be all of them?

William: Turquoise.
: )

4. What is your favorite item in your shop?

Jessica: It’s really hard to pick one–we don’t create things that we don’t love! I would say that I rotate every few weeks between pieces that I wear. Right now I’m wearing the Large 30″ Triangle Chevron Necklace, and I really love it! It seems to go with so many outfits—from a cute patterned dress to a T-shirt and jeans! I also wear the Black and White Chevron Lariat bracelet with a “J” initial almost every day.

William: My favorite is Jessica Blake. Oh, my favorite item in the shop? I really like the Pecos Handpainted bracelet in white with the yellow chevron pattern–the mustard color seems to be spot on for the fall season, and it’s really easy to wear!

Thank you so much William and Jessica!

Fab Store Alert: Find Designer Home Items for Less at HomeGoods

by Lisa on October 6th, 2011

This morning I was invited to a blogger event at one of HomeGoods‘ Chicago locations {600 N Michigan Ave}, which couldn’t have been more perfect timing. While I have shopped at HomeGoods in the past, it had been a few years since I’d stepped inside one. Now that we’ve been reacquainted, all I can think is: HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

HomeGoods is fab because they have the same designer items you’ll find at your big box stores, but for a fraction of the retail price. I saw some amazing brands as I was was walking through the aisles: Cynthia Rowley, Lenox, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade… None of it was full price. Getting Kate Spade at a discount without waiting for a sample sale? Incredible.

In fact, check this out:

{look how artsy Instagram lets me be. } You can’t really tell here, but there’s a $20 Kate Spade mug in this beautiful box. {Wouldn’t this make a fab gift for a coworker? or friend? or me?} The cost of the mug at HomeGoods is $9.99.

At Rue La La’s Kate Spade sale today they had a couple of mugs … for $12.90.

No brainer here on what’s the better deal!

So anyhow, back to the event. When we arrived they paired us into groupings to play “The Price is Always Right,” a more fun version of “The Price is Right” where we had to guess the price of a few items sold at HomeGoods. I was paired with Nikia from ChiTown Fashionista and Stacey from Evolving Stacey. Let’s just say that the person who blogs about sales did abysmally. Nikia and Stacey were really great at figuring out the HomeGoods prices and walked away with some gift cards!

After the games HomeGoods armed us with $50 gift cards and it was time to shop. There were so many items I wish I could have taken home with me today. Case in point:

I considered changing the colors of my wedding so I could snag all of those wonderful cake plates. {Sure, I could change the color of the ribbon, but that would be way too much work.} And that lamp. I would die to have that lamp somewhere in my house.

Phil, HomeGoods’ incredible Media Relations Manager, was on hand for the event and told us that part of why HomeGoods’ prices are so cheap is because they don’t advertise the name brands you’ll find in the stores. It’s part of the agreement they have with the companies. He didn’t use this particular example, but why would you go to Nordstrom to pick up the fab Cynthia Rowley frame above when you could get it at HomeGoods for just $12.99? You might have to look a little harder to find the name brands at HomeGoods because you won’t walk in the door and see huge signs jumping out at you, but believe me, they’re there.

While I wanted all of the items above, I clearly had no problem shopping this morning. The image at the top of this post shows you all of the loot I took home with me.

Here are my treasures:

Small Retractable Leash – normally $14 – $6.99 at HomeGoods
Cute Doggy Waste Bags Dispenser – normally $10 – $4.99 at HomeGoods
Travel dog bowl – normally $8 – $3.99 at HomeGoods
Wood @ Sign – normally $48 – $24.99 at HomeGoods
Neoprene Oven Mitt – normally $6 – $3.99 at HomeGoods
Set of 2 Neoprene Pot Holders – normally $6 – $3.99 at HomeGoods
Smith & Thompson 11×14 frame – normally $16 – $12.99 at HomeGoods
Lane Decorative Accessories 8×10 frame – normally $16 – $7.99 at HomeGoods
Silver 11×14 frame – normally $24 – $12.99 at HomeGoods
The Frame Gallery Collection 8×10 frame – normally $16 – $7.99 at HomeGoods
Chicago Map Canvas Print – normally $60 – $29.99 at HomeGoods

All of this amounted to a $224 retail value, but I spent $120.89 at HomeGoods. That’s pretty good shopping, I think.

I’m most excited about the Chicago Map Canvas Print and the large @ sign. I have been looking for ways to decorate my apartment that are more fun, and these items completely fit the bill. I couldn’t believe the price on the Chicago print – I can’t buy a Chicago poster for $29.99, let alone a piece of art that’s ready to hang!

I kid you not, HomeGoods is getting added back as one of my regular shopping haunts. I had too much fun, and I can’t ever resist a good designer deal!

Interested in checking out this fab store for yourself? Click here to find your nearest HomeGoods location!

Disclosure: HomeGoods provided me with $70 in gift cards {I won some more that I didn’t recap!}, but you can tell from the total that I spent some of my own money and I love everything I purchased.

Target Friday: Bedding Sale!

by Shaina on January 21st, 2011

Target has a great thing going on right now – a huge sale on select bedding. I have blogged about bedding before … I LOVE it. Just getting some fun, new sheets is such an easy way to change up your bedroom or guest room … and really, the possibilities are endless.

Change things up with this Room Essentials Geometric Bedding Collection:

This king-size comforter is currently on sale for only $24! That’s just crazy.

Also fun? This cute Room Essentials Pink/Purple Floral Sham – Standard. And seriously? It’s only $8.99.

Don’t you think that this Room Essentials Aqua/Green Floral Comforter is so bright and happy and cheery? Perfect for the blahs of winter. Full/queen is only $18, and the king is only $24! Seriously … what a great deal.

I don’t know about you, but I’ll be heading to Target this weekend to take advantage of these amazing bedding deals … I think it’s high time my bedroom gets a makeover!

Cyber Monday SAle: Save 15% Off Almost Everything at Crate & Barrel

by Lisa on November 29th, 2010

Wowsers. A coupon for Crate & Barrel? Say it ain’t so!

But … it is so! And it’s only good TODAY!

Save 15% on almost everything that you purchase at crateandbarrel.com when you enter promo code “SAVE15.”

This is pretty huge, friends. C&B is one of those places that NEVER offers promo codes. If there is something you’ve been eyeing, today is the day to jump. I don’t expect to see another coupon from them for, say, another year.

Click here to head to CrateandBarrel.com.

Plus, want to save a little extra money? Shop through cash back shopping site ShopatHome.com! {Don’t worry – if you haven’t used the site before it’s super easy to figure out!}

If you’re new to ShopatHome.com you’ll receive a $5 sign-up bonus, plus you’ll receive 5% cash back from your Crate & Barrel order! Once you sign into or sign up for ShopatHome.com you’ll just need to search for “Crate & Barrel” and then click over to the store from their link. That’s it. Easy as pie. Happy Shopping!

**The fine print says the following items are excluded from the discount: upholstered items; All-Clad® cookware; Wüsthof® and Shun® cutlery; and Nespresso® and Jura® coffeemakers**

Layla Grace Sale: 15% Off All Purchases

by Lisa on November 26th, 2010

Woo hoo! I’m pretty excited about this one. My favorite shop ever, Layla Grace, is taking 15% off pretty much everything they sell through the end of the day on November 30, 2010. {Also, I’m not alone in saying they’re one of my favorite shops – InStyle Magazine just named them one of the top places to shop online!}

Enter promo code “HOLIDAY15” to save 15% off your order.

If you can’t tell I am absolutely in love with their Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket, which was also one of Oprah’s favorite things in a previous year. Normally $132, the price goes down to $112.20 after the discount and this blanket ships free.

There are so many fantastic gift items at Layla Grace. I definitely recommend checking them out while they’re offering this discount!

Click here to head to Layla Grace now!!!

Get a 5Qt. Rival Slow Cooker For As Low as $1.79 at Kohl’s!

by Lisa on November 26th, 2010

Today ONLY – November 26, 2010 - the Rival 5 qt. Slow Cooker you see above is on sale for $19.99 at Kohl’s. Not a bad price, but Kohl’s has a printable Black Friday Small Electronics Rebate, so you’ll be able to get back $10 on your purchase. On top of that you can shop through one of the cash back shopping sites – like Ebates or ShopatHome – and get an additional 4% cash back + a $5 sign-up bonus.

Step-by-Step {and day by day} here’s what you need to do to get the deal:

1. Go to ShopatHome and sign in to your account (or sign up for Shop at Home)

2. Search for “Kohl’s” in the search box at the top of the screen {or click on that link and go right there}

3. Once you’re re-directed to the Kohl’s site, search 5 Quart Rival Slow Cookers

4. At checkout, use promo code “EXTRA20” to get 20% off, and then enter promo code “CONTACTFR” to get free shipping.

5. Pay $16.95 at checkout

6. Submit for $10 rebate {Click here to get the printable form, which is a PDF.}

7. If you’re a new Shop at Home member, you’ll also get a $5 credit in your ShopatHome account, plus the 4% cash back, which will be 4% of your $16.95 purchase price.

NOTE: This is the scenario for ShopatHome, obviously. Follow the same exact steps if you prefer to shop through Ebates or any other cash back shopping site! I highly recommend shopping through whichever site you haven’t used before so you can get that $5 sign-up bonus!

Thanks, Passionate Penny Pincher, for the heads up on this fab deal!