Things I've learned about demolition.

1. Sledge hammers are much heavier than then they appear.
2. Don't wear flip flops to a construction site.
3. Always wear safety goggles.
4. If you show up in a dress they won't make you work.
5. Insulation is REALLY itchy.

 

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tramp.

We've They've been diggin' a hole.

No, not for a pool.

For something much more dangerous.

How many men does it take to carry a trampoline across a yard?

Time to get our jump on. 

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Design Sponge at Home.

If you're hip on what's hot in the design and blog world then you've most definitely heard that Design Sponge at Home is finally out.  I just received my copy in the mail and have been pouring over all the cool interiors and DIY projects.

A big "thanks" to Grace Bonney for including three of my projects... 

Want a copy? You can preview the book as well as purchase your own copy on Amazon. 

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A few samples.

I've been collecting a few tile samples.

I figure if I collect enough I may be able to tile my whole fireplace for free.

I think they may be on to me.

 

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Do you Zulily?

Not familiar with Zulily? It's a website where companies are invited to advertise their products for sale through Zulily at hugely discounted prices.  I've subscribed to them for over a year now but always deleted their emails. One day I finally opened up an email and kicked myself for all that time I was missing out on great deals. I've bought bicycles, winter coats, toys, books and my kids wardrobe for incredible deals.

I'm shopping for Christmas early this year and here's what's caught my eye...

How chic are these baby / toddler shoes? I'd love a pair in every color for myself. 

Retail price: $28.00

Zulily price: $12.99

Go here.

What kid doesn't love to dress like a superhero?  These even come in pink!

Retail - Cape: $30.00 / Mask and arm bands: $30.00

Zulily price - Cape $14.99 / Mask and arm bands: $11.99

Go here.

I've wanted a personalized address stamp for years.

Retail: $48.00

Zulily: $24.00

Go here.

Thing is, these deals are only offered for a few short days then it's on to the next.

Plus, if you refer a friend and they buy, you get a $15.00 credit...woot! woot!

So click on my links (hint, hint).

 

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Shop till you drop.

Part of moving to a new place means getting to discover new places to shop.
Overstock.com opened a new outlet store in my neighborhood.

These Tabouret Metal Chairs, regularly $274.95/four are sold for $174.99/four on their website.

I could only find one noticeable ding on one chair.

As a result:

Then I found these two Tauboret 24-inch Metal Stools.  Regularly $100.00/pair, sold on their website for $90.99/pair, picked mine up for $17.00 for the pair (and I can't find a ding anywhere).

I found a lot more cool things but my camera battery ran out of juice

  My cowboy was not so amused by the place.

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Halloween - thriftin' style.

I love to decorate but when it comes to holiday decorating, it's just not my thing.  Perhaps I just have a hard time justifying spending money on things that I only get to display for a month then have to take down.  I can, however, definitely afford a trip to the thrift store.

Last week I stopped in at Savers to see if I could spot any great finds. I was pleasantly surprised to find a display rack full of free idea sheets which shoppers could take to give them decorating inspiration.  To be un-politically correct...they're ideas for what do with what some may call "junk" and transform it in to cool decor.

Check out some of their ideas:

Every thrift store I have been to has an over abundance of tarnished silver, silk flowers, and odd brass or ceramic trinkets.  Take some black spray paint, pair them together and you've got a spook-tacular vignette.

A while back I found a ceramic owl that I spray painted white (here) but you could also use black for Halloween.

Now this is clever...using black and white chess pieces glued around a black spray painted wreath.

Every thrift store has all kinds of china.  Here, they simply used image transfer paper to dress up plates for Halloween.

  Get this...white spray-painted barbies, a fine-tipped black marker for the lips and eyes...doesn't get more spooky or appropriately weird than that.

These were only a few ideas but there were like a gazillion more which I would have grabbed if my dude wouldn't have spit up all over the floor.

***By the way, my friend who owns A Fine Line Stationery and Gifts is on a quest to be named as "THE BEST PLACE TO BUY A SPECIAL GIFT" in Tucson Lifestyle Magazine and needs all the votes she can get (plus you could win a $100.00 gift card just for entering).  Please go here to fill out the ballot.  Remember to enter "A Fine Line Stationery and Gifts." Thanks!***

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AZ Magazine Feature.

Thanks to AZ Magazine for the fun feature in the September 2011 issue!

I must admit, looking at the pictures makes me homesick.

I'm ready for our house to get finished and move in.

 

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The Toledo.

I love the contrast of a vintage Toledo stool against a crisp white kitchen.

Image via Flickr.

Image via Ebay.

Image via Etsy.

I ran in to a modern take on the Toledo stool at HomeGoods yesterday.

The seat came in several sizes which made me think they'd look just as good as a side table.

  $59.00 bucks. 

Not bad.

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