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Have You Checked out the Ikea 2011 Catalog Yet?

August 2, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Last week, I got my copy of the 2011 IKEA catalog in the mail. Along with tax rebates and new shoes, the annual catalog is probably on my top 20 list of things I like to get in the mail. And I especially like to look for the NEW! and LOWER PRICE! call outs.

I just did a quick flip through, but here are some of the things that I’m loving:

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Buying a Car: The Upshot

July 26, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

First of all, many thanks to those of you who offered advice to get me through the hideous car buying journey of last week. The bad news is that Immature Kristin (IK) is still mad at the first dealer, despite the efforts of Mature Kristin (MK) to get her to forgive, let it go, release the anger, drop that rock, […]

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CB2: Fresh Finds

May 17, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

CB2 has some great new products for spring – fresh, fresh, fresh! Would you like to see 8 of my picks for outside and in? I can guess that you’ll find at least one that fits your taste and budget.

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Does Buying Furniture Stress You Out?

May 3, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I bought my first couch over the weekend. In previous apartments, I'd had hand-me-down furniture or furniture that I purchased with my roommate. So this was a major purchase for me, and I have to say, it kind of stressed me out. I was worried about making the wrong decision when it came to spending such a large amount of […]

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How do You Search for Furniture on Craigslist?

April 7, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

As I mentioned on Monday, I have a new apartment. (I promise I won't bore you with too many posts about it, but it's on my mind this week.) And because it's larger than my old space, and I'm moving in with a new person, we have to get a lot of new furniture with out spending all of our […]

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Open or Closed Storage in the Kitchen?

April 5, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I recently signed the lease for a new apartment, and I'm thrilled that it has an enormous kitchen (by New York standards anyway). But for all the space it has, there is very little storage. It has too tiny cabinets over the sink, which will be for everyday dishes, and a cabinet that has the sink in it (not exactly […]

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Brocade Home: 8 Favorites

March 31, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Brocade Home, a furniture and accessories store with both an online shop/catalog and a retail storefront in New York City, has some great offerings for the season. In fact, I spotted a few instant favorites that I’d like to share this morning — 8 favorites in fact. First, I like the new square turned leg dining room table ($499 square or $799 rectangle) which would suit a room that is either very modern with bright accent colors, a bit country with wooden farmhouse chairs, or even one that has more of a coastal vibe with a sisal rug, a capez shell chandelier and lots of blue and yellows. You could even use this as a work table in your office or craft room.

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Are You Done?

December 22, 2009 | By | Comments (0)

Shopping, I mean? Are all your presents bought, wrapped, and nestled snugly under your tree? (Or hidden someplace where Snoopy McSnoopers can’t find them?) Of course they are…unless you’re like 52 percent of Americans who still need to finish their gift-hunting, or 24 percent who (gasp) haven’t even started yet, according to a Rasmussen Reports survey. If you’re one of the (apparently) many who are still twirling from store to store in a last-minute panic, here are some tips to keep your wallet from self-combusting.

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3 Great Etsy Shops

December 18, 2009 | By | Comments (1)

I recently pulled together an Etsy handmade last minute gift guide for decor8 and I’d like to highlight three of the sellers from my guide since I found so many items in each of their shops that I’d like to give as presents. It may be a tad too late this year, but one doesn’t need a special occasion to give to those they love, right? So keep these shops in mind for when you want to surprise someone…

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Buying Gadgets – Made Easier

December 4, 2009 | By | Comments (0)

Have you heard about Measy? It’s a new website that makes choosing a new electronic device a whole lot easier. Whether you’re searching for a new digital camera, netbook, or HDTV – for yourself or for a holiday gift for that special someone – Measy takes the anxiety, confusion, and overwhelmingly endless options out of the picture. 

By answering a short quiz about what features matter to you, which don’t, and what your budget is, Measy is able to narrow down the field in a matter of seconds, helping you find the device that is just the right fit for you. It’s more focused and personal than your regular old search engine, and it’s a lot easier than going from store to store listening to sales pitches and wondering if you’re getting the real scoop. 

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