I stumbled upon this fantastic orange dresser/buffet and had to share. Available at Live.Like.You for $998.

Orange Scarf

Orange scarf from Anthropologie and oooh it's cashmere. $98

Lasso Lamp

Orange lasso desk lamp on sale at Crate&Barrel for $29.95!

Another reason to love Target

Ever since seeing this picture on flickr I have been on the lookout for that lamp. What do I find the other day at Target? This vase, which is very similar, for $20. Works well as a vase or I could turn it into a lamp. What do you think?

What day is it, again?

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time keeping track of the day and date. Thanks to my new clock from Kohl's I won't have that problem any more. Isn't it cute!

Orange belt

Orange belt on sale at Martin + Osa for $24.95!

New sneaks

Check my new sneakers! Awesome right? A steal of a deal courtesy of Kohl's where everything is always on sale plus a 20% off coupon. If you find yourself overcome with jealousy and want a pair for yourself, visit shoes.com.

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The Target piggy banks are back! I have been wanting one of these since last year, when I failed to buy it immediately and by the time I went back for it, it was gone. They come in copper and chrome and look much better in person. There are even little baby piggy banks, and elephants if pigs aren't your thing. At $14.99 who can resist. I ended up buying both.

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Thanks to Target restocking the Orla Kiely merchandise I was able to give this canister a good home. It now houses all of my charging cables for cell phones, iPods, etc... Too bad the lids aren't very tight because the big green container would make a great cookie jar.

My weekend

Admitting you have a problem is the first step right? I'm a little bit of a compulsive returner. I will go to the store and buy something, then freak out about spending so much money, or decide I don't really like it that much after all, and will take it back and return it. Then I end up complaining that I don't have anything to wear. So, this weekend I went to the mall and bought two pairs of shoes. Still deciding on weather I'm keeping both pairs.

Clark's Craft

I'll keep these but need a half size up. How can I resist the orange?

Chinese Laundry Starlet
These would go perfectly with the dress I want from Nordstrom's. But that would involve buying an expensive dress. Might have to return these.

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I also mentioned in a previous post how much I want a little dog of my own. I saw the cutest little dapple dachshund at the mall pet store. (And you don't have to lecture me about how bad it is to buy a dog from a pet store, I know all about puppy mills.) I have plenty of time to train a puppy since I'm unemployed but it's probably not such a great time financially. I didn't buy him but have been thinking about how cute he is for days. I'm going to try not to go into pet stores anymore because all the dogs are just so cute and I feel so bad for them and want to rescue them all.


Which got me thinking about all the stuff I could buy for my puppy. Which got me thinking of one of my favorite etsy shops: Annie's Sweatshop. She makes all kinds of great dog products and uses her dachshunds to model them.

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I went to the flea market on Sunday which was a complete bust. Where was my vintage Saarinen table for $50? I'll probably have to venture to an NYC flea market for that kind of find. No vintage Pyrex or Catherine Holm either. :(

SALE!

Even though I live in New England I am not a fan of cold weather. Maybe I just don't have enough fat on my body like everyone likes to tells me but I tend to freeze more than most people. I especially hate having cold ears and I can't wear hats thanks to my crazy curly hair. Why am I bothering to talk about Winter when Spring is here? Because now is the best time to get deals on cold weather apparel for next year. I got these Ugg earmuffs as a gift this Christmas and they probably cost twice the price. On sale for $49.99 at athleta.

Orla Kiely for Target

Have you been to Target yet to check out the Orla Kiely line? I was surprised to find one sad little end cap instead of a big display. Here are some of my favorites...

Canisters $19.99, $17.99 and $14.99

Tablecloth $21.99

Set of 2 kitchen towels $5.99

Kitchen hooks 2-pack $4.99

As you can tell I really like the pear theme. Besides their original purpose the tablecloth and towels make great fabric for any craft projects you might have in mind.

TV frame

I had to pick up some photographs from our photographer at work the other day and I was introduced to something I have never seen before. Not only is his house very nice but he had his TV in a frame and a dachshund (I want a dachshund sooo badly). Normally I'm one who would prefer the TV to be hidden when not in use, but I like this idea too.

The picture above is from Pottery Barn or check out framemytv.

I never learn

I'm constantly doing this and yet I still never learn. I go to the store and see something I like but don't want to part with my money. I then decide that I do want it and go back to the store a few weeks later only to find that the item is no longer available.

This happened to me a few months ago with a pair of Express jeans and just today with a piece of artwork at HomeGoods.

If you see this print somewhere let me know. (Yes, I'm one of those people that takes pictures of things I like at the store.)
I did score this lamp though. The stacked ball lamp may no longer be trendy but I love it and that's all that matters.

Soft pants

I have an unhealthy obsession with sweatpants (not very stylish but so comfy). These sweatpants at Old Navy are the best. Only $15. Buy them in every color...I just might.

Louis Bed

Isn't this bed gorgeous? It's a perfect mix of modern and baroque. I'm officially obsessed and must own one someday. To see more pictures of this fabulous bed visit NOTCOT.

Wal Mart...who knew?