It's The Small Things...

that make me happy... and sometimes the big things!

Today the small...

Look at these gorgeous pink agate coasters I got at HomeGoods on clearance for $7.00!

Agate-"Produced from lava that has been cooled for 80 million years, agate is a translucent, exceptionally strong mineral that was once thought to protect its owners from all dangers and even affect their dreams."

FYI-all local readers the Homegoods on Dempster in Morton Grove has crazy cool stuff right now!

It's Coming!!!

May 1st, Calypso St Barth For Target!!!

I can HARDLY wait, I will be in Arizona but will hit the store there!!!

Images from Target

Shopping Fix...

Here are just a few of my favorites items saved in my Etsy account...

Lucite Bar Set

$45

La Dolfina

On The Rocks Bar Glasses Set of Four

$29.50

Jens Closet

Draw The Line Art Print

8x12

$28.00

Jkl Design

Images from Etsy

Happy Easter!!!

Look at this gorgeous flower arrangement my Mom gave me for easter!!!

For local readers it's from Four Finches in Evanston. Not only do they do amazing flowers (and delivery for all the husbands out there including mine) they also carry many wonderful gift/home pieces.

Here are the actual four finches in the store...

*there are actually more now because they had babies :)

Store shot...

Four Finches

1320 Sherman Ave.

847-328-4836

Out And About....

While I was out yesterday I saw some interesting pieces at HomeGoods and Pier One.

AMAZING coffee table at HomeGoods!!!

$249.99

If anyone needs a larger scale coffee table I would run out and snag this!

Tufted Sofa

$699.99

Cool Planters

$39.99

Pier One

Suzani Umbrella

Several FAB mirrors...

Beautiful gold lamp with flowered shade...

Danielle Oakley Interiors Guest Post...

Today, I am happy to report I am doing a guest post over at Danielle Oakley Interiors. I was thrilled when Danielle asked my to do a textile tour of my home!!!

Would love for you to check it out...

Here

Shagadelic!!!

I am totally diggin' this shag rug.

Would look SO cool in an office, bedroom or living room.

Wish I had some place to put it!!!

Originally discovered it on I Suwannee, look how she used it in a sitting room...

You too can own this amazing rug from RugsUSA.com

Images from Small Shop Studio, I Suwannee and RugsUSA.com

Totally Busted!!!

A friend of mine is looking for a bust for her house. I think they are super cool!!!

Does anyone have one and if so from where???

Images from Decor Pad

Hicks Pendant...

I know many of you have seen this FAB light fixture but I am so crazy about it!!!

Images below are from Nicole's kitchen author of Sketch 42...

If I ever have a chance to redo my kitchen I will use these for sure!!!

I think I would use the brass because it's warmer

The Hicks Pendant is available through Circa Lighting

Images from Shelter

Blogger Tag Sale!!!!

The super fabulous Nicole from Sketch 42 is hosting a Blogger Tag Sale so I thought I would join in the fun!!!

Make sure to check out all the bloggers FAB finds!

Most of them are vintage but some are not (will note with item description).

Please email me if interested (first come first serve) and I will let you know shipping cost and send you a paypal invoice.

memebrook@hotmail.com

***Please note all vintage items come as is, with some wear and lots of love, email with any questions about a particular item!

Set Of Decorative Bowls

$45 for both

*not vintage

Vintage Italian Inlay Wood Tray

23"long x 15" wide

$75-SOLD

Vintage Gold Mirror

91/2 " long x 61/2 wide (at widest part)

$34-SOLD

Vintage Flower Painting On Board

Greens, Pinks and Yellow

$40

Needlepoint Brown and Cream Pillow With Tassels

19"x15"

Back of pillow has zipper

Insert included

*Not Vintage*

$100

Gold Framed Flower Prints

13.5'X15"

I bought the flower prints and had them professionally framed

$85 for the pair-SOLD

More items to come over the next few weeks!!!