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I have picked up a few things over the past few weeks....some deals and some splurges. First up, I kept reading about Rag & Bone jeans and how comfortable and wonderful they were. So I splurged with Christmas money and purchased the Skinny in Kensington . I wear jeans so frequently that I don't feel bad spending the extra dollars to get a nice pair. Don't get me wrong...I am a total cheapo and have 4 pairs of the $10 Forever21 jean s. Which are great by the way but you can definitely tell the difference once you get a nice pair. I have worn holes in the toes of my gold sparkle Toms so decided to invest in a new ones. These showed up at my door yesterday. I think they will be good for now and into spring. I was out returning things from Christmas and ended up finding two pairs of designer jeans at Marshalls . Paige Denim Verdugo Ultra Skinny ...The tag says compare at $140 and I paid $50.  Add caption Marc Jacobs Lou Skinny Black Jeans...the original tags says $187 and I g...

My hair has a lot of natural curl but I prefer to wear it straight. Last week, my hair dryer from Target died on me.  After years of owning drugstores hair dryers that last less than a year, I decided it was time to upgrade. I had a coupon for Sally Beauty Supply for 15% off your entire purchase so that is where I headed first. I ran across these "bird" hair dryers by Conair...there was  gold bird (the cheapest), then yellow bird (next in line in terms of price), then silver bird (the most expensive). Silver bird  was on sale and with my coupon it would come close to the price of yellow bird so I went for it. This may sound completely ridiculous and I am sure most of you will laugh when you read this...but this hair dryer is life changing. It is really awesome!  Most days, I left the house with frizzy hair that I couldn't get smooth with products. And now it is so smooth and soft. The dryer comes with a straightening attachment that works really well af...

I have been on the hunt for a coffee table with cleaner lines than the round table that was currently in my living room. The round table was actually my first wedding present, a gift from my grandmother, and so it has a lot of sentimental value. I am definitely saving it because one day I may find a new spot for it in our house. Last week, I ventured over to Class and Trash and found this great table for $18. It was buried under another table and quite a bit more classy trash. I immediately noticed it seemed to be in fairly good condition, sturdy and the size was right. I also was attracted to the bronze detailing on the legs. And how could I resist an $18 price tag.  When I got the table home, I wiped it off with a dish liquid solution. I normally like to use white vinegar and water but was out of vinegar. Then I took an old toothbrush and some Brasso and scrubbed the brass detailing on the legs. The toothbrush helped make this process quicker but it was still not...

Buy this for spring! It is $8.80 and much more expensive looking! I am very impressed with the quality for less than $9. (Note...I purchased online so did have to pay shipping. I am not sure if they have it in  store but if you call your local store with the item number they can look it up.) I also found these bright blue jeans at Old Navy this week for $19. Mine had a slight flaw so I got an additional 10% off. Richmonders...the Willow Lawn Old Navy is sold out of a bunch of sizes. Here's to spring! We had snow and an almost 80 degree day within one week. Crazy weather!

Phew! Where are the weeks going? Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been trying to manage everything (work, family, exercise, etc) and blogging has been low on the priority list. Also, I ran out of photo storage on Blogger so I had to figure out another means....this is my first post using Flickr. Here is what we have been up to.... Lots of Coloring...watercolor by Camille Lots of Ice Cream Sandwich Eating...yes...Clyde is wearing a diaper only! It happens....frequently!   Lots of Baby Care giving. I have been working my tail off...so today I splurged on this . It was on sale and I ended up getting an additional 15% off the sales price so the total was around $131. This is a big purchase for me but I have one other Kate Spade bag that Michael gave me for Christmas probably 5 or more years ago and I still use it. So hopefully this is a good investment. Plus you use a purse ever day so that like good jeans...I feel like you can spend a little more! I can't wait for it to a...

My friend, Ashley, recently asked me to post some of my favorite on-line retailers. But I was not sure I had enough to make a very full post. So I decided to post some of the deals and steals I have found lately. CUTE KIDS CLIPS We all love etsy.com  and I discovered  Crowe's Nest  last spring. They have the cutest hair clips and so reasonable...most are under $4. VINTAGE JEWELRY I just discovered Silver Lining Decor on etsy.com. The owner is local to Richmond and has the neatest vintage jewelry. I purchased some great studs for $14 that I have been wearing almost daily. CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Christmas is just around the corner and I found these Dollar Tree ornaments this week. BOYS POLO SHIRTS I have been having a hard time find plain polo shirts for Clyde. After an extensive google search, I found these at jcpenney.com . Use code RMNAFF10 for an extra 10% off.  They are good quality and I took them to Atlantic Embroidery Works  for a $5 monogram. I...

I found these cute black shoes by Chinese Laundry at Marshalls for $10. I needed a black flat for summer so I was thrilled. They are a jelly material with a velvet bow. An unusual combination but it works for me!

I have been making the thrift store rounds and recently made the trip to Diversity Thrift . I started in the glassware section and quickly realized that I needed a cart. There is so much to take in and I am sure I missed some great items. Here are some of the treasures I did spot.  Candle Holder (the glass part is wrapped in bubble wrap here)  Framed Fish Drawing for $10  New Monogrammed Decorative Flag for $2.50. If your last name starts with O, X, U or I. :)  Lamp with Polka Dot Shade $3 White Platter Signs for $1 each Cute Outdoor Table for $65 Set of Chairs Here is what I did come home with.....all for $24.  $8 Candle holder that is missing the glass votives. I plan to hang outside near our patio and hopefully find votives at the Dollar Tree  I loved this basket purse and it was a steal at $1.25. I have already removed the monogram and Camille's Mimi is currently napping in there. Dora & Ariel plates at $1 total, Doilies for crafts less than a $1, I love these ...