Melamine dining at Target

I love Target. I really really do. They've just been knockin it outta the park with their decor items. They're on this blue and white kick lately ( see previous posts ) and I wandered over to the dining section and gasped outloud when I saw ikat. Among other great melamine products. Thanks to my daughter, I have an excuse to buy melamine. Here's the example:

From Target ( wish they were square, but i'll take 'em )

BBB Cheap Servers!

I bought these two three tiered servers on clearance at BBB.( click here ) I figured, why not, I dont have any, I entertain quite often, and with coupon/clearance they were $12. They are bamboo, I thought of possibly spaypainting them in a high gloss white. But for now, they'll stay in the nude. And I figure, since I'm not in need of both right this minute for food, I'll throw some of my jewelry on a stand. My jewelry box was getting a bit packed anyways ;)

Then I stopped in at one of my favorite antique shops, and to my delight I found cheap corbels. They usually are more than $50. I got this set for $22. I needed something rustic on this shelf and this fits just right.

Newness

Suzani Roman Shades, DONE! Total cost for both shades: $40 ( made with $3.99 mini blinds )

 and no i still havent found THE light fixture for this room

Sewed up a Batik Ink Pillow for each sofa ( i'm more excited about the sunlight you see in the pic. SUN! )

and lastly, the entry table. Ready for spring. It wont stay this way, Those lanterns will be moss filled next week w/ LED candles. And this is the only time I ever EVER have faux flowers.

Sample Sale finds

Does anyone else have a sample sale in their area? We have a sample sale of designers and major brands every 2 months, and it's so much fun. From $20 Uggs, to $4 Snow/Skate Brand Tees to home goods and other big designer names, there's somethin for everyone.

I was thrilled this time to dig through a pile of stationary and find a Thomas Paul goldmine. That journal on the left retails for $20, I snagged it for $5. The Thank you Cards were only $6. 

I've had my eye on this "thingy" for months, and it finally went on clearance. Lucky me. I plan on hanging it from my pergola in the backyard for summer. It holds tealights, how cool is it? Originally $50, got it for $12.
( sorry it was spinning in the photo, it's made of thin steel )

Oh Suzani

After THREE months of waiting, my special order Suzani fabric from Joanns  is in. I'll be making roman shades today. Pics to come! ( with the new camera that arrives tomorrow for my birthday )