Obsession of the Week: Flea Market at Jayson Home And Garden

To say that I am completely obsessed with the Flea Market finds at Jayson Home and Garden would be the understatement of the year. Seriously, someone over at JHG has an amazing eye for fabulous vintage finds. I feel like I'm channeling my inner Hollister Hovey!







I think I'll go trolling for vintage finds this weekend! See you in June!

Meow

Appetizing.

Hello, Lover

A trio of margaritas? Come to Mama!

Ahoy Matey!

This one is for Fudgie!

CASH Wednesday: Orla Kiely

Friends, I have something to confess.

I have a longstanding feud with Target. I won't get into it, but because of said feud, I have not purchased an item at Target since October 2005. People. That's 3.5 years. That's a long ass time.

(Note: Yes, I can hold a grudge.)

Recently, though, the siren song has been calling me. And these adorable Orla Kiely items don't help. And they're all under $25!



Stoneware Pear Canister. Should be filled with cookies and on my kitchen counter.


Orange flower mugs remind me of having coffee at my grandma's house. So cute!


This eight piece tumbler set is perfect for summer cocktails. Mmm... mojitos.

Thank God the line is only available in store, so I can't be tempted to purchase via my comfy couch. I've heard that some stores are already sold out, so get 'em while they're still available.

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Peep!

Totally loving this dress with the little peep of yellow.

Scrambled

Really? Does anyone know anyone who would really have (or want) one of these?

Friday Fun

Kids, it's Friday and I'm in a mood. That means it's time for another installment of Things I Do Not Understand, courtesy of our fine friends at that overpriced mixed bag known as shopbop.com.


Looking for a $106 headband?


How about some $716 peep toe and ankle, laceup boots?


How about $218 for some acid wash ripped up jeans?


Oh I know you've been waiting to spend $253 on this fringed half of a vest.


While you're charging up your visa, you might as well drop another $198 and pair it with this macrame napkin of a skirt.

What are they smoking over there?

In Quotes

Normally I'm not a fan of floating bookshelves, but these whimiscal numbers are a whole 'nother story!

GLEE

Seriously. AWESOME.

Attention Heathers!

Okay, how cool is this?

Chomp Chomp

I love a good gator!

VOTE TONIGHT

Apart from his insane talent and fearlessness,


Katy Perry is a fan!

Spring Denim

I have to say, I'm very fond of these pegged little jeans from The Gap!

A Little Birdie Told Me ...

Now that's a sushi set.

A Change

Loving this long coin necklace.

Slurp!

Little Piper needs some new dishware!

Aqua Love

Another summery cardi to love ...

In the Sticks

For a minimalist table setting.

Ridiculous yet Adorable

Clever too.

CASH Wednesday: Broken foot

So, Jennifer and I have mentioned before that there is a third sister, Lisa. And, yesterday, the third sister took a tumble. A bad tumble. A tumble such that I, as her excellent sister, came to her rescue and spent many hours in the emergency room, shopping for crutches and switching out frozen broccoli florets for frozen edamame (note: both make excellent ice packs).

More unfortunate than all of that -- even the crutches -- is the sandal. The terrifying, orthopedic, velcro and foam concoction that is the "healing sandal." I've searched online for an image of the terror and the closest I could find was this. NOTE: This is indeed nicer than the one that Lisa has to wear (and, duh, Lisa's legs are not hairy like the one pictured).


Helping Lisa into her single Converse shoe this morning, I thought about how she really could use something adorable and yet... hop-able. And maybe stretchy enough to fit over the bandage and replace the dreaded healing atrocity. So, it's off to shop!

These Pumas have all the support of a granny shoe, but slightly more edge for $68. Plus, black goes with everything and is slimming -- even for a swollen hoof!
Flexible and neutral Calvin Klein ballet flats for $98 will blend right in with the unsightly ace bandage.

And when the crutches are gone? Wonder Woman flip flops as a reward! At $35, it's a small price to pay to celebrate freedom!

I know you'll all join me in wishing Lisa good luck and speedy recovery. Her high heels are waiting for her!

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Hoofing It

I've tried on a lot of gladiator sandals. My feet either end up looking all old lady because of the stupid embellishments on them or they look like a pair of fishy, bony hooves. Maybe I'm just not cut out for them. This pair by my boyfriend Frank may be my last hope.

Good Fortune

If you plant it, it will grow. Or something like that.

Bad Idea Monday

Toying with getting one of these patches and sewing them someplace inappropriate.

Crank it up!

Industrial chic side table!

Amusement of the Week: Forever Your Girl

Poodles, let's have some fun on this glorious May Friday, shall we?

The producers at American Idol aren't the only ones who let Paula Abdul out of her cage to run free with the crazy. You can thank the good folks at HSN for (allegedly) slipping Paula her happy pills, enabling her to come up with the Forever Your Girl collection of crap. Feast your eys on the fug! BEHOLD:


I am blinded by the beauty of the Take Your Breath Away ring, which must mean that once this fugnacious ring turns your finger green, it will take your breath away.


This monstrosity holds the incredulous title "Inspirational Girls's Gift Cuff" because you know, a girl really should have a leather cuff. For inspiration.


I'll fight you for one of these Glamorous Mesh Scarf necklaces. And I'll see you at the disco holdup!


Oh the glory that is this gold-tone star bracelet! We are all stars!

Now I know all of you want to run out and bedazzle yourself up like Miss Paula Crazypants, do the happy dance with DJ Skat Kat and get dressed in the dark. Hey, it's a weekend project! Have a good one!

Poodle Love

In honor of my beloved Kramer. And Nicholas. And Mony. And Jocko too, even though he hated me.

Keychain from Coach.

Good Qualities

Cute, casual and happy. Like me! (Modest, too)

All Together Now

One of my besties is going to a high school reunion. And while you know you don't really care what anyone thinks of you, you still want to look good. But not like you're trying too hard. And this is a casual affair -- not one of those "nights to remember" baloney parties. And it's outside. And during the summer. So this is what I whipped up:


This. Sexy but not too tight or low cut.


Plus this. White jeans = chic!

And these. Because the taller the better!

CASH Wednesday: Mother's Day

Friends, I am feeling without inspiration today. And what do I do when I am without inspiration? Well, I steal it. Ahem. I mean, I look to others for help.

Whatever.

I was cruising around the interwebs looking for some good Cheap Ass Shit to highlight for Mother's Day and found that our good friends over at Mighty Goods already did it. I know. Think of that -- being organized and ahead of the curve. Huh.

The Mighty Goods Mother's Day Gift Guide is not only chock full of awesomeness, but everything on the list is under $100 (okay, except for the Kindle).

My personal faves are these handmade slippers. Sure, they won't be ready in time for Mother's Day, but $52 for custom adorableness like these? Total steal!



As an added bonus, I'm sure your mom will appreciate you finding her both stylish and thrifty items to celebrate her. Or, alternately, you can buy her some fantastic Cheap Ass Shit and then redirect the extra funds to Mother's Day mimosas at brunch. Delicious!

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Vroom

You won't get very far with that little pouch.