still looking for clothes for your tot this summer?

I'm always pleasantly surprised when I stumble upon great prices for clothing for my daughter, especially when the clothes look like I spent much more.

Check out this adorable dress from The Children's Place:


Sunshine Halter Dress is on sale now for less than $12. The burgundy color in the center of the earthy dress adds a rich touch along with the orange lace trim along the neckline. Adorable! childrensplace.com

coffee tables and coffee tables

I was recently searching the web for a cool, refreshing coffee table - here were my requirements for the perfect table:

1. table must not be ugly
2. table should not look like a place to throw junk on - rather a functional, yet respectable piece of furniture
3. table must be kid-friendly
4. table cannot be rectangular (aka resemble my old one)

and just for extra credit....

1. table can be used as conversation starter with guests
2. table can receive oodles and oodles of compliments...from my husband (this one made me giggle)
3. table can magically transform into homemaker when I'm too busy (well, it was worth a shot!)

Because I purchased our last coffee table thoughtlessly quick, I am much more inclined to take my time and find the perfect table.

I stumbled upon allcoffeetables.com and was immediately pleased with their broad range of shapes, colors, sizes, textures and so on.

Innovations IRock Collection is ultra bright and ultra modern. Legs are metal chrome. Choose from white, red, orange, yellow and black (below).

Retails from about $150 to about $250 depending on size and height. Pick and choose your color and size combo. I absolutely love these!

If you like the minimalist look and want something very simple and less trendy (because you would like to keep your furniture around for at least a couple of weeks) check out Square Cross Table by Furniture FX, for $280. Available in black or white.

If you've got little ones, or just aren't a fan of the sqaure, FX makes a round version as well! For something a little more substantial, check out this one, below:

The Tema Tokyo Square High Table is available in beech, cherry, walnut, wenge, and white finishes. Retails for about $490.

You can never go wrong with a simple glass table - it will last a while in both style and durability. I happen to love this one from justmyshopping.com:


RTA Home and Office Coffee Table has an aluminum base and a durable 8mm clear tempered glass - very easy clean and very affordable at $99! plus use coupon code 3purplebirds5x and receive an extra 5% off at checkout - that's a good deal!

kitchen beautiful

Buying accessories for your kitchen is like painting a blank canvas; the possibilities are endless. Whether it's new wall hangings, dish towels, chairs and tables, your kitchen accessories and furniture can change as often as buying a new pair of shoes. I was so excited to snap some shots from Lauren Mishaan's fabulous kitchen. Take a peek:

La Cocina

Lots of counter space!

Functional work area

Bright modern barstools for a splash of color

personal touches

spacious eat-in kitchen

Lauren fills in the blanks with me:

1. If you could describe your kitchen in one word it would be refreshing.
2. Your inspiration for the room was industry sleek.
3. What you were essentially looking for was a kitchen the whole family could live in and has an open space.
4. It was imperative to have an island, splash of color, and be kid friendly.

Lauren, love your kitchen, thanks so much for letting me check it out and share it with everyone!

curtain call!

I recently ventured off to my childhood friends' lovely abode and couldn't help but notice her adorably white shabby chic shower curtain. Here's the thing, she told me it was from Anthropologie maybe a few years back, so when I went to check it out on their site, only but one was left and it in fresh tropical shades of blue and green. Check it out:

100% cotton, machine washable (as all curtains shown here are) and ever so frilly! retails for $118. anthropologie.com

If the color fading look isn't your thing, but you're liking the layering idea, check out The Ruffled Shower Curtain By India Rose at burkedecor.com:

I'm loving her bright colors! Choose from white, persimmon, avocado and magenta. Retails for $96 with free shipping! burkedecor.com. Have a low window in your home? try using two shower curtains instead of drapes!

If you're not looking to make such a bold statement (why you wouldn't want to? I don't know!) check these ones out:


I adore the delicate rows of ruffles. Snow Field shower curtain retails for $98 at anthropologie.com.

Love the look but not the $$$? Ditto, so check out this one, above, from target.com. 100% Polyester, so no need to worry about it shrinking in the wash. Retails for about $30.

pillowhappy all over again

etsy's pillowhappy has got to be one of my very favorite shops! With her extremely unique, modern clean lines and lovely craftsmanship, pillowhappy has so many beautiful pieces to offer. I can't take my eyes off this gorgeous pillow :


Modern Colorworks pillow is a work of art on its own! retails for $118. Not only beautiful but comfy too as it's made of soft fleece. etsy.com

3 questions for pillowhappy shop owner, Shellie:

What was your inspiration for this pillow?
I was flipping through a magazine and saw this amazing rug that looked like a piece of modern art with lots of color and movement. I had to do my own in pillow form.

If you had to describe your work in one word, what would it be?
Happy!

Shellie, your pieces are so unique. What is your favorite piece from your shop?
I'd have to say the rose pillows because they're interesting little pieces of art, look real, are so soft for actually laying your head on, and are machine washable. I have the pink one on my couch, and I literally can't wait to lay on it! and it's pretty.



Check out the Red Rose Pillow, above. Choose from dark red, orange/red, pink, creme, or black. Retails for $58. And, true to it's description, sits perfectly in just about any style home! gorgeous! great gift idea too!

great Hunter boots sale - one day only

(Hunter boots in hand) Thank you everyone, thank you... I'd also like to thank my wonderful mom for emailing me this great deal to share with you all, enjoy!

I'm so excited to share this great deal that I honestly feel as though I've just accepted a (Tony? Grammy? great-deal-relay-person?) award!

As I've mentioned, I am a big fan of Hunter boots! Their "Original" style retails for a little over $100. Let's face it, we're in a recession and spending $100 to feel good in the rain may not be your tip top priority at the moment, and very understandably so.

But here's some great news! 6pm.com, aka zappos.com's warehouse, is having a one -day- only sale - and these babies, in "dolphin" only (as shown here) are 57% off! They are now retailing for about $50 + shipping! They are a good neutral color and perfect if you find their other colors a little too severe!

Happy Hunter shopping!