party central [via children's party network]

Monday, September 20, 2010

we are all having fun over there!
go check it out!


john derian [for target]

Sunday, September 19, 2010

it's been almost a month since john derian's collection for target first came out and i hope i'm not too late to share some of his affordable wonderful table pieces via target. this new york-based artist is known for his decoupage work and this limited time only line for target is featuring nature flora and fauna, butterflies, birds and more vintage-inspired designs. this collection boasts some whimsical designs of these in coasters, melamine plates and trays, storage bins, mugs and more. the design line also extends to journals, notebooks, wall decor and paper binders. most popular items are out of stock online but taking a trip to your nearby target gives you the ability to admire his beautiful work up close and check availability. here are some of my picks :


this three-tiered serving tray is of course out of stock online but i believe it is under $ 15! this is a perfect centerpiece for a woodland fairy party!


love this tray - with its red and green colors, looks like it would be lovely to use for the upcoming holiday season - $ 16.99!


lovely dinner melamine plates for $ 2.99/piece or $ 23.99 for an assorted 8-piece set. nice to use for a picnic and i love the organic look of it!


tapered tray with water lily design for only $ 19.99. so pretty!

{all images from target}

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i love target!

friday faves [blogs & sites i love]

Friday, September 17, 2010

TGIF!
i love that its friday again. weekend is almost here and i'm about to have quality bonding time with the family without having to deal with anything related to work or the office. all of that can wait till monday. in the meantime its random friday favorites again and i am featuring some of my fave blogs and sites that are part of my daily reads (and the online mags i keep re-reading all the time). i hope that you check them out and be one of their rapid growing new fans!

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#1 FAVE

reichel's copy cat chic blog provides less expensive alternative finds on absolutely anything you can possibly have in your house. from rugs to sofas - you name it, she already did the homework for you. you don't have to settle for the first item you have fallen in love quickly even if it will drastically drain your pocket, leave it to reichel to find the exact same one for less or a similar one for dirt cheap. i love all her finds!



to read more about this busy young talented designer/entrepeneur reichel, click here.


# 2 FAVE

the premier issue of the online interior design and lifestyle magazine RUE just came out and every design blog and social media outlet out there has been buzzing about it! super fabulous spaces page after page - i cant wait for the next issue! its like lonny and domino magazines rolled into one!


# 3 FAVE

another online publication sweet paul came out with their first issue last spring (the fall issue is coming out this monday!). a refreshing new lifestyle magazine focusing on easy beautiful recipes, fun elegant entertaining, stylish crafts and is based on the highly succesful blog sweet paul by the same food stylist author, paul lowe. enjoy!

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thank god its friday, folks!