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Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Velvet Linen Quilt and Sham

casasugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:00:27 -0800

I’m not even in the market for new bedding, but there’s something about an exceptional piece of velvet that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (i.e. want to shop). Pottery Barn knows what I’m talking about: the retailer’s new Velvet Linen Quilts and Shams (originally $39-$299, on sale for $24-$179) have that soft, weighty, and wintry texture and elegant diamond hand-quilting that instantly win my attention. Throw in the wide range of colors available (choose from sherwood green, sapphire blue, chrome gray, green apple, glacier blue, deep wisteria purple, orange, espresso, or ivory) and the reduced price, and where do I sign? That was easy. Now, getting me out of bed is another story . . .

Steal of the Day: Gothic Dessert Plate

casasugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:28 -0800

If ever I come across a discounted Thomas Paul design, my ears perk up; I love his work. But, in this case, the Thomas Paul Gothic Dessert Plate Set ($23.10, reduced from $38.50) caught my eye because their creepy silhouettes look straight out of The Ring Two. We've got a young girl (Samara), a horse (from the old Morgan horse farm), a boy (Aiden Keller — Naomi Watt's son), and a black crow thrown in there for good measure. Hung on a wall of your kitchen or dining room, they create a dark contemporary motif. You like, or is it too dark for your home?

Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Kids Thanksgiving Leaf Garland

casasugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:11 -0800

I think garlands are totally underrated. They only seem to make an appearance on Christmas fireplace mantels or at the birthday parties of five-year-old girls. It's totally discrimination. I think we should welcome cute garlands like the Pottery Barn Kids Thanksgiving Leaf Garland ($39.99, reduced from $59) into our homes whenever possible. The festive garland is made of felt leaves on a grosgrain ribbon. So much easier and safer than pricking your fingers sewing hundreds of pieces of stale popcorn together for hours on end, don't you think?

Steal of the Day: CB2 Burst Rug

casasugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:00:11 -0800

Perhaps it's just because I love chrysanthemums, but I simply adore the CB2 Burst Rug ($499, reduced from $599). Its design may be a bit pared down, but its cheerful and lively petals make up for it; they're nearly bursting off the rug itself. The brick orange color is also perfect for the Fall season. I'd love to mix it with some dark textured grays, and perhaps some warm greens. Of course, the color may not work in all homes, but I think we can all appreciate a great design — and a great price — when we see one.

Steal of the Day: Brocade Home Silhouette Coffee Table

casasugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:41 -0800

So, I told you recently that Brocade Home is back after a Summer respite, with sadly only one notable new item. But, did I mention that it's offering killer discounts? The Brocade Home Silhouette Coffee Table ($99, reduced from $399) is discounted a whopping 76 percent. The table is made of solid oak, and with a basic square shape updated with classic, feminine curves. It's not a piece that will be out of style in a few years, like mirrored furniture. So, for 100 bucks, it's really a steal. Let's just hope Brocade Home has gotten their act together and will ship it to you promptly with no problemos.

Steal of the Day: Stainless Steel Soap

casasugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:15:14 -0700

Stainless steel has magical deodorizing/odor neutralizing power that can wipe the pungent scents from things like garlic, onion, and fish away from your skin. There isn't a clear chemical explanation for this, but it's been hypothesized that sulfurous compounds are somehow catalyzed by the steel. So, some clever entrepreneur came up with a stainless steel "soap" product, essentially a block of metal in soap shape, to rid your skin of whatever stink ails you. But rubbing your hands across a stainless steel knife, spoon, or other utensil will have the same effect. Knowing that you can you use any old piece of stainless steel is certainly a deterrent from purchasing a bar of the soap, but I think it makes a good gag gift (or stocking stuffer!) for a fisherman or chef friend of yours. Luckily, the Uma Stainless Steel Soap ($8, reduced from $12.50) is on sale.

Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Cameron Floral Rug

casasugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:00:52 -0700

I'm not a purple person. I think I overdosed on the color at a very young age because my mother lives and breathes purple . . . purple clothing, purple golf balls, purple dining room, purple, purple, purple. But, as much as I try to steer clear of it, that doesn't mean I can't make an exception for an exceptional design. Such is the case with the Pottery Barn Cameron Floral Rug ($159 and up), a lavish, romantic rug with more of a deep eggplant hue than a glaring Mardi Gras purple. The plush wool rug's vintage French lace pattern is hand-tufted with bold shapes, making it as modern as it is traditional. Perhaps if my mother had laid this down in our dining room to coordinate with its striéd purple walls, the color might have had a chance with me.

Steal of the Day: Sonata Queen Bed Frame

casasugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Wow, talk about a steal. This Sonata Queen Bed Frame (originally $799, now $199.99) is definitely worth the extra delivery charges. The bed is made of rubberwood hardwoods and veneers, and has the type of traditional, understated style that could translate easily to a number of bedroom styles. I think it's classy and good looking, and since there isn't any MDF or engineered wood in this bed, you can expect it to stand the test of time as well. Hurry though — it's on closeout, so there might not be many left for long!

Steal of the Day: Williams-Sonoma Link Embroidery Sheet Set

casasugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:30:05 -0700

Sheets may not be the most exciting decorative home purchase, but you can't live without 'em, so I think a little ornamentation is due where they're concerned. That's why I'm loving the Williams-Sonoma Link Embroidery Sheet Set ($99.99-149.99). The chains of embroidered diamonds in orange, blue, or khaki give your basic white sheet a subtle hint of color and flavor, without looking overwhelming, tacky, or complicated. Like most, the set comes with one flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two standard cases, and you can also purchase extra cases if you're a pillow person.

Steal of the Day: PBteen Swoop Lamp

casasugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:30:32 -0700

If you're on the hunt for a classic, arched floor lamp, PBteen has you covered with its Swoop Lamp ($199, reduced from $269), a sweeping arc, height-adjustable floor lamp that'll bring overhead lighting to any space. This design is clearly inspired by the Arco Floor Lamp ($2,696), which is part of MoMA's permanent collection, but its linen/cotton shade and simple base makes it appropriate for more traditional homes. CB2 also sells an Arco-inspired floor lamp, but its glossy shade makes it more suited for a modernist.