Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn is a staple favorite of mine - when I have the time, one of my favorite things to do is to go in to our local store, walk around and absorb all they have to offer. 

Pottery Barn has so many great things!  It is like going to a favorite hotel - when you arrive back home, you want to go back to the hotel! 

Their furniture is so comfortable and inviting and all of the accessories are pefectly displayed.  Their displays make you want to grab the nearest salesperson and say, "I'll take the whole thing - just as it is!"  And then, the salesperson walks up to you, startles you from your daydream and in your startled moment you say, "Oh, I'm fine, just looking" . . .

If you can't find the time to visit your local store, I'll give you a little teaser until you can make the time!

Let's start at the front door, welcome to the world of Pottery Barn . . .

Maybe you could hang up your coat and stay awhile?

Get cozy and relax . . .

We'll have a few drinks and dinner . . .

It's always great to entertain, but after they go home, my favorite time is to relax and take a bath!

You'd better get some rest and relaxation, don't forget the Holidays will soon be upon us and there will be stockings to fill!

Pottery Barn also offers a gift registry so don't forget to check it out for the next wedding you attend! 

All images courtesy www.potterybarn.com

Posh Tots

Sometimes, the most amazing, extraordinary catalogs find their way to your mailbox and when you open it, it reminds you of Christmas morning.  It is like finding one remaining, unopened gift under the tree - you can't wait to rip open the paper to find out what is inside  . . . I found a catalog like that in my mailbox one day.  Behold . . .

If you have children, or are about to, you have to spend some time soaking in all of the beautiful, wonderful, over-the-top items Posh Tots offers.  Posh Tots is like Disney Land of children's decor! 

 Simply put, they offer the most extraordinary children's items I have ever seen!

They offer unique, beautiful bedding, cribs and beds for nurseries as well as toddler rooms.  In fact, they offer thousands of items from cribs, bedding, lighting, rugs to the most amazing and unique play items I have ever found - it makes you want to be a child again . . . just to experience the wonder of their product line!

I can only give you a small sampling of the items on their site, but it will be enough to entice you until you have the time to sit down, relax and enjoy the beauty of all they have to offer!

Posh Tots is celebrating their 10th Anniversary so make sure to request your very own catalog!

Posh Tots also offers a gift registry, so make sure you include it when you are registering for the new love of your life!

Don't forget to visit, www.poshtots.com and behold all they have to offer!

All images courtesy www.poshtots.com

Frontgate

Frontgate has always been a favorite of mine - they offer such high quality products, plus their customer service is wonderful! 

They seem to have wonderful quality control over the items they select - so don't hesitate to question whether it will be of good quality - it will be!

Frontgate's product line is so expansive . . . offering everything from fine tabletop items to exterior furniture and accessories.

The kitchen line is perfect for the gourmet cook at your house!  Offering appliances and cookware to create the perfect meal!

The entertaining items are perfect for those of you who enjoy having family and friends at your home!

Frontgate also offers great exterior items, even for the men in your life!

And since fall has arrived, what better to have in the back of your house, than a fire pit? When it gets cool in the evening, we love to grab a glass of wine, throw some logs in our fire pit and take marshmallows out for the kids to toast!

And for the pet lover in you, they offer our four footed friends the lap of luxury . . .

And don't forget the holidays are coming, Frontgate offers one of a kind, blow your mind type of gifts that everyone on your list will love!

Frontgate also offers a gift registry, so don't forget to start your list!

All images courtesy www.frontgate.com

Crate & Barrel Wedding Party

Crate & Barrel has a great offer for couples who are recently engaged - it is a Wedding Party!  They have registry and design experts available during the party to help you choose the items that best suit you!

Click the link below to get all of the details on their Wedding Party Event . . .

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Events.aspx

What a great way to start your registry - who wouldn't love a little help from an expert?!

All images courtesy www.crateandbarrel.com

Crate & Barrel

Crate & Barrel has always been a favorite of mine - their whole product line is so clean and simple - just the way I like things in my life! Just look at their logo, it really doesn't get much more simple than that . . . .

The other thing I like about Crate & Barrel is they stick to what they do best  - entertainment items and don't deviate from  it!  As the old saying goes, "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" . . . I think that sums it up!

They offer simple, straight lines of furniture, simple tabletop items and classic cookware - the best part is the items will never go out of style; they are so timeless . . . that is what I really love about it! 

I also love the fact they offer a gift registry so check it out - you never know the next gift you need may be on a registry!

 

One line they added to their collection, being the dog lover I am, I think it is perfect and so does my poodle, Coco.

Their glassware is one of my favorites - the clean lines . . .

Speaking of Martini - I found a new favorite - take a peek (recipe to follow)

It is the best, it is a Hawaiian Martini - and don't worry - it's not too girlie - my guy friends enjoy it as much as I do!

Hawaiian Martini

                      1-1/2 (750 mL) bottles Skyy Vodka (or 4-1/2 cups)

                      1/2 (750 mL) bottle Malibu Rum (1-1/2 cups)

                      1/4 bottle Stolichnaya Vanil (3/4 cup)

                      1 pineapple cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges

                      1/4 cup sugar

Layer the pineapple wedges into the jar. Pour in the remaining ingredients and allow the pineapples to marinate for at least two days. To serve, ladle approximately 4 ounces of the liquor into a stainless steel shaker half filled with ice. Shake 30 times, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a wedge of marinated pineapple and enjoy!

Don't forget Halloween is coming - they have all of their new Halloween items online!

Enjoy the Hawaiian Martini - I'm off to enjoy one of my own!

All images courtesy www.crateandbarrel.com  . . . except for my martini photo :0)

Kelly's Kids

I came across this catalog in my mailbox one day and thought, what great kid's things! 

It is amazing how many great sites and catalogs are out there - unless you stumble on it or someone suggests it to you, you never know it exists!

So let me introduce you to . . .

       

The website is:  www.kellyskids.com

Kelly's Kids offers all types of children's items - clothing, matching accessories and bedding.  One thing I like about Kelly's Kids is they offer matching Family Outfits (not for Mom and Dad - don't worry!)   When you have a special occassion or a photo opportunity, it is nice to have your children resemble each other!

Some examples of the Family Outfits

Kelly's Kids offers cute, girly things . . . even though I can't buy them I still love to look!

For the little girls in your life, Kelly's Kids offers dolls made in Germany!

The baby items are too cute - not that I am in the market, but you may be!

 

 

Their bedding is also sooo cute!

 And comfy loungewear before bed. . .

 

 Don't forget, the holidays are soon going to be upon us - you may want to plan ahead!

Kelly's Kids also offers: 

so go ahead and add to your cart, shipping is free!