Saturday, August 16, 2008

Light my Fire

After a good sleep-in this morning, Jeremy & I headed to one of my favorite stores - Goodwill. And of course, the goodies abounded.

If you ever saw me in thrift stores, you would think I was mentally challenged. I enter like I'm on a stealth mission. When I spot a target from afar...I look left then right, and then practically run to the prey. After a complete biopsy, I have no problem with a brief public celebration. My favorite commemoration of a deal is usually a mini dance move or a little leap with a heel click.

Today a "WAHOO!" escaped my mouth when I found a great $5 fireplace screen. Not only was it in great shape but it was simple and with a contemporary shape. A fireplace screen is one of the cheapest fixes for a bare hearth. This accessory provides dimension, interest and protection for little fingers (& pyromaniacs) that love the flame.

So here is our fireplace (yes, I have not finished painting the mantel - don't judge me) and I think the black screen sets off the slate that we installed for the surround and hearth. What do you think? I likie...

Before spells Danger!

After says Peril Averted :)

Newport Beach





Last night I got back from Newport Beach - spent four days there wooing a client. So in my attempt today to get back on blogging track, I promptly googled "newport" (cause I'm not that creative) & "sale" (cause I love a good deal) - result:



Yes this is a clothing-dominated internet store. But in Bower Power style I was able to find a HOME item worth mentioning. Check out the solid douponi duvet :

in pewter with silver bead trim

and in taupe with gold bead trim.

ok so big fat deal, right? No seriously...this is one big fat deal!

Here are the prices:

Twin duvet (was $89) now $17.99

Full duvet (was $99) now $21.99

Twin bedskirt (was $59) now $5.99

Full bedskirt (was $69) now $7.99

So whatcha think - yea I was suprised too that I could be SO good at internet shopping :) Anything is possible with Bower Power! Have you discovered any deals or steals lately worth mentioning? I would love to hear um...