Booze Cruise
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
I have a confession, I‘ve been holding our on you dear readers. You all know that I’ve been trolling around looking for the perfect bar cart. A couple of months ago my Dad called and said he found one on Craig’s List and bought it for me (yay Dad!). Side note-I have turned my Dad [...]
Tags: apartment decorating, bar cart, Craig's List finds, kitchen updates
Chair Affair
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
I’ve had my eye on this chair forever. Like a year and a half forever. I loved the linen fabric and the clean lines. I had been begging Matt to allow it to come live with us but he wasn’t sold on its gloriousness. I was beginning to think this was going to be an [...]
Tags: Allen Wrench Fiasco, Target, Target Dolce Chair
Ork if you love LA
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Random Musings, Steals and Deals
Matt is big in to maps. Loves them. When I asked if he wanted anything from the flea market he requested a globe. He could spend hours on Google Earth. Just for fun. It’s not my idea of a good time but different strokes for different folks I guess! Knowing that my main man loves [...]
Tags: apartment decorating, Los Angeles Art, Ork Poster, valentine's day
To Market, To Market
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Dashboard Diaries, Steals and Deals
Last Sunday was another beautiful day in the neighborhood so I decided to drag Matt to a local Flea Market, the Melrose Trading Post. I was secretly hoping that all the trendy hipsters in Hollywood would be selling awesome bar carts for cheap since my last attempt to find one was unsuccessful. Spoiler alert, no [...]
Tags: flea market, LA adventures, Melrose Trading Post
Flea Finds
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
We have been on the hunt for a glass bar cart for our little abode. I blame it on the marathon of Mad Men watching we’ve been doing as of late.
Please tell me you all are as obsessed with all the glamorous boozing that happens on that show too. Our little wine and booze [...]
Tags: adventures in thrifting, flea market, long beach
Day 5: Stocking Stuffers
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
I’ve been waiting all week for today! I love picking out stocking stuffers. Matt and I exchange stockings before we hit our respective Family Christmases. It’s become kind of a tradition to have our little gift exchange a day or so before the family whirlwind. You could say it’s the calm before the storm and [...]
Tags: Christmas, shopping, stocking stuffer ideas
Day 4: Sports Aficionado
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
We’re back today with more gift inspiration for the men in your life. We’re going to focus on the guy who love sports. You know the one, he can recite every stat for every team in any league. Here are a few gifts we think he might like while out on the course/field/court.
The golf ball [...]
Tags: Christmas, gift guide, shopping, sports fan gift ideas
Gift Guide: Day 4 New Homeowner
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
Alrighty, we’re on the downward slide towards the weekend and we have 2 more days of gifts! Today’s highlight is for the new homeowners. We’ve all been there before. You’ve just moved/bought/rented your first place. You’ve blown all of your cash on the deposit on a couch that doesn’t include cinder blocks. Let’s help these [...]
Tags: gift guide 2010, gift ideas, home accessories
Gift Guide: Day 3 The Outdoorsman
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
This survival guide will give you peace of mind when you send your Outdoorsman into the great unknown. It covers everything from bear attacks to first date pitfalls.
You can’t go wrong with a classic Swiss Army Knife. You wouldn’t want your camper to be without a wine bottle opener. The horror!
Get your guy a new [...]
Tags: Christmas, gift guide 2010, gift ideas, outdoor fun
Gift Guide: Day 3 The Entertainer
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Steals and Deals
Well, we’re half way through our 2010 Gift Guide. Hopefully, you’ve found a few ideas for your family! Today we’re looking at gift ideas for the fabulous hostess.
I love this game. It’s a perfect ice-breaker for the dinner party that’s getting too stuffy or to kick off a party with a large group of [...]
Tags: Christmas, gift guide, hostess gifts
