Showing posts with label brands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brands. Show all posts

Thursday, August 15, 2013

H&M Home Line is here!


After ZARA launched their Home line last year, another fashion label is joining in - H & M.

 I recently read from Ging over at 'FORTY WEEKS AND THEN SOME"  that H& M Home line is now available in the U.S. too

I coveted some of their items way back when but it was only available in the U.K. so I'm glad that it is now available here! Here are some of my faves...


Metal tea light holder $3.95-4.95



All three are $4 Cushion Covers

Linen Cushion Cover for $17.95





$9.95 Botanical Table Runner
$9.95 Storage Basket

2-pack guest towel -$9.95

$3.95 ceramic plate
$12.95 Satin Cushion cover
$6.95 Mirror
Pretty affordable and cute right?!


Happy Shopping!!!!

*Vel*

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Kate Spade Home

Since it's 4th of July week, let me pay tribute to one of Americas Preppiest designer - KATE SPADE.
 
I have been a fan of this lady for a very long time...

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I first fell inlove with her bags - actually more like obsessed really..

Japanese Floral Harmony

The famous Dot Noel print

then I fell for her shoes...

Linette pumps


Her beautiful dresses and clothes....

Actually have this one and I am so inlove with it

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and her jewelry!

Keswick Caning Bangle


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But of course being the home lover that I am, I can't help but love her home collection as well!
Here are some of my latest favorites...

Super cute woodland S & P shakers


more cutee S & P shakers
Of course, my favorite pattern of hers at the moment, the Japanese Floral
Put them together and you can have this setting...

Courtesy of Tim over at Designmaze

And of course, Kate Spade is known more for her bold use of colors than anything..


Market Street Collection


Kate Spade plates I scored on clearance at an outlet make up my Spring Display

Can't wait to see what she comes up with next!


Hope you all have a Happy and Safe 4th Of July!!!
CHEERS!!!




Wednesday, November 14, 2012

When things are just not meant to be...

You know how it is when things just don't work out for you one after another? Sort of like the Bermuda Triangle instersecting? Well, I had such an experience recently, and with my decorating  issues no less!

CASE #1 WRONG RUG X 2



Remeber this pic? This is my Fall Living room.

I actually ordered a BLACK VERSION of this rug from RUGSUSA.COM. I was hoping this rug would work since it was beautiful, see..

WRONG RUG

But in the end, I had to return it because after all it was the wrong color and it really did not work-out for me. So, RUGSUSA then sent me a replacement, of course, without any charge. But again, THEY SENT ME THE WRONG RUG - Same white color!! This time, though returning was harder I had to take several pictures to prove to them I wasn't lying that they sent me the WRONG ONE AGAIN! And now, after a month already, I still have not recieved my refund!!!! AAAAAGGGHhh! (Disclosure - I have recieved my refund finallyy Yesterday November 7).


CASE #2 RETURN HEADACHE

Remeber, I was looking for a rug for our library?

Utility rug not working at all - all the dirt become attached to it
No amount of vacuming or sweeping can make it come off!


I was leaning more on getting the Dash and Albert rug in sprout color, but I had to see what the color looked like first since adding green to this space would either make or break this space all together. So I ordered the smallest size from RUGSTUDIO.COM



It arrived on time, But, the color was really not working for me and did not look like the one online.

More of AVOCADO color than lime green -not
great for our space

So, I had to return it. You know how long it took me to get a Return Authorization number? Almost 1 month!!!!! This is not for lack of trying, I called them almost weekly, a lot of excuses like manager not there, it was noted but we're still waiting. UUUGGGGHhh! But even with this picture I sent, they didn't even give me a free return shipping?! I paid $11++ to send this back to them. Only good thing was, I got my refund right away.

CASE #3 FAILED EXPEDITION

On our trip to Dallas recently, the ONLY place I wanted to go to was WISTERIA. I am a huge fan of this online store so I was really excited to finally see their brick and mortar store!

We arrived in Dallas Friday, tired from the drive (10 hours),   we chilled out and helped prepare my cousin for her wedding the following day. Saturday, we had the wedding, wonderful and fun. Come Sunday, I was so giddy, because after seeing some of the sites with our kids we would finally be heading off to WISTERIA!

And so....
Ta-Da! FINALLY!


So excited, I was taking pictures of the entrance already..

AAAAAAGGGGhhhhhhh! Finding out about my stupidity the hard way! LOL!

Stupid me!!!! I did not check if they were open on SUNDAYS!

I felt weak on my knees, knowing Monday, we had to go drive back home already early in the morning. I was so sad initially, but hey, there was no one to blame BUT ME! Good thing the day did not end so badly since we spent more time with family at "Amazing Jake's" for my son's birthday!

CASE #4 BROKEN TABLE = BROKEN HEART

Remeber how excited I was when ZARA HOME came out?

I fell in love with this..


Wooster Table
I ordered one right away. Got it on time, and then this....



It arrived broken... WAAAAHH!

It's still gorgeous see?



I was "heart-broken" because I was soo excited. Luckily, this was a happy ending for me.
 Return was a breeze and they sent me a replacement really FAST! Here it is now...

Light and airy side table



I guess we all go thru something like this once in a while. It was just one after another for me that got me blogging about it.

I still feel VERY LUCKY inspite of and despite of, since I AM LUCKY ENOUGH to be ABLE to order and buy things relatively Freely and easily.  How about you? Any mishaps with any online orders or shopping trips recently? I guess it happens to all of us, I just hope it doesn't happen too often!


Hope your week will be great!














Thursday, October 25, 2012

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas .. Target and Neiman Marcus Collaboration!!!!

OMG! It is gonna be a very happy Christmas for design/fashion lovers like me, like us!

On December 1st (mark it on your calendar NOW!), Target is launching 24 designer brands from Neiman Marcus in their stores!

Take a look at these big names...

Tory Burch Lunch Box and thermos anyone? Me, me!


Want to look uber cool? Why not carry BRIAN ATWOOD accessories?!

Need something to wear to a Holiday party? Hmm, I'll just get a ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ, LELA ROSE or PROENZA SCHOULER  piece!
Image courtesy of onehundredorbust.com



Looking for a gift for you little fashionista? Why not an original MARCHESA!!
How about DVF for your cool mom or auntie?!
How about some CAROLINA HERRERA pieces for your office mate or for your own office?

Of course, for the pet lover, an OSCAR DELA RENTA perhaps?

Can't leave your man out, original ALZUCARRA for your bar and home

One of my faves for me, PHILIP CRANGI pieces for my home

Dessert anyone? Served on my original TRACY REESE plates! :-)

There is so much to choose from, and there's a right gift for anyone on your list. If you want to see the entire collection, check it out here.

Like I mentioned,there's a total of 24 designers involved in this project and to top it all, TARGET and Neiman Marcus will donate $1 million dollars to the Council of  Fashion Designers  America to celebrate this partnership and affirm their support for American Designers!

So, anyone waiting outside TARGET ala Black Friday come December 1st?! Count me in! By the way, these items will also be available at Neiman Marcus, and their online sites as well!!!!

Thank you also to Bianca for giving me a heads-up on this!! Check out her blog A Fabulous Challenge!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Designer Spotlight : KENNETH COBONPUE

I have been a fan of  this guy for a while now...



Ever since I discovered this man's genius talent in furniture design, I was even more in awe when I found out he was a fellow FILIPINO like me!

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His design aesthetic is modern, edgy using natural elements found in the Philippines. TIME Magazine has even called him  "rattans first virtuoso"! (Rattan - superficially similar to bamboo but is actually a palm)

Take a look at some examples of this man's talent -   amazing furnitures that are mostly good for indoors and outdoors!

One of my faves the LA LUNA Chairs

Gorgeous bloom Chairs

Console Table I am coveting- from the MANOLO Series

Believe me, this is an ottoman - The DREAMCATCHER

Perhaps one of his most famous work yet - a bed Angelina and Brad has in their abode, the VOYAGE bed

The Hagia Outdoor Collection
Hive lighting from Kenneth Cobonpue collection for hive


And would you not want to lounge in something like this?!


Papillon Lounge chair & ottoman

He also very versatile, not limiting his talents to furniture design. Just like these examples...

CROKKIS series of vase. Made entirely by metal wires that bent and welded to resemble freehand sketches in space. The result is sketches look-alike vase.



Lucky rich doggie lying down on a Voyage bed



The ECLIPSE - a modernized Pedicab ( a common rickshaw/tricycle found in the Philippines)

Although Kenneth is based in CEBU, Philippines, his clientele is more global rather than local. He has provided furnitures for several hotel restaurants  & homes all over the world, and his  roster of clients range from royalties to Hollywood celebrities.

And I'm sure, after this glimpse of his amazing talent, you know why, I hope and wish someday to have an original Kenneth Cobonpue work in my home .


Have a Beautiful Day!