I've Always Wanted One of Those....and Those... and Those...

Slake the thirst, my friends!

My pal Grant is having a tag sale on what has become the preeminent tag sale website...One Kings Lane . (How Grant could let go of all the goodies, I'll never know!) But all the better for us, I say.

One Kings Lane is known for letting us all share the wealth with prices that are well within reach for those of us on a budget. And then they throw in weekend tag sales from the designers we read about and love! I hope you saw last week's sale....I was a day late and I've been grinding my teeth ever since. In other words....I suggest jockeying for position the minute the gates are open.

(Sale starts promptly at 8 AM PT/11AM ET)

Grant, as we all know, has great style....classicism punctuated with witty modernism and flashes of color. This is just a little preview of what you can expect at the sale this weekend!

So excited.

Although, why I am showing you all the things I have my eye on is making me question my judgement....chalk it up to the 5 hours of sleep last night and the lack of caffeine this morning.

But you can bet I will be bright eyed and armed with Starbucks on Saturday morning. Watch out!

If you want to get an idea of the way the wheels turn in Grant's design mind, be sure to check out his profile (along with more photos!) on One Kings Lane HERE.

Sale: Tablescapes

Bali 4-Piece Tablescape - $17.95

Every once in awhile, I stroll over to HSN to see what Nate Berkus is up to. I was over there this morning looking for sheets (and he does have some interesting patterns at the moment. Look HERE). But what really caught my attention was a grouping of "Instant Tablescapes" that were on sale for ridiculous prices.

Normally, I would say put together your own little groupings. But Nate has put together some really handsome combinations, and the prices make it very easy to succumb to the ease of it all!

Ikat Set of Three Photo Frames - $9.00

There are frames in the collections, as well as beautiful boxes, candles and vases. The collections could certainly be broken up and used in any number of ways with your own things.

Westchester 3 Piece Tablescape - $11.97

I know....I am sounding just like the ladies on HSN. No, I do not work for them. I just know a good sale when I see one.

Ahmad 3-Piece Tablescape - $11.97

Even if you don't buy, the combinations from Nate might inspire you to rearrange a few things of your own and get that "Look".

Oh! And this rug! Amazing price! If you remember Joni's post on striped dhurries HERE, you may just be inspired. $59.97 for an 8x10!!!! I will be feeling anxious about buying one the rest of the day, even though I don't have an immediate need...operative word "immediate". I am sure I will think something up by the end of the day.

Woven Striped Rug - $24.90-59.97

Just paying it forward.

Love a Good Sale?!

Andreas Cellarius. $49.99 down from $150....save $100.o1

Who doesn't? I admit it. It is almost impossible for me to pass up a great deal. So when I got the memo about a Taschen book sale, I caved. Just in case you are like me and are always on the lookout for a great book, I thought you might like to know:

TASCHEN News
January 21, 2010

TASCHEN'S ONLINE SALE

It’s sale time again!

For a very limited time only, TASCHEN is offering great discounts on various titles.

From January 22 - 24, dozens of popular TASCHEN titles will go on sale online at 50-75% off the regular retail price.

But hurry: demand will be huge and this offer is subject to stock availability!

Order here!

You prefer a 'physical' experience? Check the warehouse sale at Taschen stores.

Here is just a little sampling:

The Temple of Flora. $69.99, down from $150....save $80.01

Meier. $69.99 down from $150....save $80.01

Shop America, $14.99 down from $59.99....save $45

Domus Series. $29.99 down from $69.99....save $40

Eileen Gray. $9.99 down from $29.99....save $20.

The End of the Game. $19.99 down from $39.99....save $20

It is a grey and rainy day where I am. A little online shopping couldn't hurt.

Have a great weekend!