Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Big O

If you're like me, you probably receive at least 3 catalogs in the mail every week, not to mention daily emails that promote all things new and shiny...Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, Frontgate, Grandin Road...and the list goes on and on.

The newest catalog to hit my mailbox this week was CB2. For those of you not familiar with it, CB2 is like "Crate & Barrel meets IKEA" with a higher price tag. Because of this, I'm not a frequent shopper of theirs, but they are a good source of inspiration.

Take for example this oversize light pendant shade. BOF! (That stands for "Big 'ol fan!")

Oversized equator pendant lamp from CB2: $199
 
But, with a price tag of $199, ouch - I'm not so quick to click and buy. But now I've seen it, and if I want it, it's going to haunt me. So...how can I find the style that caught my eye for nearly half the price?

Cue angels singing, the clouds parting, and what will come down from the sky is Overstock.com.

Overstock.com offers a variety of high-quality merchandise at discount prices. You'll find textiles, furniture, decor, appliances, and much, much more. I AM a frequent shopper here, and I've found some pretty stellar deals.

Take for example this oversize light pendant shade at nearly half the price of CB2's...and, I actually like the additional metal finish on this one better.

Metal rimmed white chandelier
from
Overstock.com: $105!

Here's another find of mine from Overstock.com.
I love the modern look of these white chairs, which I mixed with 2 upohlstered chairs that sit at the end of my dining room table. And, $42 each? Yes, please. Not to mention they come in silver, red and black, too.


White tabouret stacking chairs (set of 4) on Overstock.com
The same white chairs in my dining room
Photo on
Pinterest

And those 2 ceiling light fixtures in the photo of my dining room above? Also Overstock.com...for 1/2 the price of something similar bu smaller at Home Depot. (Believe me - when I saw these on Overstock.com, I hightailed it back to Home Depot for a return and split my cost in half!)

Today's tip: if you like it - need it - must have it, then you must first check out Overstock.com. Save your style some dough.

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