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	<title>Home &#38; Garden Blog</title>
	<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden</link>
	<description>Read the Smarter Home &#38; Garden Blog for great ideas on home decorating, gardening, entertaining, home improvement and much more.</description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Turkey Tabletops</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/11/03/turkey-tabletops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Holiday Spotlights]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>
<category>Placemats</category><category>table clothes</category><category>Thanksgiving Decor</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to start stocking up for the annual Turkey Feast! To do that, you&#8217;re going to need all of the fixings, turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Delicious! It&#8217;s time to prepare for the feast of the year, and that includes prepping the furniture, table, and dinnerware for all of the invited [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s time to start stocking up for the annual Turkey Feast! To do that, you&#8217;re going to need all of the fixings, turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Delicious! <strong>It&#8217;s time to prepare for the feast of the year, and that includes prepping the <a href="http://www.smarter.com/furniture/cl--ch-46.html" target="_blank">furniture</a>, table, and <a href="http://www.smarter.com/dinnerware-serving-pieces/pl--ch-32--ca-279.html" target="_blank">dinnerware</a> for all of the invited guests. </strong>Think about what you want your home to feel like as the visitors walk in: is it warm and homey, or dark and elegant? Do you want to separate the young children from the adult table, or have everyone together to make it a really special evening? No matter what you choose, table top protectors are an important part of the festivities, may it be the antique tablecloth or the plastic <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-turkey%2Bplace%2Bmats.html" target="_blank">turkey place mats</a>. Here are some great products to protect your table and get your family in the mood for the Thanksgiving feast!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/stats/scripts/redir.php?bt=1&amp;du=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&amp;cd=69&amp;pi=0&amp;mi=446528&amp;ca=0&amp;ds=U0hPUFBJTkc%3D&amp;cc=g-tw" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Kids Thanksgiving Placemats</a><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Pottery-Barn-Kids-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Placemats-set%2f-4_W0QQitemZ310097785727QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&amp;itemid=310097785727"></a>: $32.99</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/thanksgivingkids.png" alt="thanksgiving kids" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/stats/scripts/redir.php?bt=1&amp;du=aHR0cDovL3N0YXQuZGVhbHRpbWUuY29tL0RlYWxGcmFtZS9EZWFsRnJhbWUuY21wP2JtPTE1NyZCRUZJRD05NjQ0MSZhb249JTVFMTQ3Jk1lcmNoYW50SUQ9NDUwMTUwJmNyYXdsZXJfaWQ9NDUwMTUwJmRlYWxJZD1nRm1lUnhJaDFsOVJ1LUo4WjY0bUZnJTNEJTNEJnVybD1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJGMWgwbDF3ZDBvYi53aWxsaWFtcy1zb25vbWEuY29tJTJGMTM4JTJGJTNGNDk1MTA0NjUmbGlua2luX2lkPTgwNTYyNzQmc2VhcmNoSUQ9czYuZWIxNGQyOWVkODQ1M2NjMjAwNDcmRGVhbE5hbWU9V2lsbGlhbXMtU29ub21hK1RoYW5rc2dpdmluZytKYWNxdWFyZCtUYWJsZWNsb3RoJTJDKzcwJTIyK3grOTAlMjImZGxwcmM9MTUwLjAmY3JuPVVTRCZpc3Ryc21yYz0wJmlzYXRocnNsPTAmQVI9MSZORz0yJk5EUD0mUE49MSZTVD03JkRCPXNkY3Byb2QmTVQ9d2NiLXBtdDctMiZGUFQ9RFNQJk5EUz0mTk1TPSZNUlM9JlBEPSZicm5JZD0xNDMwNSZJc0Z0cj0xJklzU21hcnQ9MCZETVQ9MTAwMCZvcD0mQ009JlBnVndJRD0mRGxMbmc9JlJSPSZjaWQ9JnNlbWlkMT0mc2VtaWQyPSZjb2RlPSZhY29kZT0mY2F0ZWdvcnk9Jkhhc0xpbms9JmZyYW1lSWQ9Jk5EPSZNTj0mUFQ9JnByaklEPSZHUj0mbG5rSWQ9JlZLPQ%3D%3D&amp;cd=96441&amp;pi=0&amp;mi=450150&amp;ca=0&amp;ds=U0hPUFBJTkc%3D&amp;cc=q-tm" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Jacquard TableCloth</a> from <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/5615638/?catalogId=90&amp;bnrid=3180501&amp;cm_ven=Shopping&amp;cm_cat=Froogle&amp;cm_pla=default&amp;cm_ite=default">William-Sonoma.com</a>: $150.0</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/thanksgivingtablecloth.jpg" alt="thanksgiving tablecloth" /></p>
<p>Shop for more <a href="http://www.smarter.com/thanksgiving-decorations/pl--ch-32--ca-243.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving decor</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
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		<title>Seasonal Highlight: The Yankee Candle Craze</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/27/seasonal-highlight-the-yankee-candle-craze/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/27/seasonal-highlight-the-yankee-candle-craze/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Candles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>
<category>Yankee Candle</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember my mom loving the Yankee Candle collection when I was little, and now that I think of it she still does to this day. For every holiday I come home, there is a different festive smell that wafts through the air, and it&#8217;s not always her cooking. Sometimes it smells like Christmas trees [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember my mom loving the Yankee Candle collection when I was little, and now that I think of it she still does to this day. For every holiday I come home, there is a different festive smell that wafts through the air, and it&#8217;s not always her cooking. Sometimes it smells like <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-Christmas%2Btrees.html" target="_blank">Christmas trees</a> even though the tree is still setting outside, sometimes it&#8217;s the constant smell of gingerbread or pumpkin bread that makes you start to salivate even in your dreams. The Yankee Candle Collection is relatively inexpensive for the powerful and long-lasting smell you get. Buy some candles today to make your home smell even brighter! It&#8217;s like coffee for the nose on an early morning, and comfort food for the nose on a lazy Saturday afternoon.</p>
<p><strong>Some top Yankee Candle Products for fall:</strong></p>
<p>Housewarmer Be Thankful Yankee Candle Collection from <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&amp;SKU=121057&amp;RN=901" target="_blank">BedBath and Beyond.com</a> is the Yankee Candle smell of the month! Ranging from $6-$15 depending on the size.<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/be%20thankful.JPG" alt="be thankful" /><br />
Yankee Housewarmer Pumpkin Farmer&#8217;s Market Candle from<a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&amp;SKU=121052&amp;RN=901" target="_blank"> Bed Bath and Beyond.com</a>: Ranging from $7.50 -$18.70 depending on the size of the candle.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/farmersmarket.JPG" alt="farmers market" /></p>
<p>Shop for more <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-yankee%2Bcandles.html" target="_blank">Yankee Candles</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
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		<title>Trends: Furniture Rollbacks</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/19/trends-furniture-rollbacks/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/19/trends-furniture-rollbacks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Furniture]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>
<category>dining room sets</category><category>futons</category><category>loft beds</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walmart.com has a specific section of it&#8217;s website called &#8220;Rollbacks&#8221;, which change every week to discount different categories of merchandise on the website that needs to get moving out of storage and into our beautiful homes! This week, furniture is one of the hot ticket rollback items, ranging from sofas to coffee tables to mattresses [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Walmart.com has a specific section of it&#8217;s website called &#8220;Rollbacks&#8221;, which change every week to discount different categories of merchandise on the website that needs to get moving out of storage and into our beautiful homes! This week, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/furniture/cl--ch-46.html" target="_blank">furniture</a> is one of the hot ticket rollback items, ranging from sofas to <a href="http://www.smarter.com/coffee-tables/pl--ch-46--ca-85.html" target="_blank">coffee tables</a> to <a href="http://www.smarter.com/mattresses/pl--ch-46--ca-53.html" target="_blank">mattresses</a> and <a href="http://www.smarter.com/beds/bunk/pl--ch-46--ca-780--td-2774300.html" target="_blank">bunk beds</a>, everything dropping in price! The only question is: how much do you want to save?</p>
<p>Walmart.com&#8217;s Furniture Rollback Offers won&#8217;t last forever, and are specifically tailored so even the hottest and newest arrivals are on rollback, not just the after season or leftovers from summer styles. Check out the latest futons or even the sleek Metropolitan Dining Room set, all at prices that are unbelievable, and promise to not break your pocket! These are special deals that you won&#8217;t see again until the end of the season, and by then it will only be the scraps and leftovers. If your home needs a little touch-up, this is the thriftiest way to produce a one of a kind look.</p>
<p><strong>Top items from the Furniture Rollback Sale at Walmart.com: </strong></p>
<p>Metropolitan Dining Room Set from <a href="http://www.walmart.com/5-Piece-Metropolitan-Dining-Set/ip/6022598" target="_blank">Walmart.com</a>: $179.99 (marked down from $199) This 5-piece dining room set is an amazing steal! With fancy espresso finished wood, this is style at it&#8217;s thriftiest.<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/0024319101050_215X215.jpg" alt="dining room set" /><br />
Mainstay&#8217;s Contempo Futon from <a href="http://www.walmart.com/Contempo-Futon-Black/ip/10854953" target="_blank">Walmart.com</a>: $149.00 (marked down from $179.00) With a micro-suede cover, this black futon will outlast all the wear and tear of your family. What a versatile piece!<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/0002998631557futon.jpg" alt="futon" /></p>
<p>Your zone loft collection metal loft bed from <a href="http://www.walmart.com/Your-Zone-Metal-Loft-Bed/ip/10928480">Walmart.com</a>: $149.00 (marked down from $169.00)<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/0002998654101_loftbed.jpg" alt="loftbed" /></p>
<p>Shop for more <a href="http://www.smarter.com/furniture/cl--ch-46.html" target="_blank">discount furniture</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
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		<title>Crate &#38; Barrel Upholstery Sale</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/06/crate-barrel-upholstery-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/06/crate-barrel-upholstery-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Living Room]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Furniture]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>
<category>sectionals</category><category>sofas</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finishing this weekend (October 12) Crate &#38; Barrel&#8217;s Fall Upholstery Sale offers three great ways to save: 15% off select Stock, 15% off select Stock Plus, and 25% off all Custom Furniture (the custom furniture sale is only offered at stores, unfortunately. So make it a point to get to a store this week or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finishing this weekend (October 12) Crate &amp; Barrel&#8217;s <strong><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/upholstery/" target="_blank">Fall Upholstery Sale</a></strong> offers three great ways to save: 15% off select Stock, 15% off select Stock Plus, and 25% off all Custom Furniture (the custom furniture sale is only offered at stores, unfortunately. So make it a point to get to a store this week or this upcoming weekend before the sale runs it&#8217;s course!)</p>
<p><strong>Top Sale Items:</strong></p>
<p>Steele Chair from <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14326&amp;f=28586" target="_blank">Crate &amp; Barrel</a>: $929.00 (marked down from $1,099.00)<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/SteeleChair.jpeg" alt="steele chair" /><br />
Lounge Three-Piece Sectional from <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14326&amp;f=29407" target="_blank">Crate &amp; Barrel</a>: $3,137.00 (marked down from $3,697.00)<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Lounge3PcSect.jpeg" alt="lounge 3 piece" /><br />
Lounge Chaise from <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14326&amp;f=26453" target="_blank">Crate &amp; Barrel</a>: $929.00 (marked down from $1,099.00)</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/LoungeChaiseV.jpeg" alt="lounge chaise" /></p>
<p>Shop for more affordable <a href="http://www.smarter.com/sofas-loveseats/pl--ch-46--ca-73.html" target="_blank">sofas</a> and <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-sectionals.html" target="_blank">sectionals</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
<a href="http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/tag/sectionals/" rel="tag">sectionals</a>, <a href="http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/tag/sofas/" rel="tag">sofas</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wall Clocks: Always on Time for Savings</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/02/wall-clocks-always-on-time-for-savings/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/02/wall-clocks-always-on-time-for-savings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Deal of the Day]]></category>
<category>clocks</category><category>decorative clocks</category><category>wall clocks</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smarter.com always has your best interests at heart: stylish products with thrifty prices! Featured savings this week include decorative wall clocks, and who doesn&#8217;t like to be on time for great savings?
Howard Miller Devahn Distinctions Wall Clock: $55.27

14&#8243;&#8221; Diameter Chronicle Wall Clock, Metallic Gray Plastic Case: $29.52

Howard Miller Brentwood Home and Office Wall Clock: $50.37

Shop [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smarter.com always has your best interests at heart: stylish products with thrifty prices! Featured savings this week include <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-decorative%2Bwall%2Bclocks.html" target="_blank">decorative wall clocks</a>, and who doesn&#8217;t like to be on time for great savings?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/howard-miller-devahn-chiming-quartz-wall-clock-625-241/pd--ch-32--pi-5253283.html" target="_blank">Howard Miller Devahn Distinctions Wall Clock</a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/howard-miller-devahn-chiming-quartz-wall-clock-625-241/pd--ch-32--pi-5253283.html" target="_blank"></a>: $55.27</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/howard-miller.jpg" alt="howard miller" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/howard-miller-chronicle-office-wall-clock-625-195/pd--ch-32--pi-5253260.html" target="_blank">14&#8243;&#8221; Diameter Chronicle Wall Clock, Metallic Gray Plastic Case:</a> $29.52<a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/howard-miller-chronicle-office-wall-clock-625-195/pd--ch-32--pi-5253260.html" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/14diameterwallclock.jpg" alt="diameter wall clock" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/howard-miller-brentwood-quartz-wall-clocks-620-168/pd--ch-32--pi-5253232.html" target="_blank">Howard Miller Brentwood Home and Office Wall Clock</a>: $50.37</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/woodcircleclock.jpg" width="299" height="235" /></p>
<p>Shop for <a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/pl--ch-32--ca-174.html" target="_blank">affordable clocks</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
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		<title>Go Green: Paint with the Environment in Mind</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/01/go-green-paint-with-the-environment-in-mind/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/10/01/go-green-paint-with-the-environment-in-mind/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>
<category>paint</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Personally, I am a big fan of the shamrock green color (the little Irish girl in me), and I especially love thinking about painting my newest furniture, walls and fresh exterior walls with some green-spirited, eco-friendly paints. Check out Ecospaints.com for an entire list of organic, odorless solvent products that won&#8217;t ruin your health or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I am a big fan of the shamrock green color (the little Irish girl in me), and I especially love thinking about painting my newest <a href="http://www.smarter.com/furniture/cl--ch-46.html" target="_blank">furniture</a>, walls and fresh exterior walls with some green-spirited, eco-friendly paints. Check out <a href="http://www.ecospaints.com/" target="_blank">Ecospaints.com</a> for an entire list of organic, odorless solvent products that won&#8217;t ruin your health or the health of Mother Nature. We&#8217;ve all heard the scares of lead paint and small children and animals, so before we find out the next harmful chemical that&#8217;s ruining our atmosphere and children&#8217;s health in our very homes, let&#8217;s be preemptive and use only eco-friendly paints that have less chemicals in them, in general, than the standard can of paint.</p>
<p><strong>Top picks of eco-friendly paints for fall:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/store/wall-paints/feng-shui/feng-shui-multi-surface-paint-interior-1-litre/prod_50.html" target="_blank">Eco-Friendly Feng Shui wall paint</a> (1 liter): 15.65 pounds (Ecospaints.com is a British store)</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/fengshui.jpg" alt="wall paint" /><a href="http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/store/masonry-paint/stone-and-tile-sealer-1-litre/prod_27.html"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/store/masonry-paint/stone-and-tile-sealer-1-litre/prod_27.html" target="_blank">Stone and Tile Sealer</a> (1 liter): 15.65 pounds<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/tilesealer.jpg" alt="tile sealer" /><a href="http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/store/floor-paint/gloss/gloss-floor-paint-5-litre/prod_94.html"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/store/floor-paint/gloss/gloss-floor-paint-5-litre/prod_94.html" target="_blank">Gloss Floor Paint (5 liters</a>): 53.20 pounds<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/floorpaint.jpg" alt="floor paint" /></p>
<p>Shop through a variety of <a href="http://www.smarter.com/paint/pl--ch-47--ca-514.html" target="_blank">paint</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
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		<title>Doormats on Sale</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/09/23/doormats-on-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/09/23/doormats-on-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Sales Events]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Furniture]]></category>

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<category>doormats</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smarter.com features stores that have a whole array of special sales and clearances, but today I wanted to focus on a need-based item. The weather is turning brisker, and for me that means that I need to start prepping my house for the onslaught of winter boots, wet rain boots, sludge, and the general wintery [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smarter.com features stores that have a whole array of special sales and clearances, but today I wanted to focus on a need-based item. The weather is turning brisker, and for me that means that I need to start prepping my house for the onslaught of winter boots, wet rain boots, sludge, and the general wintery (and autumnal!) mix. Smarter.com&#8217;s helps you find products that you need at the most affordable prices, and does all the legwork for you to shop around the Internet and compare each seller to find the thriftiest deal. Here are some of the top picks for <a href="http://www.smarter.com/door-mats/pl--ch-32--ca-220.html" target="_blank">doormats</a> to protect your home:</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.smarter.com/door-mats/poinsettia-doormat/pd--ch-32--pi-14456531.html" target="_blank">Poinsettia Doormat</a><a href="http://www.onlinediscountmart.com/47-307266.html?c=20"></a>: 19.95 (you save $3.00!)</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/pointsettia.gif" alt="pointsettia" /></p>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.smarter.com/stats/scripts/redir.php?bt=1&amp;du=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&amp;cd=96441&amp;pi=0&amp;mi=328843&amp;ca=0&amp;ds=U0hPUFBJTkc%3D&amp;cc=g-sw" target="_blank">Buckinham Doormat</a><a href="http://www.touchofclass.com/product/b318-001.do?code=CMR02"></a>: $26.9</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/buckinhamdoormat.jpg" alt="buckinham" /></p>
<p>3. <a href="http://www.smarter.com/door-mats/glorious-fall-doormat/pd--ch-32--pi-14456405.html" target="_blank">Glorious Fall Doormat</a><a href="http://www.onlinediscountmart.com/47-1002003015.html?c=20"></a>: $22.95 (you save $7!)<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/onlinediscountmart_fall.gif" alt="fall" /></p>
<p>Find a variety of <a href="http://www.smarter.com/door-mats/pl--ch-32--ca-220.html" target="_blank">affordable doormats</a> at Smarter.com.</p>
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		<title>Decorative Wall Clocks</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/08/13/decorative-wall-clocks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>

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<category>wall clocks</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everything we ever want in life is time&#8211;time to work, time to sleep, time to dream, time to relax, time to exercise, time to change, time to stay the same. As the summer is rapidly rushing towards the finish, I like to think about what I can do to slow the time down, or speed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everything we ever want in life is time&#8211;time to work, time to sleep, time to dream, time to relax, time to exercise, time to change, time to stay the same. <strong>As the summer is rapidly rushing towards the finish, I like to think about what I can do to slow the time down, or speed it up, depending on how I&#8217;m feeling a particularly day.</strong> Today, for example, l want the time to slooooow down. A lot. And the only way I can think to physically change that would be to get a clock&#8211;and then slow down the time.</p>
<p>Smarter.com can help you jump ahead (or slow down the time) with it&#8217;s selection of beautiful <a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/wall/pl--ch-32--ca-174--td-2770550.html" target="_blank">wall clocks</a>. Here are some of our top picks:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/time-zones-hanging-wall-clock-set-06909/pd--ch-32--pi-4097389.html" target="_blank">Time Zones Hanging Wall Clock Set 06909</a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/time-zones-hanging-wall-clock-set-06909/pd--ch-32--pi-4097389.html" target="_blank"></a>: $294.11<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/timezoneclocks.jpg" alt="time zone clock" /><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/kashmir-wall-clock/pd--ch-32--pi-6852588.html" target="_blank">Kashmir Wall Clock</a>: $857.50</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Kashmir%20Wall%20Clock.jpg" width="177" height="318" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/clocks/brina-clock/pd--ch-32--pi-14368317.html" target="_blank">Uttermost Brina Clock</a>: $288.00<br />
<img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/brinaclock.jpg" alt="brina clock" /></p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-decorative%2Bwall%2Bclocks.html" target="_blank">decorative wall clocks</a>.</p>
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		<title>Celebrity Spotlight: James Bond Decor</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/06/26/celebrity-spotlight-james-bond-decor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
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<category>bed frames</category><category>comforter sets</category><category>Comforters</category><category>James Bond</category><category>Quantum of Solace</category><category>The Wordl is Not Enough</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who doesn&#8217;t love the steamy sagas of James Bond?  The thrill, the style, the misogyny, the mystery, it&#8217;s all possibly to die for&#8230;another day.  Ha!  Joke, I enjoyed that.  What I also enjoy are the fashionable apartments and hotels that Mr. Bond frequents.  While often tricked out with microphones, femme fatales, or waiters and maids [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love the steamy sagas of James Bond?  The thrill, the style, the misogyny, the mystery, it&#8217;s all possibly to die for&#8230;another day.  Ha!  Joke, I enjoyed that.  What I also enjoy are the fashionable apartments and hotels that Mr. Bond frequents.  While often tricked out with microphones, femme fatales, or waiters and maids on a suicide mission.  But in all seriousness, the interior is always stylish and delectable.  Here are some of my favorites:</p>
<p>1. The World is not Enough (1999)</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/The%20World%20is%20Not%20Enough%20Decor.jpg" width="439" height="266" /></p>
<p>Gold filigree, lavish textiles, Versailles blue, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-sheer%2Bcurtains.html" target="_blank">sheer curtains</a>:  this is sumptuous style at its peak.  To emulate this style, first thing you need to look at is the walls.  <strong>You want to consider accent colors, like yellow or blue, that are regal and slightly muted and darkened in their color.</strong>  But not too dark, we&#8217;re not looking to recreate Gothic Victorianism.  It&#8217;s all about finding a luminous match for gold, which is the number one trickiest home decor color to use well.  Gold promotes elegance and reeks of status, but guests (and yourself) will immediately ask &#8220;is this really necessary?  The rest of the house is so post-modern, and then you get to the living room with the gold filigree around the door, gold-winged angel hunched over the ashtray, and gold tassels on the heavy blue curtains?  Who are these people and when did I go through the timewarp?&#8221;  Gold is beautiful in the most unlikely of places:  bed comforters, hands down, look beautiful in gold.  I love <a href="http://www.smarter.com/bed-in-a-bag/7pc-bed-in-a-bag-diamond-gold-queen-/pd--ch-32--pi-25003100.html" target="_blank">EgyptianPeddler.com&#8217;s 7-piece Bed-in-a-Bag Diamond Gold Comforter Set</a> ($99.99).   Complete with a <a href="http://www.smarter.com/comforters/pl--ch-32--ca-30.html" target="_blank">comforter</a>, 2 <a href="http://www.smarter.com/pillow-shams/pl--ch-32--ca-421.html" target="_blank">pillow shams</a>, 2 <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-square%2Bcushions.html" target="_blank">square cushions</a>, 1 <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-neck%2Bpillow.html" target="_blank">neck pillow</a> and 1 pleat, this deal is featured at Smarter.com&#8217;s comparison shopping at the remarkable deal price of only $99!  Available in king, queen, or full, this is a bed set fit for a goddess, and is not too gaudy or rash in its coloring.  It&#8217;s very warm, but not too bright, and is made of some if the finest materials.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/goldbed.jpg" alt="gold bed" /></p>
<p>2. Quantum of Solace, Bedroom Scene (2008)</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Quantum%20of%20Solace%20Bedroom%20Scene.jpg" width="400" height="299" /></p>
<p>Freshest on my mind at least, the most recent Bond movie has remarkable architecture and scenery as well.  The opera scene still sends shivers down my spine.  But don&#8217;t forget about the leading (and second-tier) women of the film, who are just as remarkable as their predecessors.  Recently I attempted to cut my hair like the redhead in this photo, I think it turned out rather well (more reason to look to Bond for style advice in every lifestyle choice!).  What I want to point out about this photo is the beautifully crafted dark wood in the room:  the modernist <a href="http://www.smarter.com/bed-frames/pl--ch-46--ca-48.html" target="_blank">bed frame</a>, the window screens, the <a href="http://www.smarter.com/lamps-lighting/pl--ch-32--ca-198.html" target="_blank">lamps</a> and wall paneling.  While dark wall painting is rarely a good thing unless you&#8217;re setting up a photography darkroom, dark wood on the walls is absolutely beautiful, natural and elegant.  I am absolutely turned on by the bed frame:  check out the sultry equivalent created by William and Sonoma, called the <a href="http://www.smarter.com/beds/wood-bed-frame-cal-cocoa-stain/pd--ch-46--pi-18003877.html" target="_blank">Wood Bed Frame, Cal King, Cocoa Stain</a>.  Boasting handcrafted solid hardwood and maple veneer, this high-backed bed is absolutely divine.  For $795, it is slightly pricey, but totally worth the investment.<br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/beds/wood-bed-frame-cal-cocoa-stain/pd--ch-46--pi-18003877.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/woodbed.jpg" alt="wood bed" /></a></p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more <a href="http://www.smarter.com/comforters/pl--ch-32--ca-30.html" target="_blank">comforters</a> and <a href="http://www.smarter.com/bed-frames/pl--ch-46--ca-48.html" target="_blank">bed frames</a>.</p>
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		<title>Designer Profile: Fashion as Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/06/12/designer-profile-fashion-as-inspiration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Design Concept]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Decor]]></category>

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<category>adjustable sofas</category><category>end tables</category><category>glass top end tables</category><category>sofas</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I subscribe to the belief, personally, that your home should reflect your personal style, not the other way around.  Your personal style developed (hopefully!) way before you bought your first apartment or house that you now call &#8220;home&#8221;.  I&#8217;m not talking about the dingy apartment you had to scrape through those first few years after [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>I subscribe to the belief, personally, that your home should reflect your personal style, not the other way around.  </strong>Your personal style developed (hopefully!) way before you bought your first apartment or house that you now call &#8220;home&#8221;.  I&#8217;m not talking about the dingy apartment you had to scrape through those first few years after college, I&#8217;m talking about home, when you actually had enough money to pick what you wanted, not what was cheapest.  <strong>I was struck by how fashion relates to interior design in the most recent issue of Vogue.  </strong>For one, I absolutely love <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-Cameron%2BDiaz.html" target="_blank">Cameron Diaz</a>, the feature woman and style icon of this month&#8217;s Vogue, but I was thoroughly distracted by her scenic location.  Only in a way California seems to be able to pull off, the house seemed built of light and sunshine.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Cameron%20Diaz%20Vogue%202009.jpg" width="471" height="325" /></p>
<p>Diaz&#8217;s style is enviable summer fashion:  well-made, thick linen and a leather belt, the perfect combination of chic and summer fun.  The decor in the room compliments this, with cream-colored, simply-lined chairs, a glass table and wooden dangle decorations.  Maybe your style is a little different, a little darker than Diaz&#8217;s bubbly blonde, and you would go with more of a vintage worn aesthetic.  For summer, though, simple and chic is key: here are some ways to evoke Vogue&#8217;s set:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/sofas-loveseats/acme-beige-adjustable-sofa/pd--ch-46--pi-19158607.html" target="_blank">Beige Microfiber Adjustable Sofa</a>: $562.99<br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/sofas-loveseats/acme-beige-adjustable-sofa/pd--ch-46--pi-19158607.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/sofa.jpg" alt="sofa" /></a><br />
Contemporary and classy, this <a href="http://www.smarter.com/sofas-loveseats/pl--ch-46--ca-73.html" target="_blank">discounted sofa</a> is features on Smarter.com as a great find for it&#8217;s versatility and luxury.  The sofa adjusts into a bed, and the Microfiber exterior finish is extra durable.  Marked down from $755, this is a great base piece to a new, contemporary style for your home.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/coffee-tables/modish-glass-top-coffee-table/pd--ch-46--pi-12213426.html" target="_blank">Modish Glass Top End Table</a>: $384.99.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/coffee-tables/modish-glass-top-coffee-table/pd--ch-46--pi-12213426.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/table.jpg" alt="table" /></a></p>
<p>Marked down from $731.99, Smarter.com features this fabulous save because of the table&#8217;s distinctive style and sleek look.  At the bargain price, how can you say no?</p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more <a href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-adjustable%2Bsofas.html" target="_blank">adjustable sofas</a>.<br />
Discounts on <a href="http://www.smarter.com/end-tables/pl--ch-46--ca-87--iq-glass%2Btop.html" target="_blank">glass top end tables</a>.</p>
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