Home & Garden Blog

I love traveling, for a number of reasons. One the excitement of actually reaching your intended destination and the fun that will ensue once you land and two, to flip through the SkyMall brochure when I am in flight!

SkyMall has the coolest and most inventive assortment of products. Take this At-Home Beertender for instance that serves up crisp, quality beer with the perfect head of foam and just the right “bite” — all in the comfort of your own home. The innovative silent cooling system keeps your favorite brew fresh and cold for up to 30 days from the first glass. Holds one 5-liter Heineken DraughtKeg (not included). LCD display indicates temperature, freshness, and keg volume.

Seems like a must have item for summer keggers by the pool! Retails for $299.00

Coupon Alert! Use coupon code LSAFD to get Free Shipping on purchases over $125 dollars at SkyMall

To find more coupons, discount codes and promotional offers for SkyMall, click here.

Take advantage of the great deals and discounts currently available at Brookstone! Harborside Resin Outdoor Furniture collection is ergonomically constructed of the highest quality, longest lasting resin.

This world class, highest grade white resin furniture from Kettler, a hallmark of German excellence and quality, stands up to extreme temperatures all year round and looks like new year after year. Superior resin delivers durable comfort and is virtually maintenance-free—just wash with soap and water.

Round Table Set: $599.00 SAVE $50.00
(Includes 4 high back chairs and a 46″ round table)

Oval Table Set: $799.00 SAVE $100.00
(Includes 6 high back chairs and a 64″ x 38″ oval table)

To shop the Harborside Resin Outdoor Furniture sets at Brookstone, click here.

BONUS:

Take an additional $15 Dollars Off purchase of $150 or more. Simply enter coupon code: AF6MAR at checkout. (Coupon expires on 4/15/08)

The weather is warming, enjoy that spring breeze through beautiful wood plantation shutters. The beauty of plantation shutters are they allow the air to circulate through your home, yet offer ample shade in the event of too much sunshine. Not to mention they are beautiful accessories to any home decor setting and are much easier to dust than vertical blinds or horizontal blinds.

However, upon discount shopping for wood plantation shutters I had no idea how expensive they are! Which is why I decided to write a post about these great low priced wood plantation shutters from Blinds.com. Premium Wood Plantation Shutters start with select basswood and other hardwoods. Each shutter is then crafted by hand and given a smooth finish – producing brilliant surfaces that emphasize soft central shades. The compact wood grain provides for long lasting durability and the lighter wood allows for flexibility in panel sizes.

This particular model is one of Blinds.com best sellers! For good reason, a 16×20 Premium shutter costs only: $61.00!

Plus take advantage of the coupon code: 1020050 and take $10 Off any purchases of $150 or more!

To shop or purchase the Premium Wood Plantation Shutters, Click here!

Now is the time to stock up on Illuminations candles, they are currently up to 75% Off! The copper has a rich, flame-like color that has fascinated artisans for nearly 10,000 years. This alluring fragrance has notes of cinnamon leaf, ginger and cardamom laced with warm clove, golden woods and bronzed incense. Flakes of mica glitter in the flickering light. The fragrant scent and warmth the candles emit instantly set a homey mood and soften even the coldest atmosphere.

• The Copper Luxury Metal Scented Candles were originally sold for $19.95 but are currently on Sale for $4.98!
• The Copper Scented Tealights (set of 12) were originally sold for $6.95 are currently on Sale for $1.73!

To purchase the Copper Luxury Metal Scented Candles or Tealights, click here.

To find FREE coupons and bargains for Illuminations Candles, click here.

Check out the great bedding sets at JCPenney! The Oceana Accent Pillows featured above are only $29.99 and are embroidered with waves and shimmering colors. The contrasting accents extend depth and serenity to your bedroom. I like the cool colors of the pillows as they are really calming, clean and modern.

As an added perk, there are currently two coupons you can utilize at JCPenney.com that will save you more money.

Save 30% Off regular priced items and 10% off sale items, use code: SANTA

Coupon End Date: 12/14/2007

Save $10 off purchases of $50 or more and $15 off purchases of $75 or more, use code: WP39BMSM

Coupon End Date: 12/15/2007

To save money on assorted Bedding sets, click here.

Check out this great deal that a reader sent me! (Thanks Talmadge!)

Apparently if you spend $100 dollars at Frontgate.com you can receive a gift coupon for $100 Off your next Frontgate.com purchase.

Simply enter code: CM12 at checkout and allow 2 weeks to receive your gift coupon by email.

For full details on Special $100 dollar offer, click here.

That said, I checked out Frontgate’s merchandise and they have hundreds of beautiful ornaments, lights and Christmas decorations. The item I chose to feature is their Charles Towne Vine Garland.

Charles Towne Vine Garland is infused with a generous mix of nature’s bounty. Created by floral artisans in the Philippines (my homeland) and hand tied with silk ribbons it is a bona fide original and sold exclusively at Frontgate.com. You could easily use the garland to decorate your home for the Holidays and year around if you wish.

Originally retailed for $199.00 it is now $119.00!

To purchase Charles Towne Vine Garland, click here.

To shop for assorted Christmas Decorations, click here.

To view full details on $100 Special Deal, click here.

I am a huge supporter of paper lanterns. There was a time when assorted shapes and colors of paper lanterns hung from my vaulted ceiling in college. They hung at different lengths and really seemed to float.

The effect I was striving for was magical with a touch of whimsy. Suffice to say I received plenty of compliments on my creative genius by visitors and guest alike. I was a novice interior designer on a shoestring budget.

Well the shoestring budget part has changed very little over the years. Which is why I more than anyone appreciate deep discounts and a SALE! The oriental style paper lamps are offered at JCPenney in 4 colors: hot pink, orange, turquoise and white. What I am envisioning is that you can use them a multitude of ways

• use them to brighten your room or your kid’s room
• use them to decorate your Holiday parties or New Year’s shindig this year
• give them as a gift!

They are currently on SALE from $29.99 to $14.99!!

To purchase these Paper Lanterns, click here.

To shop for more Lamps & Lighting, click here.

If you think of any other creative ways to utilize the paper lanterns, please let me know. Sharing is Caring!

An awesome substitute to the traditional, usually “re-gifted” hard as a rock FRUIT CAKE is a box full of sweets and chocolates. Check out this little gem I found at Mrs. Beasleys chalk full of goodies.

It’s there BRAND NEW collection of bite-sized holiday confections that makes it easy to enjoy and share the great taste of Mrs. Beasley’s. Includes 50 snappy Gingerbread Mini-cookies, 12 brand new Brownie Bites and 8 signature Chocolate Truffle Cookies, dusted in powdered sugar. That is a total of 70 pieces of bite sized heaven folks!

The elegant keepsake chest is perfect for storing holiday cards or serving accessories after you have scarfed down all the sweet treats. This Holiday Treasure Chest retails for only $34.95!

Plus save 15% Off entire order if you use the following code: PERF at checkout!

To purchase Mrs. Beasley’s Holiday Treasure Chest, 70 Piece Set…click here.

Also if your still pondering what to get your neighbor, co-worker or mail man? What’s the perfect gift that says I appreciate you and Happy Holidays even if I can’t always remember your name...why a Holiday Gift Basket of course!

Send a towering-full Holiday assortment of all the best, FOR the best. Sweet and juicy orchard fruits - 2 apples and 2 pears = are only the beginning of this fabulous array! 4 Mini holiday decorated sugar cookies, 4-oz. peppermint bark squares, chocolate-covered cherries, bridge mix, Christmas Jordan almonds and Reindeer Candy Korn all send the same message of holiday spirit and appreciation. Plus your purchase includes a FREE personalized gift message.

The Holiday Gift Basket featured is offered by FTD.com and costs $49.99.

To purchase the Noel Holiday Gift Tower featured above, click here.

Still not convinced? Shop for Gifts, Flowers, Cards & Gifts Baskets here.

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season in the United States. Since Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, Black Friday may be as early as the 23rd and as late as the 29th day of November.

Many retailers open very early (typically 5 A.M.) and offer doorbuster deals and loss leaders to draw people to their stores. Although Black Friday, as the first shopping day after Thanksgiving, has served as the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season at least since the start of the modern Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the term “Black Friday” has been traced back only to the 1970s. “Black Friday” was originally so named because of the heavy traffic on that day, although most contemporary uses of the term refer instead to it as the beginning of the period in which retailers are in the black (i.e., turning a profit).

In some cities it’s not uncommon to see shoppers lined up hours before stores with big sales open. Once inside the stores shoppers often rush and grab, as many stores have only a few of the big draw items. Electronics and popular toys are often the most sought after items and may be sharply discounted.

The local media often will cover the event, mentioning how early the shoppers began lining up at various stores and providing video of the shoppers standing in line and later leaving with their purchased items. Traditionally Black Friday sales were intended for those shopping for Christmas gifts. For some particularly popular items, some shop these sales in order to get deep discounts on items they can then resell, typically online. (SOURCE)

Posted above is a snapshot of some of the brand name stores that offer Black Friday Sales! Click on the image and it will take you to the Black Friday, Info. site where an official list of all the merchants are posted.

Click here, for more information, coupons and deals for Black Friday.

Happy Hunting & Good Luck!!

Came across a great deal and felt obligated to share with all you wonderful readers. Use any of the following coupon codes to save money at Brookstone.

Use coupon code AF3OCT during checkout to save $10 off orders of $100 or more.
Expires in 27 days (10/31/2007)

Use coupon code AF3SEP during checkout to save $50 off orders of $500 or more.
Expires in 27 days (10/31/2007)

Use coupon code AF3SEP during checkout to save $70 off orders of $700 or more.
Expires in 11 days (10/15/2007)

If you have never heard of Brookstone or had the opportunity to test their array of products, you are missing out. They have great merchandise that runs the gauntlet from bathrooom accessories, to nifty kitchen gadgets to outdoor furniture. The coolest part about them is the creative functionality of their products. For example check out the adjustable height coffee table they offer.

Top lifts in seconds, to either dining or work level. When the lid is lowered it has a traditional stylish design, that fits in with almost any decor. It is available in three finishes:

• Distressed Black
• Mahogany
• Honey
• Includes both Wood and Solid Brass Knobs

Retails for $349.95 and can only be purchased via Catalog or Web. Feel free to check out their store and use the coupon codes to save some bucks on your purchase.

Happy Shopping!

Find more great savings and coupons when you shop, click here.