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What I'm Drinking: Colosi Sicilia Rosso

4/12/2012

I discovered this red a few months ago and since then it has become one of my go to Friday night wines to share with my husband. This Italian red is from Sicily and is made 100% from the Nero D'Avola grape. In my opinion this is a fruity, smooth, and delicious full to medium bodied red that is an incredible value! It pairs well with many foods, but I like it with pizza or a tomato based pasta dish.

I have found this wine for $9.99, but if you can't find this for under $10 near you, than you can buy it online here for $7.99! Now that is a steal!

Luxe For Less Lifestyle Staples From 4 Wonderful Blogs

4/11/2012

While I pride myself on knowing how to spot a luxe deal for less, I'm always on the hunt for inspiration from magazines and other bloggers who also share a passion for beautiful things.

Here is a collection of 4 Luxe For Less Lifestyle Staples that I have found on just a few of my favorite blogs recently...

1. Jack Rogers...the classic summer sandal for less!

Image Via Matters of Style

Matters of Style spied these Jack look alikes at Marshalls this weekend, and they are just $35! I picked up a pair yesterday. I love the cork and gold combo, and they are so comfortable!

2. Louis Ghost Armchair...the Ghost chair, an iconic design staple. One of my favorite blogs Copy Cat Chic recently featured this version of the Ghost Chair that is just $125 from Amazon!

Image Via Copy Cat Chic

3. Foo Dogs...the perfect accessory to polish the look of any bookcase. Kelly Market discovered these beautiful Foos from C. Wonder that are only $58 for the set!

4. A Bejeweled Clover Necklace...I love a colorful statement necklace! Especially one that features the iconic shape of a clover. Design Darling recently featured the jewelry line, Zolie Designs, which offers many colorful statement pieces, all for less than $100! And this month Design Darling is offering her readers 15% off at Zolie Designs with the code MOTHERSDAY.

Image Via Design Darling

And when you stop by Design Darling be sure to also check out her new online boutique. She has a great selection of luxurious and affordable home and fashion accessories! I've got my eye on these turquoise chandelier earrings...

Dabney Large Chandelier Earring, $68

I hope one of these beautiful luxe staples has caught your eye! Special props to all these wonderful bloggers who discovered these luxe deals.

Tomorrow I will share with you a delicious red for less than $10 that I plan on drinking over the weekend!

Affordable Floor Seating for Less!

4/9/2012

Now that we have more living space in our new home, I have been trying to think of clever ways to come up with more seating options for less.

Staying at home with a baby I find that these days I'm constantly on the ground and rarely up on adult level, so I thought that some kind of floor seating would really come in handy with my new lifestyle.

I know that the floor pouf has been very popular the past few years, and I must admit that this one from Serena and Lily is calling my name, unfortunately it is just not a part of my budget!

I think our most economical option at this point would be a few oversized pillows to add some color and comfort to our living room and my daughter's nursery. Here are some oversized floor pillows and poufs that have recently caught my eye. Which one do you think I should splurge on?

1. Kas Eloise Suzani Floor Cushion, Bed Bath and Beyond $14.99
2. 2 Decorative Floor Pillows Any Size, Etsy $40
3. Floor Cushion Deep Blue and White Stripe, Etsy $21.95
4. Coral Trellis Floor Pillow, Overstock $24.99
5. Pink and green ikat pouf/ottoman/floor pillow, Etsy $80
6. Red Tuffet Seater, Land of Nod $39
7. Greendale Fashions Zig Zag Round Floor Pillow, Amazon $34.99
8. Ottoman Pouf Floor Pillow Waverly Charcoal, Etsy $80
9. Big Accent Pillow Pineapple, Etsy $28

Happy Easter For Mother and Baby Girl...Each Item $65 or Less!

4/6/2012

Easter for $65 or Less! by livingluxeforless featuring a sleeveless dress

Uncommon Goods Giveaway Winner - And The Most Clever Gift Idea for $6.25!

4/5/2012

Thank you to everyone who went over to check out Uncommon Goods and entered the giveaway! I used random.org to select the winner and it is...
lucky number 5 - Audra!

Audra please send me your contact information. Looks like you have some colorful painted sneakers in your future! I hope you have a white pair to paint! :)

And while we are on the subject of gift giving, I just love these clever little cards I discovered on Etsy...they capture what was special about the year for your friends who are celebrating weddings and babies. Of course my favorite is The Year You Were Born Card New York 2011...

Isn't this a great memento to save for when your child gets older? I definitely will be ordering one for our baby girl!

Stay tuned tomorrow for a Luxe for Less Easter post!

Striped and Sparkly Canvas Duffels For Spring!

4/4/2012

Don't you love it when you stumble upon a new blog? Last night I came across Cupcakes For Breakfast and loved what I saw! First of all, I do eat cupcakes for breakfast - I actually did right before we went to the hospital on the day my precious little girl was born! Plus I love all the other fun tips and treats the author, Nikki Rappaport, shares in her blog. I especially loved these striped and sparkly canvas duffles that she had selected last week in a post on the beauty of the color banana!

Check it out...

Resort Stripe Beach Duffel, Deux Lux $97

And there are other gorgeous color combinations!

Do you have any weekend trips planned this spring? This is such a fun update on the classic canvas duffel...and it's less than $100!

Also if you have not entered my Uncommon Goods Giveaway yet please check it out and enter to win a $50 gift certificate! I'm announcing a winner tomorrow!
Wouldn't you love to take home something lovely and unique like this Forget Me Not ring?

Forget Me Not Rings, Uncommon Goods

Luxurious Monogrammed Pillows for Less!

4/3/2012

Monogrammed linens are such a wonderful way to pull together any bedroom, and personalize the look of your master or guest bedrooms. These days you can find monogrammed linens almost anywhere that sells bed and bath products, but few linen lines top the luxury of Leontine. Here are just a few gorgeous bedrooms featuring Leontine Linens...

Image via Pinterest

But as gorgeous as these monogrammed sheets and pillows are, it's hard to justify spending $340-$565 on your bed linens! That is why I was so excited when I saw these monogrammed pillows over at The Zhush's great online shop...

Monogrammed White Throw Pillow $75

Standard Sham Monogrammed Pillow $85

Monogrammed Navy Linen Throw Pillow $95

Aren't they gorgeous?! I will take one of each, but I think the standard sham is definitely coming home with me soon!

Do you have a favorite spot for luxe monogrammed items for less?

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