Dream Sofa, large Sectional for our living room redesign

We have been searching for months for a great, comfortable, large, custom sectional.  We usually get leather, but over the years we have only had leather except for our family room sofa which is microfiber.  Pro's to leather it is easy to clean and it is cool.  Pro's to the microfiber is it is also easy to clean, our sofa is scotch guard treated, not sure if that is why but we have had many accidents and everything has cleaned up no problem.  Sofa belonged to a friend and when she moved I got it from her for a bargain, it was less then a year old.  We have had it five to six years and looks like new.  Con's to leather it can rip and tear especially with a cat, he does not have front claws but the back ones really leave some marks when he jumps to the back to look at window, which he loves.  I think the only con to microfiber is it can get hot but we have ac so that isn't a big deal.  My husband loves the leather but I think a fabric sofa is more comfy and looks nicer.

We looked at Macy's, then the furniture stores like El Dorado, City Furniture and Rooms to go.  I also love Haverty's we got our marble top dining set there and it is amazing quality.  Finding a custom sectional is not easy, we have a long living room with a large window and tv, we want something we can basically custom size by adding different pieces to make it one large bed almost when we move in the larger ottomans we want in place of coffee table.  I do not like glass or wood coffee tables anymore.  A ottoman is a must and one with storage for throws and toys is a bonus.  We found one we love at Crate and Barrel tonight when we were walking some shops killing time.  It is called the Axis and it has everything we want and more.  It is deep seating, comfy with down filling, made well and has so many fabric and color choices it is amazing, also we can order as many different combos as you could dream. Not sure if I am doing a brown, tan, blue or grey, thinking neutral just because my style and mood changes often, I redecorate more then you can imagine.  My house is changing often.

Below are some photos, we would do the chaise on one side then add a armless loveseat for the longer side along window.  I also love the textured microsuede chocolate color.  They have the storage larger ottoman too, which is what I have had a hard time finding with the previous sets I liked.  I think this is the one y'all.  Let me know what you think because after we reserve our cabin for summer vacation I think the following payday this will be my big purchase for the summer, since our bedroom is done and the next big project is our patio.  We are planning to lay stamped concrete patio deck around pool and extend for an outdoor kitchen, seating area and gazebo, tiki hut.  Hubby wants a tiki hut so bad lol.  Anyhow below are the photos and fingers crossed this one is the one we get, amazingly we both loved it.  Have a great weekend everyone=).

Melissa

The sectional with chaise

Then we would add this armless love seat on the opposite side of the chaise to go along the large, long window.

This chair for the wall across from the sofa for extra seating and there is also a small ottoman we could get for this, but want the larger one, but maybe two of them so we can slide them in and turn sofa into a large bed for movie night with the kid's.

Larger ottoman and is available with or without storage.  Amazing set the photos do it no justice, there is a texture to the fabric with lighter and darker microsuede pattern

Z Galleries fantasy bedroom decor

Z Galleries fantasy bedroom decor by mseptien on Polyvore

Jameson Bed - Bella Grey / Royce Chair - Charcoal / Omni Chandelier / Casablanca Dhurrie Rug - Steel / Diamond Ikat Pillow 24" - Grey / Venezia Mirrored Plaques 21" x 21" / Chevron Throw - Orange / Mimosa Bedding - White Jacquard / Montecito Panels - Aquamarine / Fray Pillow 18" - Aquamarine / Montecito Bedding - Aquamarine / Chrysanthemum Plaque - Aquamarine / Lotus Flower Plaque / Lacquer Vases - Aquamarine

Miss Me and True Religion for sale

I have added some new items to my EBay store for everyone into designer fashion and even designer bedding. I have some brand new with tags Miss Me shorts and jeans, True Religion jeans new without tags, maybe worn once to try on, lots of designer dresses including the Jaloux leopard dress/tunic just like style worn by Melissa Gorga from Real Housewives of New Jersey on the Thanksgiving episode, kids designers clothes like Miss Me, Guess and Rare Editions, then I have Ralph Lauren bedding, Macy's hotel collection throw and amazing down decorative animal print pillows. Keep looking because I am adding new stuff every few days and will have handbags, beauty products, styling products, jewelry, then lots more designer label women's, kids and home items:). I have a link two or three posts back with my shop and one in my side bar.

Also have a Lynderella nail polish for sale for all you polish lovers, it's green an multi glitter, called I can afford it. Hard to find and rare.


If you are looking for anything in particular let me know and I will keep an eye out for you:). Also check out some of my favorite EBay sellers also. Enjoy and happy bidding.

Moroccan star lantern find

I found this amazing star lantern when I was at my daughters basketball practice. A lady was dumping garbage which is not legal, at the park dumpster and dropped a box, inside I saw this amazing lantern, I love all Moroccan influenced decor, so I had to have this:). I am going to fix her up and add it to my new bedroom:). Going to look nice specially paired with my other lanterns.

Recently saw some just like this for over $100 and have some smaller lanterns all over my patio and bedroom that have cost $9-75 depending on size, shape and glass. Some have a lot of detail and some are simple.

Below are photos of my prized new trash find, remember someone else's trash can always become another's treasure:). Happy hunting and photos coming soon of the transformation.

My July 4th wreath, made using items from $1 tree

Here are a couple photos of a wreath I made starting with a simple grapevine wreath I got at art supply store for $5.00. Then I added some flags and a America sign I had from last year, purchased at the dollar tree, and then some flowers, and one strand of red, white and blue garland I grabbed at dollar tree last week. All together I'd you include items I purchased last year the cost is $12.00 and then some hot glue. Enjoy photos and I may have some for sale shortly. Making summer floral and beach themed door hangers/wreaths that will be for sale, my spring items that are still available are 30% off now.

Happy weekend y'all:)

Time for my May 2013 Birchbox review

Sorry I know I posted a couple days ago about getting my box but had two Ipsy bags to review and also got a lot of cool samples this week I will be posting about later. Been busy with my kid's school and sports events, finishing master bedroom, updating house, selling and cleaning out house to sell items online or at garage sale, earning money for new summer decor and fashion:). Out with the old and in with the new, bright and happy. All my new uplifting mottos. I have been doing amazing lately, honestly best I have felt in years. I don't want to jinx myself tho lol.

Onto Birchbox, I did get any of the special home or garden bonus boxes from last month. I have had bad luck with mystery or themed boxes lol. Figured save my money and stick to what I like or know. I started these boxes for items to review for my blog but now I am starting to get items from different companies and marketing reps for companies or brands. Debating to keep or cancel. For now I love mail, been getting surprises lately and I am so grateful. Now to get more followers. It isn't easy but I'm working hard. Following tv trends, posting more and going to have more pics of my daily outfits, how to accessorize, shopping for deals, interior design photos, baking pics, and much much more. Also have a contest coming in the next couple weeks to get followers. Going to giveaway some summer items. Thinking summer fragrances, sandals, sunglasses not sure will have more details once I have all the items. Also going to have a home decor contest with prizes for best update to a room on $100-200 budget:). Should be fun.

Again no more rambling lol, my Birchbox for May review..... In passed months I been getting a lot of dupes of same brands, and less exciting stuff. No nail polish:(. Plus was hoping this month would be summer stuff. I did get a sunscreen though. Would love to see some items for skin care for summer and hair care, manicure or pedicure stuff and maybe some hair clips.

First up I will start with the pen. Being an ex waitress bartender and teacher/office worker I love pens, use to call myself a pen hoarder before I quit smoking I had a purse full of pens, lighters and hair bands lol. I actually bought these same pens and love them, they are Pilot, Acroball pens by pure white. Everyone wants their pens to be stylish right? Birchbox chose this pen for that reason saying, we love Pilot's latest pen innovation, the new Acroball PureWhite hybrid ink pen. Sounds like a fancy car, but I have to say I am picky about pens. I like ones without caps that snap in and out, has to write smooth and feel comfortable in my hand. This pen is all that. Love it. I give it two thumbs up and five stars for sure, great pick Birchbox. I love the color, writes amazing and clicks in/out. Birchbox goes on to say, Acroball PureWhite offers vibrant ink colors and all the smoothness of a gel ink pen without the smudging or smearing, very true from my experience. Us color blocked grip is comfy, on trend and comes in a variety of gorgeous shades. I have to say it is comfortable and I write a lot. I journal daily along with signing papers and doodling with my kids. I have two in every purse and some in almost every room of the house. I have the pink like the one I got in my box and aqua, purple and green. The colors are vibrant and you can get regular ink colors in same grip and shape. Also we get a coupon for $1.00 off at Target or Walmart. This one you need to try if you have a pen addiction like me. I also love colored pens for my calendar I use different colors for each kid and for certain events. Makes journaling much more fun too.

Next up is another brand I love and have tried before so I can give my feedback on this item. Miss Jessie's Original Jelly Soft Curls. I love all the Miss Jessie hair products. Myself and both my girls have curly hair, I tend to straighten mine often and so does my older daughter, our hair is not spiral curly more soft curls and wave, but my little one has Shirley Temple curls. I use this product in her hair daily. My favorite is the Pillow soft curls but this one works well also. Jelly soft curls is a brand new gel that boosts shine and tames frizz yet doesn't leave hair sticky or crunchy. This is important with curly hair. You want your hair to look and feel soft almost natural but it is hard especially in south Florida with the humidity, plus curly hair tends to frizz without the climate effects, this product is amazing. I use this, Crack hair fix and Mouse by another brand I will write about later that makes hair soft, smells great and doesn't make it look crunch or feel sticky. You appt a small amount post shower to damp hair and let dry. Retails for $14. I post photos of my daughters and my own hair, when I wear it curly on my instagram, I get a lot of compliments and people always ask what do we use. Especially my little one, at least a few times a day someone stops and asks me what I use in her hair because it looks so soft and her curls are ringlets. Five stars for Miss Jessie and try pillow soft curls, smells amazing and leaves hair shiny.

Next Coola, classic face SPF 30 cucumber moisturizer for face. This one I will have in my travel bag for beach or vacation. I got a great line of samples to review for my blog, coming soon from Oil of Olay and the daily morning sunscreen and moisturizer is all I am using for now. Have my routine down for summer to protect from sub damage. This product says, Coola is a mineral sunblock infused with organic anti aging ingredients like evening primrose, which I love, and borage seed. Retails in full size for $32 a bottle.

Fourth item is one I have tried before Marvis, classic mint toothpaste. A stylish Italian import with an invigorating peppermint flavor. Retails for $6-10.50. I am a Colgate lover, I can't stand crest toothpaste every style I have used by them makes my mouth feel dirty even after several times brushing, Colgate always makes my teeth feel fresh and clean like objst left the dentist, I am crazy about brushing and flossing plus I have sensitive teeth gums and mouth. This toothpaste is good but I am not one for peppermint strong tastes and it is expensive for a small tube. No need to over spend for a fancy import when good old Colgate made in USA works fine, the best I have found:).

Last up, excited to try this, Cargo eater resistant blush. I though it was lip balm because of the packaging but then I read the label and was surprised to see it was blush, water resistant at that! This waterproof pigment stays put and gives skin a gorgeous flush. Full size is $26. I will be working this into my makeup routine when I do apply full makeup, which is not often only special occasions or when I need some color. Right now I am tan and skin looks great thanks to my new products and routine. I will share more this weekend.

That's my may 2014 Birchbox reveal. Excited for my June boxes. Have to update my Julep profile since they have makeup now have to be sure to check boxes so I can pick the one I want next month, was bummed I didn't get any lipstick.

Let me know what you got, or what subscriptions you receive and love. I love to share and hear from readers. Also please help me as I work to get more followers. Share my page and check out my eBay store, listed new stuff today and more to come weekly.

Weekend is almost here and tomorrow my baby graduates from preschool. Got her a cake, decor, presents, a fancy dress and her cap and gown is ready. I can't wait:). Enjoy your evening all. Xoxo

My EBay store, selling Jaloux Leopard dress same dress like worn by Melissa Gorga from Real Housewives Of NJ

Do you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey?  If you do then you have probably seen the dress Melissa Gorga wore on the show for Thanksgiving last season I believe.  It is a Jaloux Leopard print sheer dress/tunic.  It is sold out and has been everywhere, I happened to buy the same dress and I am selling it brand new and only worn once for not even a hour lol.  It is gorgeous and was not cheap.  I am also selling some Lynderella Nail polish in I can Afford it green and multi colored glitter, some designer dresses and jeans, along with many other items to come in the future.  Please check out my site and bid away=).

I will be listing beauty items, fashion items, lots of designer finds, home decor items, items I make, and much more.  Enjoy and let me know what you think.  I also will be listing some other items as seen on tv shows like Real Housewives, General Hospital and many other shows I enjoy watching for fashion.  I have all sizes, I was a size 0 and now am a size 4-6 have been up to a size 12 after my last daughter.  A lot of and most of my items are brand new with tags or some without tags still new, just tried on or worn once for an event.  Being an event/party planner, interior designer and fashion lover I buy a lot of clothes I wear once to an event then dry clean then they hang in my closet.   I have to clean out and make space for new stuff, so what better way to do it then sell it for money to buy more stuff=).  Also I am helping my daughter raise money for a good cause, more on that in a later post.  Some photos below of items up for auction now and more stuff to come tomorrow, and in the next few days.  I hope to post stuff weekly.

Enjoy and spread the word.  Click on link below for ebay store

Dliteful Trends EBay store

Lynderella Polish, I can afford it!  You can bid on it on my ebay site=)

BCX Dress XS

Marciano Bustier size 0 new with tags

Dress worn by Melissa Gorga on Real Housewives of New Jersey made by Jaloux size Medium

Guess dress size 5 mallard green brand new with tags

Melissa Gorga in the Jaloux leopard print dress/tunic I am selling, she did not wear the dress I am selling just same one.

Jessica McClintock Designer Lace dress size 9

Jesssica McClintock Designer red dress with lace up back size 7

Jaloux Leopard dress like one Melissa Gorga wore for Thanksgiving on episode of Real Housewives, sold out everywhere.  Get it from me.  New never worn only tried on.

True Religion Skinny jeans, Billy section size 25

Ms Sixty designer slit front ruffle denim mini skirt, super cute new with tags still.  

May Ipsy Spring Fling beauty bag

I love this months bag, the colors are so bright and so my taste right now:).
Last month had an issue but Ipsy handled it amazing and got us another bag no problem.

This month the theme is Spring Fling which is cool but pretty much summer here:). My daughter was excited to see an eye shadow pod for her compact she got a couple months ago from Ipsy. I ordered her a couple colors she liked and she has a personalized little makeup compact now, great invention. The pods have magnet on bottom and snap into the mirrored compact do you can carry just the shades you need. We also got Neely Zoya polish, which is a pastel green shade that is great for spring. Juice beauty I believe was in my Birchbox last month and this month Ipsy sent a coupon for 20% off.

Then we have Pacifica Tahitian gardenia perfume roller, which has a light fresh floral vanilla scent. Macadamia natural oil healing oil treatment for your hair, which I have used and works well especially if you go to the beach to detangle and make hair soft after salt water exposure.

The magnetic eyeshadow snap in pod is made by Yaby and there are coupon codes for all products plus a few more on the insert card. There is also a VIP special access invite for Generation beauty this is a workshop in calofornia and if you attend there is a gift bag they say is so amazing you can't miss out. Says regular price is $150 but Ipsy subscribers get it for $60. We don't live close so won't be using.

I have to say my teen loves this Ipsy bag but after seven months we have more makeup bags then we need, with they would change up and do bags some months, little compacts or other cases another month, maybe some recycle shopping bags, just something new. Soon I will be gifting these bags lol as presents. Also the items seem to have gotten smaller and less. I do like that we get full size nail polish, and some makeup products though. For the price it is great and makes a great gift for teens and makeup lovers.

Enjoy photos:).

Ipsy April Pretty in Pink beauty bag

I mentioned before that the April Ipsy bag came but that the nail polish had busted open and actually was all over everything. I contacted Ipsy and they told me the bag was on order, a new one would be sent out ASAP. This is why there is a delay on my review. I believe I posted what was inside but had no photos.

The bag theme is Pretty in Pink and the bag is white with pink trim. Inside you have the Sation nail polish, Sexy hair product, Be a Bombshell blush, and a eye shadow pod. The eye shadow product I believe is by Mica beauty cosmetics. You also get coupon codes for 20-30% off a lot of the companies products included and Nu.Me coupon for $110 off hair styling products, tools, extensions and free thermal pouch with a purchase.

I wish they had more details on the card inside like Birchbox has on the products they include. It's always good to get a description of the items along with retail price. I do like the coupon codes they send so if you like a product you can order more at lower price.

Below are photos and sorry post is so short, have a ton going on with projects and my kids school/sports but wanted to post this quick. May is next then Birchbox later today so keep an eye out:). Have a wonderful rest of the week, half way thru:).