Tuesday Morning {Take Your Kids Shopping Contest}

It is no secret that I am sucker for a good deal and that I have been shopping at Tuesday Morning for years...so you can imagine my excitement when Tuesday Morning asked me to team up with them for a fun giveaway!  When I learned that it involved me and my daughter (aka: my mini-me) going to Tuesday Morning to shop I could not wait to get started! 

The details:
Tuesday Morning decided to put a fun spin on "take your kids to work day"...I mean what kid really wants to go to work when they could go shopping instead?

The best part? Tuesday Morning is giving away a $100 gift card and a Waterford crystal frame to one lucky shopper! Don't take your kids to work with you, take them shopping! Simply post a picture of you shopping with your kids or parents on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag #TAMfutureshopper and @tuesdaymorning to be entered to win a $100 gift card and a Waterford crystal digital frame!

How fun is that? Quality time spent with your darling children, shopping at a fabulous store that has something for everyone and a chance to win an awesome prize...yes, please!

The truth is I go to Tuesday Morning at least 4 times a week to shop for clients (and myself, who am I kidding?).  They get new stuff in all the time and I have several locations within an hour from my house so I stop in and see what goodies I can find! I never leave empty handed.  My 6 year old daughter is usually in school when I am on my shopping trips but she was so excited to get to come with me this time!  So off we went....

First stop...super cute cozy heart blanket...and looks at all those other fun patterns and colors!

While we didn't end up with that one, I did end up finding this fluffy, white throw blanket that finished off my master sitting area...my daughter approves!

Next stop, the furniture and home decor sections...my favorite!  Yes, I avoided the toy section at first because I knew once we hit the toys, there was no turning back!

Loving all these industrial seating options for around $35/each.  You will not find a better deal for the quality of these pieces! My daughter liked the bright yellow stool!

 

They also had a great selection of accent furniture...

Chevron Bench: $79.99 (total steal)

My daughter loved this chair because it matched her outfit and it was "super comfy"!

Some more great finds...

Dining chair with nail head trim: $99.99

Charcoal Ikat Accent Chair: $99.99

Mirrored Accent Chest...would be great as nightstands!

My daughter loved everything about this display....pink, pink, pink!

They have lots of sweet shabby chic decor. This would be great in a girl's bedroom!

Distressed frames, galvanized buckets, Parisian inspired accents and an over-sized clock...such fun pieces!

I couldn't resist these bird cages pictured below! Love the way the add a touch of spring to my mantle!

I was also excited to find these options for a more coastal look.  The striped poufs were only $24.99 (wow!!)! And those linen and jute pillows...only $9.99.  The cute shutter mirror was a bargain for $99.99. The blue storage boxes ranged for $7.99-$9.99.  Awesome deals for such cute decor!  We came home with a few of the linen pillows!

Rugs were up next and they had some great options!  My daughter and I agreed that these were our favorites! These were around $100/each and the quality was great!

 

We just so happen to have two rugs from Tuesday Morning in our home already.  Here is one in our dining room.  Can you believe I only paid $79.99 for this?  

Love the way it ties the room together:

 

Here is the other one...a gorgeous woven jute rug in our living room, also under $80 for a 6 x 9!

 



We stopped by the garden/seasonal area next and found some great stuff...

These buckets reminded me of the vintage olive buckets that are so popular right now!  At under $20, these are a great alternative to the expensive version.  They are super cute when used as a planter on the porch!

These bright, colorful lanterns would be the perfect pop of color to a patio for under $13!

By this time I had used up all my "be really good and we will go look in the toy section" pep talks so I had to act fast! Last stop before toys was the housewares section where I found some cute and functional kitchen decor!

How fun are these retro kitchen canisters?  Prices ranged from $7.99-$12.99 and the colors were amazing!

I also adore these numbered dishes....the pitcher made it's way into my cart!

And then it was time for toys....and they have a great selection for every age!

She was all smiles searching through the goodies!

She loved this little dog/dog house set.  It came with paint to decorate the wooden dog house...we HAD to have it!

They have a lot of great beach/pool toys.  We are heading to the beach this summer so we will be going back to get some of this fun stuff!  She loved this bubble set!

A few other goodies...and cart number 2!

Thank goodness Daddy was with us to carry the rest of the bags, we had our hands full!

And home! She worked on her new dog house while I unloaded our treasures...

A few of our finds:
New linen and jute pillow for the amazing price of just $9.99.
And see that fabulous basket? You can read about it HERE!

I love the dried boxwood wreath we picked up for $19.99...it finished off the spring porch perfectly!

I adore this pitcher and it looks perfect on my kitchen shelf....

And last but not least, we freshened up our bathrooms with new white towels!  Tuesday Morning has a huge selection of towels...all different styles and all different colors!  I love the name brands for such a great price!

How is that for a fun day of shopping? We had a blast!

Now it is your turn!

Click HERE to find a Tuesday Morning near you and follow these easy steps:

-Visit a store near you and snap a picture of you and your kids or parents shopping

-Post it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag @tuesdaymorning and #TAMfutureshopper

-You will be entered to win a $100 gift card and a Waterford digital frame

-Contest ends May 8th at 11:59 PM CST

Visit Tuesday Morning's blog for more details about the contest: Tuesday Morning Blog

GOOD LUCK!

Don't forget to follow Tuesday Morning's Take Your Kids Shopping Board on Pinterest: Click here!

*Disclosure: I partnered up with Tuesday Morning and was compensated for this post.  All opinions and reviews are mine.  I have been a customer of Tuesday Morning for many years and have always loved the selection and quality of the products as well as their reasonable prices.  It was a pleasure working with them!  

My Home {Guest Bedroom Plans}

I am in the process of designing our guest bedroom.  I came across a set of 4 salvaged shutters that I have revamped and will use for a headboard.  The headboard pictured here is from Restoration Hardware and I love it....I tried to create the same look and cannot wait to share my version with you all soon!

Here is the design board I created for the room.  As mentioned, I made a headboard that mimics this design. I also found a vintage dresser similar to the one pictured for $20, a total steal!  I bought a wood and metal step stool similar to the one pictured that I plan on using for a nightstand.  I will share a full source list of the items I used when the room is completed. 

 

I am hoping to have everything completed within the next month....check back soon for the big reveal! What do you think?  Does it look like a cozy space you would like to spend the night in?

Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate {Reclaimed Teak Console Table}

I received an email from a reader named Heather a few weeks ago asking me to see if I could find a cheapskate version of this gorgeous console table that she had been eyeing for a long time.  While it is beautiful, she just couldn't pull the trigger due to the price tag. Here is what I came up with....


Break the Bank:
Jayson Home Tucker Console Table
$995.00
LINK

Cheapskate:
Joss and Main Candace Console
$366.95
LINK

While it is not an exact match, it is the same style and gives the same look for a fraction of the price!

My House {Study Nook Plans}

I haven't done much to the upstairs game room/playroom area of our home because I have been so focused on getting the downstairs done, but the time has come!  We moved in a little over 7 months ago and just kind of stuck things places and it is beginning to drive me crazy!  Here is the state of the play area....

This photo shows what our "real life" looks like right now...I am looking forward to creating an inviting yet functional space in this area!

One thing that I love is how there is a little step down from the game room that creates a little nook (where the easel is). I knew when I saw it that it would make a really great space for an art/study nook for my daughters.  You can see that I have purchased the chairs....the table is on it's way and this is the plan for the rest of the space...

Source links: Metal Chairs / Wood and Metal Table /  3-Tin Wall Planter / Rug /  Task Lamp / Metal Cart

Being that my daughters are 6 and 16, I stayed with a pretty basic design that is appropriate for both ages! I cannot wait to get started and share the "after" photos soon!

Do you need help creating a fun space?  I offer e-design services and can work with clients in any location!  Email me at whimsy.girl@yahoo.com for more information.

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Breath the Bank vs. Cheapskate {Metal Pendant Lighting}

I am really loving all the industrial/nautical inspired home decor right now.  There are many ways to incorporate the look without making the room look trendy.  These lights would make a great addition to any room!


Break the Bank
$139.99 (sale price)
LINK: Harriet Pendant

Cheapskate:
$79 (sale price)
LINK: Nautical Metal Pendant

I actually prefer the galvanized look of the second one better but the first one is gorgeous for a more subtle look! Which one do you prefer?

Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate {Tufted Linen Chair}

I received an email from Linda asking if I had any suggestions for a cheapskate version of the chair below.  I actually had considered ordering two of these chairs a few months back for my living room but ended up finding something perfect at Home Goods instead.  I really do love these chairs though...everything from the tufting to the nail head trim...and they look really comfortable!

Break the Bank:
$800 (on sale)
Link: Cardiff Chair

 

 

 

 

 

Cheapskate:

$329 (on sale)

Link: Tafton Tufted Chair

 

 

 

If you do not love the dark legs on the "cheapskate" version, a little paint and some stain will give you the same look of the "break the bank" version...and you save over $400!  That is a great deal!

 

 

 

 

Pretty Things {Ruffle Shower Curtains}

I get a lot of compliments on my guest room shower curtain, you can see it HERE!  I happened to come across it on eBay one day, but I looked to see if it was still available and the seller no longer has any.  I did a little shopping for you and came up with these fun options....

Link: Harbor Blue Ruffle Shower Curtain

Link: Waterfall Shower Curtain (more colors available

Link: Harvest Ruffle Shower Curtain

Link: Sheer Ruffles White Shower Curtain

Link: Blue Ruffle Ombre Shower Curtain

Link: White Ruffle Shower Curtain

Link: Gray Lucia Shower Curtain

Link: Pink Ruffle Shower Curtain

Link: Gray Ombre Shower Curtain

Link: Ruffled Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain

Link: Pink Ombre Shower Curtain

Link: Gray Ruffle Shower Curtain

Link: Purple Ruffle Shower Curtain

While writing this post, I realized that every shower curtain in my house has at least one ruffle on it! I may have an obsession with them! 

Which one is your favorite?