Allmodern.com Pillow Give-away contest happening here

http://getyourmarthaon.blogspot.com/2010/02/get-your-martha-on-giveaway-blissliving_09.html

Down Slipcovered Sectional

Just purchashed this sectional for our family room. Potterybarn Basic is selling a VERY similar sectional for $5,000.

JCpenney is having a 20% off sale bringing this sectional down to $1,500.

Thanksgiving Day Sales

I don’t really do black Fridays. One only needs so many TVs and Blu Ray disks. However, lots of people enjoy the thrill of a possible deal and I did notice a few good ones:

Noguchi Modern Coffee Table for $189.

Barcelona chair and ottoman for $599.

Leather sofa set for $999.

Joe Rondone Photography

One thing I would never do on this site is advertise items because I was paid to post something. I hope that is understood with my readers. I am just sharing links to items I am interested in…that is all. No one is paying me to post anything.

The other thing I would never do is link to an item that a family member or friend was selling just to promote their business.

Oh noooooo. I would never do that.

So you will not be seeing any link to my brother Joe’s photography site on here.

or here

or here

or here.

He is good though, right? He is a professional photographer in Chicago and he works freelance for publications. Books and magazines….so if you have a cool gig you might want to give him a call.

Diamond Rug

I have already talked about my affinity for outdoor rugs indoors, right?

I love the washability when looking for rugs under dining tables, foyers or kitchen work areas.

Cottage and Bungalow makes the best outdoor rugs for less.

This diamond patterned rug is a particular deal.

French Coffee Table

One day….when the children are all gone to college or….touring with their garage band, I will own a coffee table like this. Isn’t it devine?

Brass & Black Granite or Nickel & Mirror, it all spells fabulous. It also cost $1,097.

One day.

Deep Pile Moroccan Rugs

A friend is renovating her lake home and adding on square footage for their growing family. While helping her look for cozy plush rugs I came across this beauty.

This is the kind of rug that makes you forget you have a couch. Prop up your head on a pillow for some movie viewing with your favorite quilt, kids and non-shedding dog and you have a perfect Sunday night.

Sorry about the price, kids. Quality does not always come cheap.

Coconut Shell Chandelier

The pictured chandelier is $2000. Kinda cool in a crazy way, right? It looks a little like a child’s scribble. I found a red version on sale for $359. I do not know if anyone could pull off a red coconut shell chandelier.

I mean, I think the shells make it suitable for a nature inspired room. Maybe something with a beachy tropical look. How the color RED would work in a room like this is beyond me. The color says “coral” but whatever…

I think a spray can of creme paint would make this completely covet worthy. In fact, I am considering it myself for our great room eating area….

Code “SAVE10″ will get you an 10% off

Solar Garden Lights

Holidays are on their way and with the recession and “green movement” in mind these outdoor lights are a timely trend.

They are a bit more costly then a string of tree lights but they can be used year-round in entertainment spaces and do not require an outlet so they can be placed anywhere. All you need is sun!

Gold Faux Bamboo Footstool

So cute when the big chain stores copy the high-end designers. Especially when they get it right:

JCPenney is selling this stool for $99. Free shipping. I would recover it in velvet or a sunbrella type fabric to hold up to foot use.