The Basement of the Bargains

A good mirror is a useful item for more than doing make up. If you’ve got a small room, adding some reflective surfaces can make it feel bigger. If you find a pretty one, it can make your wall look great.

I’m loving this Peruvian leather-framed mirror from the Worldstock collection at Overstock.com.

At 19.7″ x 19.7″ it’s a great size for nearly any home. The Andean leather is handsomely tooled with images of herons wading in lakes. It’s a great combination of rustic simplicity and superfantastic sophistication.

And of course, it’s on sale. The retail value is $280.95, but Overstock.com has it right now for just $142.99! That’s a savings of $137.96, or 49%!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. In fact, we’re standing at the corner. Are you ready? If not, here are some great ideas to please your mother without hurting your bank account.

Does your mother love the nightlife? If so, she would probably love this sleek patent leather clutch by Kenneth Cole.

The suggested retail price is $118.00, but you can get it from Bluefly.com for just $71.00. Nice.

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There are few quicker, easier ways to give a room a lift than new pillows or linens. A couple cushions or a new set of curtains make the whole room look fresh again, if you choose well.

That’s why I was so delighted when I was recently pointed in the direction of Pillows and Throws.com. They have amazing, graphically glorious linens to delight the eyes and fingers of the most finicky. Alas! Such fine linens in such inventive styles do not come cheap…but a few of them still come at bargain prices in their sale section.

One that caught my eye was this deliciously whimsical chocolate brown and white throw pillow.

This baby packs a graphic punch that will add pizzazz to any room, but the color remains restful. The flowers are flocked on a linen-textured cotton fabric, and the pillow measures 18″ x 18″.

Originally priced at $56.00, it’s now an affordable $34.99. Isn’t it worth thirty-five bucks to give your room a whole new attitude?

Is there anything cheerier than a pretty vase filled with bright spring blooms? If so, I don’t know what that might be. If you’re in the market for that pretty vase, you might want to head over to Overstock.com and take a look at this handsome celadon ceramic one in their Worldstock collection.

At 5.9″ high and 3.2″ in diameter, this is a perfect way to display a single bloom or a small bunch of pretty posies. It’s handmade in Thailand and offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Artist Duangkamol Srisukr specializes in Thai and Chinese reproductions in order to preserve traditional techniques for future generations.

Normally this lovely vase would cost you $46.95, but it’s on sale right now for just $24.99. That’s a savings of 47%, leaving you plenty of cash to get those flowers.

I love organic shapes and interesting materials. When I saw these gorgeous mango wood vessels, my heart leapt.

Fill them with something pretty or simply display them by themselves. For decorative use only. The small one is 10″diam x 7″ tall, and the large is 16″ x 11″.

Originally the small cost $39.00 and the large would have set you back $69.00, but you won’t have to pay that now. Head on over to Pottery Barn where the small is on sale for $29.00 and the large is just $49.00. Then take them home and pet them.

You’ve got a day to yourself, but you’re not sure how to best indulge yourself? Well, I’ve got an answer for you!

Meet the Decision Cube by Geoffrey Parker. This cheerful, bright pink toy offers up such options as ‘Shop till You Drop’, ‘Chick Flick’ and ‘Lunch With the Girls’. All you need to do is roll the die and indulge!

Originally priced at $125.00, it’s now available from Saks Fifth Avenue for just $49.90. At that price, this is one decision it’s easy to make!

A good throw is a useful thing to have around the house. It can change the look of a sofa, and it can keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. Best of all, it’s usually not terribly expensive. But when you find a really good deal, that makes it even better.

This attractive set of two Anthem Franklin throws is available from QVC for just $19.43 (regular price at QVC $27.92, suggested retail $38.00). Included are one solid colored and one striped 50″x60″ throw with 4″ fringe. What’s more, the set is available in three different colors: plum, teal (shown) or brown. As a decorative touch, or for snuggling up while watching movies on TV or lying on in front of the fireplace, it’s hard to beat something this pretty.

…and hurry over to Wrapables.com for this lovely pair of elegant candlesticks by Jillery, regularly $54.95, now on sale for just $38.99. Graceful silvertone candlesticks are wrapped in aluminum wire and decorated with colorful beads, all set to make your living room or dining table sparkle. Just add candles.

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