Bargain Basket Beauties

Naturally, as soon as Christmas is over (in fact often starting before the big day) the sales serve to torture you with all those things you have had on your wish list, now slashed to 75% off. Or worse, the pricey items you might have bought for your loved ones, now at a fraction of the price. So cruel! I routinely browse around my favourite online stores, adding things to my shopping cart that I particularly love. Rarely do I actually buy any of this stuff that sits suspended in my basket, but still it gives me a little thrill. Guilt free shopping. Except when those things I have had my eye on drop so dramatically in price that I am wracked with anxiety about missing out on the bargain of the year! Here are some things I have been watching and might just pull the trigger on.

Freida Duvet Cover and Pillow Shams from Serena & Lily

34th Street Treesh Large Bag, Kate Spade
Meribel Neda Wallet, Kate Spade

Gilded Sweater Jacket, J.Crew

Lemlem® Tarara wrap, J.Crew

Talitha Needlepoint Pillow, Jonathan Adler

Shelter Island Table Lamp, Jonathan Adler

Urban Biker Jacket, Boden

Velvet Jewel Flats, Boden

Torture! So many bargains to be had and really no reason to spend except for shear lust for these beauties. One wouldn't hurt...

R is for Rocking Chair

You might have an image of your granny, rocking gently on a porch, rug over her knees etc. when you think of a rocking chair. I think of comfort, relaxation and serious style when it comes to some of the most unique examples of this piece of furniture. This is a piece that can only be used for down time, and we all want a bit of that! The trick is that not all rockers are comfy, so you have to test drive them to find the perfect one.

Hejka Rocking Chair, Ikea

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck, DWR

Eddy Rocker, ducduc

The hybrid rocker or Glider as it is properly known, masquerades as an armchair with the added benefit of a gentle rocking motion. I guess they are used most in nurseries for nursing mothers, but don't let that stop you.

Custom Design Presidio Glider, Serena and Lily

The absolute ultimate example of this design form is the Eames RAR Rocker. I have already stated my love of this chair here. So I won't say more than this...it has always been, and always will be my dream to have one of these beauties.

Herman Miller Eames Rocker

Kids get all the cool stuff!

These Puffer Backpacks (designed in New Zealand), from Serena and Lily have me green with envy. Just for kids? I think not...

I will have this one..
...and this one please!