To make up for her shenanigans I will tell you an exciting story. On Monday I was perusing the Pier1 website and stumbled across this table on clearance for $180.

I have been searching for something to replace our dining table for months now.

My main issue with ours is the layout – notice how the legs are not at the corner, but set in slightly. This makes it extremely hard to fit two chairs on the sides. It irks me. I have been picturing a round wooden table for the space, but I was intrigued with the shape of the above-pictured table and I’m a sucker for a clearance sticker. I called our local store yesterday and found out they did, in fact, have only one in stock. And, since it was a floor model used for displays, she would sell it to me for 50% off the clearance price. Score!

I rushed out of work and skipped happily into the store. Unfortunately, in person the table was underwhelming. And it looked a little small to seat two on each side, so no problems were solved. I wandered around the store dejectedly for awhile and consoled myself by ogling these beauties:

Confetti Dinnerware. I’m a sucker for polka dots, and I’m pretty sure these match my kitchen curtains.

Cute little flower bowls

Scalloped serving bowl. This is stunning in person. They had it displayed with hand towels in it, and I think it would be lovely in a guest bathroom. Or, you know, anywhere in my house….

I jumped at this mug. Unfortunately it says “tea time,” and I will be consuming tea NO time soon.

It is oh so me, though.

I think I need these chalkboard jars. I want glass canisters to replace our current set, how cute would these be?!?

Glass candlesticks are always classy, in my opinion.

There. I feel better already. Hopefully the New Year will bring more successful bargain hunting

Cheers,