Buy This, Not That: Looks for Spring!

It’s been a while since I have put together a “Buy This, Not That” post.  I am featuring Boden today because I was so inspired by their Spring catalog!  This company, founded in the UK, is my new favorite source for versatile clothes with great quality and good value.  Boden’s Spring look reminds me of Kate Spade meets J.Crew, for less….

LOVE THIS?

{Bali, Kate Spade, $198}

BUY THIS!

{Strappy Wedges, Boden, $138}

LOVE THIS?

{Grosgrain Plisse Priti, Kate Spade, $355}

OR THIS?

{Flutter-Flower Clutch, J. Crew, $128}

BUY THIS!

{Fabulous Clutch, Boden, $98}

LOVE THIS?

{Connect Four Reina Dress, Kate Spade, $395}

BUY THIS!

{Must Have Shift, Boden, $148}

LOVE THIS?

{Regina Metallic Leather Ballet Flats, J. Crew, $278}

BUY THIS!

{Embellished Flats, Boden, $118}

LOVE THIS?

{Watch Hill Zippered Darcy, Kate Spade, $295}

BUY THIS!

{Patent Stripe Tote, Boden, $228}

LOVE THIS?

{Bettye Muller, Heirloom, Piperlime, $220}

BUY THIS!

{Colourblock Wedges, Boden, $148}

Check it out!  There is so many more fabulous spring items at Boden right now.  Happy bargain hunting and come on Spring!

P.S.  As I write this, a foot of snow sits on the ground and we have two more snow storms on the horizon this week.  Before last month, we didn’t even own a snow shovel!  Sooooo, as an understatement, I am desperate for Spring!

{Mini} Buy This, Not That

I would love to put a set of these fun and unique chairs around my kitchen table!   Both chairs come in a white finish too.

LOVE THIS?

{Pattern Bent Wood Chair, Brocade Home, $199 + $25 shipping surcharge}

BUY THIS!

{Dahlia Chair, Target, $99}

Buy This, Not That — Rugs!

Welcome to the RUG edition of Buy This, Not That!  I found some good match-ups — three pairs of the exact same rug!  Enjoy!

LOVE THIS?

[Light Wheel Rug, Anthropologie, $298 (5' round)]

BUY THIS!

[Fair Isle Wool Rug, Garnet Hill, $178 (5' round)]

LOVE THIS?

[Celia Indoor/Outdoor Rug, Ballard Designs, $289 (for 5x8)]

BUY THIS!

Same. Exact. Rug. $50 Less!

 [Chains Indoor/Outdoor Rug, World Market, $239 (for 5x8)]

LOVE THIS?

[Spiral Vine Tufted Rug, Garnet Hill, $678 + $20 add'l shipping (for 5x8)]

BUY THIS!

Same. Exact. Rug. $64 less!

[Vine Tufted Wool Rug, Dash & Albert, $634 (for 5x8)]

LOVE THIS?

 

[Diamond Indoor/Outdoor Rug, Dash & Albert, $288 (for 6x9)]

BUY THIS!

[Diamond Jute Rug, West Elm, $129 (for 5x8)]

LOVE THIS?

[Vintage Box Hooked Rug, Sundance Catalog, $1,200 (for 8x10)]

BUY THIS!

Same. Exact. Rug. $155 less!

[Vintage Boxes Wool Hooked Rug, Dash & Albert, $1,045]

LOVE THIS?

[Striped Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug, Ballard Designs, $299 (for 5x8)]

BUY THIS!

 

[Chic Indoor Outdoor Striped Rug, Shades of Light, $198 (for 5x7)]

HAPPY BARGAIN HUNTING!

Guest Blogging at the Good Life For Less Today!

Hey y’all — head on over to one of my favorite blogs, the Good Life For Less, where I am guest blogging today.  I have compiled a fun “Buy This, Not That” for some of the lastest Fall fashion trends.

Here is a little preview:

 

 

 

Let me know what you think and enjoy!

(Quick) Buy This, Not That — Bookcases and Bookends

The quest goes on for items to complete my home office update.  Bookcases and bookends are done!  Check out these finds:

LOVE THIS?

[Bourdonnais Bookcase, Ballard Designs, $599]

BUY THIS!

 [Delano Bookcase, Target, $199.99]

LOVE THIS?

[Dog Bookends, Restoration Hardware, $69]

BUY THIS!

[Jonathan Adler Dachshund Bookends, Barnes & Noble, $39.95]

I hope to give you THE BIG REVEAL on my home office update soon, but I am still searching for the perfectly sized ledge shelf for above my desk.

Happy Bargain Hunting!

 

Buy This, Not That — Accent Tables

Welcome to the Accent Table edition of Buy This, Not That!  I found some good bargains on almost identical tables — see if you can tell some of them apart! 

LOVE THIS?

[Garden Stool, Gumps, $275]

BUY THIS!

[Chinese Garden Stool, Wisteria, $129]

LOVE THIS?

[Vista Console, Crate and Barrel, $599]

BUY THIS!

[Peekaboo Clear Console, CB2, $349]

LOVE THIS?

 

[Old Vine Round Side Table, Napa Style, $994]

BUY THIS!

 

[Driftwood End Table, Crate and Barrel, $399]

LOVE THIS?

[Treasured Sage Chinese Console, Wisteria, $849]

BUY THIS!

[Manet Console Table, Pier 1 Imports, $249]

LOVE THIS?

[Alessi Blow Up Table, Unica Home, $399]

BUY THIS!

[Geo Side Table, West Elm, $199]

LOVE THIS?

[Venetian Bamboo Leg Table, Wisteria, $399]

BUY THIS!

[Venetian Cigarette Table, Wisteria, $199]

LOVE THIS?

[Natural Tree-Stump Side Table (19"), West Elm, $229]

BUY THIS!

[Rustic Wood Accent Table (18"), Pottery Barn, $199]

Happy Bargain Hunting!

In Case You Didn’t Get the Memo….

Attention all pre-school mothers, in case you didn’t get the memo, these shoes are the new hotness in the carpool line.  

{Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats, Gold, Saks Fifth Avenue, $195} 

This morning, I saw no less than three pairs of this exact shoe on moms flitting through the halls of my daughter’s pre-school.  And these flats are absolutely, head-turningly, stunning. 

But, you all know me, I simply cannot justify $195 for shoes that will soon have a combination of peanut butter and playground chips all over them.  And who really wants to look like everyone else, right? 

So, how about these?

{Franco Sarto Asante Flat, $89.95}

{Jeffrey Campbell Pearl Flat, $109.95}

{French Sole Season Flat, $124.95}

{Penny Loves Kenny ‘Cami’ Flat, $48.95} 

 {Nine West Smartmove, $39.95}

For all of us clueless pre-school moms who were outta the loop, now we know!

 

Buy This, Not That – Fab Fall Finds!

Enjoy this eclectic mix of Fall accessories to cozy up your home and your wardrobe….

LOVE THIS?

[Lost Garden Pillow, Anthropologie, $88]

BUY THIS!

 

[Linen Suzani Toss Pillow, World Market, $19.99]

LOVE THIS?

[Biviel Tall Boot, Nordstrom, $244.95]

BUY THIS!

[Aerosoles Lasticity, Piperlime, $80]

LOVE THIS?

[Autumn Harvest Wreath, Crate and Barrel, $49.95]

BUY THIS!

[Fall Berry Wreath, World Market, $19.99]

LOVE THIS?

[Skull Decanter and Glasses, Gump's, $98 for decanter, $48 for 2 glasses]

BUY THIS!

 [Skull Tray, Pottery Barn, $24]

AND THIS!

[Skull Plate, Pottery Barn, $7]

LOVE THIS?

[Haverhill Afghan, Garnet Hill, $348]

BUY THIS!

[Pine Cone Hill Squares Crochet Throw Blanket, Layla Grace, $234]

OR THIS!

[Granny Square Afghan, Etsy, $145]

LOVE THIS?

[Betsey Johnson Brushed Plaid Coat, Bloomingdales, $536]

BUY THIS!

[Steve Madden Hooded Duffle Coat, Nordstrom, $99.90]

LOVE THIS?

[Flying Witch Silhouette Doormat, Wisteria, $34]

BUY THIS!

[Halloween Skulls Mat, World Market, $12.99]

Happy Fall Bargain Hunting!

Buy This, Not That — Shoes!

I have had a few requests to expand spark!‘s recurring “Buy This, Not That” series to fashion.  So, welcome to the first edition!

Flats are so popular this Fall, so I have narrowed my BTNT shoe selections to loafers, moccasins, and ballet flats.  Also, I am showcasing my new fave bargain brand — Me Too. Enjoy!

LOVE THIS?

[Miu Miu Ballet Flats, Saks Fifth Avenue, $450]

BUY THIS!

[Me Too Swann Cap Toe Ballet, DSW, $39.94]

LOVE THIS?

[Kate Spade Sabrina Loafer, Saks Fifth Avenue, $225]

BUY THIS!

[Me Too Nexi Patent Leather Penny Moc, DSW, $44.94]

LOVE THIS?

[Demi Flats, Kate Spade, $225]

BUY THIS!

[Wanted Wild Flats, Piperlime, $35]

LOVE THIS?

[Salvatore Ferragamo 'Letteke Canoe' Moccasin, Nordstrom, $450]

BUY THIS!

[Sperry Top-Sider Marina Moccasin, Nordstrom, $97.95]

LOVE THIS?

[Beverly Feldman Rosetta Flat, Nordstrom, $179]

[Zigi Soho Petunia Suede Flats, DSW, $49.95]

LOVE THIS?

[Miu Miu Velvet Ballet Flats, Saks Fifth Avenue, $315]

BUY THIS!

[Jeff Campbell Haley Flats, Norstrom, $94.95]

Happy Shoe Shopping!

Guest Blog — Buy This, Not That!

Happy Monday, y’all!  I am blog-squatting again today over at one of my fave blogs – My Little Happy Place.  I prepared a “Buy This, Not That” featuring accessories for her 2 year old’s “big girl room”.

Please CLICK HERE to check it out!

As a companion to the post, check out these other great finds that I discovered while putting it together.  I had so much fun!

This feminine and sparkly mirror from Ballard Designs would be perfect in a little girls room hanging over a dresser with a pretty vintage brush and comb set.

I love this neutral, but not at all boring, textured Garden Party Rug from PB Teen.  It would look great just about anywhere.

I *heart* this mirror!  It is from Pottery Barn and on sale right now for $249.99.  Isn’t the curvy shape so sexy and striking?

This irresistibly sweet lamp from the Land of Nod is perfect proportion for a bedside table or a bathroom light.  This would look great in a kitchen or eating nook too.  Adorable!

Bargain alert!  This fun pillow from Pier 1 is a mere $22.  It looks like an artist’s doodles on a newspaper.

I love this darling pillow from — wait for it – Target!  I especially like her swing coat and oversized handbag slung over her shoulder.  Too cute.

And finally, these head-turning beauties may find their way into my home office.  Who doesn’t love this chic, leggy, blonde gal next door?

Thanks again to Alison from My Little Happy Place for hostessing me for the day!