tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82815238048505709632024-03-14T00:15:15.468-07:00Mercantila, Inc.Low prices & free shipping on a huge selection of lifestyle goods.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-62217431116080188932009-04-23T14:54:00.000-07:002009-04-24T15:46:43.955-07:00Ease Economic Pains with a Home BarWe know money's tight (and we'd <span style="font-weight: bold;">never seriously</span> suggest drinking as a solution). But we did just launch a new store: <a href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/">Home Bars</a>. Perfect for people who do a lot of entertaining. You'll be amazed at the variation in product and price point -- plenty of home bars <a href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/home-bar/cost--under-500">UNDER $500</a>. Unheard of!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/p/home-styles-furniture-steamer-trunk-bar-home-bar"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 253px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aOIwlc4OljA/SfDqk6_s2iI/AAAAAAAAACI/mrfM-7uiT1s/s200/Home-Styles-Furniture-Steamer-Trunk-Bar-Home-Bar_1_0.jpg" alt="Home Styles Steamer Trunk Home Bar" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328016279211924002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/p/home-styles-furniture-steamer-trunk-bar-home-bar"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 302px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aOIwlc4OljA/SfDqbxUFyFI/AAAAAAAAACA/XxOZEV69lk4/s200/Home-Styles-Furniture-Steamer-Trunk-Bar-Home-Bar_0_0.jpg" alt="Home Styles Steamer Trunk Home Bar" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328016121994266706" border="0" /></a>The space-saving design of the <a href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/p/home-styles-furniture-steamer-trunk-bar-home-bar">Home Styles Steamer Trunk Home Bar</a> means that you don't have to dedicate a ton of space, it would even work in an apartment.<br /><br />And, just in time for summer, check out these super cute <a href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/outdoor-home-bar/style--tiki">tiki outdoor home bars</a>, I like the ones with the thatched roof, myself. Bar stools included with the Bamboo 54 home bar below. Kind of like a little stay-cation in your backyard.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/p/bamboo-54-3-piece-bamboo-tiki-outdoor-home-bar-set-with-thatched-roof-outdoor-home-bar"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aOIwlc4OljA/SfDrpRCPA3I/AAAAAAAAACQ/qV5mapEi4_A/s200/Bamboo-54-3-Piece-Bamboo-Tiki-Outdoor-Home-Bar-Set-with-Thatched-Roof-Outdoor-Home-Bar_0_0.jpg" alt="Bamboo 54 3 Piece Bamboo Tiki Outdoor Home Bar Set with Thatched Roof" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328017453359235954" border="0" /></a><br />And, as always, happy shopping!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">P.S. Don't forget to check out our </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.homebarsinc.com/wine-cabinet">wine furniture</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> selection, too!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-48719810447444435662009-04-10T16:47:00.000-07:002009-04-10T16:47:00.746-07:00Oops, We Did it Again: Curios + China CabinetsOops, we did it again: we re-vamped <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/">The Curio </a><a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/">Cabinet Superstore</a>. You may remember my previous post on how to <a href="http://blog.mercantila.com/2008/12/curio-cabinets-modern-family-friendly.html">modernize the Curio Cabinet</a> (hint: start with buying the <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/curio-cabinet/brand--philip-reinisch">Philip Reinisch</a> Colortime Collection). But now we have an entirely NEW product category to share with you: <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/china-cabinet">China Cabinets</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/p/coaster-company-rich-cappuccino-china-cabinet-china-cabinet"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1557/Coaster-Company-Rich-Cappuccino-China-Cabinet-China-Cabinet/Coaster-Company-Rich-Cappuccino-China-Cabinet-China-Cabinet_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Coaster Company Rich Cappuccino China Cabinet" border="0" /></a><br />Don't be afraid...they may sound incredibly formal and (maybe a little) daunting, but we actually have a wide selection of <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/china-cabinet/style--modern">modern</a> and <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/china-cabinet/style--transitional">casual china cabinets</a>. We're sure these will blow your mind. And of course, don't forget about our <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/curio-cabinet">Curio Cabinets</a>. We definitely have the best store on the web; including top brands like: <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/s/pulaski">Pulaski</a>, <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/s/howard-miller">Howard Miller</a>, <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/s/philip-reinsich">Philip Reinisch</a>, and <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/s/lexington">Lexington</a>.<br /><br />As always, happy shopping at <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/">The Curio Cabinet Superstore</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-28124435709046385352009-04-07T07:03:00.000-07:002009-04-07T07:03:00.838-07:00Not Your Typical (one) NightstandWe just launched the re-vamped version of <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/">The Nightstand Superstore</a>. Now's the perfect time to buy his and hers <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/nightstand">nightstands</a>. AND, in light of this economic recession, we've got some killer deals on <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/nightstand/cost--under-150">nightstands under $150</a>. Besides the price being right, we know what you're looking for. We have a huge selection of <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/nightstand/finish-s--black">black</a>, <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/nightstand/finish-s--white">white</a>, and <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/nightstand/finish-s--dark-wood">dark wood nightstands</a> (in yummy finishes like Espresso and Chocolate). Not shopping for yourself? We also have a biiig selection of <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/nightstand/style--kids">kids' nightstands</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/p/lifestyle-solutions-500-series-2-drawer-night-stand-with-shelf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1102/LifeStyle-Solutions-500-Series-2-Drawer-Night-Stand-with-Shelf/LifeStyle-Solutions-500-Series-2-Drawer-Night-Stand-with-Shelf_0_299x235.jpg" alt="LifeStyle Solutions Wilshire 500 Series 2 Drawer Nightstand with Shelf" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span><br />Pictured above</span><span> is the <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/p/lifestyle-solutions-500-series-2-drawer-night-stand-with-shelf">Lifestyle Solutions Wilshire 500 Series 2 Drawer Nightstand with Shelf</a>. Top 100 seller with a 4.5 star rating.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Sidenote:</span> I'm actually using a nightstand in my studio apartment as an end table right now. Looks great, and is functional, too. I'm just saying...nightstands even work for true-itty-bitty-apartment city living.<br /><br />Head on over to <a href="http://www.nightstandsinc.com/">The Nightstand Superstore</a>, and as always, happy shopping!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-16680071873422924992009-04-03T12:01:00.000-07:002009-04-03T12:41:01.553-07:00The Man in Your Life Needs a Gentleman's Chest<span style="font-weight: bold;">3 Things for you:</span><br /><ol><li>We launched a new <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/">Dressers and Chests Superstore</a>, where we guarantee you'll be able to find a <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/dresser">Dresser</a> to match your bedroom, or an <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/accent-chest">Accent Chest</a>, or <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/storage-chest-and-trunk/type--cedar-chest">Cedar Chest</a>, or <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/accent-chest/type--bombe-chest">Bombe Chest</a> to add to your home decor.</li><li>You should know that I'm particularly partial to the <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/chest/type--gentleman-s-chest">Gentleman's Chest</a> (which I consider the male version of a <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/chest/type--lingerie-chest">Lingerie Chest</a>). It's about time men got some representation in design! <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/chest/type--gentleman-s-chest">Gentleman's Chests</a> have both <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/p/zocalo-ella-gentlemans-chest-chest">drawer and cabinet space</a> for added functionality.</li><li>I highly recommend you check out the Accent Chest brand, <a href="http://www.dressersinc.prd/accent-chest/brand--ultimate-accents">Ultimate Accents</a>. The level of detail and quality is AMAZING. Some of these pieces are hand-painted and come in really cool colors like <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/accent-chest/brand--ultimate-accents%7Efinishes--green">celadon</a> (aka green).<br /></li></ol>Some of my favorites from the new store are below. Happy shopping at <a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/">The Dressers and Chests Superstore</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dressersinc.com/p/powell-z-bedroom-4-drawer-dresser"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 241px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1426/Powell-Z-Bedroom-4-Drawer-Dresser/Powell-Z-Bedroom-4-Drawer-Dresser_1_800x600.jpg" alt="Powell z Bedrrom 4 Drawer Dresser" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dressersinc.com/p/tema-float-4-drawer-chest-chest"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 257px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1189/Tema-Float-4-Drawer-Chest-Chest/Tema-Float-4-Drawer-Chest-Chest_0_800x600.jpg" alt="Tema Float 4 Drawer Chest" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.dressersinc.com/p/linon-home-decor-products-santa-fe-trunk-storage-chest-and-trunk"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 249px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/2045/Linon-Home-Decor-Products-Santa-Fe-Trunk-Storage-Chest-and-Trunk/Linon-Home-Decor-Products-Santa-Fe-Trunk-Storage-Chest-and-Trunk_0_800x600.jpg" alt="Linon Santa Fe Trunk" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try"><br /><br /><br /><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-5157562778610193782009-03-06T05:00:00.000-08:002009-03-06T05:00:00.485-08:00Loft Bed Superstore Featured in Domino!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/289/38/DOMINO_FEB_09_COVER.0.0.0x0.400x524.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 324px;" src="http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/289/38/DOMINO_FEB_09_COVER.0.0.0x0.400x524.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We're featured in the February 2009 issue of Domino! In <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/magazine/toc/2009/02/feb">Nesting: Space Solutions</a>, Domino presents some truly clever ideas for making rooms work two totally different ways. Turn a small guest bedroom into walk-in closet (while still keeping the bedroom functionality) by adding a <a href="http://www.loftbedsinc.com/loft-bed">Loft Bed</a>. Cover the open space below with chic, happy fabric to keep your new "closet" hidden. Domino likes the <a href="http://www.loftbedsinc.com/p/collegiate-furnishings-freedom-loft">Collegiate Furnishings Freedom Loft</a>. We like the <a href="http://www.loftbedsinc.com/p/lea-getaway-loft-bed">Lea Getaway Loft Bed</a>. Tons of upgrade options, and appropriate at any age.<br /><br />Happy shopping at <a href="http://www.loftbedsinc.com/">The Loft Bed Superstore</a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-90484131037890771402009-03-04T16:50:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:43:33.611-08:00Get Organized with an ArmoireWe did it! We launched another store...pretty soon I'm going to have so many stores to blog about I'm not going to know what to do with myself. <a href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/">The Armoire Superstore</a> has a HUGE selection of <a href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/wardrobe-and-tv-armoire/type--wardrobe">Wardrobe Armoires</a>, <a href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/wardrobe-and-tv-armoire/type--tv">TV Armoires</a>, <a href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/jewelry-armoire">Jewelry Armoires</a>, and <a href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/computer-armoire">Computer Armoires</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/p/mele---co.-alexis-ivory-jewelry-armoire"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1735/Mele---Co.-Alexis-Ivory-Jewelry-Armoire/Mele---Co.-Alexis-Ivory-Jewelry-Armoire_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Mele Alexis Slim Ivory Jewelry Armoire" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/p/wayborn-benfu-tv-armoire-or-cabinet-wardrobe-and-tv-armoire"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1765/Wayborn-Benfu-TV-Armoire-Or-Cabinet-Wardrobe-Armoire/Wayborn-Benfu-TV-Armoire-Or-Cabinet-Wardrobe-Armoire_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Wayborn Benfu TV Armoire" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/p/home-styles-solid-wood-computer-armoire"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1692/home-styles-solid-wood-computer-armoire-computer-armoire/home-styles-solid-wood-computer-armoire-computer-armoire_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Home Styles Solid Wood Computer Armoire" border="0" /></a><br />And for those of you who are addicted to Domino...<a href="http://www.dominomag.com/">Domino Magazine</a> may be closing it's doors, but they've left us a parting gift: <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/objects/furniture/bigstorage/armoires?showall=true">inspiration</a> on how to find your perfect Armoire! Hint: if you really want to keep up with the Joneses you'll be buying an Armoire to go in your <a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/01/armoire-for-dining-room.html">dining room</a>!<br /><br />PS: <a href="http://www.armoiresinc.com/jewelry-armoire">Jewelry Armoires</a> make great Mother's Day gifts, and they're pretty inexpensive, too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-72830616896258923692009-02-26T16:50:00.001-08:002009-02-27T17:55:26.809-08:00Alphaville Club Chair Closeout!Score a great deal on a club chair from top contemporary manufacturer Alphaville Design. I'm not joking when I say that prices are never seen this low. Makes me feel like I got hosed when I bought some very similar chairs with a much larger price tag a couple years ago. Less than 100 units left of each style, so act now! All styles shown here are <span style="font-weight: bold;">LESS THAN $375</span>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mercantila.com/p/alphaville-design-cohiba-recliner-club-chair"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1755/alphaville-design-cohiba-recliner-club-chair/alphaville-design-cohiba-recliner-club-chair_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Alphaville Design Cohiba Recliner Club Chair" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.mercantila.com//p/alphaville-design-cohiba-recliner-club-chair">Alphaville Design Cohiba Reclining Club Chair</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">, $369.99</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mercantila.com/p/alphaville-design-daniel-espresso-leather-club-chair"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1755/alphaville-design-daniel-espresso-leather-club-chair/alphaville-design-daniel-espresso-leather-club-chair_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Alphaville Design Daniel Espresso Leather Club Chair" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.mercantila.com/p/alphaville-design-daniel-espresso-leather-club-chair">Alphaville Design Daniel Espresso Leather Club Chair</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">, $309.99</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mercantila.com/p/alphaville-design-bolivar-espresso--club-chair"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1755/alphaville-design-bolivar-espresso-club-chair/alphaville-design-bolivar-espresso-club-chair_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Alphaville Design Bolivar Espresso Club Chair" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.mercantila.com/p/alphaville-design-bolivar-espresso--club-chair">Alphaville Design Bolivar Espresso Club Chair</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">, $309.99</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-10180011378254823092009-02-11T18:13:00.000-08:002009-02-12T11:27:57.238-08:00Convertible Cribs Take Market by StormThe economic recession isn't stopping people from having babies: some predict that <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28624299/">birth rates could rise</a>, despite the financial state of crisis. As one mom puts it, "Children are as expensive as you make them."<br /><br />Expecting? Behold the concept of a convertible crib. With a conversion kit, the convertible crib can last your child through the college years and beyond for about the same price as a traditional crib. The trick is to pick a classic crib design that you (and your child) won't get tired of. A few of our top picks for convertible cribs are below.<br /><br />Plus, as a promotion for the launch of our new <a href="http://www.cribsco.com/">cribs superstore</a> we're offering <a href="http://www.cribsco.com/crib/flags--onsale%7Eg--cost%7Es--item-retail--asc">free crib sheets!</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1565/sorelle-commuter-crib/sorelle-commuter-crib_0_299x235.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1565/sorelle-commuter-crib/sorelle-commuter-crib_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Sorelle City Lights Commuter Convertible Crib" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.cribsco.com/p/sorelle-commuter-crib">Sorelle City Lights Commuter Crib</a>, $369.99<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1565/atlantic-furniture-windsor-crib/atlantic-furniture-windsor-crib_0_299x235.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1565/atlantic-furniture-windsor-crib/atlantic-furniture-windsor-crib_0_299x235.jpg" alt="Atlantic Furniture Windsor Convertible Crib" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cribsco.com/p/atlantic-furniture-windsor-crib">Atlantic Furniture Windsor Convertible Crib</a> in Antique Walnut, $459.99<br /></div><a href="http://www.cribsco.com/p/afg-baby-furniture-amy-crib"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1565/afg-baby-furniture-amy-crib/afg-baby-furniture-amy-crib_0_299x235.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 235px;" src="http://d3f8w3yx9w99q2.cloudfront.net/1565/afg-baby-furniture-amy-crib/afg-baby-furniture-amy-crib_0_299x235.jpg" alt="AFG Baby Furniture Amy Convertible Crib" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.cribsco.com/p/afg-baby-furniture-amy-crib">AFG Baby Furniture Amy Crib</a> in White, $319.99<br /></div><br />Also check out our selection of <a href="http://www.cribsco.com/crib-bedding">crib bedding</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>, <a href="http://www.cribsco.com/bassinet">bassinets</a> (<a href="http://www.cribsco.com/bassinet/shape--round">round bassinets</a> are super popular right now) and <a href="http://www.cribsco.com/changing-table">changing tables</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-30302630414428429802008-12-08T09:15:00.000-08:002008-12-08T10:29:47.285-08:00Wine Racks: Great Gift for your Wine EnthusiastIf you're like me, you're not even close to being done with your holiday shopping (I've barely started and it's starting to freak me out). So far I've crossed my mom and my brother off my list, but still need to find a gift for my stepdad (and many others). After poking around our stores I know I've found something that he'll enjoy...being a wine aficionado and all.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aOIwlc4OljA/ST1nXgrQcQI/AAAAAAAAABs/Ejnwjm1t4u0/s1600-h/franklin-chef-20-bottle-thermoelectric-wine-cellar-wine-refrigerator_0_400x360.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aOIwlc4OljA/ST1nXgrQcQI/AAAAAAAAABs/Ejnwjm1t4u0/s320/franklin-chef-20-bottle-thermoelectric-wine-cellar-wine-refrigerator_0_400x360.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277487991954108674" border="0" /></a>The Franklin Chef 20 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cellar is the coolest gift -- pun intended. And at $239.95, it's pretty hard to beat the price. What I'd really love to give him is a full size <a href="http://www.wineracksinc.com/p/danby-silhouette-166-bottle-executive-wine-cellar-wine-refrigerator">executive wine refrigerator</a>, but that's just a <span style="font-style: italic;">tad</span> out of my price range, so this little one will have to do.<br /><br />Have a wine lover you're looking to buy for this season? Try our selection of <a href="http://www.wineracksinc.com/wine-rack/g--bottle-capacity-rule%7Es--item-retail--asc%7Ecost--under-50">cheap wine racks</a> (under $50). Or, check out some other gift ideas from <a href="http://wineenabler.com/holiday-gift-ideas-wine-lovers/">Wine Enabler</a>.<br /><br />Wish me luck with the shopping!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281523804850570963.post-76581610400765173292008-12-04T17:23:00.000-08:002008-12-05T15:55:35.513-08:00Curio Cabinets: A Modern, Family-Friendly Approach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/p/philip-reinisch-harmony-curio-cabinet"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aOIwlc4OljA/STm67GbLv9I/AAAAAAAAAA8/-cCBLQbCW-g/s320/Philip-Reinisch-Harmony-Curio-Cabinet_0_400x360.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276453962940923858" border="0" /></a>I vaguely remember the concept of a formal living room. In fact, I think my parents still have one. Antique glass vases, a tea set, etc. arranged perfectly on sofa and accent tables. The reality is though, that the formal living room just isn't a part of the average modern life. If you have kids, you need a style that's both comfortable and attractive, with the breakables kept out of reach.<br /><br />The term "curio cabinet" conjures images of highly-polished, slightly stuffy, old-school furniture. But I've found something that breaks that mold: <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/curio-cabinet/brand--philip-reinisch%7Especial-features--wood-panel-back">The ColorTime Collection</a> by Philip Reinisch. Bright, contemporary colors punctuated by wood shelves, drawers, and a wood-panel back. This collection has two <a href="http://www.curiocabinetsinc.com/curio-cabinet/brand--philip-reinisch%7Especial-features--wood-panel-back%7Etype--corner">corner curio cabinet</a> models -- super popular right now and perfect for your comfortable and <span style="font-style: italic;">stylish</span> living space.<br /><br />Also, Check out more <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/family-friendly-design/index.html">kid-friendly decorating tips</a>...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com