In shopping news I ended up getting a couple pashmina's at my local thrift stores last week. They ran me 4-15 dollars and are so versatile and much more comfortable than scarves.

Blogs:

I actually have a great Blog for you. If you are like me you ADORE Project Runway. Maybe you're not so thrilled with the last episode, but the fact that Top Design comes on after it is a balm to the design lovers soul.

So without further ado, Eddie Ross' Blog.

The blog actually has quite a few ways to thriftily decorate. I was quite surprised that he was so money minded.


Events:

I can't help but get excited about Black Friday this year. Last year I ended up going to Bed Bath and Beyond and got the most awesome deal ever. We were given papers for a percentage off. I can't remember how much, but that coupled with the fact the comforter had been accidentally left marked 35 % off final price, I ended up getting a 200 dollar designer comforter for 20 bucks.

Suffice it to say, this year I will also be heading there again.

I'd also like to add that making a list of stores you know are going to have Black Friday sales is a good way to start off.

I use Yelp.com to find stores in the area (mostly to remind myself what stores there are) then systematically check their websites for BF sales. I usually tack on a couple thrift stores I love, because many times they also have sales.

Good luck and happy shopping!