Recently (ok, 6 years ago, but still…) we removed the beige wall-to-wall carpeting furnished by our condo developer and installed hardwood floors in the living room, dining room and kitchen. With our blue and white beachy decor we enjoyed the new feeling of lightness and openness. But the last 2 years, TBG has been asking for an area rug under the coffee table: he just thought it looked a little bare. Since we usually only visit the condo a few weeks a year, it was never a priority and we casually glanced at area rugs when we shopped, I checked out rugs in the mountains of catalogs the postman delivered, and I honed in on the flooring selections in my baskets of shelter magazines. Finally, a decision: flokati!

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I’m shopping now! Christmas is just days away, and to help with your Christmas shopping every day I’m sharing one of my finds! But shhhh, don’t tell: these gift ideas are our little secret!

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Only 20 More Days Til Christmas!

Christmas is right around the corner, and we have a new holiday gift idea for every day of the week. If you’re making a list, and checking it twice, here’s a holiday gift idea for everyone on your list!

click here for: 30 Gifts in 30 Days

Be sure to check back every day for a new gift idea… for someone special, or maybe a gift just for you!

One of the perks of a snowy slushy freezing day outside is a chance to curl up in front of a fire inside. With a good book? Mais non, with the stack of catalogues that have been accumulating since the holidays! Today, Moi discovered:

Crows Nest Trading Co

Featuring clothes, accessories and furnishings with a definite western/southwestern flare, the catalogue caught my eye even though by the last page I was a little overdosed with turquoise and antlers. Billing itself lodge decor, I have a feeling Omaha bff J would definitely shop here!

I loved this armoire, particularly the turqoise blue wash. In fact, it reminded me of my recent trip to India (except for the silver cross motif), where the wooden doorways and much of the furniture is painted blue and aged (real or faux) and is a popular US export.

But what I really craved was the collection of peasant-style cotton embroidered shirts. White embroidered with turquoise, green studded with mirrors and beads, black stitched with dazzling flowers and lacework: these were exactly the bobo (bourgeois bohemian) look that I like, and have collected on my travels to Greece, Poland, Hungary, and other Eastern European countries.

Hmmm…. Can Moi get away with rocking the cowgirl rain boots?

Valentine’s Day is just 1 week away, and my catalogue fetish has yielded a few fresh and fun ideas to proclaim your love:

je t’aime / j’adore Reversible Pillow

Exclusive to Ballard Designs, this limited edition pillow shares your deepest feelings with someone you love at only $49

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Homemade, chocolate, and red: all your Valentines Day favorites to make for your family from Williams-Sonoma. This set at $34.95 includes the whoopie pie pan and red velvet whoopie pie mix. Yum

Heart of Gold Paperweight

Having this daily reminder of your love will give someone special time to think of you everyday. From RSH Catalog at $15

Love and Kisses Etched Tumblers

Buy a pair, or a set of 4: proclaim your love with these fun glasses for wine or juice or anything else. Wine Enthusiast at $19.99-29.99

Santa’s Helper (Moi!) has been busy every day giving you ideas for everyone on your Christmas list. Have you been checking Moi list? I’m checking all my secret sources, and bringing you a fun new gift idea every day, now until Christmas. Did you miss a few gift days? Never fear…Moi saved them all for you!

To make it extra easy, everything Moi recommends can be bought online…and you can avoid the crowds on Black Friday! Catalogue Countdown to Christmas: are you shopping now?

Moi tip: lots of Moi friends have great Christmas gift ideas too, so follow Moi on twitter! 

Only 45 days left until Christmas.

What! You haven’t been checking the blog every day for tips to get your Christmas shopping started? So you missed days 60-45? Not to worry, Moi is saving every Christmas shopping tip just for you. Check  Shes Shopping Now every day to see what Moi found that is perfect for someone on your Christmas list…It won’t be in your mail box, just like Santa, I’ve made a list, and you have to check the blog twice (or 60 times!) for Moi Catalogue Countdown to Christmas: 60 Gifts in 60 Days.

And today, just for you, Moi is adding a bonus Christmas shopping gift, perfect for someone, maybe even several someones, on your list.

I saw this great little picture hanging system at the NY Historical Society Museum Gift Shop, and tracked down the best online price of $10 at Amazon. I’ve purchased several different types of photo mobile displays, but I really liked this one because it takes up so little space: you can hang it from the ceiling, and display postcards, photos, notecards, recipes, memos, or up to 8 different items.

Called the Mighty Mini Magnet Cable Photo Frame Set, it’s perfect for the dorm room, the bathroom, kitchen, baby’s room or office, great for guys or gals: but its not a toy, so don’t give it to the Little Bits.  It’s also the perfect gift to keep on hand in your goodie gift drawer for those emergency gift situations. [Read more →]