Promo Codes - How and Why to Use

It all started when I got tired of worrying if my favorite black pants were clean and ready to wear.  That answer was almost always "NO" because I only had one pair AND I loved them so was always wearing them.  Sigh....


Having searched far and wide previously with no luck, I admit I didn't have much hope.  However, today was different.  I found 3 other pairs in my size!  Don't you love when that happens?!!

When the sales total was $109, I thought....Really?  Should I do this?? (and then I remembered I sold 2 houses yesterday with 2 more probably writing this week and I reminded myself....what black pants will I wear if I don't buy these?????)

And THEN......I remembered..........

Cheri, go find a promo code!!!!!!

I immediately opened up a separate window (leaving my shopping cart open in another) and typed in:

"Name of store" and then "promo code". 

Quite a few results pulled up, so I looked for the one that had the highest reported success rate AND had the most RECENT successful use.  The best one said:

$15 off for every $50 spent and free shipping. 

I went back to my online purchase and in the promo code/coupon box, typed the code the other side told me to...and voila'!   My total was $109...now it was $79.

Do you remember to search promo codes when you shop online?  Have you had success?  BTW, I went back to the RetailMeNot page and entered my experience anonymously...so now it says that code was successfully used 30 minutes ago!  lol

And best of all, I don't have to go out and actually shop!  Woo Hoo!!

Home Decorating - Rug and Mirror

I just wrote about the new light for the island.  Well, on Sunday (2 days ago!!!), I found the perfect rug for our great room.  It is already here.  On TUESDAY.    For $9.95 shipping.  Really???  Wow!

The "Pantone" colors in this rug are pewter, feather gray and dove gray.  Size is 9 X 13 and GORGEOUS.  Surya Art Studio...it is 100% New Zealand Wood, hand-tufted.    I am loving Joss and Main - the prices are incredible if you are patient....I paid less than half of the price at THIS website.

If you want to sign up for this FREE members-0nly site that launches sales daily with amazing prices...click HERE and get a free shipping deal - free shipping on your first purchase through July 15th.....maybe you'll get a huge rug in 48 hours too!

Same day - a gorgeous mirror my mom ordered me for the powder room.  LOVE IT!!  I had asked the builder to let me buy a mirror....and didn't realize that wasn't as easy as it sounded.  But when I saw this mirror at JC Penney, I knew it was the one.

 We updated to comfort height toilets all over the house.

Also asked for a different pedestal sink than normally used.  Love the clean lines.

Thursday, our formal dining room, coffee table and a credenza are being delivered.  I'm not posting photos of our new living room right now as there is still much to be done with accessorizing.  But we love it!

New Varaluz Island Light - Joss & Main

I thought I knew the light I wanted and loved loved loved it.   Thankfully, I decided to wait until we moved in until buying it....and I'm glad I did.  I think it would have been overwhelming......

So last week when I was stalking my online boutique sales (My new favorite being Joss & Main since it is mostly things for the home), I saw a Varaluz Lighting sale.  I had ran across Varaluz a few months ago... recycled sustainable handmade lighting, and couldn't believe my eyes!!

I quickly opened up the sale and saw the Varaluz Flair collection lights and purchased this one for $356.....regularly $1200+!!!!  We have a 5 foot island and I really struggled on what size to get.  Went with the 36" and it is PERFECT!

It got here in 4-5 days, which was amazing and while at work yesterday, EngineerHubby got it hung.  We are SO thrilled!!!  It goes with the "flow" of the granite, the glowy amber color at night....ahhhhhhh....

Here is a video that explains the company and this line of lights.....sustainable grasses....take an individual 2 days so lay the grass just so.....




Have you discovered Joss & Main yet??  If not, check it out...you will be SO happy.

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An Architect's (and my husband's) Guide To Color

This cracks me up!

An Architect's Guide to Color

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Benefits of Coconut Oil

I am so behind on my "regular" blogging that I've not even updated on my latest healthy quests....and one is trying coconut oil.

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I've read so many articles on coconut oil over the years and thought I'd give it a try.  Tropical Traditions offered to send me a jar to try but I was under no obligation to write a review.  I had already ordered some coconut oil for the dogs.....I know...right?  Order for the dogs first? lol  It was cheap, what can I say...... :)

Anyhoo...I got my jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and have been putting it in my morning smoothies.  I had a lot of other plans but with my work schedule and our building a house and moving, just haven't found the time.

So...what have I noticed, if anything?

First......my Pekingese Sweety itches MUCH LESS........I had ordered it for them just thinking it would be healthy.  I had no idea it would help her itching.  So that is a huge plus.  I know it is the coconut oil because we ran out and before the new one got here, her itching incessantly returned.  We put it in their dog food morning and night - we run hot water, mix a small amount of wet food with their dry food and add in the coconut oil and stir it really well.   Both dogs eat it as if there is nothing different about it.  For them, we do NOT use the Gold Label!  lol

Then for me....I didn't notice anything huge at first.  It was slowly that I realized my skin was less itchy...my "spots" healed and are now gone....no more dry patches on my arms....

Then, out of nowhere almost, I had a cycle.....not sure if I am in peri-menopause or what (diagnosed recently as Premature Ovarian Failure, which explains being infertile since age 26....but anyhoo), I never know when I'll have a cycle.  But within 2 weeks of starting the coconut oil, I had one.  That was interesting!

My appetite is less, my hair seems healthier, my skin is much better....I have decided to keep this in my diet and health routine and just wanted to share in case you were interested in trying it.






Disclaimer:
Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

House Building - Photos

Paint - Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige on all walls except Formal Dining and Master Bedroom and those are Sherwin Williams Peppercorn.

Laundry Hall

Added a door instead of the window for the boys to come in and out.

Closet instead of Drop off area.....TV and computer wire hub.

Walking in from Garage Door.

Bedroom Downstairs

Another Bedroom Downstairs

Downstairs Hall Bath

Huge closet in Bonus Room

I did not make these vacuum marks!

Upstairs Bathroom - another bedroom upstairs is not shown.

House Building - More Photos

I LOVE the colors...I've shown the house so many times and while folks wonder why "she picked gray???"....when they see it in person, each one has loved it.  If you would like to check out the colors, they are:

Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige  SW 6073

Sherwin Williams Peppercorn  SW 7674

We added InstaHot water and a water filtration system that filters all water, all ice makers (2)..to all refrigerators...

Sherwin Williams Peppercorn SW7674
15X19 Master Bedroom  - LOVE IT!

We upgraded to suspend the glass rather than frame it in...

My closet

EngineerHubby's Closet (it's larger....hmph)

Cables?  Well...he's gonna put his desk in the back of this closet....yep....privacy??  lol

My now infamous "Shampoo Shelf"

When EngineerHubby took the doors off the design and I questioned being cold, instead of putting the FREE doors back on, he ordered $1100 worth of heaters.....Yes, he did.  *roll eyes*  And when the wrong brand was ordered with the controls pretty low (my back issues in the morning make bending very difficult), he had them install controls up higher on the wall.  Sweet husband!

My other "heater" at other side of shower.

Looking out from shower.

More later!