Calendars for the New Year

I know, I know I'm already talking about calendars and have yet to do a post on gifts (Friday I promise) but these are special calendars.

Usually I would do a roundup of a handful of next year's must haves like I have in the past but this year is different. This year I'm only doing two because I've lived with both of these calendars and highly recommend them.

This year I will use both of these calendars in different rooms and both the companies are friendly, helpful, have a great product and are extremely generous they are offering Rearranged Design readers a discount on their calendars!

So here they are:

The 2010 WallPlan from Industries Stationery. I love this one for so many reasons; It's spiral bound, it has two designs for every month (you can pick between a traditional calendar or the modern linear version) and it's big! If you are into a more modern aesthetic this is the calendar for you.

It's available here for $18.50 and for Rearranged Design readers there is a coupon code for $3.00 on shipping! Enter coupon code 300UPS at checkout.

The next one is, well it's actually two different calendars from the same artist:

Barbara Alonso of bdrawn is a talented and award winning artist her graphic illustrations are amazing. On top of her talents she is one of the nicest people I know.

The first calendar is wall sized with a depiction of the four seasons:

2010 Seasons Calendar $18.00

The other a mini-calendar of the zodiac signs:

2010 Zodiac Calendar $18.00

Enter code RDCAL at checkout for 10% off (while you're there check out her Holiday Cards).

I can't wait for the new year to start enjoying both of these!

Friday Favorite: Mary Kate McDevitt

Its Friday, so lets remind ourselves to think positively. Personally, I am always working on that. As we all know, some days its a lot easier to get negative and gloomy. That's why I love Mary Kay McDevitt's uplifting illustrations. There great little reminders to keep your chin up:)

(Some of you may remember when I featured her former home here. Take a peek, its a fun place)

Hope all of you have a cheery weekend!

Happy, Happy Birthday!

(lamps via: Decor 8 and chandelier via 1st dibs)

To me!! Yay!
I am one of those obnoxious persons who likes to tell everyone about my birthday! You know I want to wear a big button on my shirt that talks about it, or a birthday tiara. When I was a kid I never understood why I didn't get an automatic day off from school on my special day!
So, I am going to tell all of you about it today. Ha, ha! I am turning the big 34! It freaks me out a bit, because I've always imagined the threshold for being a "mature adult" as turning 35. Now I only have one year to really get my act together. Aahhh, I don't know if I'm ready!
To celebrate, I put together a wish list of gifts, for myself. I thought some of you might enjoy it also:)

(Top left: Billy Reid Bottom left: Nivaldo de Lima Right:Shrimpton Couture )

Terry Graziano

I would take anything and everything from this shop. It was a struggle to keep it down to only three!
Funny enough, this month also marks the second anniversary of my blog. I am reminded how much I have loved getting to know so many wonderful people via this site. I appreciate all of you who stop in to check on me everyday:) I hope to keep writing this for a long time and I hope to get to know all of you more and more.
So thanks everyone!

Friday Favorite: Restoration Hardware?

So, I'm kind of a snob when it comes to furniture from big chain stores. I'm usually not impressed. This week I got the Restoration Hardware catalog in the mail. I like to search through it, just to keep up with what's new and what accessories they have. I was pretty surprised to find these dining sets. They really are good looking!

The new line of furnishings is made from reclaimed wood, which gives it such a warm feeling and patina. As a disclaimer: I haven't actually seen this furniture in person, so I can't vouch for its quality. (That is my biggest issue with furniture from chain stores). I do like the prices, though:) What do you think?

A New Pet For Me

On my most recent trip to Kuhl Linscomb, I fell in love with this guy. I think I could give him a great home:) Go to Moooi's site to see him.

Friday Favorite: Anna Maria Horner

Happy Friday! This week went by very quickly and I haven't had a chance to post very much. I didn't want to leave all of you hanging for the weekend, so I thought I would share a new favorite website. If you need to get a refill on spectacular color, hop on over to Anna Maria Horner's site. Its so fun! I love these pretty rugs, they are like a party for your floors:)

You can also buy beautiful fabrics, sewing patterns, and smaller pieces of fabrics. I love these for smaller projects or for projects w/out large budgets. Now, I'm going to imagine how I could use some of these for myself!
Have a great (and creative) weekend:)