I have a theory about what to buy, what not to buy and how much to spend on something. I'm VERY frugal when it comes to the day to day items that we use....especially disposable items like food, cleaning supplies, etc. I'm also frugal when I can purchase THE SAME item for LESS through a discounter.
When it comes to things that give me pleasure I tend NOT to be quite as frugal.
WHY the double standard? Well, if I purchase something that will give me years of pleasure or something that makes me smile every time I look at it, then it is WORTH so much more to me. For example. I could buy a cheap wine glass at the dollar store. Yes, it's functional. Yes it's only $1.00. They are made poorly and my $1.00 wine glass will inevitably break within a month or two.
I could buy a set of these FABULOUS ittalia Aarne Champagne Glasses and have them for the rest of my life. I'd feel like I'm living in the lap of luxury EVERY time I used them and they'd put a smile on my face. When I cost average the pleasure that they bring, then spending more wins.
Granted, this is not something that I'd do every day, but I find that these investments that I make are worthwhile.
AllModern.com is one of those sites where you'll find the type of items that will bring you years and years of pleasure. All Modern has a fantastic selection of modern furniture and home accessories from many leading designers. Part of CSN Stores, All Modern is just one of over 260 retail sites that offer a diverse array of products from Hermann Miller's popular Aeron Chair to cookware by Rachel Ray.
As a special treat for our readers. AllModern.com is giving away a pair of these FABULOUS ittalia Aarne 6 oz. Champagne Glasses.
Giveaway
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- Visit AllModern.com and choose the item that would bring YOU the most pleasure. Don't look at the price tag, just comment with that ONE thing that you'd LOVE to have.
- Please leave your e-mail so that we can contact you if you're a winner.
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* This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 and over and ends on August 14, 2009 11:59 EST.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 226 Newer› Newest»I love allmodern.com, so it was hard for me to choose!
But I chose: Inhabit - Soak Cotton Bedding Collection in Winter Sky
I'm following your blog!
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I'm a subscriber!
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I fell in love with the Skyline Furniture Armless chair, Lilth Marigold. Actually you have to have a pair. But to have a great chair that is all your in your bedroom... ahhh.
Where's my book?
sdw_143@yahoo.com
Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table is my favorite... with a classy look and so easy to store
http://www.allmodern.com/Calligaris-CS-1085-and-CS-4015-A-GN1483.html
i really like the bookworm bookshelf. what a great conversation starter.
ducduc - Alex Full Size Trundle Bed with Snowboard Headboard Bedroom Set for my little boy
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I'd like the Platner Coffeee Table set.
traymona[at]aol.com
I was drawn to the Black Berry Wall Sticker. I'm thinking of redoing my living room and that would be a wonderful addition to the wall.
I subscribe via email!
Debbi R
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I really like the Gus Modern Trudeau Sofa
Debbi R
debbirich@bellsouth.net
I subscribe
I'd love to have the Calvin Klein wool rug - woven textures willow branch pattern.
I've always wanted a fancy stroller. The Stokke Xplory Complete Stroller would do the job very nicely.
Hard choice! I found vases that I loved, but I wanted to chose something that would really give me some joy. I like the Jane chair. I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com
Well since price is no object:) I love the Fatboy - Headdemock Deluxe!
Tweeted here
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Following!
Facebook link
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Put "I love living the good life for less!" on my blog
http://fulltimeadventure.blogspot.com/
I love the Amanda Purple Duvet Collection, very classy! Great site, really.
I know I would have sweet dreams if I had the Blissliving Home - Toko Comforter Collection to sleep on!
texas_heartland84[at]yahoo[dot]com
I would love to have the ducduc - Campaign Three-Drawer Dresser in pink.
Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table is my favorite... with a classy look and so easy to store
The Purple Duvet Collection is awesome!! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
I like the Blissliving Home - Harajuku Pink Duvet Collection. Thanks!
There is so much cool stuff it was hard to choose, but I would like the Nuevo Hanging Egg Hanging Chair in the cool gray finish with an orange cushion.
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There is so much cool stuff it was hard to choose, but I would like the Nuevo Hanging Egg Hanging Chair in the cool gray finish with an orange cushion.
vera1.60@gmail.com
I love the Amanda Purple
i really like the bookworm bookshelf. Adorable
vanitizebaby@yahoo.com
following your blog
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tweet
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the Gus Modern Trudeau Sofa
chromiumman (at) mail (dot) com
Rosenthal - Facet Dinnerware Collection
I chose: Inhabit - Soak Cotton Bedding Collection in Winter Sky
Highland Feather - Down Touch ™ Feather Bed would be my pleasurable item. Oh to fall asleep in such luxury.
I follow.
I like the Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table
The item that I Would love to have if money was not an option would be the Corina Aloe Duvet Collection.
colebobbie@gmail.com
The LBL Lighting - Orb Murano 24 Light Blown Flare Glass Chandelier would make me oh so very happy!
Blissliving Home - Lucca Ocean Duvet Collection has my name on it!
cathy b
projecthope7 at gmail dot com
I follow you on google connect.
cathy b
projecthope7 at gmail dot com
I am a subscriber!
cathy b
projecthope 7 at gmail dot com
I really like the Collage Bedding set(s)! :)
(Actually absolutely love just about everything on this site, I'm very much into modern design!)
- I also subscribe!
-- Liz
lizard_trouble@hotmail.com
i love the George Kovacs - Joseph Blackened Steel Wall Mirror with Thin Frame
I just love the Serta Perfect Sleeper Garrett Firm Mattress!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
skyline chair is very pretty!!
vanitizebaby@yahoo.com
Topstar - Classic 10 Leather Office Chair.
I like the
Hansgrohe - Allegro E Pot Filler, Deck-Mounted.
definetly the carter sectional
Pretty simple, but I would love the iittala - Essence Set of Two 15 Oz. Red Wine Glasses. Lovely! Thanks!
Fatboy - Headdemock Deluxe
I have a thing for pretty or classy serveware, so I'd pick the "Alessi - Cactus! Open-Work Fruit Bowl by Marta Sansoni, 2002". Beautiful!
Thanks!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
O.K. I didn't look at price and I choose Toikka Red Cardinal. I have a thing for Art Glass!
i really like the bookworm bookshelf. what a great conversation starter
The bookworm bookshelf looks nice!
brandon_ralston@hotmail.com
I love the the Surfin Twin Bed in Cocoa Brown. I love how this website marries form and function.
I am a subscriber :)
I like the iittala - Alvar Aalto Large Sand Vase - Limited Production. So pretty!
Nuevo Hanging Egg Hanging Chair 4 me please
Oh my...the LifeStyle Solutions - 234 Series Five Drawer Chest is gorgeous.
msursoey@yahoo.com
My 07/27/09 entry :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I adore champagne flutes. I love giveaways. So I gave you a One Lovely Blog Award, if you'd like to claim it =)
The most pleasure? That's tough. But I would LOVE to have the Artechnica Until Dawn curtain.
~chickeechickee@yahoo.com
I would love the Viewpoint Kids - Viewpoint Kids Fair Isle Garden Green Modern Kids Rug for my daughter's playroom.
hrracer@verizon.net
Baby #2 is on the way and I would love to have the Offi - Bebe 2 Crib In White!!!
jamie5315@hotmail.com
Must...have...Olympia...Firebowl...
I am a follower.
I am a subscriber.
I so love the Heller - Studio 65 Bocca Sofa. Too glam. Thanks.
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
angelamcintyrew262@msn.com
I would love the 7.5oz. wine glasses that come in moss green, such a pretty color. Would also like alot of the other stuff, very nice.
The Heller - Studio 65 Bocca Sofa would bring me pleasure. I want my lips to look like that!
hockiemack at hotmail.com
i love the gus modern trudeau sofa!
LOOOVE: Koko Company - Pollen 18" x 18" Pillow
tweeted: http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/2896904701
The SMI Lounge Seating, in white, is, I think, my favorite at the moment.
Kathleen Radcliff
kradcliff@marykay.com
I live the Opold bottle holder
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subscribed
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following
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twittered
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My entry for 07/28/09 :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I'm a subscriber!
michelle_troutt@yahoo.com
I like the Gus Modern - Chunk Dining Table Set in Natural with Oliver Chairs
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
I absolutely love the Crypton Rotator Bolster Hot Chocolate pet bed! My dogs would love it too! So nice!
ckbruce(at)rocketmail(dot)com
I so need a new desk chair so Herman Miller Aeron Loaded Chair With Titanium Base would make me happy.
candicech1 at yahoo dot com
One of the items that would give me the most pleasure would be the Hokku Designs Maximo Low Profile Bed - it's sleek and gorgeous and looks like it would be a pleasure to sink into at night.
jewell330 at aim dot com
I would love the Sitcom Furniture - Austin Bed! So chic! Thanks for the chance!
Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
The Koko Company - Pollen 18" x 18" Pillow would give me lots of pleasure today!
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I like the Glenna Jean - Imagine Black and Red Art Mobile.
jswandrn @ gmail.com
The Blissliving Home - Anis Yellow Duvet Collection bedding set, gorgeous!
I subscribe
I follow
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Ooh, I love the Kartell - Take Table Lamp!!
the kohler apron front sink
shiraab@aol.com
I like the serving spoons. My email is lynnwri@gmail.com
the CK wool rug - I like the tree design
Without a doubt my favorite would be "Carl Mertens - Carl Mertens 14 Piece Newport Bar Case"...oh the nights I could have with that. :)
Desiree
cdszks@hotmail.com
Hi Zippy:
I WANT the Blomus Lona 35.5 doormat. I know it is a practical item, but I am SO sick on my doormat that doesn't keep any dirt from coming into my house. I WANT and NEED a good doormat. Thanks for offering this giveaway. Judy rzerbe6462@comcast.net
Today I love the LifeStyle Solutions - 234 Series Five Drawer Chest.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I would love to have the Mash Studios - LAX Series Platform Bed - queen. I love the design!
carla(at)greenandchic(dot)com
I would choose Blissliving Home - Harajuku Pink Duvet Collection. It's beautiful and looks so comfy <3 They had a lot of great glassware sets too.
mariessad(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd love the Rosenthal - Suomi Rangoon Dinnerware Collection,
aniasurvey@gmail.com
I like the Galison - Andy Warhol Happy Butterfly Day Organizer Set - It will compliment my desk nicely as I sit down at the computer to update my blog, Ascending Butterfly ;)
I would love this rug for my dining room.
Calvin Klein Rugs - Woven Textures Willow Branch Wool Rug
I had no idea that Calvin Klein even made rugs.
ducduc - Alex Full Size Trundle Bed with Snowboard Headboard Bedroom Set for my little boy
I am in lust with the Calligaris - Marriott Bed!
ignoramoose (at) gmail (d0t) com
I love the Opold bottle holder
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I like the Leather Office Chair. AztecFeller@aol.com
I fell in love with the Skyline Furniture Armless chair, Lilth Marigold.
i LOVE the Gus Modern - Chunk Dining Table Set in Natural with Oliver Chairs.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I would absolutely love to have the Gus Modern - Jane Bi-Sectional. Beautiful!
Today I love the Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I'd love the Blomus - Jacter Bread Bin. It's gorgeous. Thanks.
judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a subscriber.
judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow you on google.
judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/judygr64/statuses/3115962120
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Today I love the Crypton Rotator Bolster Hot Chocolate pet bed!
hockiemack at hotmail.com
Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table is my favorite
My dog would love the Bowsers - Designer Rectangle Dog Bed in Diamond Microvelvet
I would love to have the Kartell - Componibili Round Tower - Three Doors
I like a lot there but the BergHOFF - Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill Set
caught my eye
weblynx at hotmail.com
I like the Cosmos leather bedroom set.
My 08/05/09 entry :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Unison - Porter Sheet Set in Blue
the Fatboy - Marimekko Unikko Red Beanbag
love it!
rachelposey@ymail.com
I love the Artechnica Until Dawn curtain.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
Herman Miller ® - Eames ® Lounge and Ottoman
I love the chair
I love the Steelcase - Leap® Black Leather Work Chair with Aluminum Base
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follower
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the Blomus - Pawo Decanting Funnel would bring me great pleasure
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I like the Amelie Blush bedding set (http://www.allmodern.com/Amelie-Blush-Duvet-Collection-BLL1316.html) -- I'd particularly love the duvet cover and a duvet to go in it!! mmm..:)
emvark at gmail dot com
Following!
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I would definately get the Naturepedic Quilted Deluxe Organic Cotton Mattress. The springs in our matress are broken and sleeping is not so comfortable, we've been shopping around for mattresses and an environmentally supportive and comfortable mattress would be awesome!
jiggles33@hotmail.com
I like the Hokku designs Aaron platform bed!
Nelle315@yahoo.com
I love the Surfin Twin Bed in Cocoa Brown.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I love the Surfin Twin Bed in Cocoa Brown.
I like the Blissliving Home - Anis Yellow Duvet Collection.
leslie
browneyedgirl953@aol.com
i love the haddenmock.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table
I would love to have the Koko Company "Pollen" pillows...the colors and different sizes are just so bold! Beautiful!
Kosta Boda - Snowball Votive
love it , reminds me of the snowballs of my youth in Northern Ontario:)
follow the blog, have badge, will link post on FB:)
Platner Coffeee Table set
The bookworm bookshelf looks pretty cool.
justagirlinheat@hotmail.com
I really love the DenHaus - The BowHaus Modern Pet Crate.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I'm in love with the Woodbridge Home Designs platform beds.
tclarkusa@gmail.com
I love the For The Dogs - Rectangular Dog Day Bed. Thank you.
I like the Blissliving Home - Anis Yellow Duvet Collection.
leslie
browneyedgirl953@aol.com
I love allmodern.com, so it was hard for me to choose!
Nelle315@yahoo.com
BlissLiving Home: Cornie Aloe Duvet collection
I would LOVE the notNeutral - Season Large Area Rug in Ozone Blue/White.
Thank you!
I like the bookworm bookshelf. It's unique and non gender specific. :)
Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table for sure
heatherbean79@gmail.com
I LOVE the Inhabit - Rhythm Cotton Bedding Collection in Chocolate! Fun!
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
I love beautiful lamps. If I had the chance I would probably go overboard with various styles and designs. Nothing would match because I like so many different styles.
I think the Louis Poulsen - PH 4.5/3.5 Glass Floor Lamp is gorgeous.
Platner Coffeee Table set
andrus.shelly at gmail.com
i love this desk: Tema - Atlas Medium Home Office Storage System in Wenge
My favorite is the Skyline Furniture Armless chair
I also like the Inhabit - Nourish Cotton Bedding Collection in Grass. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
The Blomus - Utilo Lemon Squeezer looks cool!
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
I like the Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table.
nanoarta1 at gmail dot com
Vioski - Salon Sectional is so luxurious. I'd feel like a king everytime i laid down.
bklynzfinest123@yahoo.com
i love the Herman Miller Aeron Loaded Chair With Titanium Base
hockiemack at hotmail.com
I would like to have the Blomus - Cino Salt Mill with Ceramic Grinder. Thank you!
I love the Kartell- Louis Ghost Chair with the Bear Theme. Thank you for a great contest.
I like the Blissliving Home - Anis Yellow Duvet Collection.
leslie
browneyedgirl953@aol.com
Modloft - Monroe Queen Bedroom Set in Wenge.
Now THAT would bring me pleasure!
EMNS1326@sbcglobal.net
I like the Heller - 70's Classics Revisted Joe Baseball Glove Sofa. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Heller - 70's Classics Revisted Joe Baseball Glove Sofa
I love the Skyline Furniture Black Armless Chair!
GirlyRemix(at)gmail(dot)com
I am following your blog! :)
I like the Stratus Dining Table Set.
Nelle315@yahoo.com
Bourgie Table Lamp by Kartell
C
I love the Calligaris - V Bend Cabinet. Great fo showing off collectibles. Thanks for the giveaway!
I subscribed! :-)
I like the Kartell Infinity Bottle holder
tmongaraz@yahoo.com
Artecnica - Thinking of You Vase Cover
The LifeStyle Solutions - 234 Series Five Drawer Chest looks great! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
strycker@slu.edu
love the LBL Lighting - Orb Murano 24 Light Blown Flare Glass Chandelier.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
If I could have anything that I wanted from Allmodern without looking into my wallet lol it would have to be the Herman Miller - Eames Lounge and Ottoman! It looks so comfortable!!
I am following your blog via google friends :)
i absolutely love the Tema - Float Platform Bed Bedroom Set. marvelous!
allegro966(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love the Burley Witham Red Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace for my master bedroom.
I really like AllModern this website, it is so cool. I really like "Areaware - Small Magno Radio". It just so stylish and cute! Love it!
bear101@hotmail.com
Sitcom Furniture - Stockton Trestle Dining Table Set
Subscribed. electricisland(at)gmail.com
Following * electricisland[at]gmail.com
twittered- http://twitter.com/electricisland/status/3298572625
I really like AllModern this website, it is so cool
I love the Gus Modern - Carter Sectional Sofa. I have always wanted a sectional sofa for my house one day!
I would love to have the Modloft - Worth Dresser.
Tweet!http://twitter.com/ladyt64/status/3302987742
I like the iittala - Vigna Big Colori Sevilla Orange and Turquoise
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
The Alessi - Ettore Sottsass 8.5" Ice Tongs would help with my frostbite issues!
I'd like the Kohler - Alencon Lace Design on Dickinson Kitchen Sink. asthenight at gmail dot com
I love the Alessi - Gnam Bread Bin by Stefano Giovanonni and Elisa Gargan
The color goes with all the appliances in my kitchen
Blissliving Home - Anis Yellow Duvet Collection
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