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A Flute for Champagne for one our readers.

It’s no secret that I LOVE to shop. It’s also no secret that I LOVE nice things.

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

Rules:

Daily Entry:

  • 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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  • Cut & paste this line anywhere on your blog – “I love living the good life for less!“
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Please make sure you leave your email address when adding a comment or I will not be able to contact you if you win.

* This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 and over and ends on August 14, 2009 11:59 EST.
* The winner will be randomly chosen and contacted via email.
* The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email or an alternate winner will be chosen.
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* Good Luck

Comments

  1. I love allmodern.com, so it was hard for me to choose!

    But I chose: Inhabit – Soak Cotton Bedding Collection in Winter Sky

  4. 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

  5. Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table is my favorite… with a classy look and so easy to store

  8. ducduc – Alex Full Size Trundle Bed with Snowboard Headboard Bedroom Set for my little boy
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  10. 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.

  15. I've always wanted a fancy stroller. The Stokke Xplory Complete Stroller would do the job very nicely.

  16. 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

  25. 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

  27. Emu Classic Square Folding Patio Table is my favorite… with a classy look and so easy to store

  30. 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.

  31. Oops forgot my email.
    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

  39. Highland Feather – Down Touch ™ Feather Bed would be my pleasurable item. Oh to fall asleep in such luxury.

  43. The LBL Lighting – Orb Murano 24 Light Blown Flare Glass Chandelier would make me oh so very happy!

  44. Blissliving Home – Lucca Ocean Duvet Collection has my name on it!
    cathy b
    projecthope7 at gmail dot com

  48. i love the George Kovacs – Joseph Blackened Steel Wall Mirror with Thin Frame

  49. I just love the Serta Perfect Sleeper Garrett Firm Mattress!
    Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

  54. Pretty simple, but I would love the iittala – Essence Set of Two 15 Oz. Red Wine Glasses. Lovely! Thanks!

  56. 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

  58. O.K. I didn't look at price and I choose Toikka Red Cardinal. I have a thing for Art Glass!

  61. I love the the Surfin Twin Bed in Cocoa Brown. I love how this website marries form and function.

  63. I like the iittala – Alvar Aalto Large Sand Vase – Limited Production. So pretty!

  67. I adore champagne flutes. I love giveaways. So I gave you a One Lovely Blog Award, if you'd like to claim it =)

  68. The most pleasure? That's tough. But I would LOVE to have the Artechnica Until Dawn curtain.

    ~chickeechickee@yahoo.com

  76. The Heller – Studio 65 Bocca Sofa would bring me pleasure. I want my lips to look like that!

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  89. I absolutely love the Crypton Rotator Bolster Hot Chocolate pet bed! My dogs would love it too! So nice!

    ckbruce(at)rocketmail(dot)com

  90. 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

  91. 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

  93. The Koko Company – Pollen 18" x 18" Pillow would give me lots of pleasure today!

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  94. I like the Glenna Jean – Imagine Black and Red Art Mobile.
    jswandrn @ gmail.com

  106. 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

  107. Today I love the LifeStyle Solutions – 234 Series Five Drawer Chest.

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  108. I would love to have the Mash Studios – LAX Series Platform Bed – queen. I love the design!

    carla(at)greenandchic(dot)com

  109. 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

  111. 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 😉

  112. 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.

  113. ducduc – Alex Full Size Trundle Bed with Snowboard Headboard Bedroom Set for my little boy

  119. i LOVE the Gus Modern – Chunk Dining Table Set in Natural with Oliver Chairs.

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  122. I'd love the Blomus – Jacter Bread Bin. It's gorgeous. Thanks.

    judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com

  126. Today I love the Crypton Rotator Bolster Hot Chocolate pet bed!

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  130. I like a lot there but the BergHOFF – Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill Set
    caught my eye

    weblynx at hotmail.com

  137. I love the Steelcase – Leap® Black Leather Work Chair with Aluminum Base

    ktanjatk(at)gmail(dot)com

  141. the Blomus – Pawo Decanting Funnel would bring me great pleasure

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  144. 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

  151. I would love to have the Koko Company "Pollen" pillows…the colors and different sizes are just so bold! Beautiful!

  152. 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:)

  165. I LOVE the Inhabit – Rhythm Cotton Bedding Collection in Chocolate! Fun!

    Tarah
    tarah716[at]ymail.com

  166. 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.

  168. andrus.shelly at gmail.com

    i love this desk: Tema – Atlas Medium Home Office Storage System in Wenge

  170. I also like the Inhabit – Nourish Cotton Bedding Collection in Grass. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  176. I love the Kartell- Louis Ghost Chair with the Bear Theme. Thank you for a great contest.

  179. I like the Heller – 70's Classics Revisted Joe Baseball Glove Sofa. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com

  185. I love the Calligaris – V Bend Cabinet. Great fo showing off collectibles. Thanks for the giveaway!

  190. love the LBL Lighting – Orb Murano 24 Light Blown Flare Glass Chandelier.

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

  191. 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!!

  193. i absolutely love the Tema – Float Platform Bed Bedroom Set. marvelous!

    allegro966(at)yahoo(dot)com

  201. I love the Gus Modern – Carter Sectional Sofa. I have always wanted a sectional sofa for my house one day!

  205. I like the iittala – Vigna Big Colori Sevilla Orange and Turquoise

    Tarah
    tarah716[at]ymail.com

  207. I'd like the Kohler – Alencon Lace Design on Dickinson Kitchen Sink. asthenight at gmail dot com

  208. I love the Alessi – Gnam Bread Bin by Stefano Giovanonni and Elisa Gargan
    The color goes with all the appliances in my kitchen

  210. I really like the Bontempi Casa – Klaus Sofa! And we SO need a new sofa!

    tlannan30[at]yahoo[dot]com

  212. The Alessi SG63 W Electric Citrus Squeezer by Stefano Giovannoni has such a beautiful design!
    tylerpants(at)gmail.com

  216. I genuinely love so many items at All Modern. But since we REALLY NEED a new living room rug, I limited myself to the Rug Section – and there were at least 100 that I really love. But especially fell for the Delos Rugs – Himali 93301 Contemporary Rug (6'7" x 9'x10" would be perfect!)

  223. have you seen their beautiful BLOMIS- ASIA TEAPOT? one of my favorites.

    allegro966(at)yahoo(dot)com

  226. I love the Kohler Ballad Triple-Basin Self-Rimming kitchen sink…look at all that room! trixpixel(at)gmail.com

  229. I would love the Blomus – Nexio Medicine Cabinet, Polished. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

  234. Using the phrase 'practical indulgence' I would select something that would benefit others in addition to myself. In this case it would be the Blu Dot – Chicago Desk. 🙂

    mcj4tlj(at)comcast(dot)net

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