Champagne Living Deals – if you’ve got a gift card or some extra $$.

For a change, I’m listing some good deals and sales that I happened to run across today. Perhaps you have a gift card that you received for a holiday gift that’s burning a hole in your pocket. You’ll get a lot more bang for your buck if you use those cards wisely and purchase SALE items.

Pottery Barn is having a WINTER SALE as well as a CLEARANCE SALE both online as well as in store. I like to pick up hostess gifts when they are having these and put them away for later in the year. As a matter of fact, last year I picked up some plates in THIS pattern and used them as hostess gifts THIS YEAR at the holidays. With prices up the 75% off, now is the time to buy.

Macy’s has announced that it will begin the FINAL clearance sales at 11 stores beginning next week. Although I’m very sad to see Macy’s go – this is the time to find some great bargains.
The stores that will be having these sales include:

• Ernst & Young Plaza (Citicorp Plaza) – Los Angeles, CA
• The Citadel – Colorado Springs, CO
• Westminster Mall – Westminster, CO
• Palm Beach Mall – West Palm Beach, FL
• Mauna Lani Bay Hotel – Hawaii
• Lafayette Square – Indianapolis, IN
• Brookdale Center – Brooklyn Center, Mn
• Crestwood Mall – St Louis, MO
• Natrona Heights Plaza – Natrona Heights, PA
• Century III Furniture & Clearance – West Mifflin, PA
• Bellevue Center – Nashville, TN

If you’re looking for a fashion watch that will go with just about everything, but hate paying steep prices, then check out Coldwater Creek for this cute watch with 3 interchangeable bands. It looks like a step up from the “usual” watches where you can change the bands, I actually like this one. It’s only $6.99 (thinking GIFT for a teacher, my hairdresser, etc).

In need of a 5 x 8 rug? Over at Home Decorator’s Collection they’ve got a couple of bamboo rugs listed for only $19.99. With the usual price running at just under $100, these are a steal. Neither of them fit my decor unfortunately. There are two different styles Venice and Vineyards listed at that great price. They also have smaller sizes available at $9.99 (2 x 3) and $14.99 (4 x 6) is you’re looking to scatter them about.

At Amazon.com you can find a Blue Ridge Home Microfiber Down Alternative Comforter for those cold winter nights that you guys have been having up north. Starting at $28.22 for Twin and going to $37.24 for King – I think these are a VERY good value. Of course, since they’re over $25 – you can get FREE SHIPPING if you choose the Super Saver Shipping option (say that fast 3 times…LOL).

I hope that you’ve been able to find a bargain or two that you can use. Please, remember to think before you spend money – is this something that I’ll REALLY ENJOY (if so, that’s the Champagne Living way) or will it sit in a closet (if that’s the case – leave it on the shelf).