Cookbook purge.

I decided that I needed more room in my bookcases for new cookbooks this year. So, I went through and picked out cookbooks that I haven't used in at least two years. I found a few that I could do without and hopefully some of my friends will get more use from them! I'm looking forward to new recipes and new books!

Great garage sale find.

I've fallen in love with ceramic garden stools. And you see them everywhere now. They're such a versatile furniture piece that can be used in small spaces as well as large ones- indoors or out. I started my obsession with them while working for Ballard Designs. I got my first white stool which I adore. From then on I've always been on the lookout for them where ever I go. I was lucky to find this one (below) at a garage sale for $10! The seller purchased it while in China on a trip and it's covered with vegetables and fruits with gold accents...A bit busy for my taste but works great as a plant stand outside. I've also found them at discount stores such as Homegoods and Ross. Here are some others that I found online-see below. 

Great find for $10!

$75 at The Smithsonian Store

$129 at Wisteria

$169 at Target

$130 at Z Gallerie

$94.99 at Overstock.com