Flapper's Folly

Avast Maties! Let's be Shopping.

Avast Maties! My real mate just sent me this message, "Arrr, ye be the stars I set sail by." Isn't that sweet? He's really good at this pirate talking thing. There was something he said about a timber this morning, but I don't think I should repeat it here. As for me, I always come out sounding Irish when I try. We're thinking of having a "Talk Like a Pirate Day" party next year. Doesn't that sound like fun?

I thought I'd share a few shopping links today. RetroDepot, which I've mentioned before, is back up and running. They had stopped filling orders over the summer while they physically moved across the country. I've raved about them before and they seem to have even more to offer now.

Ballard Designs is one of my favorites. My decorating tends toward French country and they have the most wonderful stuff. They offer almost everything for the home. Prices are a bit steep, but everything I've bought from them has been of excellent quality and good value. Check out the estate sale which is their term for clearance.

Another great place, Rue de France, features more French country goodies. Visit their clearance area at Le Warehouse.

Featuring more authentic items, all crafted by hand in Provence, is eMosaique. I've never ordered from them, but they offer cool authentic French items at what seems to me outrageous prices. It's a nice place to get ideas, though.

I'll share more links another day, but with fall coming and Christmas ahead it seems a good time to start looking. I suggest you order their catalogs. They often offer items not online or at better prices. They show their products used in rooms and vignettes that will give you great ideas for your home. Then if you can't or don't want to pay their sometimes steep prices, shop locally or visit the old standby, eBay. You can almost always duplicate the look for less.

And for all the wannabe pirates out there, go here for some slightly racy Pirate talk and pickup lines. Now don't you wish you had thought to buy that domain. Arrrrrrrrrr.........

Posted by Rockelle at September 19, 2003 11:45 AM