Posts Tagged ‘Williams Sonoma’
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, January 16th, 2012
7 for All Mankind Gwenevere Blue Haze Skinny Jeans; regularly $169, now $101 (Photo courtesy of Cusp)
Hello there, shoppers! Can’t get enough of the Golden Globes gorgeousness? (Jake Gyllenhaal, so glad you’re back!) Don’t forget about today’s must-hit MLK Day sales!
A few of the standouts:
It’s time for the annual Bed & Bath Event at Restoration Hardware — save up to 25 percent on luxurious linens.
It’s also time to save face; skinstore.com – brimming with dermatologist-recommended brands in face creams, body lotions and scrubs, shampoo and more — is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the code NEW2012.
Select styles in fashions for the whole fam are on a mega sale at Gap, in stores and online. Online is where you’ll find the biggest bargains, up to 40 percent off plus an additional 10-percent discount with the code GAPEXTRA. Sister store Banana Republic is also busying doling out deals today; save 30 percent on full-priced styles, 35 percent on already reduced styles, in store and online (online, use code BRONSALE).
Fashions are also on a fierce sale at Periwinkle, with locations in Shirlington, Del Ray and National Harbor — we’re talking 50- to 75-percent discounts on winter wear!
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Williams-Sonoma is offering $150 off the All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker. Bring on that chili!
At noon, Gilt is going to blow you away with deals on Winter Kate, Cynthia Rowley, Narciso Rodriguez and more.
Cusp has made some fantastic new additions to their sale racks. Same for Anthropologie — which is coming to Alexandria Jan. 26.
And, of course, all of the big box department stores are full of fantastic sales, including Bloomie’s, which is offering 30-50 percent off select styles.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, August 22nd, 2011
The Beaba Babycook shown in Celery (Williams-Sonoma)
Hello there, shoppers! I think everyone knows that when it comes to shopping for baby, it’s easy to go overboard. Everything is just so precious! Plus, so many things promise to make parenthood a breeze. Since it’s really hard for me to resist buying adorable outfits and there are a reasonable number of things that a baby really needs (hello, diapers!), my hubby and I have tried to keep the unnecessary tools and gadgets to a minimum when shopping for our baby girl.
That’s why when lots of friends recommended the Beaba Babycook, we were not instantly sold.
As easy as all the pre-packaged solid foods are, we did want to have more control over what our daughter eats, but we weren’t so sure that a regular old steamer and blender wouldn’t do. For one thing, we already had a blender, so we’d only have to purchase the steamer; and that would be cheaper than the Beaba, which runs about $120-$150. But like many parents who are especially busy — who isn’t among that group? — and, equally as important, short on counter space, we eventually caved.
And I’m so glad we did. I would definitely count the Beaba Babycook as a Sure Thing.
Why?
For one, it’s very easy to use. I’d call it cakey.
Second, it’s fast. Carrots steam in less than 15 minutes.
Third, it’s super easy to clean. You steam the food in a basket inserted into the same glass pitcher that you eventually use to blend the food, so you’re only cleaning the basket and the pitcher (with blade), plus one small lid (used when you do the blending) and a spatula.
Fourth, it’s safe. The Beaba Babycook is BPA-tested, guaranteed free of BPA.
And, fifth, it’s very small. Of course, this means it doesn’t take up lots of counter or cupboard space — a big one in my book, given my galley kitchen.
Even more impressive, it not only steams and blends; the device will also defrost and reheat!
As one Amazon reviewer recently wrote, pointing out the ease of use, “It’s a slacker mom’s dream.” I’d replace “slacker” with “beyond-busy,” but you get the idea.
Happy shopping! In addition to Amazon other online retailers, Beaba products are available at Williams-Sonoma and buybuy Baby stores as well as at Baby Blossom, in Fairfax.
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, June 13th, 2011
Steel Grill Fry Pan, $39.95 (Williams-Sonoma) *Save 20 percent with OUTDOOR20
Hello there, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a fabulous weekend. Just a reminder that next Sunday is Father’s Day. And, good news: If you haven’t bought Dad a gift yet but still plan to, you’re in luck. There are some amazing sales right now on items that could be right up his alley.
A few examples:
Specialicious is offering the 2011 Waggle Golf Pass for just $20 (worth $40). The Waggle Golf pass has over 150 offers at golf courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Alexandria’s La Cuisine has deals on all sorts of delicious picnic items like specialty mustards all month long.
Neiman Marcus has men’s swimwear, and women’s, up to 33 percent off, and is offering free rush shipping at any price with code NMDAD.
Williams-Sonoma has outdoor essentials, like grills, 20 percent off online through June 19 with code OUTDOOR20. For Father’s Day delivery, order by 5 p.m. today.
Amazon has various Kensington iPhone accessories 15 percent off.
Speaking of Amazon, the company has a new deals site, MyHabit, featuring three-day sample sales of designer apparel for men, women and children, plus free shipping. And, you can snag dad some serious duds there for an extra $10 off with the code MYHABIT1. Just sign up with your Amazon account. Featured today for men: Donald J. Pliner shoes.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Shun 6-piece Knife Block Set, $699.95, regularly $1,032 (williams-sonoma.com)
Hello there, shoppers! Do you get frustrated every time you cook thanks to cutlery that doesn’t really cut it? I wholeheartedly suggest you check out Shun Knives. Talk about Sure Things!
While the handcrafted cutlery is a tad pricey, you get what you pay for if you ask me. Made of steel, the knives are super strong. But even more importantly, they’re unbelievable sharp and stay that way for a long, long time. I have been using several of the knives for years, and they’re still razor-sharp. Plus, I rest assured knowing that when they do finally lose their edge (the puns just keep on coming), the company will sharpen them for free.
If you’ve never explored Shun, the time is now. Williams-Sonoma is having a huge sale on their entire Shun selection. The store is also very good about letting you try out the knives in stores.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Most of us probably think of fruitcake as a hard tasteless block of flavorless cake that arrives in the mailbox from a long lost great-aunt. I had fruitcake as a child and can say that it certainly isn’t something that I fought over with my siblings. Someone had sent the fruitcake in the mail for the holidays and it must have been en route since October. It was hard as a rock and dry.
(Image: Fruitcake Recipes)
Legend has it that the reason fruitcake became associated with Christmas is because in the late 1700′s the English passed out slices of the cake to poor Christmas carol singers.
I always thought I hated fruitcake until last year when I had a bite of a delicious, moist, nutty fruitcake that had been homemade by a friend. I intend to find a good recipe this year and make one that will change the minds of any fruitcake haters that visit my house.
When searching for the perfect recipe, I found that Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville has a Monastery Bakery and sells fruitcakes year-round. Their fruitcakes are made from an old-fashioned recipe with select fruit and nuts in a brandy-laced batter.
(Image: Holy Cross Abbey)
The Monastery Bakery also makes a special treat called “Fraters”. The fraters are small slices of their fruitcake smothered in dark chocolate. I have never tried them, but a moist bite of fruitcake coated in chocolate sounds delicious.
(Image: Holy Cross Abbey)
For a delicious fruitcake that doesn’t take up any of your time, try the Assumption Abbey Fruitcake from Williams-Sonoma or the Traditional Fruitcake from Neiman Marcus.
(Image: Williams-Sonoma)
Whether you bake your own fruitcake, buy a fruitcake, or receive one in the mail from someone special, give fruitcake another try this year. It can be a great holiday treat and all fruitcakes don’t deserve a bad rap.
-Liz Stevenson
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, November 29th, 2010
Every year at Thanksgiving, I make a gingerbread house. Actually, I buy a gingerbread house kit and follow the instructions, usually eating part of the candy cane lamp-post and gumdrop roof before the walls are even up. My gingerbread house usually looks a little different, but I am sure that has to do with my eating of the building material.
Not all gingerbread houses and pieces are edible, so if you decide to have a taste, check the ingredients or the box. Not every gingerbread house is as simple as mine. In fact, there are some pretty intricate gingerbread houses out there.
(Image: artisan cake company)
Building a gingerbread house may seem like something for kids, but it is a really fun activity you can enjoy with kids, adults, or the entire extended family. When it’s finished, you have a masterpiece that is truly your own, even if it looks a little simple.
(Image: Chilly Bear’s)
You can order some cool gingerbread kits from King Arthur Flour, or pick one up at Target, CVS, or Whole Foods. You can even get a personalized Gingerbread Estate custom-made from Williams-Sonoma.
(Image: Willams-Sonoma)
If you aren’t sure you have the skills to make a gingerbread house, head to the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City on December 4th or 18th for a gingerbread house workshop. Pastry Chef Dallas Marsteller will host the workshop, and you will go home with your very own gingerbread house.
-Liz Stevenson
Another Holiday: Over, Shopping Treats: Here to Stay
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, November 1st, 2010
New Poinsettia Collection at Williams-Sonoma
Hello there, shoppers! So, your sanity or fear was restored and then what happened? A slew of costumed kids made off with all of your M&Ms! And now, you think, it’s just another manic Monday. Not so fast. This week promises an enviable selection of shopping sweets, most of them sans calories. Of course, if confections are what truly delight you, you won’t be left out in the cold either.
First, as I mentioned last week, The Dandelion Patch is throwing a Grand Opening soiree at their new Georgetown location on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 7-9 p.m., featuring discounts, drinks and desserts! RSVP to rsvp@chicpr.com. And if you don’t feel like fighting the traffic into the District, great news: The new Leesburg store will also be celebrating on Thursday evening, hosting a girls night out featuring the same glorious 3Ds above. Send RSVPs for that event to leesburg@thedandelionpatch.com.
Second, tomorrow night, Nov. 2, Paul Mitchell The School will be reopening at Tysons Corner Center. Celebrating five successful years in Tysons, they’ll have a ribbon-cutting at 7:30 p.m., before grand reopening festivities inside the new 11,000 square-foot space (located outside of Nordstrom).
Third, this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 5-7, Red Barn Mercantile in Old Town Alexandria will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House, unveiling their four 2010 holiday themes (Parisienne, woodland, maritime and traditional) and gifting customers with surprise discounts (10-30 percent) hidden in ornaments found on the store Christmas tree. It’s the only time all year when we can save on luxurious brands like Pinecone Hill and Dash & Albert.
Of course there are also plenty of great sales to seize today, like 50 percent off 60-minute facials thanks to Specialicious, 15 percent off holiday tabletop essentials at williams-sonoma.com with the code TABLETOP15 and 20 percent off store-wide at skinstore.com with the code AUTUMN20.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Sales to Sink Your Shopping Teeth Into This Week
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Margaritaville Explorer Cordless Frozen Concoction Maker, was $400, now $199.99 (Williams-Sonoma)
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a marvelous weekend and Monday isn’t treating you too badly either. Should today’s tomorrow’s Metro fare increase be dragging you down a bit, here are some of this week’s super-hot deals to perk you right up:
Shutterfly.com is offering 50 percent off photo books through Aug. 10. with the code “BOOKA8.”
Lots of great styles are on sale at piperlime.com this week, too, both clothing and accessories.
For a limited time, sale items at South Moon Under are an additional 30 percent off.
Various items at Williams-Sonoma, in stores and online, have been discounted up to 75 percent.
And, this week will only get better as we approach and hit the weekend. Thursday, Aug. 5, is National Underwear Day, and freshpair.com will be offering 25 percent off over 20 brands to celebrate. And, you know what this weekend is … tax-free shopping time here in the Commonwealth — no sales tax on clothing and footwear under $100 and school supplies under $20, Friday, Aug. 6 until Sunday, Aug. 8!
Happy shopping!
– Natalie Kaar
Ps. You’re also sure to love today’s delicious Specialicious deal! Mmm … pizza!
Glorious Deals for This Gorgeous Friday
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, May 7th, 2010
Nanette Lepore Honeysuckle Strapless Dress; $178.80, regularly $298 (saks.com)
Hey there, shoppers! Happy Friday! Something magical happens when it’s the end of the work week AND it’s sunny and warm, doesn’t it? And, to top it off, the boss man treated us to some delicious coffee and bagels at the mag this morning. Yet, as per usual, the retail world is shooting to make things even more fabulous for all of us.
Just a few of the numerous deals I think you’ll dig this weekend …
Perhaps my favorite shopping event: the sneak preview sale at Saks! In stores and online today, designer apparel and accessories for men, women and children have been marked up to 40 percent off! I scored a perfect-for-a-spring-wedding Tibi dress for a steal — let’s just hope the hubby considers it a steal as well.
Perfect for all of you gift-buying procrastinators: 1800flowers.com is offering 15-percent savings today with the code “MDAYFR5.” Also, Williams Sonoma is offering $15o savings on select KitchenAid Artisan stand mixers through tomorrow in stores.
Fantastic for those of you seeking a quick closet refresher: Both nationaljeancompany.com and shoptheshoebox.com are offering $25 off orders of $100 or more this weekend with the code “25CASH.” And, The Limited is offering 30-percent savings on all floral cardigans and matching camis, handbags, jewelry and fashion accessories through Monday, in stores and online.
Ideal for those of you seeking staples for a steal: Aerie.com is offering a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal on t-shirts and tanks; calvinklein.com is offering 25-percent savings on summer shorts; and ae.com is offering all shorts for $24.99 and up, and t-shirts and tanks for just $10.
Sweet for all of you shoppers with little tykes to take care of: Ralphlauren.com is hosting a private kids’ sale now through Monday, featuring savings of up to 30 percent on select children’s polos, dresses and more; plus, you can save an additional 15 percent off already-reduced prices with the code “MAY0610.”
Happy shopping! Have a great weekend!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Hi there, shoppers! Well, it looks like Mother Nature has saved us from experiencing another major snowstorm. Thank goodness, right?! Of course, that’s not the only thing to be thankful for today, though. Just two of the numerous reasons to sport a smile: our new Snowmageddon Sorrows Contest, in which venting pays, and the following absolutely sensational sales:
Heading on a Spring Break trip soon? Calvinklein.com is offering 30 percent off all swimwear today. Also, at American Eagle Outfitters, in stores and online, all spring dresses and skirts are currently just $30 or less. Cusp is also pulling out all of the stops. During their Luck of the Stylish Event, spending $300 or more on regular-priced merchandise will get you $25 Lucky Bucks to put toward a future Cusp purchase, a $10 iTunes gift card, a Cusp tote, Hanky Panky panties and the March issue of Lucky! By the way, swinging back to swimwear, I recently spotted a few bandeau beauties at Victoria’s Secret that were very reasonably priced.
Have shoes on the brain? As I first learned through listening to The Kane Show this morning, Nine West is offering a 15-percent discount plus free shipping through the end of February exclusively to their Facebook fans. You can also grab Clarks for a steal soon; all styles will be discounted 20 percent at the Tysons Corner Center store this Friday through Sunday. Then again, if you’re looking for super-high-end soles you’ll want to peruse the premier designer pretties on sale at Portero.com.
Have food on your brain more than anything else? How does saving $80 on a Krups high-performance deep fryer this week at Williams-Sonoma, plus scoring free shipping if you place an order online by Sunday, sound?
And, the above deals are only the beginning. Happy shopping!
