Just Call Me 'Bargain Bekah'

As if the appearance of a bedding superhero wasn't enough excitement, I have achieved new bargain hunting status with my steals and deals from this past week! Therefore, I think it only fitting that I be referred to as "Bargain Bekah."


Following my acquisition of the Oscar de la Renta duvet cover and dust ruffle (at a whopping 96% discounted price!) I found a queen size sheet set by de la Renta in the same pattern for an amazing $17.00! And, instead of purchasing bolster pillows or other toss pillows in the lovely striped fabric to match the dust ruffle, I found a seller who has fabric remnants from this pattern and purchased a yard of the fabric for only $2.00!


In addition, on Saturday the hubby and I visited a low cost furniture store in Charlotte that carries high end furniture at a lower cost. We purchased a floor model dresser on clearance for only $289.00. This furniture, along with our new bedding and fresh coat of paint on the walls will make a wonderful calm and soothing botanical feel to our bedroom, which is just what I hoped to achieve!


Normal retail price for dresser: $700.00

Bargain Price: $289

Price of Cliveden Bedding Ensemble: $800.00

Bargain Price: $129.00

Being a sound shopper? Priceless.

We Have A Superhero!

I bet you thought I was talking about Barack Obama, right?

Well, if you've read my earlier posts, in particular the entry pertaining to our need for a bedding superhero, I am pleased to announce that such a superhero has been spotted and landed in my hometown, in my neighborhood, at my door, and rescued me from a drab, sterile bedroom, void of proper covering, brightness, and charm.

Who is the Coverlet Crusader? The Bastion of Bedding? The Duvet Deacon? Well, my friends, none other than Mr. Oscar de la Renta, courtesy of eBay. Perhaps we could use the analogy of de la Renta as Batman, and eBay as the Batmobile. That seems fitting.

For over 6 months I searched high and low for bedding that I could feel comfortable with, in, on, etc. Nothing in the form of a duvet cover suited my fancy that was remotely affordable, including a botanical inspired collection called Clivedon by renowned designer Oscar de la Renta which I really found to be refreshing, yet soothing. With the duvet cover retailing for around $300, not including a dust ruffle at around $169 nor shams, pillows, etc., there was no chance of me affording something at such prices. Disheartened, I continued to search, wait, and search some more.

Then last weekend the Coverlet Crusader visited me while I was on the Internet working on my family tree. Why not try eBay again, but this time, why not see if anyone has Mr. de la Renta's exquisite Clivedon collection for sale? And yes, they did! But could I afford it? Yes, I could!

I found the Clivedon duvet cover and bed skirt for about 85% off the regular price. Yeah, you heard me! They are on their way via the US Postal Service, unless the Coverlet Crusader plans on delivering them to me in person! Next I only have to purchase some pillows to accent the bed and slap some paint on the walls. Finally, Nelson, Curious Jorge, Mr. Guppy and I can all relax in our shang-ri-la bedroom. All will be well with the world.