Well, as it turns out, the "furniture fair" was more or less nonexistent. Better luck next time... However, we did come across the Brazilian version of Home Depot - a store called Leroy Merlin. I can't say I was impressed, but I WAS pleasantly surprised. And yes, they have moved beyond the Stone Ages, and DO indeed mix paint (which I really sort of figured,) so I was thrilled - onward projects!
On a totally other note, I was madly surfing Overstock.com Saturday night while keeping a keen eye on some great college football games (I wanted/needed LSU to win - boo hoo....) Anyway, I've never ordered anything from Overstock, so I can't account for their service, quality of product, etc...BUT I found some FAN-TABULOUS stuff for incredible prices. To make it all the more sweet, they claim to ship most items to APOs - Hallelujah!
Here's some of the things I'd purchase if I were footloose and budget-free....
On a totally other note, I was madly surfing Overstock.com Saturday night while keeping a keen eye on some great college football games (I wanted/needed LSU to win - boo hoo....) Anyway, I've never ordered anything from Overstock, so I can't account for their service, quality of product, etc...BUT I found some FAN-TABULOUS stuff for incredible prices. To make it all the more sweet, they claim to ship most items to APOs - Hallelujah!
Here's some of the things I'd purchase if I were footloose and budget-free....
Thought all these lamps were pretty great - I'm dying for the turquoise ceramic one - it would look so great on my black nightstand....And you won't believe me when I tell you the pair of red bulb lamps was going for $99 - Incredible!
Also hit the rug section - Each of these (about 4x6) were well under $100! NB: They also have a "worldstock" section that included some beautiful rugs from the Far East - probably not antiques, but also not ridiculously expensive...
I didn't buy....on this virtual trip, but I've got some serious Wishlist stuff goin' on!
Have you ever bought from Overstock? Good/Bad experience? Nice/Poor quality? Let me know!
I didn't buy....on this virtual trip, but I've got some serious Wishlist stuff goin' on!
Have you ever bought from Overstock? Good/Bad experience? Nice/Poor quality? Let me know!