The downfall to my Fiscally Responsible Self

In truth, I am not terribly fiscally responsible. I have an MBA from a top tier school, passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst program on the first try (that's tough to do, for the record) and can build great models and budgets for multi-billion corporations. The point is not to brag but to illustrate how I should know all the right finance things to do. However, the reality of the situation is that I struggle with self control when it comes to my own budget. Not that I'm bouncing checks (and yes, I still actually write checks) or missing payment deadlines, but I feel that I should be saving more, investing more. Taking full advantage of this "sale" that Wall Street is having. So, I have been working on that this year (since I clearly have not been blogging, I must accomplish something).

Then, along came One Kings Lane.

Just looking at the logo, those who know me, know that means trouble. I love elephants. They have two elephants- and a great topiary! And it's green! Lilly-esque, a bit of Martha, and a bit of me. I love it.

Then, I go to their website.

Behold the beautiful Golden with a gorgeous entryway. That's it, I'm hooked.

So what is One Kings Lane? Very similar to Rue La La, Ideeli, and Gilt...but for the home. Home interior samples offered to the public at ridiculously discounted prices.

I made my first purchase today- Lunt silverware created with the New York Botanical Garden. Dreamy. Will look fantastic on my refinished dining room table (once it's refinished). And it combines two more of my loves- gardening and cooking. Could this get any better!??

Email me at emmie2008@gmail.com if you would like an invitation to OKL!

Silverware

Small Pagoda Candle

Faux Bois Chair Bookend

Stay tuned this weekend for some Gardening updates as it has finally (for now) stopped raining!