Another reason to love Ebay!

Looking for an affordable, chic way to dress up a table (or a bunch of tables) for your next hostessing event?  Think Ebay.  We love these vintage tablecloths---and they are all for sale on Ebay.  Ever tried to buy new table linens only to go into shock because of the prices?  Ebay's prices are much more friendly!  And, to top it off, these linens are cheerful and fun.  Wouldn't a mix of these vintage table linens be great for a bridal shower?  Or a baby shower!  To search for vintage linen treasures, go to Ebay and type in "vintage tablecloth" in the search box.  Happy bargain hunting!

More Valentine's Day...

Okay, we know that Valentine's Day can be a little too commercialized and can border on cheesy. But it doesn't have to be that way, does it? Imagine using Valentine's Day as an excuse to have some friends over for a very lady-like tea with pretty petit fours and homemade cookies. Or maybe you'd like to invite the girls over after work for a glass of champagne and a sinfully-decadent chocolate dessert (homemade or storebought!) The photos below show some really lovely serving pieces that would make your Valentine's soiree even more special. All of these pieces are currently selling on Ebay. Click each picture to shop!

Chic on the Cheap

If you haven't noticed by now, the two of us Babs Blog sisters are BIG fans of Ebay and Etsy. There are many reasons for this, but the biggest reason is that these two sites allow us to buy fun and creative items without breaking the bank. Face it, folks: Budgets are tight these days and people are paying a lot more attention to dollars and cents. However, you needn't sacrifice style in these days of decreased expendable income. Instead, be creative!
Above you'll see three photos of very simple yet stylish decor that would work great for your next party's centerpiece or for Christmas decor around the house. The white milkglass vessels all came from Ebay. Go to Ebay and search for "white milkglass" and you'll see literally thousands of items in different shapes and sizes to bid on. The items in the collection above were all less than $7.00 a piece (and a couple were obtained for 99 cents plus shipping!) The greenery was inexpensive, too! The mossy pieces were obtained on clearance at the local Marshall's and the trees (real Gold European Trees) came from a sale at Ikea!
Grouped together, the crisp white and vivid green look decidedly sophisticated. How chic---and how cheap!

Serve With Style

This holiday, consider adding a stylish piece to your table for serving desserts or appetizers. Even as budgets are tighter these days, you can still add a fabulous "new" centerpiece to your buffet or dinner table by perusing Ebay. If you like the pretty options above, simply click on the picture to place your bid for a new serving piece with style.