Inspiring Blooms

While I was making a purchase in Z Gallerie the other day, I couldn't help but notice these fabulous grey flowers.  Very artsy, I think.

I have always liked most of the faux flowers, branches and grasses that Z Gallerie carries.

It made me think about those people I have heard say "never faux" and I can't say I'm one of them.  I love real and preserved plants but they can be hard to maintain, or find the variety you want, and are much more of an investment.  With faux florals, I don't feel bad if I have to switch them out with the seasons or is they look "tired".  They definitely help make a statement and greenery is a vital component to accessorizing.

What's your opinion?  Faux? or No!


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Attention Downtown Sacramento

I was alerted yesterday that the downtown Sacramento store of Z Gallerie is closing.  Boohoo!  Fortunately, we have another store close by in Roseville, but it is always sad to see a favorite leave.  As a consequence, everything in the the store is 30% off.  So local readers, please go down and take advantage of this great sale!  Here is a sampling of some great things from Z Gallerie's website: 

Over-sized jacks make an interesting decor piece on any table

I love leaning mirrors!

I still have a thing for this pillow!

This is a fun version of the Union Jack in an area rug!

Z Gallerie is definitely one of my favorites so I plan to take a look myself to see what I absolutely can't live without.

Images from Z Gallerie

Last Minute

Much to my relief, I am all finished with my Christmas shopping.  I know that some of you are deciding to brave the crowds today and tomorrow to find that perfect gift.  Well, in case you didn't get an email this morning from Z Gallery announcing their sale of up to 70% off great gift items, I'm telling you this place seems like a one stop shop!  I found all kinds of deals that I wouldn't mind Santa leaving under my tree.  Take a look:

I thought this floor screen with votives was so unique:

So fly over to your closest Z Gallerie or shop online to snag these great deals! No need to thank me for finding the solution to your shopping stress :)  Merry Christmas!

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Ready for Harvest

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons.  It's a time of harvest, reflection on what I've done through the year to get me to this point and all the things I have to finish before the new year.  Of course, there is the literal harvest of squash and everything else yummy that is ready for adding to savory dishes.  I love the crisp air, beautiful colors on the changing trees, pumpkin everything from lattes to jack-o-lanterns.  October begins the end-of-year holiday festivities for me. I could buy a whole house full of fall and Halloween decorations each year if budget allowed. Instead, I'll just enjoy suggesting fun decor items for you to go out and harvest.  Z Gallerie and Pier 1 Imports are all geared up for the seasons.  Here are a few items I found on their sites:

First from Z Gallerie, a spooky selection:

Then Pier 1 has fun collection of harvest items:

Are you ready for harvest?

Images from Z Gallerie and Pier 1 Imports

Living in the Grey Area

When I saw the subject line of Z Gallerie's email this afternoon, I couldn't wait to open it.  The subject is "Living in the Grey Area" and I was not dissapointed.  The Grey-lover in me ate up all the lovely grey, black and white items they had grouped together from Z Gallerie's available products.  But really, you don't have to be a grey-junkie like me to appreciate this grey rose pillow

or these charcoal curtain panels

or this area rug

See anything you like on Z Gallerie's grey area page?

Images from Z Gallerie