9 Home Decor Items You'll Love (for Less!)

Living in the big city, J.C. Penney might not exactly be the first household name that comes to mind when you think about furniture or home decor. 

However, they have several lovely pieces that you're likely to end up paying a lot more for elsewhere in New York. Think: custom upholstered wing back chairs, "Tiffany" crystal lamps, porcelain garden stools, framed nautical themed prints, french bulldog motifs, and mirrored side tables! 

My 9 favorite finds from J.C. Penney Online are below. All of these items are priced under $650, most under $100, several under $50. Take a look and let me know which ones you can't wait to put in your living room!

J.C. Penney Home Decor by victoria-harman on polyvore.com

Events: Three Jane Jewelry Trunk Show TONIGHT

This evening Three Jane Jewelry by Katie Schloss is hosting a fabulous Trunk Show, as first mentioned by one of my fave fashion bloggers, The Preppy Post Grad. 

It's taking place at Teich (22 8th Avenue at 12th Street) from 5pm until 9pm. 

Shop the collection and enjoy FREE  macarons provided by KBR's Kitchen.

Further details are available HERE

Events: Lilly Pulitzer Fete at Bloomie's TONIGHT

Tonight you can shop the Lilly Pulitzer summer collection while enjoying FREE champagne, snacks, and makeup applications by Benefit.

Where? Bloomingdale's 59th Street Shop

When? 5:30pm

How? RSVP to asenatore@lillypulitzer.com or call 212.705.2411

Events: Win Ski Vermont Prizes at Grey Lady

Apres Work Party with 888 Vodka

SKI VERMONT: Winter in the Original State

Wednesday, July 18th at 9pm

Win lift tickets and other prizes!

Where?

Grey Lady

77 Delancey Street (corner of Allen)

http://www.greyladynyc.com/

If you haven't been to Grey Lady yet, it's definitely worth a visit. The popular Nantucket themed restaurant and bar is the brainchild of  my buddy, master bartender and mixologist Callum McLaughlin, and his very talented chef brother Gavin. They serve up delicious seafood dishes like lobster rolls, clams, and crab claws. The bar scene is also very lively - don't miss their 10 craft beers on tap including the Grey Lady Ale! There's also a great selection of island themed cocktails - which you can even share as a group in a fish bowl!

This place is great for: intimate dates, birthday parties, after work drinks, catching up with old friends, late night food & drinks, and lots more.

Sale of the Day: BeautyBar's SPF Flash Event

Visit BeautyBar's SPF Flash Sale by Clicking HERE!

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For Select Products in the SPF Flash Sale:

 20% OFF Your Order with Code: BBSPF20 - TODAY ONLY!

Select Products Also Offer A Gift With Purchase - See Product Pages

For ALL Products:

FREE 2-Day Shipping on Orders of $25+ (First Time Customers Only)

3 FREE Samples with EVERY Order

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Editor's Pick:

Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral SPF 30

$30.00 (+ 20% OFF w/ Code BBSPF20 + FREE Shipping) 

Buy it HERE

I used my friend's powder when we went to the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Liberty State Park last month. It was an all-day event in an open field in very warm weather. Despite having very fair skin, I did not get any burn at all on my face after using this product. Since it is completely sheer, it did not affect the appearance of the makeup I was already wearing either! Go out there and have even MORE fun in the sun - without any worries about getting burnt! :)

Product of the Day: Hug Your Kid Day Edition

Happy Hug Your Kid Day! 

For those of you with little ones at home (or those of us who are young at heart), you are probably familiar with the ever classic and reliable Gund teddy bear collection. I must say, even mine's held up very well for being over 20 years old - just see below!

Today, share this tradition with your kids, nieces, nephews, siblings, and cousins! What better way to ensure they get a hug EVERY day? 

These are quality products that last a lifetime!

Gund Peek-a-Boo Bear

$40, Saks Fifth Avenue

Buy it HERE

... and for those of you that are just a kid at heart, why not show off your love for your favorite childhood pastimes? "Rocko's Modern Life" was one of my FAVE Nicktoons and it is now making a comeback with this nostaligic shirt available (for adults) at Urban Outfitters:

Rocko's Modern Life Tee

$28, Urban Outfitters

Buy it HERE

Style: 30 Host / Hostess Gifts for $20 or Less

Summer is definitely the season of parties and socializing. After all, there are so many things to celebrate - BBQ's, poolside cocktail parties, graduation celebrations, housewarmings, bridal showers, etc. Perhaps your friend has even offered up a guest spot in his or her beach house or invited you to visit them in another city or country during your summer vacation time from work.

Sometimes small "thank you" gifts can be hard to find - but it is true: good things come in small packages. Today I've collected for you 30 great host or hostess gifts for $20 or less. In my list you'll find some little treasures from great brands like Lilly Pulitzer, C. Wonder, Tocca, Dannijo, Jayes Studio, Jonathan Adler, and more!

Click below to view & shop my FULL list: