Murphy Bed, Wall Bed for office / guest / sewing rm

First thing's first. I received a quote from the Murphy Bed Company. Very pricey for what I wanted, which was a wall unit with book shelves and just a couple of little drawers. I guess when your NAME is Murphy bed, you can do that. But it did cause me to consider doing a bit more research. Not saying the pricing is BAD, because it isn't that bad. I guess.

FlyingBeds.com has some wonderful options and from the website, a bigger selection. I'm considering the SmartBeds because I want to use a spare bedroom for additional things besides being a guest room. I have not been able to tell which beds are absolutely *not* standard mattress sized though. Looks like some of the mattresses pictured are too thin. They have a link to the Twirly Bed, which is definitely something I'd like to have. But dang, the prices!

I checked out the specials page of Wilding Wall Beds. Eh. Nice beds but can't they do any better when the stuff is damaged? Sheesh! I have to admit that these prices are generally better than the rest from what I've seen so far. And it isn't much.

I can only find one place in AZ that claims to have them. Classy Closets in Scottsdale or Chandler. No price lists.

I'll add to this post as time goes on because I want to keep the info organized!

Summer entertaining and the perfect gift - Bedside Pitcher

I call this the perfect gift, but of course it isn't for everyone. Just MOST people. It is an excellent housewarming gift. I like to give this to anyone who has a guest room whenever the occasion calls for a gift.

Where can you find one of these? They aren't as common as you would think. I have purchased at least a dozen from Pier1, and at only $7.00, it is a KILLER deal, especially when you have to nurture your inner sucker if you fall for Crate & Barrel's pricing for what appears to be the same exact thing at $14.95.


Wrapables offers a slightly different design, which I do not have. Looks cute. I like the handle. But I'm not paying the advertised $21.95 and that's final.



The sad loser is Restoration Hardware. What a disappointment! Nice design, but is it WORTH $25? Do not think so, dear. They do redeem themselves slightly with looks to me to be the most attractive design out of them all, with a price which unfortunately is not as bad as some. They call it their Bottle Carafe.

One might suspect that I am a cheapskate. But it's not the case. As I always say: When you are poor, you are either responsible with what little you have or you are an idiot. The idea of being cheap is not a factor. Anyway.

I may be persuaded to spend a bit extra just because I love VivaTerra. Their version of the above is recycled and seems to have a slight blue-green tint. $24.

The wonderful thing about these little sets is that you do not have to use it for just water. You like mojitos but your friend wants a margarita on the rocks? No problem! Make a small pitcher of each. Great, it's only 10 a.m. and I'm already wishing I had a mojito.