Seasonal Settings

I can't help it. I just LOVE table settings. I know it's really a big pain in the ass to move all this crap over if I actually want to sit at the table and eat (lord knows I wouldn't actually use that stuff for real,) but I absolutely love having a pretty display. I usually change it up for each season, and sometimes I even have two different settings for each season. I think I'm finally equipped with enough different options that I no longer need to buy any more crap. Good thing though, my server is getting kind of full.

Yesterday, I found a super cute reversable blue table runner, place mats and napkins on clearance. I always use opt for place mats instead of a runner, so I decided to change it up a bit this time. It wasn't totally a summer pattern, but I liked it too much not to get it. I tried looking for some plates or a centerpiece that would match and make it brighter, but no such luck. I'm not quite sure if I'm totally in love with the ensemble, but it's definitely summer-ish and I was able to use some things I already had. Why I have such random items, I'll never know.


I do have to admit however, that the napkins and runner aren't on a total mark-down clearance. I did stand in the store for at least 5 minutes debating if I should really buy something that was ONLY 30% off. What the heck, I'll just buy the damn things! But to make up for it, I did have a FANTASTIC deal at Albertsons this weekend, and I must share. If any of you drink the Lipton Green Tea bottles, they're on sale but the ad has it marked wrong. I specifically went there because the ad said there was a 24 pack of 16 oz bottles on sale for $5.99, instead of $7.99. Turns out, they don't make a 24 pack, but the sale sign in the store said a 12-pack was on sale for $5.99. I didn't care what the in-store sign said, the ad I got in the mail said 24, so I marched up there with my two 12 packs and was going to demand I get one free. It worked well with the manager, but the cashier had a fine time debating with me and trying to figure out how to take it off my total. BUT WAIT, I also found a sticker coupon on one of the 12-packs that said $2 off the purchase of two 12-packs. So for $3.99, I got 24 bottles of that delicious tea when I normally should have paid nearly $16. God, I'm the greatest bargain shopper EVER!