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String Lighting at One Kings Lane Pre Labor Day Sale

My favorite thing about the warm summer months isn’t limited to just music festivals, lying on the beach with a beer, and longer days that allow me to go for a theraputic jog after work…those warm summer nights are just divine! Going out on the town and hitting up the clubs is one thing I love to do, but sometimes it is just as much fun to enjoy that evening warmth at home. Unfortunately I live in a condo without a backyard, but we do have a tiny porch, and I’m always thinking of non-obnoxious ways to light it up and make it seem inviting for some evening outdoor reading or just as lounging space (that is, when it’s not taken up by a tomato bush that’s larger than me). Either way, I dream of one day owning a home with a large, spacious green lawn (assuming by then our precious California will be lush again…assuming I’ll still be in California by then as well) to host evening dinner parties, BBQs, or anything else that the summer months might bring to the home and add to my future nostalgic memories. Luxury home decor sample sale retailer One King Lane is one of those places I love to check every now and then for some fun additions to the home, ever since I helped them build up their beginnings at my last place of employment (an e-commerce company)! I’m so happy to see them still doing so well and growing so much every year.

To kick off our upcoming Labor Day (and the exciting slew of sales that are to come), One Kings Lane is launching a pre-Labor Day sale this morning with these beautiful lights to live out the rest of your summer days at home to the max. I could see these dazzling the guests of those lucky enough to live in states with fireflies (I have yet to see one) on a warm summer evening, dressing up a beach house at sunset or even lighting up a winter cabin in the California Sierras this winter. These lights have so much potential…I wonder if they’d look just as good indoors? Maybe I’ll have to grab some for myself and see. Check out three of the styles available below!

From L to R: Cambridge Outdoor String Lights in Black, Nostalgic Outdoor Spring Lights in Black, Vintage Outdoor String Lights in Black

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Maleficent Movie Set Treasures on One Kings Lane

One Kings Lane is always on top of the latest trends in antiques, home decor, and anything else you could see adorning your home for your next dinner party or family gathering. Everyone loves conversation pieces, and today’s big sale makes that a huge understatement. With the much-anticipated release of Disney’s Maleficent, One Kings Lane is offering one-of-a-kind pieces from the movie set at great prices to their shoppers! Who wouldn’t want a piece of movie history to themselves? I can’t believe how fast some of these items have sold out (okay, yes I can) but I figured it was still worth a post to take a look! There are still many items left, from furniture, to props, to posters, to tapestries…this is all so very, very cool. I cannot wait to see this movie for myself! I think these pieces all speak for themselves, so here are a few of my favorites…I actually have dreamed of having an extra room in the house all to myself that I can adorn with otherworldly pieces like this. I’d have to say my favorite items are the wooden cabinets and the tapestries, which are all hand-painted.

The production designers of Maleficent were inspired by the artistry and bold use of color in Disney’s animated Sleeping Beauty, released in 1959.

I always feel like there will be nothing like the old, hand-animated movies of Disney’s past, and I feel the beautiful antique look of these pieces almost bring that feel back. I just hope the movie does, too.

Here are some of my favorite pieces (there are too many to post!):

Indian Chapati Bowl at One King’s Lane

Tapestry at One Kings Lane

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Hand Painted Ceramic Bowls at One Kings Lane

Pretty Hand Painted Bowls for Summer Entertaining

I dream of one day having a pretty backyard porch, maybe complete with a pool, a grassy, shaded area with a hammock, and of course the clear-glass table with patio chairs and an umbrella for those summer lunches or picnics…or maybe nighttime pool club parties (in this case, lets add in some hidden LED lights and lasers and maybe a fog machine and a roll-out DJ deck and…okay, I’ll stop, but a girl can dream, right?). But lets keep it simple (and a little more real) for now…with the summer months coming, I crave friendship-building and sun-soaking time, and maybe some indulging in some (vodka soaked?) fresh fruit and light brunches with mimosas (maybe not with the vodka though…).

One Kings Lane is a great place to visit for those outdoor entertaining items, and today they have these pretty bowls on sale for just $14, down from $45 which still isn’t too bad, but what a steal! I love the cool blue and purple colors that make me pine for the ocean and the beach. Heck maybe I will just grab a set for my work desk when I crave a cold snack, like some frozen grapes. Yum.

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One Kings Lane – Moscow Mule Mugs

Moscow Mule Mugs at One Kings Lane

The Moscow Mule…for me it popped seemingly out of nowhere somehow, even though I certainly do not live under any rock that I know of (I mean…come on, I’ve been DJing since 2007). This drink has been around since what, the 1940s? Anyway, it’s certainly a favorite drink of mine when I decide to treat myself with a night out on the town, and there is definitely something about that copper cup that makes it special. As a great drink to make during a cocktail party at home, why not stock up with a set? I don’t think the jars, wine glasses and coffee mugs we currently use are going to cut it for much longer…and my eyes are currently on these beautiful Moscow Mule mugs at One Kings Lane! They are made of copper, brass and nickel, and sure look like they’d easily liven any at-home get-together or party.

One Kings Lane currently has a large selection of items for your at-home imbibing that includes different varieties of these mugs…check out the entire sale here.

Update: Get $15 to spend towards your new mugs (or anything else you find on One Kings Lane) by clicking through this link!