'Going, Going, Gone'

These sale items are going, going, almost gone! Find out what all the fuss is about at Décor Innovation with this hot ticket list:

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Pure. Natural. Organic. Why can’t our baby purchases be more like our babies? Well, they can. OCIA Certified Organic features a line of baby products that are 100% natural, made of organically grown cotton and free of all chemicals used during typical manufacturing products.

This means that every product is guaranteed to provide your baby (or someone else’s) with the most comfort and least likely to cause their sensitive skin irritation.

Can’t go wrong with this mattress baby set of 2 if you’re looking to give a baby gift that unlike clothes, will not outgrow the baby every couple of months. While you’re at it, invest in a waterproof blanket to protect the crib mattress - marked down $8.62 from the original price (now $21.37).

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Do you have an elderly family member that needs their rest? Or is there a doctor in the family, someone who sleeps odd hours during the day? Do you have a college student or infant living in your home? A blackout curtain might just be what they need this holiday.

Blackout curtains will be sure to not only block out the sun, but reduce outside noise that might be interfering with your loved one’s sleep. This zebra stripe curtain (2 for $64.99) has a diagonal strip pattern that adds texture and personality to these curtains, complete with rod pockets and back tabs (for however you like to drape your curtains).

Pair the blackout curtain – available in burgundy, olive, sky blue and other shades – with a sheer voile curtain in white to complete the window treatment. Your friends and family will thank you for your thoughtfulness.

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Turn the lights down low with these light jade ceramic tealight candle set. The set ($24.99) comes with three ceramic candle holders, a black wooden tray, 3 flower tealights in jade and pebbles.

What you see when the candles are unlit are the three holders in white. But when the unscented candles are lit, the light from the candles illuminates the holders – creating this soothing jade glow (see above).

Place this candle set on your dining room table, as a centerpiece in the living room, or anywhere else that could benefit from a bit of spark.

-S. Gonzalez

'DIY Ornaments'

The 6-foot Christmas tree - decked in white lights, silver and red ornaments, and a snowflake embellished tree skirt have now been ordered for the office.

With only 23 shopping days left, I expected a bit more savings in the online Christmas décor department and found little.

Then I realized that I already knew of some clever do-it-yourself ways to make ornaments from a feature I had read in Redbook Magazine, using household items and leftover remnants from Christmases long ago.

Not surprisingly, I found other DIY addicts that in years past have fashioned their own ornaments using variations of the similar technique.

Light as a Feather

What instantly caught my idea about this holiday decorating tip, is that I can make some use of the leftover peacock feathers from my Halloween costume (yes, I created my costume by adorning a metallic teal halter dress with rows of feathers and substituting a feather mask as my tail).

All you need are some clear glass ball ornaments – they can be other shapes too (i.e. teardrops and bulbs) as long as it’s clear. Fill the ornament with a feather and hang either by attaching a hook or ribbon. To create the illusion of snow, Younghouselove.com (above) coated the tops of the ornament with craft glue and then sprinkled glitter on top.

Redbook (photos shown up top) prominently featured the feather ornaments as a chandelier – suspended as a cluster from a hook in the ceiling. But a strand of garland, Christmas tree, or the fireplace work just as well!

Cookie-Cutter Tree

The last time I used cookie cutters in my parent’s house, I was 10-years-old and always in need of sugar cookies and brownies for bake sales and class parties. For now, the plastic shapes lie somewhere in my cupboard, collecting dust with the other unused baking supplies.

Well, not anymore.

Whip up a batch of cookie cutter ornaments by attaching some ribbon and dangling the cookie cutters from a doorway or on your kitchen wall. Even the harshest food critic will give you five stars.

Christmas Medley

We first learned how to reuse and recycle. Now everyone “thinks green.”

So before you throw out a bunch of your mismatched ornaments, think about how you might be able to recycle and exercise some green savvy.

Take your mishmash of ornaments and have the ornaments painted in a uniform color: white, green, red or any other shade that compliments your holiday setup. For those ornaments that cannot be so easily primed, spray painted and hung to dry – organize the leftover ornaments in a theme and display them in your home as a cohesive collection.

-S. Gonzalez

*Photos courtesy of Redbook magazine and www.younghouselove.com

'Posen for Target'

Rihanna with Zac Posen

First there was Karl Lagerfeld for H&M, then we saw Matthew Williamson unveil his first capsule collection last spring for the Swedish fast fashion giant.

This past October, we saw Jil Sander at Uniqlo and squeezed as best we could into kidswear designed by Stella McCartney at Baby Gap.

And now, get ready for Zac Posen.

The fashion darling will design, according to WWD today, the next limited edition collection for Target’s Go International series – which has in the past delivered the creations of Jonathan Saunders, Alexander McQueen, Thakoon and Rogan. The exclusive collection is expected to hit Target stores nationwide and online from April 25 to May 30, 2010.

Posen, a favorite among budding socialites and young Hollywood (Sean Combs is a well-known financial backer of the label), has a flair for designing forties-inspired frocks with lace, fur and other luxurious extras for his adoring clients: Diane Kruger, Vanessa Hudgens, Demi Moore and Joy Bryant.

The 29-year-old designer created a collection of red-carpet gowns and tailored pants for Target Australia in 2008, although the two companies are unrelated in most respects.

Will we see some more ruffle-ridden, mini-floral dresses and black-tie pantsuits reduced to the $15 to $150 range?

Zac Posen Fall '09

I’m hoping the answer is “yes.”

One would think that Posen, whose pieces range from $900 to $12,000 in price, is trying to generate more visibility.

In a move similar to many of Posen’s fashion contemporaries, the capsule collections are a sure way to generate buzz and increase marketability among new, first-time customers.

Vanessa Hudgens in Zac Posen

For small fashion houses like that of Posen (insiders have filled me in on the hiring freeze in an effect – not so much a secret), thinking outside the ready-to-wear box is the only way to ride the recession wave.

In fact, plans are already in the works for Z Spoke, another more affordable line exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Whatever Posen’s motive may be, I expect to hit the stores early for a chance to buy my very own “Zac Posen” fashion masterpiece.

P.S. Happy Cyber Monday everyone! Don't miss out on the deals today! Only a few hours left!

-S. Gonzalez

*Photos courtesy of stylenews.peoplewatch.com; nymag.com; instyle.com

More Deals, cont.

As promised this Thanksgiving holiday, some more deals and steals at Décor Innovation to come your way:

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Now this is something to sink your feet into. This grizzly bear accent rug is now $84.99 from its original price of $119.99. Made almost entirely of acrylic and unlike others, the rug has a polyester backing. My sister already has this rug on her wish list, which she says is not only fuzzy, but warm and cozier than the typical floor rug.

Personally, I like the polar bear version in white, just as inviting, but a bit more glam (stick with the grizzly if you have pets or small children). The rugs are a great addition to a room with hard wood floors, or a room with a décor so modern that an Oriental rug won’t do.

And if you’re like my sister, you’ll love the gift.

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Don’t be fooled. This gift comes in a set of two. You can choose from a range of pillow styles – from faux chinchilla and mink to faux leather and printed floral motifs.

There’s an 18-inch square pillows for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Try the animal cow print and zebra for the college-bound student and brighten up her dorm room. Or gift a set of the faux leather pillows to the businessman or woman in the family, perfect for an office or study. For those with small children and infants, the donkey print pillow could be mixed and matched in the nursery or playroom.

I already have a pair black mink pillows for my couch; there to keep my chinchilla faux throw some company. The trio seems to be getting along nicely.

For more gift ideas, visit each week for a new list of featured products. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

-S. Gonzalez

*Photos courtesy of Decor Innovation