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Do You Have the Right Fit?

Sponsor — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:45 -0800

Did you know that 80 percent of women wear the wrong bra size? Bras aren’t meant to be uncomfortable, so Macy’s is launching a national event, Fit Matters to help you get the right fit for your body.

The right bra will not only have you tugging less throughout the day, but it can also make you look slimmer! Don’t you want the right fit? Head into any Macy’s for a free, yes free, fitting and they will have you fixed up in no time! The process only takes 15 minutes, and you’ll be happy you did it! Click here for more information on why Fit Matters.

Sale Alert: Macy's Semi-Annual Home Sale

CasaSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:33 -0800

Martha Stewart steals, modern furniture, and minimalist bedding abound at the Macy's Semi-Annual Home Sale. With discounts ranging from 20 to 50 percent, this sale is a great place to stock up on staples like bath towels or splurge on chic furniture finds. (I was pleased with my experience ordering furniture there, for sure.)

I've been shopping the sale virtually, and there are a lot of great deals to be had. Plus, if you spend $125, you get free shipping with the promo code HOME. See what I'd scoop up below.

Guess Who Designed This Bedding?

CasaSugar — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:30:16 -0800

This bedding, part of a line called Vida, is sold at Macy's. Can you tell me the name of the actress who designed it? (Hint: She starred in Hitch.)

Casa Beta: Ordering Furniture Online

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:00:25 -0800

Way back in early September, I ordered a sofa and chair from Macy's. I'd been looking for a new sofa for several months, and with the killer deals at Macy's annual Columbus Day Sale, I took advantage of the reduced prices on furniture and grabbed the Corona sofa and chair, whose modern lines and dark color appealed to both my design sensibilities and my dog ownership. Unfortunately, as is often the case with ordering furniture online, the pieces I wanted were on backorder, and they wouldn't arrive in the warehouse until November.

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When I called Macy's in November to check on the status of my furniture, I was dismayed to learn that my furniture was again on backorder! The nice woman on the phone, who took my annoyed questions in stride, told me to call back in two weeks. Luckily, two weeks later the furniture was in the warehouse, and we were able to set up a delivery date. Macy's gave me a three-hour window within which their delivery guys would arrive, and I headed home early from work one afternoon to meet them.

The Macy's deliverymen arrived well within the allotted time and worked quickly. From arrival to departure, they were at the home for no more than 10 minutes! They were speedy and efficient, and the furniture had surprisingly little packaging - there was some plastic wrapping, and recyclable cardboard encasing the removable feet, but that was about it.

I'd recommend furniture delivery from Macy's or a similar retailer with a few caveats:

Be prepared to wait several months for your furniture to be delivered.
You may have to take time off of work to meet the delivery truck at your home.
If you're easily frustrated by unforeseen delays, or if you need the furniture by a certain date, it may be better to buy new furniture directly from a shop that can deliver the furniture immediately.

What's your experience with furniture delivery been like? (And on a sidenote, no, that's not how we arranged our living room - it's just how it looked in the immediate aftermath!)

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Sale Alert: Macy's Home Weekend Sale

CasaSugar — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:30:15 -0800

This weekend at Macy's you can save 20 to 50 percent off of home goods, including bed and bath, kitchen, dining, and home décor items. Plus, clearance items are an additional 25 percent off. I'm loving this Murray Feiss Blue Agave Lamp ($220, reduuced from $450). It's classic, simple, and colorful. I love the Tiffany blue hue of its blown glass base. And it's actually over 50 percent off! Here are a few other items I have my eye on in the sale:

Sale Alert: Macy's Home and Semi-Annual Furniture Sale

CasaSugar — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0700

Macy's is currently holding both a Home Sale and their Semi-Annual Furniture Sale, offering great savings and values on bed, bath, kitchen, dining, and furniture items. I must admit that I've gotten pretty lucky in the past with Macy's sales, so I highly suggest you check it out if you're looking for anything from a serving dish to a sectional. Oh, and pick up something for me while you're at it! Here are a few things I wouldn't mind calling my own:

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Sale Alert: Macy's Big Fall Home Sale

CasaSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:42 -0700

I'll be the first to admit that Macy's has a lot of sales, some of them just so-so. But when the retailer says "big home sale," it isn't joking around. Not only are these sale items reduced 20 to 50 percent, but there are a lot of them, and you get free shipping on orders of $99 or more.

The discounted goodies include everything from stylish Martha Stewart Collection accessories and Calvin Klein bedding (left) to trendy mirrored furniture and faux bois finds. Check out some of my favorites in the widget below, and shop the sale here.

Found It! Tommy Hilfiger Window Display Chandelier

CasaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:50 -0700

Cruising through downtown San Francisco, I stopped to look at this Tommy Hilfiger window display at Macy's. I like the cohesive statement the yellow chandelier, mantel, and chairs makes. It looks sunny in a cozy way, but it also seems peculiar to me to see Adirondack chairs used indoors. Nevertheless, the bright yellow antler chandelier is my favorite element. Wondering where you can buy one for yourself? Then read more.

It's the Antler Chandelier ($2,875 with six antlers) by artist Jason Miller. It originally debuted in only a natural white color, but now it's available in 50 other custom colors with four to 24 antlers. This color is called Harvest.

Steal of the Day: Two Glamorous Sofas Under $1,000

CasaSugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:29 -0800

A sofa often comprises the largest decorating cost in a living or sitting room. Since it's also a focal point of the room and a high-traffic seating area, it's important not to just snatch up the cheapest thing you can find. Luckily, there are good-looking, even striking, sofas out there that won't cost you an arm and a leg, and that won't give you a backache either.
Take this Macy's Alexandra Sofa ($949, reduced from $1,269). Simple, handsome curves and glamorous upholstery available in sea blue, indigo, or plum make this piece not only versatile, but cheerful and stylish. And it's made of high-density foam cushioning and wire spring seating for ultimate comfort, with a hardwood frame for added durability. On sale, it comes in under $1,000, which is a good investment, but not a bankruptcy-inducing splurge.

To see an equally glam and even more affordable sofa, read more.

The Pier 1 Carmen Sofa ($699, reduced from $999) is a great bargain to begin with. Its two plush cushions and rolled arms make it a comfortable couch, but its nailhead trim and turned wood legs give it polish and glamour. The dusty beige upholstery adapts well to many color palettes, and you can give it a kick of color with a pair of throw pillows.

Steal of the Day: Style & Co. Trees Bedding

CasaSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:55 -0700

I don't know if you've seen Macy's Style & Co. bedding linens before, but they have a modern style with clean lines and an easy mix-and-match arrangement that I really adore. As its name suggests, the Trees Bedding Collection ($29.99-99.99) is inspired by nature, with a bold tree print, but its mix of pattern and texture - strands and waves of amethyst, an origami pillow sham, painterly speckles, and negative mirrored imagery - will give any bed a really unique look. It's not so modern, though, that it's only fit for a modern Los Angeles bachelor pad; its neutral hues
keep things reserved and its botanical patterns give it a feminine edge. Oh: and did I mention it's on sale?