Hello, all! So this is one thing that I feel would be fun to do as well as simultaneously share with you all as real-life product(s) of my many shopping trips in my own home. I introduce to you the idea of “Deal of the Week”; however, there will be times, hopefully understandably so to my readers, that I will not be able to shop weekly.

And {confession} the object of this post was purchased last week, but I’m too excited about it not to share with everyone. So without further ado, I introduce the very first Deal of the Week: Kate Spade Vase!

One thing that I feel is a basic, common component and honestly practically a “given” of every shopper is that he/she is more than likely a fan of a brand(s). My deal of the week is the inspiration to briefly mention one brand in particular. Kate Spade.

I l.o.v.e Kate Spade. I really just appreciate the Kate Spade style: fresh, light, funky at times and trendy. Here are just a few things I’m currently drooling over……but I rarely purchase full price as I have an ability to talk myself out of things. Beautiful things.

And, thanks to influence of my marketing-and-advertising-minded husband, I also love their packaging presentations – very bright, clean and appealing to females.

Anyways, enough bragging on Kate Spade brand. So, I happened to be in TJ Maxx looking for particular gift items for family. It never fails, unless I’m absolutely crunched for time, I always cruise through almost the entire store. I can’t help myself! Its mostly because of my full-time job, which doesn’t allow the freedom nor the time to shop frequently throughout the week for treasures. So, when I do go, I feel the need to check almost everything out.

Per my usual route: I cruised by the purses and jewelry first, then made my way to the clearance isle, to look for post-Christmas sales.

Whilst browsing the shelves, my eyes locked on the brightly colored box that I immediately recognized to be Kate Spade. My heart did a little flutter or two because while brand name items can be found, they get snatched up quickly. So this is going to be either an epic find or a total let down.

So, I open the box to expect to see a cracked or shattered Kate Spade object; however, I was overjoyed to find a turquoise, legit Kate Spade vase in perfect condition!

Next step: to assess the price. Flipping the box over, my heart does a flipflop as it registers in my Maxxinista brain that this is a yellow tag item! Score! So of course I purchased it knowing I would find a place for this beauty in my home. 

Now the only thing left was to compare prices. My quick research of the item showed that the same exact vase was selling for…drum roll, please!

And how much did I spend? $24.00 + tax!

Needless to say I was beyond giddy with excitement about the amount saved, around 65%! Not only did I save money, but I saved on an brand item that I LOVE and that is exactly what I want to help others achieve: savings on brand items!

Let me know what treasures you have found on your shopping ventures in the comments below!