Today's Blue Plate Special ... Exotic Travels on Wheels

The QVC TSV is a 1.10 ct tw Andalusite & Diamond Accent Ring 14K Gold. I don't care for the setting, but the stone is interesting. I didn't know much about andalusite so I did a little research. Here's what Jewelry Television had to say about the gem:

Depending on the viewing direction, andalusite can appear olive green, rich reddish brown, or grayish green.

Unlike alexandrite, andalusite color changes are pleochroic and based on viewing angle - not lighting.

Andalusites are often cut so that the table is green with red or orange on the edges.
Named after the Spanish city Andalusia, andalusite was first discovered in Spain. Andalusite is a naturally occurring pleochroic gemstone.

On Mohs’ scale of hardness, andalusite is 7.5.

Even Jewelry Television didn't have much inventory of this stone, so it really is rare. The Q's not lying!

The HSN TS is a Skyway 30" Wheeled Duffle with Vented Pocket. I'm sure this is fine. I just don't have an opinion one way or the other. If you like SSC, there is a 20% off sale here.

The ShopNBC OTV Taja 7' x 9' Hand Tufted Wool Rug. I have a rug that looks just like this! $200 isn't a bad price for a 7x9 wool rug, even with the $25 shipping (plus most people don't have to pay sales at ShopNBC!!!)

If you've got 08/08/08 Olympic fever, ShopNBC also has all the new Olympic gear here.

Today's Blue Plate Special ... Crafty Scrappers

The HSN TS is a 3 Birds Exscrapaganza All-in-One Craft Kit. Alright all you scrappy croppers ... and even you beginners ... this set makes scrapbooking easy. If you are never sure how to layout a page or what looks good together, this set coordinates everything for you. And the price is great for what you're getting.

I used to scrapbook, but then I ended up spending waaaay too much time, money, and square footage on the project, so I had to give it up. It was like an addiction. I will probably delve back into it one day. Lord have mercy! I'm gettin' the shakes just thinking about breaking out those decorative-edge scissors and the acid-free adhesive.

The QVC TSV is a Supreme AeroBed Twin Raised Bed w/Hands-Free Pump. Having the bed at about the height of a regular bed is nice, although I can't imagine that I'd make my eighty-something grandmother try to sleep in one! It inflates itself with a built in pump and even has an indentation so you can tuck your sheets in.

I looked through the reviews for other Aerobed products and it was really hit and miss. However, the real problem is that if you have one of these beds, your relatives might think its comfortable and will come and stay with you longer. Ack!

The ShopNBC OTV is a Nourison "Garden Aubusson" 5' x 7' 9" Wool Rug. If this is really a good quality wool area rug, then $117 is a great price. Wool rugs ain't cheap, chickadees!

HSN Today's Special 6/02/08: Yard Rugs

Patio Palace Indoor/Outdoor Adeline Rug
Item# 336-111
$159.90
4 Flexpays of $39.98
Black, sage or terra cotta
Measures approx. 7' 6-1/2"W x 9' 10"L

I always wondered if these indoor/outdoor rugs would work well in the kitchen, but I've never heard of anyone doing it. I haven't even seen someone try it on one of those many, many home makeover design shows. So maybe there is a fatal flaw in my master plan that I haven't figured out yet.