We love a good deal (obvi) and that goes beyond the world of fashion and design. So when we heard about Goldstar, the world’s largest online seller of half-price tickets to live entertainment, our diamond-studded ears perked up. Boredom is our number one nemesis after all, so we enjoy a good cultural event, especially at sample sale prices. Currently in 12 major metro areas, including NYC, LA and San Francisco, we’ve scored half-price tix to insane events at mayjuh venues in our new hometown of LA, including tix to Accomplice (NPH’s Hollywood scavenger hunt), Love, Loss and What I Wore (Nora Ephron’s play at The Geffen), half-price tix to The Hollywood Bowl, The Improv and even to Valley of the Dolls at The Egyptian. Oh, and you can still get half-price tix to this weekend’s foodie events: Food & Wine’s Taste of Beverly Hills and the LA Times Celebration of Food & Wine at Paramount Studios, featuring a concert by She & Him (who doesn’t love Zooey Deschanel?). Do you want to go to there?

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High Street Market, one of our favorite secret sources for vintage décor on Etsy, is hosting a blowout end-of-summer sale starting today, Wednesday at 12 noon (EST) sharp, ending Thursday at 12 noon. Buy one item and get 50% off your second item. High Street Market has a devout cult following, so if you see something you want, be sure to scoop it up right away. In addition to the current inventory, over 200 items will be added to the shop (all items will be hidden from view on Wednesday morning until the sale starts). Buy as many pairs as you like – you’ll receive a 50% refund on the second lesser item. If you buy two items at different times, HSM will combine them for you to qualify for the 50% savings. More details here.

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Where in the world have you been? Now you can show everyone with this awesome scratch-off map that knocks Facebook’s clunky ‘Places I’ve Been’ app out of the water. Plus, you can hang this map on your wall, which comes in handy for dreaming of future destinations and showing off at cocktail parties. This beats a scratch-off lotto ticket any day, though we do wish it was a scratch ‘n’ sniff map (scratch off Italy, smell the pasta carbonara; scratch off France, smell the pain au chocolat!). Where in the world to get yours?

Right here.

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Bonjour, Francophiles! Looking for lovely art to add a pop of sweet happiness to your home? Blanca Gomez’s charming French-inspired prints, from striped-shirt jet-setters to red balloon-toting gents, will do the trick. We love the mid-century aesthetic, the sense of nostalgia and, particularly, the mustached monsieur and mod girl, too. With each print costing $30 or less, you could scoop up the entire collection and create a hearth-thumping gallery wall as an ode to your love of France and the sweet life. Where to continue your romance with France (and get free shipping on orders of $50+)?

Right here.

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Papercuts? Not normally a good thing. But in the case of Lori Danelle’s custom fingerprint papercut art, a romantic notion we couldn’t love more. Created from your actual fingerprints,  Lori Danelle’s custom fingerprint art makes a sweet wedding, anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift (yes, we realize that’s six months away, but who’s counting?). Lori Danelle’s prints are also family-friendly — commemorate the addition of a new baby with one or use her pieces to create an alternative family portrait. How sweet is that? Where to make your mark?

Right here.

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What to do with your shiny new iPhone or iPad so it doesn’t look like your cat used it as its own personal scratching pad? Treat it to a Pad and Quill case, which not only keeps it from getting tons of scratches, but helps keep it disguised too. It’s a book! It’s an iPad! It’s both! We love these clever handmade cases which look like journals from the outside, but open to reveal your most prized connection to the world on the inside. We also love that the front cover flips around to form a stand, which becomes invaluable on long flights. Go, gadget, go. Where to score your own little black book?

Right here.

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If Martha Stewart wanted to throw a party but was pressed for time, we imagine she would scoop up an ACME Party Box to impress her guests. Literally a party in a box for those seeking something truly original, handmade, eco-friendly and re-usable, ACME party boxes include custom letterpress invitations, linens (including darling bunting, napkins, table runners and favor bags), favors, tableware and even centerpieces. The price for such party perfection doesn’t come cheap, but think of all the time you’ll save and headaches you’ll avoid. Imagine actually enjoying your own party!

In addition to party boxes for both adults and children, you can also order toys and accessories a la carte, like glass drinking jars with perforated metal lids and festive paper straws that make it nearly impossible to spill your martini kale juice.

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We love a good garden party and usually focus on what to wear, who to invite and what to serve. But what about where to sit? At once sculptural and sweet, we’d love to hold court in these charming vintage iron chairs in candy colors inspired by the colorful La Boca port in Buenos Aires ($298 each). Adore them but think they’re a bit pricey? Troll your local vintage shops and flea markets, arm yourself with a can of spray paint and revel in your ingenuity. Rather buy than DIY?

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Often the red-headed stepchild of the casa, left neglected while we give our attention to far grander spaces, whose bathroom couldn’t use a little drama? Izola’s artsy, designer shower curtains feature shots of iconic destinations like Paris, Italy and the Brooklyn Bridge, maps of your favorite cities, chic chandeliers and patterns, and even Patrick McMullan photos. What better way to wake up than to be inspired by the Eiffel Tower or a famous artist?

Best of all, Izola’s cool, designer shower curtains are just $15-$24 in today’s sample sale at One King’s Lane.

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Have you met Groupon, the addictive deals site featuring one amazing deal in your city daily? From bags to BBQ, think of Groupon as the pimp for your city. From what to eat, see, do and buy, the daily deal is always at an unbelievable price (usually at least 50% off). Harnessing the power of group buying, Groupon arranges deals with fab businesses from restaurants to salons, spas to gyms —  and the upside for all of us (beyond huge savings) is exposure to something great in our neighborhoods we might not have been exposed to otherwise. Groupon even arranges deals with some of our fave online boutiques. Eat for less, get your hair did for less, shop online for less? We’re in. A sampling of today’s great deals:

LA: A $55 Facial (reg. $120)

SF: $25 Try Scuba Diving Lesson (reg. $50)

Orlando: $25 for a Wash, Cut & Blow-Dry at J. Bauman Salon (reg. $50)

NYC: $15 for $30 Worth of Thai Food at Cafetasia

Brooklyn: $38 for $80 Worth of Merch (and free shipping) from 1154 Lill Studio

Chicago: $40 for 20 Bikram Yoga Classes (reg. $220 – an 82% discount)

Atlanta: $15 for $30 of BBQ at D.B.A. Barbecue

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p.s. You only get the deal if enough people join in that day (we’ve never seen a deal not happen), so it’s a fun way to invite your friends along, too. Hooray for social shopping!

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