I'm sorry, we don't take Visa...

Saturday was the first time in my life I think I've ever heard those words uttered. I've used my Visa card everywhere - including Mexico & Peru! I had finally decided I was going to pay the ridiculous amount of money for Giorgio Armani foundation. I had tried it on & was happy with how it looked & decided to just bite the bullet & buy a bottle. As I pull out my Visa card the nice sales associate tells me they don't accept Visa, just cash, check (who still takes checks???), American Express and a Neiman's card. I have never liked Neiman's Marcus as I think the people who work there always seem so snotty & won't give you the time of day. Never really understood that as it's not like they are raking in the dough, but I was forced this day to go there as it's the only place that sells this brand. Well after being turned away for only having Visa & refusing to pay the $5 to withdraw cash from a random ATM I went home empty handed. Probably good in the long run, but I'm still without foundation & not sure where to look next.



On to more successful Scottsdale shopping...

While I still am going to have my family room/kitchen completely done by the end of March, I spent Saturday couch shopping for the living room. I've been lucky enough to use Daniel & Marie's furniture in my living room, but since they are sadly moving to Missouri, they will be taking it with them and I will be back to an empty room. I had several ideas of what to do in the room & had trouble making up my mind, but I've finally decided on grey & cream and came across what I think will be the perfect couch. I knew I wanted a tufted couch, but had had trouble finding a good size & price for what I was looking at. I came across this sofa at Macy's & it has great reviews & came in grey, so decided that was a sign. I went on Saturday to see it in person & loved it. So after dragging my mom and Elise back down to Scottsdale to get their opinions I decided to buy it. It has to be made, so will be a couple months until it gets here, but I can't wait to see it. I'm slightly nervous as the fabric I picked I could only see a sample of, not see on an actual couch. I'm sure it'll be great, but am just anxious to see. Now I just need to find the 2 chairs I'm wanting. I have in mind exactly what I want, now I just have to find them & have them be in my price range!