The shoe taking over for spring is none other than clogs. The comfortable (sometimes ugly) wooden sole shoes are it. They're stylish and comfortable. They’re in all shapes and sizes from low-heel and strappy to high and clunky.

It’s time to freshen up your dishes. Start at Pier1’s “the savings café” event, featuring deals on dishes and new styles. These Green Rim Goblets ($8 each) aren’t on sale, but they are made from recycled glass.

Actress and model Molly Sims has always had a fabulous sense of style. Now you can capture it a little bit with her Grayce by Molly Sims jewelry line.

One of the many advantages of living in Minnesota is close proximity to the Nordicware Factory Store. In St. Louis Park, you can get great deals on kitchen accessories and baking mixings. Through March 13, get up to 70 percent off of closeouts and irregulars.

Socks can change your mood, especially in winter. The huge assortment of Happy Socks ($10 per pair) will surely make you smile. They’re a great gift and you’ll get free shipping if you buy four pairs.

Add a little color to your kitchen cutting with Kuhn Rikon’s vibrant paring knife assortment ($10, amazon.com).

This cool (and affordable!) jewelry line called Tuleste Market was created by sisters Satu and Celeste Greenberg. The duo started making jewelry by reworking vintage finds into one-of-a-kind pieces such as these retro gold rosette earrings ($75, www.Piperlime.com).

Get ready for the closing ceremonies with the official Olympics collection designed by Ralph Lauren.

Isaac Mizrahi may no longer be in Target, but you can still shop an affordable collection by the mega personality on QVC.

These frames made by Everyday Design ($48, Matteria) are the perfect fix for a recycling arrangement gone awry. By using two frames, you can create a three-bag system to separate your plastics, paper and glass all in one place.