My Favorite Things

A Few of My Favorite Things...the next edition

Time for another installment of My Favorite Things!

Have you seen this washi tape at Target yet?  Yes, I said Target!!  Not only is it at Target and not only is it stinkin' cute, but it's also dirt cheap!!  $4 for a package of 4 rolls!  You can't beat $1 for a roll of washi.....plus, I just love how 'basic' (read: super versatile) the patterns are, and the colors?  Well.....I'm smitten.  You can, of course, use washi tape in paper crafting, but they're also great for adding some fun color to envelopes and gift packaging!

There are actually four different color groups....our Target didn't have the yellow/orange combo.  Insert sad face.  However, my super sweet friend, Kinsey, got me the yellow/orange group at her Target and sent them too me.  Awww.  So nice, that girl.  Love her!

OH....if you go to look for it at your Target, it's in the office supply section right next to the sticky notes.  There is a whole section of color coordinated office supplies that match the washi.  Happy hunting and welcome to the washi craze!  LOL.

Next up is a new base coat for your nails that I recently discovered and I'm SOLD on it!  You apply a coat of this first, followed by two coats of your chosen polish color and then I top it off with a top coat.  Now, I have to tell you that my normal manicure lasts 3 days.  That's it.  Just 3.  But with this Seche Base coat??  My mani lasts 1-2 days extra!  That's a 4 or 5 day manicure, people!  This is big!  Haha.  Every extra day I get out of a manicure means less time I have to spend polishing again to make them look nice all over again....and that to me, is a very good thing!  I want my nails to look nice, but I don't want to have to paint them every other day in order for them to look good.  KWIM?

I will tell you that the first coat of color that you put on over the top of the Seche Base, goes on really streaky and weird looking.  But I think it's because the polish is sort of 'grabbing' the base to stick to it better.  Not to worry though, because once you put the second coat of color on, everything should smooth out nicely and be ready for your top coat.

I bought this at Beauty Brands for about $7.  

While I was at Beauty Brands, I also took advantage of their 'buy 2, get 1 free' sale on China Glaze polish.  I haven't used all of my new colors yet, so for today, I thought I'd show you the one I have used -- it's called For Audrey.  (Special thanks to Kristina for recommending this color to me!)  I really, really like this color for spring.  It's not too bright or crazy or neon or anything like that, but it's still really fun and something out of the ordinary for me.  

Oh, and for what it's worth, the sale at Beauty Brands runs thru the 24th or something like that (I don't remember the exact date the sales girl told me) so you should still have some time to snag some new spring colors for yourself while they're on sale!

Before I go, and since we've been talking about washi, did you know that there nearly 100 different washi tapes in the store at Two Peas?  It's true!  

View all washi at Two Peas here

Red Lace on White Washi Tape (above)

Peach Dot Washi

White Squiggle on Red Washi

 

You can even buy them in groups, like this adorable set from Hambly...

Or these from Cosmo Cricket!

I don't have any of these yet, from Two Peas, but they're pretty darn cute.  I thought I'd share them in case you're pining for that Target washi but don't have a Target near you.  You can always order some washi online.  ;)

Hope you have a wonderful day!  It's back to the crafty table for me.....I've been having all kinds of fun with the new Studio Calico kits -- see a sneak peek here! (Can you spot my card?)  Will be sharing these projects soon! 

Smooches,

A Few of My Favorite Things...

Hi there!  Time for another installment of My Favorite Things!  First up are a couple of items from Anthropologie.....I spotted these Capri Blue Candle-in-a-Jars clear across the store not long ago and made a bee-line to get to them as fast as I could.  I can't even describe to you how pretty the color is in real life....but I think I said to my bestie on the phone something like, "It might well be the prettiest green I've ever seen in my whole entire life".  I'm not dramatic or anything.  :)  And when Bartley finally caught up to me in the store, I think I said to him as I was taking the lid off to smell the candle, "Even if this smells like dirt, I still want it!"  LOL.  Fortunately, it doesn't smell like dirt.  Not even a little.  It smells really good, in fact.  But even when the candle is gone, this beautiful jar will live on forever and that seemed like a really good reason to buy this candle.  I tweeted this picture the day I bought the candle and said in the tweet, sometimes you just have to buy it because it's pretty.  Sometimes you do.  

{Photo credit}

Sometimes you also have to buy it because it's the cutest thing you've ever seen, like in the case of these Farmer's Market Baskets, also from Anthropologie.  You've been getting glimpses of this little guy in quite a few of my photos since I bought it a few months back.  It makes a great prop.  It's just so darn cute.  In fact, I've gotten quite a few inquiries about this little berry basket since I started using it in photos so I figured it was high time I shared the link to it here.

 

 

This next favorite of mine is totally free!  It's this make-up video that Kristina shared with me on Twitter the other day.  I didn't have all of the exact make-up goodies she used in the video, but I made do with what I had on hand and I LOVE how it looked!  I wore this look two days in a row, just because I felt so glam!  Ha.  Wait....let me clarify.....I did wash my face both days.  I mean, I didn't just wear the same cruddy make-up two days in a row.  I did wash my face and reapply for day 2.  You knew that's what I meant, right?  Good.  Glad we got that cleared up.  

And while we're on the subject of make-up, how about this favorite (have I already shared this one?)....the Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay.  She did use this palette in the video above and I have to say, this is a great go-to palette for every day wear.  So many great neutrals and they all work well together, so you almost don't even have to think about it when you're doing your eyes every day!

I suppose with all these shopping links, I should give you some crafty links too, huh?  ;)  How cute are these new Studio Calico badges?  Wouldn't they make cute flower centers?!  

Lots and lots of hot-off-the-presses new Studio Calico goodies are starting to hit several online retailers!  Some of these goodies are on their way to me, as we speak.  I can't wait to start playing!  

See new Studio Calico products at Two Peas

See new Studio Calico products at Ellen Hutson

See new Studio Calico products at Studio Calico

I noticed that all three of these stores have a few different items so be sure to check them all out.

 

 

I got a package of these teal/green Say It In Crystals by Prima, in a recent Studio Calico kit and fell in looooove with them.....and now I kinda want them in every color they make!  Ha.  These colors, in real life, are just so vibrant and well......gahhhh.....clearly this post is brought to you by the colors teal, aqua and turquoise!  I obviously have a bit of a color theme on the brain at the moment!  LOL.  

All right, I'd better pack it in for tonight.  Bart's been watching the big basketball game while I've been blogging, but the game just ended so I guess that means it's time to hit the hay.  

I hope you've enjoyed this installment of My Favorite Things!  Do you have any of these items and love them?  I'd love to hear what you think!

Edited to Add: I've had a couple of you ask....the Prima crystals came in the Happy Little Moments kit from Studio Calico last month!  HTH!

My Favorite Things

Hey there....thought it was time for another Favorite Things post.  This is the part of the show where I tell you about products that I love because I think you might love them too.  Sometimes they're crafty in nature and sometimes they're not.  Today, we're all over the map.  Haha.  (no pun intended!)

To start things off, I want to tell you about the Vagabond Sizzix electronic die-cutting machine by Tim Holtz.  Now, before you start wondering, neither Tim Holtz nor Sizzix have any idea who I am.  I'm just telling you about the Vagabond because my dear husband got it for me as a surprise for Christmas.  I was shocked.  I hadn't asked for one but he'd heard me talking about it because my bestie has one and loves hers.  Anyway, as it turns out, I love this electronic die cutting machine!  First of all, isn't it just cute?  I love that it looks like a well-traveled little suitcase!

Here's what it looks like when you open it up.  In case you want to order it online, Ellen Hutson has the Vagabond here and Two Peas has it here.

It comes with everything you need to get started, though if you plan to use wafer thin dies (like Papertrey's dies), you'll also need to buy this die adapter (it's basically a shim) which retails for about $10.  Two Peas has the Solo Thin Die Adapter HERE and Ellen Hutson has it HERE.

The thing is, I do a lot of die-cutting.  A lot.  And I have to say that it's soooo nice to just put the sandwich in the machine, slide the lever back or forth (telling it which way to crank the sandwich thru) and then push a button and watch the machine do all the work for me!  I've been super impressed with this machine.  It's very heavy duty -- it weighs 14 pounds -- and is very strong.  It cuts like buttah.  And the extra length on the platform makes it really nice when using longer border dies and such.  Tim Holtz has a demonstration video here, so you can see the Vagabond in action.

So if you're in the market for a new die cutting machine, you might want to consider this one.  Ellen Hutson also carries the extended cutting plates for the Vagabond (they're longer just like the platform).

Next up, let's talk make-up.  Now if you've been hanging around here for very long, you've probably figured out that a lot of the time, I'm a MAC make-up girl.  I love my MAC, but there are a few exceptions to that rule....one being in the mascara department.  I have fairly long eyelashes and big eyes so if I use a cruddy mascara, it's kind of obvious!  Haha.  And one pet peeve of mine, is when mascara flakes off as the day wears on.  I don't think one should ever have to look in the mirror only to find mascara crumbs on your cheeks.....but maybe that's just me.  :)  That's where Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara comes in.  I've been using this mascara for....well, gosh....quite awhile now and I have to say that I love it.  It makes my lashes look longer and thicker and most importantly -- NO flaking!  And the best part is that you can have all of that, at a drug store price!  Score!  You can find this mascara at just about any drug store, box store, or make-up store where inexpensive brands are sold.  One word of caution though.....don't poke yourself in the eye accidentally with that "brush".  See in the picture above??  Those aren't "bristles" but actually hard plastic spikes.  They do NOT feel good when jammed into your eyeball.  Or so I've heard.  

 

Lastly, before I go, is Garrett's Popcorn in Chicago.  Yes, I know I don't live in Chicago.  I'm well aware that I live a good 8 hours away from being able to conveniently buy any of this delicious popcorn myself, but there's always the internet, right?  Whenever we go to Chicago -- even if just on a layover passing thru to somewhere else -- Garrett's is a main priority for Bartley and I.  The cashew caramel crunch is the most amazing caramel popcorn I've ever had and I say that in all sincerity.  It's just so RICH tasting without being super sugary, if that makes any sense.  We also highly recommend the cheese popcorn.  Super cheesy and delicious.

I will readily admit that to order it online, you pretty much need to take out a loan because it's rather pricey, but OH MY STARS is it fun when a box of this delicious goodness arrives on your doorstep.  I speak from experience.  A dear, DEAR, very beautiful, charming, loving, hilarious and did I mention beautiful friend sent us a cannister of Garrett's for Christmas this year (she obviously loves us a LOT) and I nearly danced a jig when I saw the logo on the outside of the box when it landed on our doorstep.  I called Bart right away at work and promised to not eat one single solitary kernel until he got home to share with me.  Bart and I are not the type to keep score with each other....about anything, really......except when it comes to Garretts Popcorn.  That's when very strict sharing rules apply.  :)

Do yourself a favor.....go take out a loan, order yourself some Garrett's Popcorn and enjoy every last morsel when it arrives.  Or better yet, run to Chicago, walk right in to any Garrett's location and enjoy every last morsel they put in your bag.  

You don't have to thank me.

This concludes today's Favorite Things post!!  Hope you've enjoyed it.

Happy weekend, dear readers...

Favorite Things

It's time for another Favorite Things post!!  I haven't done one of these in awhile, so I figured it was about time!  A dear reader mentioned missing these posts and another asked about what hand cream I use, all in the same day, and just like that, we had the beginnings of a Favorite Things post coming together.  :)

 

 

So first up, I have to tell you about these new boots I just got -- yesterday, to be exact!  They're the Marlenne boot by Easy Spirit.  I don't know what that weird diagonal line is on the left boot in the photo....that line isn't on my boots.  (I got the photo from Zappos site)  But anyway, they're this really great taupe-ish/gray-ish color......very versatile!  And now let me get to the best part -- I got them for a steal online on Black Friday and they arrived yesterday.  Even better news is that while they're not on *quite* as much of a sale right now as they were when I bought them, they're still a REALLY good deal at the Easy Spirit website.  They are $149 riding boots on sale for $59.99!  (60% off!)  PLUS free shipping PLUS it looks like if you order two items, you get another 20% off your entire purchase!  Score!  I can tell you that they're very cute and comfy in person.  I love the rubber sole and specifically wanted a flat riding boot, which will come in handy when I walk Windsor in the snow and ice this winter.  No slipping and sliding.  :)  Plus, won't these look cute with a skirt and tights + knee socks?  

 

So to answer the question about what hand cream I use, I have to highly, HIGHLY recommend Avon's Moisture Therapy hand cream.  The Moisture Therapy line consists of a variety of different items, but the hand cream is my absolute favorite.  In the winter, my hands can sometimes get extremely dry, particularly around my knuckles.  However, I've been using Moisture Therapy hand cream for literally YEARS (like 15 or 20) because it's the only one I've found that kicks that dryness completely.  It's awesome.  Now, if you don't have very, very dry skin on your hands, this hand cream might be too thick for you.  But if you struggle with dry skin in the winter, give this a try.  This keeps my hands in top form all winter long!

I also like the Moisture Therapy lip balm for chapped lips.  It's good stuff.  

The Farm Chicks Christmas by Serena Thompson

Ok, so I've totally told you about this book before but it's so, so good that it bears repeating!  This book is filled with gorgeous photos and ideas for decorating, tree trimming, entertaining, gift-giving and wrapping as well as some holiday recipes!  And after you've perused it about a zillion times, it's a beautiful coffee table book to leave laying out for others to read as well.  I look forward to pulling this book out every year now....I love it so.

Plus you can read Serena's gorgeous blog and follow her on Twitter.  She couldn't be sweeter!

Also, before I go, I wanted to tell you about a couple of new Christmas movies I've seen lately on the Hallmark Channel.  Both of these are new this year, and are totally worth dvr-ing, if you haven't seen them yet!  Very good, fun Christmas movies that aren't too sappy/cheesy.  They're just right!

A Princess For Christmas

Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas  

And if you miss them on tv, I think you can download them on iTunes.  I know Trading Christmas is available on iTunes right now and I believe A Princess For Christmas is coming on tv tomorrow (Friday) night.  You can view their whole schedule here.

So that's it for today....just a few of my favorite things right now.

Hope you're having a great day!

Favorite Things

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday, Peeps.  I've got a few of my favorite things to share with you today.  First up, is a DVD series that I can't say enough good things about.  It's called Downton Abbey and was made for PBS.  I've seen it for sale at Sam's Club or you can buy it on Amazon here.

Now before I begin raving to you about how much I love this series, let me first just say that there are some "adult situations" involved in the story line of this series.....things that you might not want to have to explain yet to your, say, 8 year old.  Obviously, the series was made for PBS so it's "clean" in terms of what you see, but I just wanted to throw that out there in case you want to watch it first to decide if you want to let your kids see it.

That having been said, this series is soooooooo, so good.  My bestie recommended it to me because she knows how much I love to read historical fiction.  She was just sure that I'd enjoy it, and not only did I enjoy it, but Bartley did too!  Now that says a lot, doesn't it?  Haha.  It's a collection of 7 episodes on 3 DVDs (over 6 hours of viewing) and it's interesting enough that you might even be able to get your hubs to watch this one with you like mine did (if you've got a hubs, that is).  

The story centers around a very wealthy family in the early 1900's.....back when telephones and electricity were just being introduced.  It begins with the sinking of the Titanic and the story focuses not only on the wealthy family that lives in the the castle known in the movie as Downton Abbey, but also follows several story lines surrounding the lives of the many servants that work for the family.  I found the stories completely captivating.......I'm not kidding.  You'll totally get sucked in......in a good way.  The clothes are fantastic, the house castle -- unimaginable in it's beauty and size, the plots so enthralling.  I was SO bummed when we got to the end of the 3rd DVD.  In fact, we watched the first few episodes over the course of a few evenings.  But one night, we watched the 4th episode and then the 5th.......and then the 6th, but we were "for sure" going to bed after this one......I'm sure you can see where this is going.  We got to the end of the 6th episode and Bart asked if I wanted to go ahead and watch the last episode (even though it was way past our bedtime).  I left it up to him since he has to get up much earlier in the morning than I do.  He immediately pushed "play".  Haha........granted, he said he was just doing it for ME because he know how much I wanted to watch the last one!  Lol.  Stinker.  He enjoyed them almost as much as me.  

Also, a little side note.....the castle in the movie is actually Highclere Castle in England, owned by a real Lord & Lady.  :)  It's open to the public at various times throughout the year, except....wouldn't you know it.......when we're going to be in England coming up!  Tragic.  Especially after watching the movies, I would have loved to have seen inside the real castle.  Anyway, be sure to watch the "special features" on the DVD for behind-the-scenes looks at the castle, the cast, etc.

One last tidbit for you, to save you stress and anxiety after you watch Downton Abbey and are searching like mad online to find out if the series is continuing.....(not that I speak from experience)....

Downton Abbey will return for an 8-part second season which began filming in March and is scheduled to air sometime this fall, with a Christmas special to follow.  Bart and I may have done an online search the day after we finished the series, hoping to find out if the story would be continuing.  Or we may not have.  :)  Either way, we were thrilled to find out that the story isn't finished and we'll get to see it again this fall.  Trust me, you're gonna want to watch this series.  It's a goodie!

 

   

Ok, so now that spring is {sort of} upon us, (though you wouldn't necessarily know it by looking out my window on this super gray, drizzly day), it's got me reaching for bright reddish-pinks and pinky-purples for my toes.  I have a couple of OPI nail polishes that have been favorites for a few years now, so I thought I might share them with you.  Pompeii Purple is a hot fuchsia pink with purple-y undertones.  And Peru-b-ruby is a bright pink with a touch of red.  Both are bright and summery and just perfect for toes right now!

Purity Made Simple one-step facial cleanser by Philosophy is another beauty product that I've been using for maybe 5 years now.  It's a gentle cleanser that takes off all make-up including eye make-up.  It's a bit on the spendy side, but I buy the gigantor 32oz. bottles so they're a little less per ounce and if you keep an eye out, you can sometimes get free shipping when ordering direct from Philosophy.  Plus the giant bottles come with a pump so they're super handy to keep in the shower.  I love bottles with pumps.  :)

Ok, so that was a completely random smattering of my favorite things!  Ha.  I'll be back with crafty posts for you every day for the rest of the week, so I hope you'll join me tomorrow!

See you soon,

 

P.S.  This is, in no way, a paid endorsement.  Just sharing a few things I love....because I have a feeling some of you might love them too!

Favorite Things

 

Hello there!  Happy Tuesday!  I'm back today with another edition of my Favorite Things.  Today, I thought we should just get this one out of the way right off the bat.  If we're talking about my Favorite Things, I'm sure it won't surprise you that my iPhone 4  is right at the top of my list.  It's just so darn handy.  It goes with me everywhere and I use it for so many things now.  Really, how did we function before iPhones came along?  Ha.  

I'm so happy for all of you Verizon people out there, who have finally been able to get an iPhone for yourself.  Life-changing, right?  *smile*

For those of you that were wondering, I finally settled on a name for dear little iPhone.  She shall now be referred to as iRis, the iPhone.  Catchy, no?  Plus, I love the movie, The Holiday, and the name iRis always makes me think of Iris in the movie.....and that just makes me smile.  

Above is a shot of iRis with her newest lock screen photo (love that I can change that all the time!) which has me thinking spring.....a photo I took of some pink tulips Bartley brought home to me the other day.  They're similar to the tulips I carried in our wedding.  Love that.  I took the photo with the Instagram app (free!).  Fun, fun.

Another Favorite Thing....

iRis, the iPhone, is now sporting this new iPhone cover that we found yesterday at Best Buy for $25.  (Sorry, I couldn't find a link on this one.)  It's a "soft gel" case, which I'm guessing should protect it well since it should "bounce" a little if dropped.  The good thing about it though, is that it still maintains a really slim profile (it's not bulky) and it easily slides into my jeans pocket.  I'm always carrying my phone with me from room to room, whether it be in my back pocket, my apron pocket or even my purse pocket, so it was important to me to find a cover that would protect my phone well (and not be flimsy hard plastic that would crack and break), but that would also slide in and out of pockets easily without "grabbing" at the fabric on the pockets.  And of course, it had to be cute.  :) 

I couldn't find any online photos of this purple version (it was the only color they had at our Best Buy), so I took a few different piccies to share with you because it looks like it's got this great pattern/texture on the case.  The fact is, it's a bit of an optical illusion because the pattern is really on the inside of the case.  The outside of the case is completely flat.  But it's got this great "diamond" pattern that shows thru the case when the light hits it.  It's really quite pretty in the light.

 

See how it even looks a bit quilted in this photo?  But it's not.  Perfectly smooth and sleek.  Love!  Not too shabby for $25.

Funny thing is, it just so happens to sort of match my next Favorite Thing, which was totally not planned, but makes me smile none-the-less......

 

Swarovski Nirvana Tanzanite Ring

This is the ring I wore in this week's Make It Monday video.  Bartley got it for me for Christmas this past year and I LOVE it.  We had seen it in the store the first time, a year earlier and he remembered it.....partly, I'm sure, because every time we'd be in a Swarovski store, I'd drool over it a little more.  So Christmastime rolled around and he went to get it and they didn't have any more.  So he described it to the sales girl and eventually they figured out which ring he was looking for, and they found one in St. Louis and sent it to the store here.  Sweet, right?  Is it any wonder why I love this guy?  He totally pays attention and he remembers everything!  Both, very good attributes in anyone (I could take a lesson from him), but especially nice in a husband.  ;)

It does also come in a few other colors, however none are quite as sparkly and colorful as this purple one.

(Photos from Swarovski website)

Also, I received quite a few comments/questions about both the ring and my nails this week.  For those of you that were asking what color of nail polish I wore in this week's Make It Monday video, the color is Chinchilly by Essie, which I showed you in my last Favorite Things post.  :)  Yes, I know that the polish in the bottle in the photo I showed you (click the link) looks much lighter than it did on my nails in the video, but I think it was just the lighting.  It's a great color though, that works so well with lots of colors that you might wear from day to day.  It's still a bit of a neutral, while being a little chic & trendy too.  I really like it.  

One more Favorite Thing for today.....I just got this White Shoe Spinner from Target.  It holds 18 pairs of shoes!!  Granted, depending on how wide the shoes are, some of them may need to be squished in there a little to get them to fit, but for 20 bucks, I think this is a pretty decent shoe rack that holds a lot of shoes!  It's definitely taller than I thought it'd be (which isn't a bad thing), but you'll want to consider the space you're going to put it in before you buy it.  I thought I might get two of them and put them side by side in our closet, however it would block the bottom half of our floor to ceiling mirror, effectively blocking the bottom half of my view in the mirror!  Ha.  Not good.  So, one of these will have to do for me.  But it still got a lot of shoes up off the floor, which I love.

(Photo from Target)

Well that's it for me today.  I hope you've enjoyed this edition of my Favorite Things!  I'm hoping to get a little crafty in the studio this afternoon, since we ran around on our day off yesterday.  We had such a great day, just walking around, shopping, breakfasting out, even light-lunching out....I love time with my hubs.  Anyway, I'd like to check a few crafty projects off the list tonight, so we'll see how it goes.  I'm also happy to report that I made another pot of pea soup the other day and it turned out perfectly thick and sludgy, while the potatoes added a bit of chunkiness.  I must say, leftovers never looked so good!  I'm quite looking forward to split pea soup leftovers for dinner.  :)  

OH, and THANK YOU for all of the info you shared with me on spaghetti squash in the comments section of my Valentine Dinner post!  I just love you guys.....always so helpful!  And thanks for the video love too.  :)

Have a great evening, "sweet peas"....

Favorite Things

 

Hello there!  I thought I'd add a new feature to the old blog-o every now and then called Favorite Things, in which I'll showcase a few items that are....well.....some of my.....favorite things.  Catchy, no?   

Anyway, first up today is a lotion that I was given for Christmas this year.  It's Eucalyptus Spearmint aromatherapy body lotion from Bath & Body Works.  Now I realize that "Eucalyptus Spearmint" doesn't exactly sound like it's going to smell really good, but trust me on this one.  It smells *really* good.  So good, in fact, that when I put some on my hands before bed, I try to lay strategically so that my hands are as close to my nose as possible so that I can keep smelling it as I drift off to sleep.  Granted, this only works until my arms start to fall asleep from being folded in half for so long.  But that is a testament to just how yummy this lotion smells.  It's worth letting your arms fall asleep for.  

And for the record, I got this Lavender Vanilla aromatherapy body lotion sometime last year and I do the same bedtime routine with this one too.  Goodness, it smells good!

Chinchilly nail polish by Essie is my current favorite nail polish color.  It's a really pretty, soft gray and I love that it goes with just about anything you might be wearing.  Plus, because the color is so soft and neutral, it's pretty forgiving if you aren't that great at polishing and "staying inside the lines"!  

OPI Rapidry Spray -- this stuff is great for helping your nail polish to dry quickly and it smells yummy to boot!

 

 

And something outside of the beauty category -- Martha Stewart Living Magazine.  I've been subscribing to MSL since I was 18 or 19 years old.  I LOVE it.  I always get so much inspiration from each issue.  The photography is outstanding.  It's really just such a classy magazine filled with all sorts of "good things".  I mean, just look at how gorgeous this photo is from the February 2011 issue......

 

Doesn't that just make you want to run and get crafty?

I hope you enjoy your Saturday!  (And let me know if the Favorite Things feature is something you'd like to see more of!)