Every month I’m going to post an unsolicited list of items I love. Mainly because I love hearing about products people have tried, tested, and love. Below are items I’m loving this month.
Last month for my birthday my mom gave me a Micro Polishing System from DDF (Doctor’s Dermatological Formula). Think Clarisonic but BETTER (and cheaper)! This system not only exfoliates your skin but also polishes it. Since using it, I’ve been told by a few people that I’m “glowing” (and no, I’m not preggers). I bought a second set of brush and polishing heads for my hubby to use and he loves them almost as much as I do (but shhh, don’t tell anyone because I don’t think Marines are supposed to be into microdermabrasion and things like that).
I love Benefit’s Bentint Lip & Cheek Stain; it gives you a lovely rosy tint. I don’t like heavy cosmetics and often go for a “natural look”, and the sheerness of Benetint is perfect for me. It’s a small bottle, but a little goes a long way! I bought it back in April, use it almost daily, and I am only 1/3 through the bottle.
I LOVED this book! After reading it I realized Julia was even funnier, smarter, and quirkier than I had originally thought. It was a great read and I learned a ton about French culture, the lifestyle, and food. It has inspired my new-found love for French “cookery” (recipes coming soon to the blog). If you loved “Julie and Julia” you will love this book! It was co-authored by Julia herself along with her niece.
So you may have noticed that my blog has some pretty sweet new digs. Well, the lovely and talented Kendra from Key Lime Digital Designs is responsible. She did an amazing job and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend working with her! If you’re not ready to hire a graphic designer yet go ahead and follow her blog, she often posts super useful blog and design tutorials.
Mia’s art work has been piling up on the fridge and I haven’t had the heart to get rid of any of her skillfully crafted pieces (she’s 2 ½ by the way). Luckily a friend told me about the ArtKive App. The idea is you take a picture of their art work and it archives it for you. You can then turn your child’s artwork into a book or other gifts and keepsakes like mugs, mouse pads, etc. Genius, right?!? The best part: this app is free (at least for the time being)!
I went into West Elm recently just to“look” at some of the things I’ve been drooling over in their catalog…$70 later I came out with some awesome pieces for staging my food pictures including these “bowls” (shhh, don’t tell my husband). Here’s the conversation I had with myself in my head:
<<<<<<< Ohhhh, there are those bowls. They’re even cuter in person. Ok, I’ll just get the white one as a food photography prop. Ok, and maybe one other color…I’ll get the red one. No, no, no the yellow one. Yes, the yellow one, it’ll contrast nicely with winter soups. Hmmm, but the green and light blue will go nicely with my kitchen décor. Ohhh, I can’t decide so I’ll just get all 6 colors. >>>>>>>
Now I just need to save up for the coordinating serving bowls…and maybe the pitcher, too.
I recently searched stores for cute, yet versatile décor. If I’m going to spend good money on an item I want it to be able to take me through multiple seasons. These Apothecary Jars from Pier 1 fit the bill. They’re super cute, stylish, on trend, AND I can see using them year round. For Christmas I’m thinking rustic elegance…awesome, right?
Confession time: I recently went to a baby shower and <gasp> purchased, instead of made, the pie I brought. I know, I know…I’m holding out my hand for you to slap.
Second Confession: the pie I bought, Butter Pecan Apple Crumb Pie from Mom’s Apple Pie Co, was better than any homemade pie I’ve ever made. They have received accolades and awards from various media outlets including Country Living and Southern Living magazines, and even the First Lady bought and loved one of their pies! Mom’s Apple Pie Co. has 2 locations in the DC metro area: Occoquan and Leesburg. Don’t fret if you don’t live in the DC metro, you can order their pies online and they’ll ship ‘em to you!
So, this is what I’m loving this month. What are you lovin’? Leave me a comment below!
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