We like to shop around here but what we really enjoy doing is sharing our most loved items with our favorite people – YOU!
As we do every year, just in time for the holidays, we’re dishing on all our favorite products. From lenses to books to household items, these things have us hooked.
Prepare this year’s wish list and you may just discover your very own new favorite thing!
Upcycling furniture is quick and easy with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Wax. There is no need prep your furniture prior to painting which is perfect for me because the fewer steps the better. The paint dries very quickly so you can complete a project in one day including waxing. The paint cleans up with soap and water.
I am a product junkie and have spent a fortune on finding the perfect skincare regime. I recently discovered Riversol, which is perfect for sensitive skin. It’s available in various formulations depending on your skin type and developed by Canadian dermatologist, Dr. Jason Rivers. You can even “try before you buy!”
It seems like I have tried all the protein powders and I’ve always either disliked the flavor or the fact that I can never get rid of the clumps. But Isopure Protein Powder is SO smooth in texture and SO tasty in flavor. They have a ton of flavor options and while I’ve liked all of the ones I’ve tried, my hands-down favorites are the Dutch Chocolate (low carb) and Creamy Vanilla (zero carb). I love drinking these as a way to get in the protein I need in my diet without feeling like I have to eat a ton of meat and I never get tired of the chocolate and vanilla flavors.
The Canon 40mm 2.8 Pancake lens is itty bitty and packs a big punch! I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to pick up a copy of this tiny little lens, especially given it’s inexpensive price point. It has earned my respect and a place in my bag for it’s great image quality and has become a go-to option for when I need to lighten my load. Think day trips, vacations, or any other time space/weight limits are a concern. It’s a versatile focal length that works for a variety of genres.
I discovered bareMinerals BarePro powder over the summer when my winter foundation became too light. I didn’t want a liquid foundation in the heat of the summer as those can make me sweat. They leave me feeling like my skin can’t breathe when the temperatures rise so I was looking for a powder with the coverage of foundation but with a lightweight feel. I love the pressed powder form of this makeup because it’s less messy than loose powder. It gives me the coverage I need to even out my skin tone but my skin feels light and naked!
I have a black thumb but a need for greenery around my house. This year I discovered the beauty of quality fake plants. Some of my favorites include this Sansevieria, this fiddle leaf fig tree, and these string of pearls.
I’ve been wanting to add basic meditation practice into my crazy days for some time now and the Breathe App has finally given me a way to manage it without adding stress or guilt for skipping it. You can choose from many guided meditations or enter how you’re feeling physically and emotionally and let it give you a suggestion.
Since moving to the country with some land, I’ve done nothing but dream of my own barn and a small farm full of chickens, goats, pigs, llamas and a donkey. We just got pigs but until the rest falls into place these adorable watercolor prints from Fox Hollow Studios will have to tide me over. Can you imagine how cute these would be in a nursery?!
I’ve always loved the idea of gardening but never had much of a green thumb. Floret Farm’s new book has been an indispensable tool in helping me nurture the plants I’ve obtained this summer. Well, that book and a few awesomely helpful friends. I’m so looking forward to next year’s bounty of roses, zinnias, cosmos, hydrangeas and clematis!
Y’all, I have never loved a set of presets as much as I love Tribe Photo Co’s Wolf Pack presets for Lightroom! I’m not the biggest fan of editing but they make the process so much easier and funner. I actually look forward to spending a little time in front of the computer and putting the finishing touches on my photos now!
Not only do I *love* the phone pocket in their shorts but they also have pockets in their sports bras and some tops! They’re TOTALLY affordable, too!
The day hasn’t begun around here until I have a latte in hand, and crafting one for myself has become something of a me-time ritual. I chose this over a pod-based system or full automatic because I prefer a dedicated grinder and fresh, dark beans from a local roastery (now brewing: Dark as Dark from Blanchard’s Coffee Roastery Co in Richmond). We also use it to make amazing steamers (Torani cupcake syrup at the moment) for the kids.
AnyList is amazing for everything from grocery lists to packing lists to bucket lists to anything else you might want to organize and remember. With the premium version, you can set up store-specific lists by aisle/department and share your lists among family members – now everyone around here is responsible for remembering the milk, and we (literally) stay in sync when it comes to last minute changes and additions.
Sweet Earth’s Artisan Bowls are amazing, and this one – with yam noodles, veggies, and a to-die-for sauce, is the best of the best, hands-down. I prefer it to take-out (both in nutrition and in flavor!), and it’s perfect when I want a quick hot meal or a healthy late night snack. And you can get them at Target, of all places (as if you needed another reason to go!).
Chende Hollywood Vanity Mirror is glamorous and, yes, a little frivolous, but if hair &andmakeup is a creative or personal indulgence for you like it is for me, then you can appreciate how fabulous this is. It can stand on a vanity or be mounted on a wall, and you’ll feel a little like a movie star every time you turn on the beautifully even, dimmable, daylight temp bulbs along the frame.
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