... bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things. Oh The Sound of Music. I love that movie. I grew up watching it and wanted to be either Maria (who wasn't obsessed with her wedding gown and that train!!), Liesel (I seriously coveted her pink dress in which she sang and danced to "Sixteen Going On Seventeen") and Louisa (she just struck me as the sibling who didn't take anyone's crap). In any event, that is a very long introduction to today's post: a few of my favorite things. And I am sorry if that song is now stuck in your head.
Olay CC Cream
I've been hearing the buzz about BB creams and how terrific they are, so I ran out and tried one. I liked it a lot, but I ended up breaking out a bit, so I consulted my friend Toya, who knows her make-up, and she suggested a CC cream might be a better fit for me. I don't really know the difference between BB and CC, but the Olay CC Cream is amazing. It's lightweight, makes my complexion look smooth and even and has spf 15. It's perfect for Summer!
Honey Stinger Energy Chews: Cherry Cola Flavor
I use a lot of energy chews when I'm on my bike. Any distance longer than an hour and especially if I'm doing a run immediately after the ride, I need to make sure to eat often so my energy level stays up. I love the Honey Stinger chews - they're my absolute favorite. And i just discovered their cherry cola chews. Um, these suckers taste like Cherry Coke. They are so delicious.
Kenra Platinum Shaping Creme
My hair is naturally wavy, so when I blow it dry, I need a smoothing cream to prevent frizzy hair. I absolutely love the Kenra Platinum Shaping Creme (with the number 7 on it). A little dab goes a long way and it makes my hair smooth and soft but does not weigh it down. I just order online.
Etsy Site: Edor
I recently discovered the Edor site on Etsy. She makes gorgeous, delicate and simple jewelry, which is totally my style. I've ordered a silver disc and a gold circle necklace from her and have been so pleased with them. She makes stunning, understated jewelry that's terrific quality.
Bag Balm
I am kind of obsessed with Bag Balm. You've probably seen it a million times on the bottom shelf at the drug store: it's in the green tin. I use it everywhere: lips, elbows, feet, and to relieve sunburn pain and chafing from my runs. I also swear by it for keeping feet smooth: I just smooth a ton of it on my feet at bedtime and in the morning, my feet are buttery soft.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish
I have to paint my nails each week or I have a tendency to bite them. Which is to say, I definitely bite them. It is a horrible habit I've had since I was a kid. But if my nails are painted, I don't do it. So I take some time each Sunday and paint my nails. I recently discovered the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polish (it was on sale at my CVS). I. Love. It. It actually looks like a salon manicure when it dries! And it doesn't chip. I prefer it to any of my other polishes, and most of them are at least twice the price. I have it in pink, but I'm definitely going to buy more colors.
Truffle Tremor Cheese
Oh cheese. Oh truffles. OMG. I like to buy a really yummy cheese once a week that I nibble on when I get home from work or when I'm making dinner. My absolute favorite is the Cypress Grove Truffle Tremor goat cheese. It's got a bunch of different textures and flavors and the kick of truffle sets it over the edge from amazing to FREAKING UNREAL. I'm sorry for the all caps, but I have to shout. It's not cheap, but it is worth every goat-cheese-and-truffle-buying penny. I don't bother with crackers. I just cut it up and eat from a plate. And then I lick the plate. Oh ... even the picture makes me want it.
Dark & Stormy Cocktail
I'm loving the Dark & Stormy cocktail! It's made with black seal rum (or any dark rum) and ginger beer. I had some black seal rum on hand from the Winter ... I added a shot of it to some black coffee on some cold Winter days. So when I saw this recipe, even though I don't like ginger beer at all, I decided to give it a whirl. It's sooo good. Here's the recipe:
* 2 oz dark rum (I use Black Seal)
* 3 oz ginger beer
* lime
Fill highball glass with ice. Pour rum over ice. Fill glass with ginger beer. Squeeze lime. Stir. Enjoy.
* 2 oz dark rum (I use Black Seal)
* 3 oz ginger beer
* lime
Fill highball glass with ice. Pour rum over ice. Fill glass with ginger beer. Squeeze lime. Stir. Enjoy.
There you have it! A round-up of a bunch of things I'm loving lately. What about you? Got anything you'd like to share?
See you swoon,
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