You know you want it - XIII

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Ain't she purty...

Ok, maybe not EVERYONE would want this beauty, but I know some of my photography friends would love to add this one to their collection.

And their bags are sweet! They just look like cute purses...not like camera bags at all.

You know you want it - XII

Jazz up your plain jane shoes with some fun shoe clips from Absolutely Audrey



Love these fun flower pins from Linda & Harriett



I thought this cuff from GS Lillian was really cute.


Apparently I have a thing for pink cake stands because I blogged about one in another post. This one is from nowdesigns and can be found here



I just thought this pillow from Pier 1 was really cute and girly

You know you want it - XI

I subscribe to Real Simple and it is my absolute favorite magazine! Here's a few links that caught my eye in the past few issues...

Summer is here...well sort of (in Michigan anyway), but here are some Five-15 Minute Workouts to help get in shape!

Want to know what other tasks you can use a plain old coffee filter for? Well check out 101 New Uses for Everyday Items to find out.

Are you a list type of person? These checklists for everything will excite you then! Also, check out Jott and Evernote to help keep your life in order.

Aren't we all looking for the best bargain? Well learn how to live life on less.

And here are The Best Lip Balms as road tested by Real Simple.

I thought this next product was pretty cool. EasyBloom Plant Sensor shows you what types of veggies, fruits, herbs, flowers, trees, shrubs or houseplants will grow where you live. You put the sensor anywhere, inside or outside, where you want to grow a plant or have a plant you want advice on. The Plant Sensor will measure sunlight, temperature, water drainage and humidity. Then you plug the sensor into a USB port on your computer and easybloom.com adjusts the raw sensor data with your local growing zones, climate, and hourly weather.



And here are a few chairs that I thought were cool...

Resin and Aluminum chair from Cozydays

Osaka Round Back Armchair from World Market

I love these Bamboo Folding Chairs from Ballard Designs

Oh, and this is sweet. Iceorb...the first vertical ice tray that makes, chills, serves and stores

You know you want it - X

Here are the 34 best drugstore beauty finds, according to Women's Health magazine. I figure us ladies are always on the lookout for the best deals.

GET TRAFFIC TO YOUR BLOG - get your blog noticed with these tips

I totally just bought Wreck This Journal and I can't wait to get it and start wrecking it!! There's a blog that explains a little bit of how it works too.

How fun are these? - Whisky Stones - Add 2-3 stones to your next dram of single malt - they cool things down just a touch without diluting. Rinse, dry and store in freezer for next time (minimum of 4 hours).

We're big hockey fans, so I thought this was fun!

Face-off Frenzy PowerBand Hockey

I thought some of the earrings found at Manic Trout were so cute! Especially the ones pictured here which are found under the Sweetest Things Earrings

I'm still debating whether or not this would be worth it for us to participate in, but for anyone else looking for some fresh veggies this summer, check out http://www.localharvest.org/ - The best organic food is what's grown closest to you.

You know you want it - IX

I know it's been awhile since I've posted any of these and I have some serious catching up to do on my magazine reading. So here's a few of the things that caught my eye in some of my Real Simple magazines.

Rubbermaid Produce Saver
Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp up to 33% longer
Fresh Vent™ allows produce to breathe
Crisp Tray™ separates produce from moisture


After all the cookies I made this Holiday season, this probably would have come in handy.
Bakers Sto 'N Go


Microwavable Booties...need I say anymore??
Anti-Stress Microwaveable Comfort Booties



One-Day Financial Makeover

You know you want it - VIII

I really like these round coffee tables.
Room & Board - Mingshi Round

I saw some little white bird statues in my BH&G magazine and they said they were from Target. Well I didn't find them, but I found these cute little bird vases

Target - Bird Vase - White

Become a wine pro - Domino magazine featured an article on how to become a wine pro after reading their article. They had some tricks. For instance, cheaty trick #1 - You can divide all wine into two categories. Old World wines are from lands where people have been crafting them for about 2,000 years (Italy, Spain, France, etc.). This are usually delicate, earthy, minerally, chalky and layered. New World wines are the latecomers to the global market (from the U.S., Australia, South Africa, Chile, etc.). These wines - cultivated in warmer climes with modern technology - are generally bolder, fruitier and sweeter than their Old World counterparts, and usually smack you with a jolt of flavor. Cheaty trick #2 - You only need to know six types. There may be lots of flavors, but once you learn the the six most common grapes, you've covered most of the wine you'll normally encounter. Below is a little chart they had in their magazine. You'll have to click on it to see it better.

These are so cool and perfect for the lunch box - a reusable, lightweight stainless steel water bottle- in 6 different colors
Kleen Kanteen 12 oz. reusable bottle


This wicker sofa would look great in a sun room or on a back patio

Loggia Sofa with cushions

I absolutely LOVE this mirror!

Ochre - large circular mirror with convex glass

Now this is just gross. I saw this in my magazine and thought...who would wear a retainer around their neck?

Areaware

Now, purple is my favorite color, but for some reason I don't really decorate with it. I'm loving this little fainting sofa though!

Antoinette Fainting Sofa - Aubergine

And here's another awesome piece of purple furniture

Lazboy Karli Chair

These seagrass chairs would look nice in any room - maybe an office chair or a vanity seat

Pottery Barn Seagrass Chair

You know you want it - VII

Subscribe and save from Amazon - Our new Subscribe & Save program is a great way to save an extra 15% on items you use routinely--coffee, shampoo, laundry detergent, and more--while helping to make sure you don't run out.

For all your furry woes
Scotch Fur Fighter

This coffee table is so cool - plus you can order it in a multitude of colors
Maine Cottage

How to recycle anything, from A-Z


And here's a way to get your digital photos custom framed
Real Memories

How about a bunch of recipes for all of that fall produce?

You Know You Want It - VI

Isn't this a great idea for a unique bulletin board? Martha of course.
Clip Artistry


And yet another cute Martha idea.
Apple Votive holders


How fun is this little side table? It would be really cute on an outside patio
CB2 - Tornado side table

I absolutely love these prints on the counter, but have no idea where to get them. I searched and searched through the BH&G magazine and just couldn't figure it out. I'm sure I'd be able to spot something like it somewhere.

And how friggin' adorable is this cake stand??

You know you want it - V

All of the items below were found in Domino Magazine.

Even though this is a little on the pricey side for a basket, I still thought it was very cool.
Korbo stainless steel basket



And maybe a thank you gift, or just some cute coasters to have outside on the back porch.
Kate Spade coasters

Liking the bird trend? How about these fun napkins
John Robshaw textiles


A set of four rechargeable lights replaces hundreds of dollars worth of wax candles, and they're cleaner, more durable, and easier to use.
Candela Lights


I do love a fun chandelier
Horchow Chandelier

And how about a tinted balm with SPF
MAC Tendertones

You know you want it - IV

The green criteria. What it took to make the Domino Magazine green list.

Smart Strip Power Strip
Save time, money and energy while giving your computer superior surge protection. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Never turn your computer peripherals on or off again! The Smart Strip Power Strip pays for itself in as little as six weeks!

Madras Half-Moon Hamper

Fun Fabrics

Fun Pillows

Driftwood furniture - such a cool mirror

Find unique lighting