Wednesday, April 17, 2013

What's On My Nightstand

  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. I have been slowwwwly chipping away at this since New Year's. I just have a very difficult time reading non-fiction and chapters on things like marriage and kiddos made it all too easy to leave it to the dust bunnies. But now I've gotten to topics like taking time to be silly, starting collections, and being generous to friends, so I've been reaching for it a lot more often this week. 
  • Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Wink Lip Balm. I got this on a whim the other day and ohmahgosh what did I ever do without it? It goes on like chapstick, but has enough of a sheer pink tint to make me feel like I'm making an effort. Ha. I might be in serious danger of running back and buying every single shade! But who am I kidding? I have foreseen it!
  • Red Enamel "Take A Bow" Kate Spade Ring. This is probably my happiest outlet purchase to date. Not only do I have fun memories of that day, but, hello, I'm a Kate Spade junkie and it was less than $20. I've taken to wearing this on my lefty middle finger recently as my righty ring finger is otherwise preoccupied with yet another Kate Spade ring... Oopsies! Anyway, I've gotten a lot of compliments on this one this week, so here it is!
  • Fresh Dates. You know what I buy in bulk at Costco? Dates. Weird, I know. But I suffer from chronic sweet tooth syndrome and they make for the perfect substitute to the bag of chocolates hidden away in my desk drawer. They're so sweet naturally, they kick the craving like it's nothing and I don't feel guilty after answering their siren call. That being said, I've been known to go out of control eating these in the past, so I do have to portion them out and throw the container back into the refrigerator before I take a little bowl upstairs.
  • Le Cupcake Graphique Stationery. My best friend Ali gifted this set to me a while ago and I still use it all the time. She and I daydream of opening our own bakery one day (complete with a music venue in the basement and a suite for guests upstairs, of course, because we're realists) and that thought always puts a smile on my face whenever I pull it out and see that cupcake with all the flavors listed in français. Anyway, I've been trying to make a conscious effort of being more proactive about sending little notes to friends and family lately. Because I love a lot of people and I dwell on that a lot on my own, but it's important to say these things!
Ever since NaNoWriMo, I've had a much harder time with songs with lyrics. That's how used to getting in the zone and writing with reckless abandon with a movie score in the background I was. It just became the norm. This week has seen me revert back into that a bit more again. So this week my lullaby has been Christophe Beck's "The Spigot" from Under the Tuscan Sun. Oh... oh the sun-kissed and sunflower-lined dreams this conjures up! Does anyone else fancy a trip to the Italian countryside right about now? I have a bottle opener, so I'd say we're all packed and ready to "buongiorno!"

Sweet dreams, moonbeams!

12 comments:

  1. I want to read that book! I usually love non-fiction, especially memoirs. It's the fiction I read slowly but not lately!
    one sweet tuesday.

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  2. I love Baby Lips! I currently have four of them in my purse! haha

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    1. I am *so* jealous of your collection, Liz!

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  3. I would love to try the babyones!! but unfornunetly we dont have them in germany!
    beautiful blog :-*

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  4. I am OBSESSED with Baby Lips! I have 4 in my purse and didn't realize there was one I didn't have. Must...find....pink wink! Love your blog almost as much as I love your face!

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  5. I recently discovered Baby Lips too - it's fabulous!

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  6. Baby Lips are F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! I say, give into the urge, and buy every color! I completely understand your Kate Spade addiction, I'm afraid I have one, as well! What's a girl to do??? How is it that I don't have the score for "Under the Tuscan Sun?" My life is a lie! The movie came out the summer before I went to Italy (My first out-of-the-country excursion) and I just FELL IN LOVE. It made me appreciate my time in Italia even more. So.... when are we leaving?

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    1. Now. This second. Let's go! Ali's waiting! But really. I know that movie is a little cheesy, but... I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!

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  7. This is basically like looking at my own nightstand! I'm currently reading Happier at Home, am addicted and always nibbling on dates in the evenings, and have been obsessed with bow-esque accessories since I was a little girl! Kindred spirits we are!

    Great picks, here! And kudos on the thrifty shopping. Kate Spade rocks some major deals. I was able to score my current handbag for 150 down from 375.

    Happy Monday!

    -Eileen
    www.leanerbythelake.com

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  8. Love this, as always. I thought the book was mostly great, but a little un-even...I didn't really relate to the particular problems she had with her husband and kids either (why was she always so cranky with them? They sounded awesome!). But in terms of pushing you to make your own lists of things to work on, it was stellar. I actually have been planning to read it again, to jumpstart that process. Apparently number one on my list needs to be "Address Procrastination Issues."

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    1. Yes, it's very good for list inspiration! But I am still struggling with it... And your #1 is definitely my #1! Eeesh!

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