Favorite Things...and a couple new finds!

Since graduation, I really haven't 

picked up my camera much

I seem to be on Instagram alot lately

it's just so easy!

I wanted to share a few fun things that

I am loving right now...

this Tree Hut Coconut Lime 

Body Scrub

smells like a Hawaiian vacation

enough said!

I saw this tea in the grocery store 

and was intrigued...

it's delicious!

Picked these chips up 

because they sounded delicious

they did not disappoint

you MUST give the a try

(I found them at WalMart)

This oatmeal soap from Sappo Hill

is a long time favorite!  I kind of forgot 

about it for awhile and then just saw it at

my grocery store again..it truly smells

like an oatmeal cookie!

(I know my friend Catie is a big fan too!)

Do you have any new favorites??

 

Autumn Nail Polish Favorites

I love dark nail polish once fall arrives

(or the palest of pinks)

and right now these are a few of my favorite shades!

OPI Got the Blues for Red

I have had this on my nails every other manicure

it is a deep gorgeous red...and I have gotten TONS 

of compliments!

Sally Hansen  - Commander in Chic

a perfect taupey grey and this formula holds up so well!

very similar to Essie's Chinchilly

and OPI's You don't know Jacques

Sally Hansen - Pat on the Black

a very deep purple that is almost black

very similar to OPI's Lincoln Park after Dark

I ran out of my Seche Vite top coat

and really didn't want to spend $8 on a bottle

that by the time I'm halfway through it is

too thick to use...so I decided to try something new

and I 

LOVE this!

Nutra Nail 

Speed Dry 30 Second Top Coat with Green Tea

You apply this 2 minutes after you polish your nails, it is dry to the touch in 30 seconds...no kidding, and after a few minutes you can be off and running, the SHINE is amazing 

and it has really held up my polish with minimal chipping until day 3 or 4...I rarely get a week out of my polish :( AND it was under $4!

 

July Favorites~

1. Revlon Colorstay nail polish in Pale Cashmere

2.  Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion

3. Yogi Egyptian Licorice Mint

4.  NYC Bronzer in Sunny

5.  NYX lipgloss in Beige

What are your favorites from July??

Loving Right Now~

I thought it would be fun to share a few things that I am loving right now!

1. Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Sun Stones

These are more of a "highlighting" product than a bronzer.  I use my bronzer and blush, and then swirl my brush over the beads and dust my forhead, down my nose, cheekbones and chin for a glowy healthy sunkissed (not to glittery) look.

**another product I love with this is MAC Fix Plus spray...I use mineral foundation and then after bronzer, blush, etc I pump a few sprays on my face and it gives my makeup a dewy look that you can't get with powder foundation, and it helps to keep your makeup looking fresh for hours!**

2.  NEON Nailpolish

I love that neon is back...yes I am a product of the 80's!  I think neon polish looks great on your toes for summer!  This one is China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy and is my new favorite.  The Sinful Colors line has  

done some great colors and they are available at Walgreens.

3.  Bath and Body Works Aruba Coconut

I am crazy for this yummy smell...I use the shower gel, body lotion, and body spray.  It smells like summer!

4.  STASH Mango Passionfruit Tea

This makes a delicious "not too fruity" iced tea.  I boil water, pour 8 cups into a pitcher, add 4 Mango Passionfruit and 2 regular tea bags, and steep.  Fill a pitcher half full of ice, and pour in your tea...really delicious!

The Coolest Play Doh set!!

Lucy received this Play Doh set for Valentine's Day from her Aunt Deanna...it is the coolest!  We  She played with it all afternoon :)

Going to the dentist is not Lucy's favorite...even though, our favorite Uncle is our dentist :)

So, we are thinking this might be a great way for her have some fun, but feel a little more comfortable next time she has an appointment

the drill is battery powered, so that adds to the "fun factor"

and you can put braces on!

I bet you're hoping you never have to have fillings THAT big!! :)

 

Little Red Riding Hood Treasury

I am planning a Little Red Riding Hood party for Lucy this year

Here is some fun inspiration from Etsy!

Little Red Riding Hood ... Littlewhimsywe... $25.00	Silhouette Necklace - L... karamboola $24.90	Little Red Riding Hood ... givegift $13.90	Little Red Riding Hood ... HandMadeAwards $3.50
Little Red Riding Hood ... MelissaAbram $5.50	Little Red Riding Hood ... YourSparkleBox $129.95	Little Red Riding Hood ... claraclips $12.00	Little Red Riding Hood ... theadventureso... $55.00
Little Red Riding Hood ... claraclips $38.00	3 Tier Tree Slice Large... JesseLeeDesign... $120.00	Little Red Riding Hood ... StorybookStyle... $7.00	Party Printables (Edita... AestheticNest $13.00
Little red riding hood ... beautifulwork $9.50	Tiny Little Coin Purse ... msnizbit $6.99	Little Red Riding Hood ... FabricBubble $27.96	Vintage 1960s Little Re... BlueSkyLane $4.50

♥Valentine Treasury♥

♥Here are some sweet finds from Etsy for Valentine's Day♥

Coffee Mug Cozy love heart f... KnotworkShop $16.00	Personalized Ribbon -10 yard... TheLonelyHeart $25.00	50 Red Hearts Paper Straws w... ThePartyFairy $8.00
Sutured Heart necklace silve... idlehandsdesig... $75.00	Personalized Jewelry, Embroi... merriweatherco... $35.00	Valentine Soap - Decorative ... SoapRhapsody $6.00
Hugs and Kisses hand stampe... HammeringRedhe... $45.00	Print Tea cup art Love Val... handz $19.00	Fingerles gloves. fashion 20... gloveshop $25.00
Love bracelet. (3X2 Offer fo... Dianthusa $10.00	Red heart Mug Cozy, Cup Cosy... LilacGifts $8.50	VALENTINE Baby Shoe Boxes . ... Marzycards $25.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Do you ever spend time on Etsy?

I recently opened a "shop" Ciao Bella Emporium, but currently don't have any items listed.

A few of my friends have their own Etsy shops, you can find them here....

Catie - Fivetenfifteen

Gretchen - Sew Much Whimsy

Emily - Lady Em~Vintage Jewelry and Lady Em~Vintage Goods

Sandi - Love From Cape Cod