...a few of my favorite things

My blog buddy, Holly, inspired me to do this post.

1. Difi is the absolute best texturizing cream. BEST. I use it everyday. It smells like coconut or pineapple or some yummy tropical thing. It works wonders and lasts FOREVER. (It will last an even longer time if you can keep your husband from discovering it. My husband borrowed it one time and now will use nothing else.) With both of us using it, though, the thing still lasts about 8-9 months.

2. I LOVE Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion Set. It is amazing!! I just started using it and can totally see a difference. Not a bad price with my sister's discount. (The offer still stands for everyone, anytime. Just email her if you want some Mary Kay at a HUGE discount!!)

3. There is nothing better than a good salad, and there isn't a better salad than THIS one. Even my husband loves it! Mmmmm....now I want to make it tonight for dinner.


4. I am a Banana Republic fan. About 50% of my wardrobe comes from the store. (And...I am a great deal finder, so I don't EVER spend full price. They have wonderful sales!!) I love the simple, chic style. (My husband hates the store, however and refuses to go in with me. ha! He is more of a sportsmans warehouse guy. Keen shoes, patagonia jacket...you know the type.)

My other favorite stores are Anthropologie and J.Crew, but good sales at those stores are few and far between.
5. When I was younger, I LOATHED gardening. You couldn't assign me a worse chore. Now, there is nothing better. I love digging in the dirt and seeing things grow. Every morning last summer, I would walk outside to examine my mini garden and be in awe. It relaxes me. Can't wait to plant a bigger garden this year!

Here is a link to a hideous website, but a wonderful resource.

6. Here is an oddity about me...I don't like mint. It reminds me of toothpaste. I can't eat mint brownies or York peppermint patties. The toothpaste taste ruins the chocolate. However...when it comes to toothpaste, the mintier the better. My toothpaste of choice is Crest plus Scope. (Peppermint flavor...not the one below.) It is STRONG mint and leaves you with the freshest breath. Kissable.

7. I love my kitchenaid, and ADORE my new pasta attachment that my husband bought me for Christmas. There is nothing better than fresh, homemade pasta. (This is NOT my green kitchenaide, but I wish it was! I love that color...)

8. I am a makeup snob. I wasn't always, but now that I have used the good stuff, I will never go back. M.A.C eyeshadow is the best eyeshadow. It just is. It is expensive, but it is worth it. I have used my 3 colors for 15 months now and they all look new. I have another long while of use before they will be gone. Plus...the color lasts all day. You don't have to reapply ever.


9. I am a Mac lover, but this time, of the computer varitey. I love the interface, the style, the simplicity. Call me a nerd, but I love my computer. (Even if it is old and takes forever to load things... I need to upgrade.)

10. I love Hawaii. My parents live there now and I lived there for a couple years. It is not only a beautiful place, but the culture and people are amazing. They are a very generous and loving people. They are laid back about many things that are so important here. When you live there, makeup, fancy clothes, and the finer things don't matter. They care more about each other. If I could choose one place to live for the rest of my life, I would choose Hawaii.
11. I love two odd colors. My all time favorite color is brown. It is so versitile. My second favorite color is yellow. Together, they make me happy. Love the combo. Warming, inviting, vintage. I should have lived in the 60s. (By the way...THIS color tool is super fun to play with!)

12. I think most of you know by now that I am a shoe addict. I love them. I can't get enough. (I thought I had a major collection of shoes until I saw my sister-in-law Hilary's summer shoe closet. She had an entire, enormous rack dedicated to only summer shoes. After we saw the rack, I immediately turned to my husband and said, "See!! I don't have more shoes every other girl alive!" Thank you, Hilary, for being my excuse to buy more shoes!)

Speaking of shoes, check out THESE lovlies. If only I could find an extra $400 laying around somewhere! (Geez! They are pricey!) If any of you find a more budget friendly version, please let me know! Piperlime is one of my favorite places to shop for shoes. They have great brands, great sales, free shipping and cute packaging. (And we all know how much cute packaging matters...)
Now I want to know your favorite things!!