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A Fresh Round-Up For A Well Collected Lifestyle

From Mothers Day to Every Day, Some Of My Secret Weapons For Your Own Arsenal

Posted on April 1st, 2013

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WEAR: Kyyote Jewelry SHOPBeading always reminds me of warm weather and a childhood spent stringing creations of my own from a cigar box filled with a rainbow of colors. Designer, Amanda Loos has a modern and uplifting take on this craft that elevates my own nostalgic memory and adds the sophistication of geometry. All eco-friendly and from her Los Angeles studio.
PRESERVE AND PROTECT: The Handbag Handcuff SHOPBig thanks to my friend, Beth Corets, who's life in the carpool lane has inspired a new product that has finally ended my flying, flipping purse problem, once and for all. When her own purse had tumbled forward and emptied out on the passenger side floor one too many times, she invented this chic little helper that has many more uses than just that one. My bag is now always secured to the passenger headrest but yours can be clipped to your bicycle baskets or a stroller...it can even help comfortably tote your shopping bags. Endless uses, great gift idea...much appreciation.
PLAY: Heidi Merrick Dolls SHOPYou're never too old for dolls and Heidi Merrick has proven it with her charming line of stuffed glamour girls. I'm partial to this fancy lady but I find it really hard to choose, as you can see from the rotating assortment that continually travels through The List Collective Gift Shop! Birthday or Mother's Day...What a playful and unexpected idea!
PRIMP: Malin and Goetz Detox Face Mask SHOPThis foaming little miracle is a bonafide "Secret Weapon" for great skin. I discovered it when I tried a tester that was thrown in my bag (actually, a few were thrown in my bag) last time I was in the store. I took it on vacation...probably the only way I would have ever found the time or focus to try it....but so glad I did! This one's a keeper for brighter, moister...just plain better skin.
ORGANIZE: Truffle SHOPTruffle just became a verb with these modern marvels for packing, beach bag organizing, multi-kid dividing and anything else you can think of. Lots of sizes, clear sides for easy viewing and designed in a variety of colors for quick grabs from inside dark bags. What else is there?!
DECORATE: Coral & Tusk Embroidered Art and Decor SHOPEmbroidery is a very old craft so Coral & Tusk's modern spin on it is so refreshing and sweet. From accessories like pillows and coasters to the framed art which I personally am coveting right now. There's a warmth and simplicity to these pieces that I just really love. Thanks to Clic Gallery and General Store for putting them in their newsletter and reminding me of this beautiful work! If you're in NYC you can purchase there.
GIFT CONCIOUSLY: Further Products SHOPIf you haven't heard of Further, I'm SO happy to be the one to fill you in. This company began with an innovative idea...My favorite kind. Remove the kitchen grease from some of the most chic, restaurants in Los Angeles, bring it home to the garage, turn it into soap and sell it back to the restaurants it came from. A perfect, sustainable circle. I mean... Now the line includes lotions and candles as well and I'm on a grass roots mission to make this THE go-to hostess gift for the summer. Wrap it up in a hand towel like the one from West Elm pictured here, and you've got the perfect combination...great gift + fun, table talk.
BONUS TREAT: Girl Scout Cookie Recipes from Spoon Fork Bacon DISCOVERWho else just barely survived the recent Girl Scouts sales season?! While I persevered leaving only 1, empty Thin Mint wrapper row in my wake [not bad], my big victory is now being dulled by the lingering thoughts of Thin Mints that still haunt me while I watch my 2 episodes of "Friends," before bed at night [don't even consider judging me...it's my happy place]. Enter, the ladies of SPOON FORK BACON, who came to the rescue with this recipe, along with a couple other Girl Scouts favorites as well. Make your own but don't violate the code...off-season only! :)