A Few of My Favorite Things

Hello, dear friends.  I begin this post with a small world story prompted by a phone call from my Sista.  

As I have mentioned before, Sista loves the website, Chairish, an online consignment shop.  She has sold many antiques that she inherited from her husband's family.  A nice lady, soon to be known as Pam was interested in buying two french chairs and arranged to look at them this morning.  When my Sista opened the door the lady gave a surprised smile and asked if she was "Sista."  For once in her life, my Sista owned up to being related to me.  Pam told Sista that her house looked familiar to her from my blog.  

Her Goldendoodle was riding shotgun, so Lola and Wiley had a wonderful time getting acquainted as you can see from the above pics.  Chowdah would have been in seventh heaven showing off in front of those pretty girls!

So, hello Pam and Lola!  Thanks for stopping by Sista's and making me look good.  Maybe she won't hesitate the next time somebody asks if we're related. 

The other morning, I found out that this week's Hodgepodge was canceled.  I knocked my head against the wall trying to figure out something entertaining to write about.   

Then it hit me as I walked into my closet filled with empty Amazon boxes that I hid from the Mister until trash day.  I will do a favorite things post.  

Most people shop the day after Christmas for wrapping paper and ornaments.  Not moi.  I hit the stores in search of the half-price beauty sets.  I am a cosmetic junkie, and I am always in search of that miracle concoction in a jar.

I picked up a Boots No. 7 gift set of full-size products and was so impressed that I went back the next day to pick up another one.  

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This day cream absorbs quickly and is not packed with a perfumey smell.  I also appreciate the fact that it has an SPF of 30.

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This night cream is rich and also absorbs quickly.  It doesn't feel like an oil slick on my face. I will definitely buy it again.

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The No. 7 primer is so silky.  I found that you have to let it set awhile before applying makeup.  They also have a pore minimizing primer that I will try when I finish this one.

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I like the feeling of a serum.  I usually use the Roc brand.  This one is just as good and has incredible reviews.

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I like the mascara, but I don't know whether I will buy another tube.  

Ulta

I'll probably go back to my old standby.

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I like most products in the It Cosmetics line.  After having a couple of glasses of wine one night, I ordered the mega tube of the Bye Bye Under Eye concealer on QVC. I was really disappointed with it.  It was so dry and very difficult to spread under my wrinkling old eyes.  I decided to go back to another old standby of mine - Jane Iredale's concealer which is rich and creamy.

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For my walks, I throw on some of this Beauty By Earth Tinted Sunscreen which gives me just enough coverage for my broken capillaries and age spots.

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I've used many different kinds of self-tanners.  My ideal lotion has an SPF, but for some reason, they are harder to find these days.  Just when I find one I like, they discontinue it.  At the end of the Summer, I started using this Sublime Bronze a couple of days a week and was pleased with the results.

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When I told my #2 that I was doing a favorite things post, she told me to mention her favorite self-tanner by Fake Bake.  You spray it on and use a mitt to spread it all over.  My #2  says that it gives a very natural tan and doesn't turn you orange.  I'm going to see her next week, so I'll keep you posted.

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My #1 gave me a box of these alpha beta peel pads for Christmas.  They make my skin feel really clean and does a stellar job of exfoliating.  My foundation goes on so much smoother after using one of these. 

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Do you have a friend that is paranoid about ticks?  That's me.  I live in tick country and used this all-natural tick spray all last Summer and never had a problem.  It smells delish too.

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One of my blogger friends suggested this product for Chili's tear stains.  It hasn't solved the problem 100%, but it is a lot better. 

 

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My friend, Kristy's book came out this week.  I wrote a review on it here.  If you enjoy Southern Lit, this book is for you.

 

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I just finished this pageturner.  If you crave a fast-moving story with plenty of twists and turns this book is for you.

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I just started listening to Kristen Hannah's latest book.  It follows a family whose patriarch is suffering from alcoholism as well as PTSD.  He moves his family to Alaska to live off the land.  The book is very heavy at times, and it has some cringe-worthy scenes, but it is exceptionally entertaining.  I'll keep you posted when I finish it.

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I chose this book from the selection of free books offered by Kindle First.  I just started it a few days ago, and I'm really enjoying it. Although the main character is a young widow, the story is light, and I appreciate the author's quirky characters and subtle humor.

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Remember I told you that I was in the market for a small camera for my vacation?  Well, I got it, and I am very pleased.  It fits in the palm of my hand and I'm impressed with the photo quality. 

PS.. it even takes selfies which is a bonus because I'm the only one in my family that takes pictures.  

Lands End

I ordered this super slimming swim skirt.  

I know I will look just as good as this model.

Lands End

Don't worry... I'm not going topless.  

I ordered this super slimming top too.

I can just feel those eyes at the pool ogling me now.

Talbots

I have quite a few pairs of white jeans in my closet.  I have been searching for the perfect fit.  I finally found it at Talbots.  I love high-waisted jeans. I haven't worn a top tucked into my pants or a belt since Bush was President.  The old one, not the young one.

  

I also prefer the boot cut because they look better on someone height and weight challenged such as myself.  For you cooler ladies, they also come in a straight leg.

One last thing ... the curvy fit is a gift from the heavens to my hourglass figure!

 

Mark & Graham

I bought this cute little crossover bag.  It's the perfect size to hold my camera, phone, passport, credit cards, flask, and lipstick, otherwise known as life's necessities.   

Tuckernuck

I ordered this scarf as an early birthday gift for myself a couple of weeks ago and just received it.  I absolutely love it!

You know what I love even more?  I get butterflies when I get a package, and I know I ordered something from that particular store, but can't remember what it is.  

Here's to online shopping and failing memories!


What are a few of your favorite things?


Until next time...

DogAppy