Obsession Thursday!

In attempting to keep up with a "weekly themed post"…I'm latching onto "Obsessions Thursday".  I have a few new things that I'm currently drooling over and if you're in the market for any of them - I'd highly recommend you follow this list!!

1.   Peter Thomas Roth Skin Care - So it's no shock that I have problem skin.  Let me rephrase that - I have the skin of a prepubescent, 13 year old boy.  It's really pretty.  In the hunt to find something/anything to tame this face of mine, I've tried everything under the sun (including the actual sun).  I've also tried tons of prescribed medications, too.  The only thing that has come remotely close to almost perfecting my skin has been this line.  It's seriously amazing.  I'd recommend this "starter kit" and also the moisturizer to go along with it (it can make things dry).  The kit isn't terribly expensive and it'll give you a taste as to if your skin is going to respond or not without investing too much $$.  The moisturizer is just plain awesome - it's light and non-greasy and does the trick!

2.  All things William Sonoma - I had a private work event last night at WS (I know I'm so fancy) and honestly - I'm in love with the store.  It's like a dream to walk in there.  Granted most things do not fit in my apartment, let alone my sorry excuse for a kitchen (gotta love NYC living), but a girl can dream.  I bought a ton of Christmas gifts and one thing for myself - this knife, which I'll give full credit to Ruby for introducing me to these.  They're amazing.  So here's that AND a few other things I would have loved to take home with me!!

Waring Popcorn Maker

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven

Nespresso Citiz Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Plus Automatic Milk Frother, Chrome

Waring Commercial Electric Wine Opener

Spiegelau Beer Glasses

Kilner Clip-Top Jars, Set of 4

3.  Street Vendor Pashminas - I needed a pashmina today (last minute) to go liven up a black dress.  I took to the streets and within 2 minutes, I had an amazing color hot pink one for $5.  

These things are fab - durable and for the price - you can't beat it!  I feel like I need more and in every trendy/amazing color they come in.  Next time you're in NYC you should def grab a few - totally worth it!  And the best part is that if you lose it or if you hate the color in a week, you haven't wasted that much $$.

Happy Thursday and Happy Shopping!!  XOXO

All I Don't Want For Christmas...

If I'm on your holiday gift list this year, which obvi I sure I am, I thought it would be fun to put together a lil list.  Here are a few things that I DON'T want.  Not to be greedy or anything or ungrateful, but I find these hilariously insane - so I thought it might be a fun post!  Especially since I really can't think of things I want this year - which is driving my mother absolutely BANANAS!!

Pajama Jeans

I'm all for comfort - but these look appalling!  I'd rather just wear leggings to sweat pants!  I mean are yoga pants that offensive that it's come to this?!  

I find these things so gross.  Oh and don’t worry - now they make them for men!

Forever Lazy

This is taking the Snuggie to a whole new level.  This is absurd.  And the best part is the commercial has people tailgating and going about their everyday lives wearing this thing.  

Oh and thing that is the cherry on top - you don’t even have to take it off to go to the bathroom!  Score!!

The Slumber Mitt

Did anyone forget a lil thing called a pillow?!  This is just so…I don’t even know.  So this is a "mitten" of sorts that you put on your arm - and you can rest your head on it.   

I mean - is it not just a small pillow??  And doesn’t your arm get more tired/cramped being forced in that position and having more compression on it?? 

Sobakawa Cloud Pillow

Speaking of pillows - this looks like one of the most uncomfortable situations of life.  I mean - do you have to lay like this?!  

I feel like she looks so awkward!

Dancing Fountains from WET Fantasy Gift

This is from the Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book", which I always get a kick out of.  Now first off - this sounds like a dirty gift.  Like straight from the Pleasure Palace.  But if you read about it - this is what it is - basically these people will come in to your house and install a "dancing fountain" like ones you see in Vegas, etc.  

Ok - now who needs that at their house?!  I'm just curious.  And don’t worry - it's only a cool $1,000,000.

The Sedu Icon Prive Dryer

Now I'm all for good hair care - but this brings it to a WHOLE 'nother level.  This hairdryer is $700 - yes you read that correctly.  

Unless it cuts, styles and colors my hair - I'll stick with my $30 Conair - athankyouverymuch.  I'll admit - I love nice things and girlfriend loves me some luxury, but this is just a lil much!

I hope you enjoyed this lil list!  Have a very Happy Holiday!!  

And here's another little New Year's gem!  

I'll be back next year!!  Haha - that joke never gets old!!  XOXO

Happy Mother's Day!!

I'm sure like many of you out there, I too claim to have the BEST mom in the world! So I love being able to take this day to show her that we all really love her and she does a great job being a mom! I know some of you are "newer" moms - so happy 1st Mother's Day to you ladies! I always like to pick my mom up something cute/fun - something she wouldn't necessarily buy for herself. If any of you are last minute shoppers and still looking for ideas - besides the usual flowers & spa trips - I've put some below!

I headed to Anthropologie for my gift - here are a few of my faves from there:

Amazon Dreams Pitcher

Delicate Division Vase

Homegrown Monogram Mug

Violet Posts

Herbery Stakes

Food For Family and Friends: Simply Delicious

Scalloped Creature Coasters



Izmir Measuring Cups


Crate & Barrel is another place I look to:

Airtight Tea Pitcher-Infuser

Cuisinart® 8-Bottle Wine Cellar

Ria Pitcher

Cuisinart® Compact-Smoothie Blender

Triana Violet Plates Set of Four

And I love this "make your own cookbook". I actually gave it to my mom for Christmas and she LOVED it!  It's through a website called "Taste Book". Basically you can customize a whole cookbook - including pictures, etc. It's a great gift!!

Enjoy the weekend and enjoy your moms!! I'm heading home for the weekend with a huge mound of laundry - just one more thing that I know my mom will "love"!!