I want to share some of my new Favorite Things with you.
Unfortunately I don’t have Oprah’s budget, so I can’t give you all one of everything. I would if I could. That would really up the readership around here, huh?
Remember the show when Oprah gave everybody in the audience a new car? Yowzah!
But you don’t need an Oprah size budget if you decide to go shopping for this stuff for yourself.
I love this necklace I found on Esty at Tessyla.
I saw a lot of long, chunky necklaces in stores this spring. I really wanted one, so I went looking on Etsy where I knew I’d find something unique and affordable. There’s only one problem with this necklace. I want to wear it all the time!
(Oh, yeah. How do you like my pose? Do I have a future as a jewelry model? Ha!)
I also wear my Lands’ End Flip Flops almost every day.
I like them so much I have two pairs. One in brown and one in black.
(Yeah, I know I’m really going out on a limb with all the color.)
I think they’re cute, and they’re comfy. They’re also a lot sturdier than run-of-the-mill flip-flops. My black ones are new this season, but I’m on the third summer with my brown pair, and they’re still going strong.
If I can get three summers out of a pair of flip-flops, I think that’s pretty good.
(Did I also mention that I’m kind of cheap frugal?)
If you like these flip flops, they’re on sale right now.
I like to have my toenails painted when I wear sandals, and OPI Nail Lacquer in Dim Sum Plum is my favorite shade of nail polish this summer.
A little pink, a little purple, and a lot cheerful! It’s available in stores like Ulta, or from your salon.
It’s kind of hard to transition from nail polish to food, so I’m not even going to try.
A girl does have to eat though, and sometimes a girl eats fast food. When a girl doesn’t want greasy french fries, she — she being me — goes to Taco Bell. Their new Bacon Ranch Tortada is all kinds of yummy!
You can’t ever go wrong with bacon. Or ranch. Especially when they’re together.
With 520 calories and 24 grams of fat, it’s not good for my girlish figure, but it’s a nice treat once in awhile.
After eating that, the last thing I should do is sit on the couch, but I really like sitting my my Ektorp Sofa from Ikea.
(Pillows by Walmart. Told you I was cheap.)
We desperately needed a new couch. The springs in our old one were broken, and it was looking pretty rough from dogs sitting on it, and a certain five year old climbing on it. So we drove 2 1/2 hours to Detroit just to buy this couch. It was so worth it.
This sofa was affordable, but it’s great quality. And it comes with a 10 year warranty.
I especially love the washable slipcovers. I know they look kind of wrinkled. That’s because they’ve gone through my machine once already. No shrinking, and they came out nice and clean. Not sure what to do about the wrinkles though. I don’t think I can bring myself to iron slipcovers. Maybe put them in the dryer with a wet towel for a few minutes?
Oh, if the slipcover does get irrevocably damaged, it can be replaced with out replacing the whole couch.
If you have pets or kids, you need this couch.
And those are a few of my favorite things. What are some of yours?
Disclosure: I was not compensated for writing about any of these products. I just really like them, and thought you might too.
Love OPI nail polish – fantastic colors and quality. Actually, I’m a big fan of anything I can buy at Sephora – especially the Stila line.
Love your new banner!
Everything you picked here is terrific! I always choose OPI too because it lasts so long!
love those bird pillows on your couch! whoever told you about them must be a savvy shopper and friend. 😉
LOVE the nail polish and flip flops! i have a pair of l.l. bean flip flops that my mama-in-law got me 3 summers ago and they are still going strong too!
I love the color your nail polish too, it’s very similar to what I have on my toenails. Those are some nice shoes too and If I hadn’t just bought some, I’d probably get some. But, the thing I love the most is that couch! I can’t believe it has a 10 year warranty and washable covers! My couch and pretty much the whole house has been ruined by kids or pets.
Love that nailpolish! The toes have got to have a strong vibrant color.
Maybe you need one of those steamer like the use at menswar stores for suits? That might work on the slipcover after you put it on the couch.
Oooh! I love that necklace! I have been seeing them everywhere too, must go check it out!
Also, just bought the chaise from that line at Ikea! I love it! So comfy and I really loved the wash ability since I got light pink and after a week, my cat has made parts of it black with fur! Oh and two kids climbing all over it constantly, I know it will need a washing soon!
Stopping by from SITS.