Well maybe not, but it does make it easier...

This Christmas I benefited greatly from bragging about the things I love, and some things I didn't even discover myself- but things my blog-mate Sarah shared... it really pays to have great taste and a fabulous blog to share it on!

I received this beautiful Bobbi Brown eye and lip palette to add some sparkle to my holiday makeup. (via Sarah's post)

The eyeshadows are divine and for once I actually found a lip color that suits me! The Berry Mauve Creamy Lip color (top left) makes my lips look flush and doesn't pale my complexion (pretty much a miracle, I always look dead when I wear lipstick)
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My dear friend and fellow blogger Joce gave me this lovely zippered pouch, which is currently toting around my unusable cell phone while I'm in Canada and mouse for my laptop. She obviously feels it's right to indulge my love of sea creatures with suckers!



I can only assume she stumbled across it on Etsy for only those clever crafters would think of something like this, but I am so grateful... it makes me smile every time I see it. Isn't it cheery?



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Loved by Adri

Now that Miss Sarah's bridal shower is over I can *finally* share some of the amazing things I've seen/bought/created that I've had to keep under wraps...


Paper-Source is ah-maz-ing
I had intended to create two dozen of their mini magnolia flowers to accompany dessert, too bad it took me an hour to create one and I nearly glued myself to the coffee table! I decided to forgo the flowers (which weren't needed anyways!) and busy myself with other odds and ends to finish up.

Mini-Magnolia Paper Flower Kit


At least you can see the one I finished, I intend to complete them all for another project someday...



Via Paper-Source
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Loved by Adri

I cannot describe in words how much I love you Google. Seriously!
Google has become the epitome of Getting Things Done, productivity, and everything helpful
Appy Holidays

This time it's news you can use!
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Loved by Sarah

Since I'm on a bit of a Shag kick, let me just tell you that I am thrilled to see his new work with more blondes...

It's nice to see my fab-u-lous mid century modern tiki lifestyle fantasy illustrated I don't have to stretch to imagine myself in his beautiful art!

Check out his newest peices showing right now in NYC
Voyeur: Jonathan Levine Gallery: Nov 22 - Dec 20

Peeping Terry

Peeping Trent

A little sparkle on the patio
Fish Story




Via Shag.com
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Loved by Adri

The Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary to be celebrated with limited edition Shag prints, merchandise and events! OMG. I just died.

Details are still a little sketchy (pardon the pun) at this time, but it appears that a range of merchandise will be created based on the art: at the very least, Shag will be signing prints on Sunday, August 9th at the park. Buyers, however, will get the first opportunity to buy the prints at a cocktail party the evening of the 8th where Shag will be the guest of honor. Here’s hoping that they hold the event in the Mansion itself — Walt Disney World has done dinners in the stretch rooms in the past — what a blast it would be to party where “candle lights flicker where the air is deathly still. Says Hot Lava from Tiki Talk

See more of Shag's Haunted Mansion Prints here

Event information at Disneyland's website


Via Tiki Talk through BB
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Loved by Adri (We are so going to this. I don't care what we have to do, heads will roll...)
because it was sent to her by
Sarah (SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAL!!!)