my new classics.

perhaps it's because i'm closing in on 29 years old (!!!!), but i find i'm so grateful these days to have some trued & tried things i can count on to make my day a bit easier, more comforting, or nourishing. the seven items above are basically a daily part of my life right now & just in case you're on the hunt for some new classics in your life, i thought i'd share my favorites right now. 

1. my homemade latte is one of my favorite rituals. it says, "yes, it seems a tad early (again) to be up ellie girl, but i will sip this while we play & it will soothe my soul into waking up." i've tried a ton of different espressos and happily this one (which is the cheapest at our grocery store!) is my fav!

2. holy moly kodiak cakes have changed my life. we're pretty much having them every morning around our house -- they're full of real, healthy ingredients and freeze so well. they're ellie's favorite food ever & that makes me one happy mama. i order them in bulk from amazon, but just heard target has started carrying them -- hooray!

3. i mentioned this in my post on hostess gifts, but mrs. meyer's honeysuckle dishsoap, handsoap and countertop cleaner are serious-three-times-a-day-(at least) day brighteners for me. i spend an inordinate amount of time washing dishes/highchair trays & this makes that task all the brighter.

4. j. crew camp socks are my go to for fall. seriously warm. seriously soft & so durable. i just love 'em.

5.  i've used neutrogena face soap for over a decade. it's just the best.

6. my greatest clothing discovery ever are henry & belle jeans. i'd never even heard of them before i tried them on (post-baby, which says even more about how great they are). i would happily give up all my jeans for one pair of these. so, so comfortable & fit incredibly well. plus, they're from chicago, which is awesome.

7. pilot G-2 05 pens (is that specific enough for you? :) are in the same category as neutrogena face soap -- they're an old friend & i'll be a loyal customer for a long, long time.

alright -- spill the beans -- what are your classics? xo

weekender.

i'm swooning over this weekender bag from everlane! feels like you could have some grand adventures with this bag in tow. would make a wonderful christmas present!

make up find.

i've spent the better part of a decade trying to find a foundation that would work with my skin -- almost everything has made me break out (more) or been too heavy or just looked terrible. i've stuck with loose powder & been pretty underwhelmed.

then, i had this moment where i was determined to find make up that really works for my skin (it also happened to coincide with being post-prengnancy & generally not feeling that great) -- and stumbled upon this amazing foundation.

i'll be honest, i bought this benefit make up for the cute packaging/font (which is RIDICULOUS), but now i'm hooked: it's light weight; i'm having less break outs since using it; & i love how it looks on my skin. just in case some of you are on this same journey (ugh!), i wanted to share my new find with you.

any make up finds you'd like to share? anyone else tried benefit products? would love to hear!!

sweet prints.

just loving these two sweet prints!

p.s. i have a weakness for latte bowls & these are fabulous!

window shopping: boden.

 

was doing a litle spring window shopping & thought i'd share a few of my finds. boden absolutely nails certain timeless pieces -- like this navy dress & this classic cardigan. there were different images in the catalogue that caught my eye (i loved the cardigan belted with a white t-shirt they showed...) & i'm all about investing in pieces you can wear a hundred different ways. & this cardigan has a bit of cashmere in it without the sticker shock!

what are you loving this spring?

oh, j. crew.

you've done it again. 

hooray design co. & giveaway!

i'm beyond excited to introduce you to hooray design co! (i'll pause for raucous applause!) one of my favorite bloggers, alli, of the amazing hooray blog, just launched this amazing design co. & i just love how she describes it: "This is truly a dream project I've been working on for some time, sparked by the pencil drawings I'd sketch as a kid, and inspired today by a blend of modern & retro. I love the personal nature behind paper goods and packaging gifts, and am excited to hopefully inspire lots of creative gift giving." i'm such a fan!

i have even more good news for you, because alli is generously offering one t&f reader a big box set of 15 of hooray design co's christmas cards & a special pack of all their adorable gift tags! talk about getting your holiday giving off on the right foot! all you have to do is run over to hooray design co. & then leave a comment here with your favorite item in the shop! the winner will be announced monday! because i know you can't wait to get to ordering, there is an amazing shipping deal thru monday -- $3 for all orders, or $1 for individual cards!

congrats alli!! good luck sweet readers! xo

Update on Wed, November 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM by tulips & flight suits

congrats to #16, laura, our winner! thanks all for checking out lovely hooray design co! xo

new favorite rug.

i love, love, love this rug! it may make an appearance in baby y's room, but i'd put it in just about any room!

cardigan love.

i'm finding a good way to escape the heat is to dream about fall clothes & i just love this cardigan from boden!

giveaway: martha & ash!

so, if you loved yesterday's post on our family room, you're in for a real treat with today's giveaway! martha & ash are giving away one throw pillow of your choice -- it's so easy to enter! just check out their etsy store & leave a comment below with your favorite pillow(s). we'll announce the winner on friday night! xo

p.s. two of my favorites above!

Update on Fri, July 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM by tulips & flight suits

we have a winner, congrats claire g!