Random Loves for October
Oh boy, I almost didn’t get this posted for the month of October! It is mind boggling how quickly this month has gone by. In between work, doctors appointments and health issues, then trying to find time to craft, this month has breezed on by. I can’t believe there’s less than two months until Christmas!
It is no secret I enjoy reality tv shows. Add cooking to the mix and it’s almost a guarantee that I’ll like it. I enjoy Top Chef and I was so excited when I heard that Life After Top Chef was coming to air. I really like Richard Blais and Fabio is just too funny. I love seeing what goes in their real life and how their restaurants are started and the things that go behind-the-scenes.
boots can be found here
It was bound to happen……I have officially purchased my first pair of rain boots. You would think since I live in Seattle, I would have gotten some years ago. I’ll be honest, I have never been a fan of them, but recently with the cute styles and the CRAZY rain, I just couldn’t resist any longer. This turquoise color is so happy, I can’t help but smile everytime I look down.
Winter Candy Apple, Japanese Cherry Blossom and Vanilla Bean Noel.
With the sickness bug floating about, I’m all about anti-bacterial soaps. I simply love the smells at Bath & Body Works- they are goodness in a bottle! While I was looking these up, I noticed that they have a BUNCH of new scents in. I can’t wait to go and smell them! I particularly want to smell Creamy Pumpkin, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Winter Cranberry & Iced Gingerbread. Yay for yummy seasonal scents!
Since the health bills have been coming in steadily, I’ve been doing my best to cut back on Starbucks. Recently I’ve gone to a new alternative- making my own chai drinks at home! It’s great for the colder weather, but you can also have it iced. It’s easily accessible at the stores {in the tea section} and is fairly inexpensive.
The rain has been cramping my style lately but those boots are cute.
Okay, I know a little something about making my own chai tea lattes. I am totally hooked. But I would recommend the Tazo chai. It is the chai Starbucks uses. It has a bit less sugar but much more complexity in spiciness and flavor compared to the Oregon Chai. You can also add a little bit of vanilla to it as well.
Fun favorite things!!
My fave things right now? Pumpkin Spice lattes from Starbucks….sorry, not trying to bum you out about cutting back. :) Interesting necklaces that I’ve gotten at some holiday craft shows. Mama Elephant stamps. My lime green Bible & Paper Coterie journal that I used for Bible study notes. :)
not to be a debby downer on your lovely blog post, but since my father passed last week my favorite things have been comfort food in general. ;) especially panera bread’s mac & cheese!
lauren
I just got a nice new camera and lenses for my birthday so I am loving Epiphanie camera bags right now and hoping for Christmas maybe?
One of my most favorite things is the Vinacafe iced coffee mix (dry packets) from Uwajimaya. I’m hooked!
Also loving the blueberry lemonade Mio in 7-Up right now!
I love that Chai mix too! I just wish it would come in a no calorie option :) One of my favorite things has been some slippers I saw…pink, sequin and warm! I think I need! http://www.dearfoams.com/event/catalog:detail/catalogCode/SEQUIN-VELOUR-CLOG-DF453/categoryCode/Women-Clog-Scuff
Oh my goodness, those slippers are adorable and look super comfy! Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
Glad you liked them too! Pretty and pink (perhaps not posh but close;)
Right now 2 of my fave things have to do with food, lol. Turtle carmel nut shakes from Steak N’ Shake and delicious hand dipped carmel apples from a little chocolate shop here in the city that makes their own chocolate and carmel. Merbs Candies only has them during this time of year and I do my best to eat my weight in apples, lol. I use the excuse that we need to keep Mom & Pop shops in business ;)
I can’t believe you haven’t had rain boots…loving the color!! I just picked up a pink pair with flowers…cute cute cute!
I absolutely love chai. Infact I drinking a chai latte as we speak! It’s perfect for the gloomy weather we are having here in northern California today. As a former Starbucks barista, I can tell you that they make their chai lattes with Tazo concentrate (though Oregon chai is REALLY good – just incase you havn’t been able to exactly match their chai taste). Try it with vanilla soy milk, it takes it to a whole ‘nother level!
Lately I have been loving all the seasonal flavored foods, a pair of glow in the dark mummy gloves I got at the dollar store, and the wireless internet adapter I just got for my PC so I now can have a working PC at the new place I just moved into.