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Random Loves for January

I hope you all are having a great weekend so far. After a long doctors visit yesterday, I’m ready to rest up and hopefully get lots of crafting done. All of these ideas are flowing in this brain of mine and I’m hoping they turn out like I envision. I suppose I’ll need to actually TRY them and see if they do!

If you have followed my blog, you know that each month I host a Random Loves post here on the blog. These posts are filled with random items I’m loving that month. It’s been so much fun to see YOUR lists over these months and check out the items you are listing. I’ve been introduced to many new things thanks to your suggestions!

Let’s get started on this month’s feature….

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washi tape can be found here

How have I not mentioned this in a previous Random Loves post?! I am utterly in love with washi tape. I have been using it on all sorts of projects and can’t seem to get enough. Dozens of designs and colors and I’m still adding some to my collection! If you haven’t purchased your first roll, you must. Stat.

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In my effort to organize my bedroom, I got some new shelving and some new decor. This pretty bowl was one of my recent finds at Target and I absolutely love it. I love how it’s modern, artistic and most of all, it’s a pretty place to store things.

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lotion can be found here

I have loved the Victoria’s Secret Love Spell scent even since I was 16. Not matter how many years pass, I don’t seem to get tired of this scene. Recently while I was doing some cleaning, I stumbled across more items I had and couldn’t help but spray some on myself. Love this stuff!

 

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necklace can be found here

It’s no secret that I enjoy sparkly jewelry pieces. On a recent trip to Nordstrom I saw this beautiful necklace and was eying it with my sister. Since I was supposed to be buying gifts, I passed on it and didn’t think anything of it. Imagine my surprise when my sister gave it to me for Christmas. I absolutely love it! The color is so pretty and I’m surprised at how many outfits it works with.

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savings chart can be found here

I did a blog post earlier this week on the 2013 savings chart I’m following. It makes me so excited to hear that many of you will be doing it with me! I have already put extra money into my jar and love seeing it add up already! If you want to have an extra $1300 at the end of the year, I’d highly suggest following this chart! Be sure to leave a comment on my earlier post and let me know you’ll be doing it, too! :)

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What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, clothing, movies, etc….  it just might introduce me (and others) to some new things! I can’t wait to see your lists!

Random Loves for December

Announcement: Christmas is seven days away. Yikes! I am far from done with shopping and don’t even get me started on wrapping the presents and then wanting to do some holiday baking. Where has the time gone? I really dislike being behind on anything- deadlines, late to appointments and meetings– being behind in Christmas shopping falls in this category too. The whole not driving thing (temporary) on top of feeling under the weather really puts a wrench into things!
 
Since I haven’t had much time to craft and the Craft Dash Highlights post is tomorrow, I thought I would take today to share my Random Loves for this month. Hope you don’t mind!
I’m obsessed with Christmas music right now. I play it at work, on my phone and light up whenever it plays in stores. I’m a sucker for pop music, so I enjoy hearing the various artists takes on the classics. However, if you play me Amy Grant, Jim Brickman or Nat King Cole Christmas songs, I will never reject them.
 
 Mug (and other beautiful goodness) can be found here
 
You may remember in last months Random Loves post, I posted a Starbucks mug I was eying. I actually never purchased it. Instead I stumbled across this mug and guys, it’s the BEST. It’s a nice big mug and the quality is fantastic. Not to mention that it’s from a local Etsy seller who is super sweet. If I could afford it, I would buy one for every single one of you- that’s how much I love mine.
 

I’m not sure how these didn’t make it into my first Random Loves post. I am OBSESSED with these pens. I have them at work, in my purse, at home…. and yes, I own every single color that has been released. They are great for journaling, writing in cards, for gift tags and everything in between. (My favorite are the black, fine tip ones)
 
pants can be found here 
 
Oh my goodness, I cannot rave about these pants enough. I love the look of leggings with longer shirts, but never found any that were thick enough to be considered pants AND slimming. A recent trip to Nordstom had me stumbling across these. They are BEYOND comfortable, they are slimming and are thick enough to wear without always wearing a tunic shirt. They’re a little pricey, but I worth it (in my opinion).
 
 
I saw this featured in a YouTube video (go ahead and laugh) and have been looking everywhere for them. I was so excited when I found them at the store– I’m fairly certain my sister thought I was crazy when I excitedly showed her what I was getting. If you like peppermint and lollipops, you will love these!
I always love seeing what others are enjoying. What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, movies, etc….  it just might introduce me (and others) to some new things!