What I Am Currently Loving - January 2017

Happy Monday! This post is is inspired by Divya of EatTeachBlog. I read one of her recent posts and thought this would be a fun blog to write. Here are some things I'm currently loving. 

Beverage of choice

So, I rarely get anything besides filtered water from Starbucks, but sometimes I have to cave...Currently, my favorite is a White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha with almond milk. 

How To Get Away With Murder 

My best friend started me on season three. I didn't honestly think I would like the show, but I'm hooked...Counting down the days until the new episode airs. I really need to start binge watching the first two seasons on Netflix. This show is so suspenseful!

Big Magic : Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of Eat Pray Love)

I'm doing my best to squeeze in some time to read. I either seem to read a whole book in a day or read a couple of pages a week. I started this book and I'm really enjoying it. It's been insightful and I like the author's honesty. 

My glasses 

I started wearing glasses when I was seven years old. In ninth grade, I just decided to stop wearing them. A few weeks ago, I got a pair of glasses with an updated prescription and have been wearing them since. The world is so much clearer now! LOL. 

Natalie Perfume 

This scent makes me so happy. I love the smell of the fragrance and for a little backstory...This perfume was created in honor of Natalie Wood, by her children. The actress, Barbara Stanwyck was known for her signature scent, gardenia. Natalie had been in a movie with her and was sent a bottle of the perfume. It became her scent as well. Fast forward to the present. Natalie's daughters wanted to honor their mother's memory and voila this spin on the perfume she wore was produced. 

Beautiful : The Carole King Musical

I've been wanting to see this musical for a while and when I saw it was coming to Detroit, I just had to go! It was even better than I expected it to be. The cast was superb and I loved how it included the history of other music from that time period. My favorite era of music is the 60s and 70s!

Keith Urban's album, Ripcord

Lately I have the songs, The Fighter, Blue Ain't Your Color and Wasted Time from his album, stuck in my head. 

Also, if you like Nicole Kidman or Keith Urban, then the video below, might make you smile. 

Rules Don't Apply 

I saw this movie a month ago, but it's still on my mind. It takes place in Hollywood in the late fifties and early sixties. A small town girl comes to California to work under contract for Howard Hughes. Warren Beatty wrote, produced, and directed the movie, as well as played the main character, Mr. Hughes. I'm looking forward to watching the film again. 

Garden Lite Chocolate Muffins

This is my favorite late night snack. They're made with zucchini and carrots and are quite healthy. They are dairy free, nut free and gluten free! 

Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads 

I love these! They're vegan and have natural ingredients such as tea tree oil and witch hazel. 

Flower Print Vera Bradley Tote Bag

I'm very picky about Vera Bradley prints. This flower print however, I really like. I got this as a Hanukkah present and it's perfect to use as an overnight bag. 

What are you currently loving? Have a great week!

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What's On Your Wish List?

Happy Monday! Below, are a list of items I put together that are on my wish list currently. What is on yours? 


1. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer - $24.00

I love makeup. I find it to be a form of artistic expression. I keep hearing such great things about this highlighter and so this product definitely makes the list. It's also cruelty free and vegan. 


2. Girl Boss - On sale for $9.00

Sophia is the founder of Nasty Gal, a multi-million dollar fashion retailer. She tells her "rags to riches" story and empowers young women to become their own "Girl Boss." This book came out in 2014 and I've been meaning to read it for a while now...Making it one of my summer reads!

3. Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace (This design is currently sold out, but prices average between $20.00-30.00)

Being as natural and into holistic medicine and essential oils as I am, I think a diffuser necklace is so cool!  I found an OM necklace on Drops Of Joy Jewelry and for each necklace purchased, $2.00 is donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Check out their site to see the variety they have, which includes bracelets! -And when you sign up for their newsletter, you receive a $5.00 off coupon!


4. Natalie Perfume - $95.00 ($25.00 for the purse roll on)

This next item is very special to me. This perfume is named after Natalie Wood, one of my favorite actresses. Her daughter, Natasha has recreated her signature perfume with a modern and natural twist. Gardenia is the signature note, as it was Natalie's favorite. The smell of Natalie's perfume is one of the strongest memories her children have of their mother. This fragrance is at the top of my birthday wish list this year and I cannot wait to have it in my possession. 
  
5. Sanuk Yoga Dawn Sandals $58.00

A friend of mine told me about this shoe company a few years ago. Their sandals are made from eco-friendly materials such as old yoga mats. I took a look at their current inventory and found a pair I liked. 

6. Alex and Ani Butterfly Ring Wrap - $28.00 (Comes in three colors)

I really do enjoy Alex and Ani. It's so much fun to have "personalized" jewelry. It reminds me of the early 2000s when I used to go to Limited Too and get charm links for my Italian charm bracelet.   
Alex and Ani have really expanded their line of jewelry and I recently went into one of their stores and fell in love with this ring.

7. Gold Print Elephant Ring Holder - $12.00 

Rings are one of my favorite accessories. Being an elephant lover as well, how could I not love this ring holder??


Have you ever tried the Mary-Lou Manizer or Sanuk sandals? What is on your wish list right now? 

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