These are some of my favorite things – all items I own and use myself. As you scroll you’ll find sections for House and Home, Lake House, Books and Reading, Personal Care, and Travel.
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Home Decor
Blue and White Lidded Jar
These lidded jars look great alone, but I especially love to group them in differents styles and sizes for a bigger impact. At 18″ this jar is a great size to anchor a grouping.
Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
I have one of these that I use on my patio for most of the year, but I love how these can be used indoors anywhere you need a place to set a drink or a book.
Down and Feather Pillow Insert
I use these to switch out pillow covers for the season. A trick I was taught: buy an insert one size up from the pillow cover in order to get that full, decorator look and feel.
Bedding
Eddie Bauer Flannel Sheets
I’m a total flannel sheet convert because they are so soft. I have this set for our guest room.
The Softest Throw Ever
I bought one of these for myself and everyone who uses it wants one. It’s *that* soft. It comes in several colors.
Tabletop
La Rochere Fleur De Lys Glasses
Classic, French glasses. I have the fleur de lys pattern, but the bee pattern is very popular too.
Blue Willow Salad Plates
These look great paired with either the Blue Willow or your favorite white dinner plates. Add red gingham napkins and woven placemats for a great summer look.
Friendly Village Dishes
I adore this classic, English pattern. I have vintage dinner and salad plates in and use them for both my Thanksgiving and Christmas tables. The vintage pieces can be found online or in antique stores but this popular pattern is still being produced and can be bought new.
Woven Placemats
An easy way to give your table that layered look. I use them alone or on top of tablecloths.
Cotton Hemstitch Napkins
I have these in navy and I love the classic hemstitch detail.
Gingham Napkins
These work great with the Blue Willow plates for the perfect summer table setting.
Lake House
Eddie Bauer Buffalo Plaid Duvet and Shams
I’ve never met a buffalo check or plaid I didn’t like. I use this duvet cover without an insert so it acts more like a blanket.
Navy and White Paisley Sheet Set
I used these paisley sheets to balance out the checks and stripes in the other bedding.
Navy Striped Duvet Cover
We’re using this duvet cover and shams in our bedroom at the lake. I love how this design is a classic but has a nautical feel too.
Braided Jute Area Rug
I love natural fiber rugs and I have become a big fan of jute rugs in particular because they are comfortable underfoot. This rug is currently in two (soon to be three) rooms of our lake place.
Hand Blown Glasses
I pinned these hand-blown Mexican drinking glasses to a lake house Pinterest board long before we had a lake place because of the blue rims. They’d be equally at home in any kitchen, however, because they’re such classics.
Nautica Sheet Set
I was looking for sheets in a classic ticking pattern when I ran across these by Nautica. This link will also take you to other fun nautical patterns like fish, sharks, whales, and anchors.
Mexican Train Dominoes
Some friends of ours introduced us to Mexican Train Dominoes at the lake and I knew we needed to have a set of our own. Such a fun game for a group.
Holiday
Lighted Twig Branches
I use these branches in my outdoor planters for Christmas. They are battery-operated and a 6-hour timer which is so helpful.
Books
Book Darts
These metal bookmarks let you not only mark the page but the exact line that you want to make note of. Perfect for schoolwork or book clubs. I also use them to mark my favorite recipes in cookbooks.
The Soul of a House: Decorating with Warmth, Style, and Comfort
Who doesn’t love a beautifully decorated house, but what really inspires me is a house with a soul. This book captures that so well.
Style and Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life
The loveliest lifestyle books with dozens of simple ideas on everything from Adirondack chairs to travel journals to unpolished silver. This is a smaller coffee table book and makes a wonderful gift.
Personal
Plaid Disposable Masks
I have yet to find a cloth mask as comfortable to me as the paper ones, but I was tired of the medical blue versions. Imagine my surprise when I found these paper masks in a black watch plaid. Most people don’t realize it’s not a cloth mask when I’m wearing it.
Shiatsu Massager
I love, love, love this massager. I bought one for my mom, one for my daughter, and one for myself. It uses a kneading motion with heat and works equally well on shoulders and backs.
OPI Cajun Shrimp Nail Polish
My favorite polish color for years. Perfect for summer but I wear it year-round.
CC+ Cream with SPF
7 products in one, including foundation and sunscreen. I love this for the coverage it provides and the high SPF.
Mineral Sunscreen with Built-In Brush
A dry, mineral sunscreen that can go over makeup. I love the built-in brush.
Plaid Disposable Masks
I have yet to find a cloth mask as comfortable to me as the paper ones, but I was tired of the medical blue versions. Imagine my surprise when I found these paper masks in a black watch plaid. Most people don’t realize it’s not a cloth mask when I’m wearing it.
Shiatsu Massager
I love, love, love this massager. I bought one for my mom, one for my daughter, and one for myself. It uses a kneading motion with heat and works equally well on shoulders and backs.
OPI Cajun Shrimp Nail Polish
My favorite polish color for years. Perfect for summer but I wear it year-round.
CC+ Cream with SPF
7 products in one, including foundation and sunscreen. I love this for the coverage it provides and the high SPF.
Mineral Sunscreen with Built-In Brush
A dry, mineral sunscreen that can go over makeup. I love the built-in brush.
Travel
Dog Travel Bag
Another blogger I follow shared this bag and I immediately ordered two for my granddogs. This bag is genius with collapsable food and water bowls, containers for food and treats, and lots of storage for toys and whatever else you might need.
Packable Visor with SPF Protection
This visor goes on every beach or lake trip with me. It comes in lots of colors, rolls for easy packing, and has SPF protection built in.
Mobile Charger
Tom gave me this for Christmas and it was the gift I didn’t know I needed. No more nervously watching my phone battery while traveling!
Hanging Toiletry Bag
I have used this hanging bag for years. It lets me see everything at a glance and saves room on bathroom countertops.
Quilted Travel Tote
I love this bag for traveling on airplanes. It’s the bag I place under the seat in front of me. It holds all my regular purse items, plus the extra things I travel with.
Dog Travel Bag
Another blogger I follow shared this bag and I immediately ordered two for my granddogs. This bag is genius with collapsable food and water bowls, containers for food and treats, and lots of storage for toys and whatever else you might need.
Packable Visor with SPF Protection
This visor goes on every beach or lake trip with me. It comes in lots of colors, rolls for easy packing, and has SPF protection built in.
Mobile Charger
Tom gave me this for Christmas and it was the gift I didn’t know I needed. No more nervously watching my phone battery while traveling!
Hanging Toiletry Bag
I have used this hanging bag for years. It lets me see everything at a glance and saves room on bathroom countertops.
Quilted Travel Tote
I love this bag for traveling on airplanes. It’s the bag I place under the seat in front of me. It holds all my regular purse items, plus the extra things I travel with.
