shopping

For a while now it seems that the mustache is back in style.  I’ve seen events, novelty items (here & here) and even coworkers sporting “the stache!”

So, when I saw this mug at my local UO store a few weeks ago it made me chuckle. Since I work with a group of IT guys I though it would be even funnier that I, the only female, have a mustache mug.  On second thought, I have seen a handful of women sporting their own style of “stache” but lets not get into that.

Is it quite possibly one of the silliest purchase I ever made but it made me laugh.  Then again I’m the type of person who laughs at fart jokes so maybe this mug was made for me!

Can you believe that these are Crocs!  Crazy, right?

I was looking for some cute but comfortable wedges for the summer when low and behold I saw these on Endless.com. Within 24 hrs they were on my feet.  They don’t disappoint.  They’re super comfortable and super lightweight.  The height is ideal and there are 3 other colors to chose from.  Who knew that comfort AND style could come from a pair of Crocs!

The weather this weekend was perfect!  Although they were calling for rain it never came our way.  On Saturday, after meeting a friend for tea we headed down to Soulard Market.  I haven’t been there in over a year.  I forgot how much fun it is and how cheap the prices are!

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Soulard Market, St. Louis

With our current flailing economy I’m all for supporting local farmers while saving a few bucks.  Along with all our produce finds we couldn’t pass up the mini donut maker.  The chocolate glazed variety was my top pick while Julie chose the powdered version as her #1.  All in all, a fun morning out.

I was able to craft this weekend.  I made a project for Mum which I will share soon and I’m halfway through a knitted sweater project.  I realize its not sweater weather but the yarn is called Summer Tweed so it’s nice and light.  I just hope I can finish it soon so I can move onto something less time consuming.

How do you spend your weekend?

Fabricdepot.com is having a sweet sale! Through the end of the day all Free Spirit fabrics are 35% off and that includes Pop Garden

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About a Boy divx by Heather Bailey.  They don’t have the entire collection but here are a few they do have.

The last thing my stash needs is more fabric but these fabrics are adorable!  Sale ends midnight tonight!

Wow, today sure feels like Spring here in the Midwest.  Spring is my favorite season of the year even though its pretty short.  All the spring clothes are popping up in stores and when visiting my local Trader Joes

I saw these adorable bulb pots.  Once they’re done blooming I’ll be putting them in the yard. Well, the bulbs that is.

Bulb pots on Gamma Go Bird Tray

Of course, until then I’m sure I’ll hear the inevitable

The Escort on dvd

“you know you need to water those, right?”  What can I say I don’t have the greenest thumb and by mid-summer all our annuals are usually dead!

What’s your favorite season of the year?

Leave it to the hilarious folks at The Onion to come up with a new twist on the traditional Sweethearts candy.  They’re called BitterSweets and come in three varieties Dejected, Dumped and Dysfunctional.  There’s even a price break if you buy all three!

With sayings like “Dork Magnet,”  “Rather Drink,” and “Do My Dishes” they would make for an interesting reaction at the work place but I may have to rethink that one!

The humor doesn’t stop at the sayings either.  The flavor names range from Nappy Citric to Fossilized Antacid and those are just two of the six mouth-watering combinations!

So, if you’re looking for something that’s sour versus sweet, this maybe the ideal gift for that special (smart ass) someone!

While traveling last week I didn’t have the chance to spend anytime in London and I know that shopping ”duty-free” in Terminal 3 doesn’t count but fell in love with a little perfume shop named Joe Malone. The store’s design was really simple but very elegant.  White walls with black accents and the focus was, of course, on their product. 

Second in Command release

Lions for Lambs video

Perfume doesn’t sound like something different but with combinations like Wild Fig & Cassis, Sweet Lime & Cedar, and Nutmeg & Ginger it’s not your average Jo!  I opted for the safer White Jasmine and Mint.  A very light but clean scent that came in handy after eight and a half hours in the same up-right, seated position. It was definitely worth the extra effort it took to cram into my one quart clear travel bag!  Seriously, Glad and Hefty have got to be making a fortune from this recent security requirement. 

Anyway, the Joe Malone website offers free shipping which is good to know when I run out however I wonder how long it will take someone to invent a scratch and sniff monitor.  Hum…maybe that’s not such a good idea.

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See what happens when I ask my husband to go to the store for me!  I know what you’re thinking…um that $2 Buck Choc sounds delicious but the ShamWOW! was a surprise. For a guy that makes fun of all those As Seen On TV ads I didn’t expect to see that. At least he didn’t come home with a Snuggie or a Cha, cha, cha Chia Pet.  I have to admit I may actually use the ShamWOW!

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Last Saturday my good friend Elizabeth arranged “Tea Service for Two” at the London Tea Room. It was an ideal place to relax and exchange gifts after a stroll down Washington Ave. We had our choice of tea, traditional cucumber sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam with a cupcake to finish it all off. It was a real treat! Thanks E!

There were a few cute stores but for the most part Washington Ave. has become a ghost town.  It was fun to see some of the old buildings that still remain having been turned into lofts. One building that caught my attention was the old Bee Hat Company.  It dates back to 1899. Back in the day this was a busy factory in the garment district and one very cool feature are these terra cotta lion heads that, according to Architectural Ruminations, “originally connected to the building’s rooftop drainage gutter system”  but have since been hooked up to the steam lines.  It’s an interesting sight to see on a cold December day.

So, the holiday season is here and I have to admit that the usual Scrooge in me is slowly fading.  I’m not to the point that I enjoy caroling or plan on wearing a Christmas sweater anytime soon but its great to see all the fun holiday craft projects in blogland and do a little holiday shopping.

So a couple of weeks ago I found myself in a dilemma.  Now, I know its the time of year to be buying gifts for others and I have almost everyone taken care of that’s on my list this year but let’s be honest haven’t you bought something that you know would make a great gift but you just can’t part with it?  Haven’t we all been there?

While out in the CWE (Central West End-St. Louis), I came across this adorable boutique named Ivy Hill.  They had a little bit of everything.  Clothing, accessories, and bath products. That’s where I found this adorable little wallet.  The concept is genius!  A safety pin flower on crushed velvet which, even as I type, sounds completely punk rock but is ready to be the star of any holiday party.  Can’t you blame me for keeping it?