Christina hearts

Heart #131 goes to...Heart Soul Kacia Boot

2011-08-31T01:00:00.003-04:00

*** UPDATE***
Had to send these back...didn't feel good ankle support so I decided not to keep them. They were really cute, but ultimately they just didn't seem to be that comfortable. :(
On to the next pair...

Heart #131 goes to...Heart Soul Kacia Boot! Found these cute boots in my favorite green color on Piperlime. The thing that I love about Piperlime is that I can place an order, get my purchase within days, try them on and decide to keep them or stick them right back in the box and ship them back for free.

Anyway, these 100% leather boots sell for $79 and they come in Green (pictured) and Dark Brown. They have a 3 3/4" heel and side zip closure. I should be getting them any day now, so I'll let you know if they are keepers!

Heart #130 goes to...Ray Ban Sunglasses

2011-08-30T14:49:00.000-04:00

Heart #130 goes to...Ray Ban Highstreet RB4068 Polarized Sunglasses! After scratching up the lens on my favorite pair of Maui Jim sunglasses, I decided it was time to splurge on a new pair. I hate trying on sunglasses because I just feel like there are way too many choices and it takes forever to find a pair I like. But I love this pair!! They have a tortoise frame and polarized brown lenses. They are so cool and so comfortable. I bought them in a little sun glass shop on my recent trip to Cape May and I'm very happy with my purchase. They sell for about $169 on the Ray Ban website.

Heart #129 goes to...The Pet Travel-Tainer from The Container Store

2011-05-04T14:49:00.001-04:00

Heart #129 goes to...The Pet Travel-Tainer from The Container Store! Here's what I've been looking for for quite some time now. My furry little best friend comes to work with me, and pretty much any place that he's allowed, so I always want to have extra food for him. Right now, in the back of my truck, I have a zip lock bag filled with food and a regular boring plastic container. This is so much more compact and really cute. The 4 quart container is airtight and the handles pull off to give you two bowls (one quart each), for food and water. When you are done, simply snap everything back into place! This product is PBA free and sells for $14.99.

Heart #128 goes to...The Pampered Chef's 13" Medium Round Stone with Handles

2011-05-03T15:07:00.003-04:00

Heart #128 goes to...The Pampered Chef's 13" Medium Round Stone with Handles! Had to blog about this today for two reasons. First reason is that I just got mine in the mail today. The second reason is the pressure from my cousin Marti to blog again. It's been almost two months since my last post and she just pointed that out to me. It's also because of her that I bought this really cool baking stone. She invited me over for dinner last week for some delicious homemade Greek soup, maybe I'll post that recipe one day, and she made crescent rolls. The rolls came out perfect, thanks to the Pampered Chef stone which "evenly distributes heat and draws moisture away from the surface".

Here are some more features:

Retains heat, so your just-out-of-the-oven foods stay hot longer

No presoaking needed before use

Virtually nonporous, so it doesn't retain oils, odors or flavors

Microwave-, freezer-, and conventional and convection

oven-safe

This stone goes from the oven, straight to your table, with the help of the contoured handles that are molded directly into the stone. This 13" round sells for $24.00 here. There is also a large round stone with handles and a rectangular baker. Browse the Pampered Chef website, they have really cool products and great recipes.

Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts Official Video

2011-03-05T09:43:00.003-05:00

Heart #127 goes to..."Jar of Hearts" by Christina Perri

2011-03-05T09:43:00.002-05:00

Heart #127 goes to..."Jar of Hearts" by Christina Perri. Click the link to go to Amazon.com so you can download this song for 99 cents. You can also listen to a sample. I love this song. I remember hearing it on So You Think You Can Dance and I had to find it and download it right away...It's really good and her voice is unexplainable. I will post the video in a separate post.

Heart #126 goes to...Handcrafted Metal Boot Tray

2011-01-12T20:04:00.000-05:00

Heart #126 goes to...Handcrafted Metal Boot Tray! This great tray will replace the cheap plastic tray I currently have in my front entrance. It's been snowing a lot and this is definitely a neccessity for all of our wet snowy boots. I saw this in a friend's house and I knew I had to have it. It's from the Lillian Vernon catalog and it sells for $39.98.

Heart #125 goes to...Chai Tea Latte by Twinings for Tassimo

2011-01-07T09:29:00.000-05:00

Heart #125 goes to...Chai Tea Latte by Twinings for Tassimo! This has to be my favorite flavor. I do love all of the cappuccino flavors but this "sweet and spicy blend of black tea, honey, creamer and spices" is nothing like I've eve tasted before. I have a link to the Tassimo website, but I tend to buy mine at Bed*Bath*and*Beyond so that I can use my coupons ;)

Try it, you'll like it!

Heart #124 goes to...the "Queen of A Lot" Medal of Honor Pin

2011-01-06T22:54:00.000-05:00

Heart #124 goes to...the "Queen of A Lot" Medal of Honor Pin! Let's face it ladies, we all deserve to be treated like a Queen and we all deserve a medal. So this Queen medal is fitting for each and every one of us. You can find this medal at Femail Creations for $29. A small price to pay for such greatness. Wear it with pride! Carry on!

Heart #123 goes to...the "Forever Love" 12 Diamond Spinning Band Personalized Ring

2010-12-30T22:42:00.000-05:00

Heart #123 goes to...the "Forever Love" 12 Diamond Spinning Band Personalized Ring. This is one beautifully handcrafted ring. I can say so because I just got mine, and I had a friend comment on how stunning it is and how well made it is. The center band spins round and round to show you the two personalized names. It is made from solid sterling silver and has sparkling diamond pave borders and 12 genuine diamonds. The inside of the ring reveals a cutout heart pattern. It really is so pretty and I find myself admiring it and spinning the center band all day long. This ring is priced at $129 or 4 installments of $32.25. Available in sizes 5 to 12 and half sizes too....Valentine's Day is just around the corner! hint hint

Heart #122 goes to...the Big Skinny Wallet

2010-12-27T15:28:00.001-05:00

Heart #122 goes to...the Big Skinny Wallet! I am always on the eternal quest for the wallet that is just right. Right now, that wallet is the Big Skinny Executive Checkbook Bi-Fold Wallet with zippered pocket in pink. I found this in a little boutique and the girl working there assured me that it was a great wallet and that every girl working there was carrying one. She even showed me hers. I have a bit of a wallet problem, as well as a pocketbook problem and let's be honest, I have a problem with boots. But, let's stick to one problem at a time. Sometimes my wallet is so spacious and that leaves me with a whole lot of room to shove all kinds of receipts and papers in it. That's great until I need to find something and I end up needing a file cabinet when I'm done. There is absolutely no reason to carry that much paperwork in my wallet. When I transferred everything into my new Big Skinny, I did have a few things left over but I quickly realized that I really didn't need them. This wallet is awesome. It doesn't end up being big and bulky and everything fits. It is so organized now and it has remained that way for the past month, through all of my Christmas shopping too! Click this link and you can look at all of the different types of wallets that Big Skinny makes. There's even a men's wallet. The one pictured above is $25.95 and you won't be sorry. It comes in a bunch of different colors too.

Heart #121 goes to...the Umbra Dandisleeve

2010-12-13T17:17:00.000-05:00

Heart #121 goes to the Umbra Dandisleeve! How can you not want one of these? These will certainly make my Dunkin*Donuts coffee cup look real cute. But not only that, you can slip these on so many of your existing cups or glasses that you have at home. It is made of a flexible, but sturdy, plastic and it sells for $4.99 at one of my absolute favorite stores...The Container Store! They make great stocking stuffers! The pink one in the picture is called the Dandisleeve and then they also have the Handisleeve, like the green one in the picture. The Handisleeve also comes in black and red.

Heart #120 goes to...Retro Handset by Yubz

2010-11-30T14:29:00.001-05:00

Heart #120 goes to...Retro Handset by Yubz! Don't you miss the good old days, talking on the phone with one of these? Well, now you can talk on your cell phone with a retro handset. Imagine what that would look like in public?

Or riding as a passenger in a car and talking on the phone with one of these cool colored handsets? They plug right in to your cell phone, but be sure to check the website here to make sure you have the right one. There are five adapters included, but I think that Apple IPhone 4 needs a New Edition handset.

Oh yeah...it also reduces radiation by a minimum of 96%!!!

These handsets come in Fire Red, Florida Orange, Jet Black, Meadow Green, Orchid Purple, Chalk Pink, and Sky Blue.

Heart #119 goes to...UGG® Australia "Igloo" Gloves

2010-11-25T10:11:00.000-05:00

Heart #119 goes to...UGG® Australia "Igloo" Gloves! I just came in from walking my dog and I probably need better gloves...it is freezing out and I know this isn't even the coldest it will be this winter. I am a huge lover of all UGG products and these gloves have made my list. I love the zig-zag lacing and shearling cuffs. They come in black and chestnut and you can get them here for about $145. Yoo hoo...Santa!!

Heart #118 goes to...Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner

2010-11-22T12:45:00.000-05:00

Heart #118 goes to...Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner! Can't believe I've let this much time go between posts, but since I love my Dyson Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner so much I just had to blog about it. I got this about 2 weeks ago and all I need now is a cute bag to carry it around with me...because I ACTUALLY DO carry it around. It comes with an AC/DC power adapter and battery charger, a combination accessory tool, a crevice tool and a motorized brush bar. All Dyson handheld vacuums have a 2 year warranty. It sells for $269.99 and you can get one on here.

I charge it and then it comes with me...in the car for a quick pickup, at work to clean up around my desk, and home for all those moments when dragging out the vacuum is not necessary. It's so powerful and works great! I feel like the Lara Croft of the vacuum world! Looking forward to my next Dyson product...the Dyson ball vacuum...I'll let you know about that when I get it!

Heart #117 goes to...essie nail polish:little brown dress

2010-09-08T21:52:00.000-04:00

Heart #117 goes to...essie nail polish:little brown dress! I am a big fan of dark polish and I am a huge fan of browns and oranges and all autumn colors. So here is a hot new color from the fall collection from essie. I just got a pedicure yesterday and this is the color on my toes. It reminds me of little Hershey's Kisses. Click here to buy your very own bottle on Amazon.

Heart #116 goes to...Steve Madden Warrick Clog

2010-09-03T14:59:00.001-04:00

Heart #116 goes to...Steve Madden Warrick Clog! Found these on Piperlime.com. They also come in black but I love the cognac color. They have a 5" wood wedge heel with a 1 1/4" platform and they sell for $119.

Heart #115 goes to...Moto Booties from Baby Gap

2010-09-02T15:12:00.001-04:00

Heart #115 goes to...Moto Booties from Baby Gap! Why should I be the only one with really cute motorcycle boots? In honor of my new nephew, born today, I am posting about baby Moto Booties! I love these. Now we need a little motorcycle jacket to match. These are on sale right now for $12.99. Hurry, they are going fast!

Heart #114 goes to...Hunter 'Verbier' Rain Boots

2010-09-01T12:51:00.001-04:00

Heart #114 goes to...Hunter "Verbier" Rain Boots. I didn't post much this summer, but fall is just around the corner, and with that comes cooler weather and the rain! The weather forecast is showing rain in the next day or two due to Hurricane Earl. There's nothing I love more than BOOTS! These Hunter boots are different and I love the red corset-style lacing up the back.

The approximate heel height is 3 inches. These boots sell for $175 at Nordstrom. Putting them on the wish list!

Hiatus

2010-09-01T12:13:00.000-04:00

Sorry about the fact that I haven't posted anything for about 25 days...shame on me. It's been a busy summer, but as of today I will try my hardest to post once a day!

Heart #113 goes to...Ralph Lauren Childrenswear Girls' Military Coat

2010-08-05T12:45:00.000-04:00

Heart #113 goes to...Ralph Lauren Childrenswear Girls' Military Coat! I love this, but I hate that it's only for children. Actually, maybe the XL might fit...

It's $160 at Bloomingdale's and it looks nice and cozy for the fall. The military look is very in for the fall and I love military looks...especially camouflage!

Here's a few different views...

The Ralph Lauren engraved belt buckle.

Mock neck collar with two buttons and webbed cotton belt with metal slider buckle.

Heart #112 goes to...Pineapple Salsa from Trader Joe's

2010-08-04T14:14:00.000-04:00

Heart #112 goes to...Pineapple Salsa from Trader Joe's. This is a great, not too spicy, light and delicious salsa that is great for eating with chips or using as a marinade. Make sure you buy more than one jar because you will end up finishing the first jar the first time you try it and you will wish you had more. And it's only $1.99 for a 12ounce jar.

Click the link above and browse Trader Joe's website. It's cool and they have lots of recipes.

Heart #111 goes to...Nine West Vintage America Collection Diamondlil Booties

2010-08-03T12:00:00.002-04:00

Heart #111 goes to...Nine West Vintage America Collection Diamondlil Booties! I have these and they are comfy and I love them.

These western inspired, distressed booties are on sale now for $89.99.

Heart #110 goes to...Michael Kors Camouflage Satchel

2010-08-02T15:46:00.001-04:00

Heart #110 goes to...Michael Kors Camouflage Satchel! I love camouflage and most people that know me, know that. I also love Michael Kors, I have a few of his pocketbooks and some boots! So this pocketbook, priced at $268 for the small and $328 for the large, makes me very, very happy.

Why not add a camo wallet while you're at it...

MICHAEL Michael Kors Camo Zip Around Continental Wallet $118

Heart #109 goes to...Calvin Klein "Kaylor" Platform Pump

2010-07-10T13:36:00.000-04:00

Heart #109 goes to...Calvin Klein "Kaylor" Platform Pump! I'm going to a wedding today, wearing a gorgeous black jumpsuit (so elegant) and these pumps! They are so comfortable, but the true test will be after wearing them for 5 or 6 hours and lots of dancing. Got these at Bloomingdale's but I can't seem to find a link to them there. So I will link the shoes to Amazon where you can find them in black and light grey for $97.26. Click here...

looks more silver to me than light grey...

Heart #108 goes to...Smooze Fruit Ice

2010-07-06T11:58:00.000-04:00

Heart #108 goes to...Smooze Fruit Ice! This 100% natural, with real fruit purees and juices, icy treat is sooo delicious. I was at Whole Foods the other day and there was a whole display right near the register I was at. So, I quickly jumped off the line and grabbed the first box I could without really looking to see which flavor it was. I'm very satisfied with my choice of coconut and mango, the box is just about empty (they come 10 to a box). There are three other flavors as well...

I just spent a few minutes looking for the receipt from Whole Foods so that I can tell you how much each box of 10 costs, but I threw it out. I will come back and post a price as soon as I find out. I'll probably be heading over to Whole Foods to buy a new flavor anyway.

Let me also give you a few facts on this product:

*rich in vitamin C

*dairy free

*gluten free

*0% preservatives

*0% cholesterol

*0% trans fat

*low fat

Smooze Fruit Ices are packed on a farm located on the Equator in East Sumatra, Indonesia.

You can also buy them at Amazon by clicking this link.

Heart #107 goes to...Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Little Tate Lip-Dot Print Nylon Tote

2010-06-30T13:00:00.001-04:00

Heart #107 goes to...Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Little Tate Lip-Dot Print Nylon Tote! During my recent browse through Bloomingdale's I stumbled upon one of my favorite totes (I have the all black print pictured below) in a new Lip-Dot print. I love the two outside long narrow pockets on either side, all the inside pockets and the magnetic closure. It's roomy and looks great and sells for $158! Check out the website for a whole bunch of other prints. Oh, and the logo lining...love it!

mine...

Heart #106 goes to...Via Spiga "Tandy" Espadrilles

2010-06-29T15:21:00.000-04:00

Heart #106 goes to...Via Spiga "Tandy" Espadrilles! I found these really comfortable sandals at Bloomingdale's the other day. They are originally $175, but with the sales and coupons that I had I got them for $50! They come in fuchsia, walnut and white. I can't stress enough how comfortable they are. I had them on for about 5 hours the same day I bought them. Love them!

Heart #105 goes to...Skinny Italian by Teresa Giudice

2010-06-27T11:13:00.000-04:00

Heart #105 goes to...Skinny Italian by Teresa Giudice! Love, love, love this book. And that is how Teresa Giudice signed my book this past Tuesday at her book signing at Limoncello Restaurant in Mamaroneck, NY. She was fashionably late, not too much, but that gave me time to skim through most of the cookbook. It's filled with color pictures and tons of stories told Teresa style. She's funny. And she also sets the record straight on how to pronounce her last name..."It's not Jew-Dice, as Andy Cohen of Bravo says, but more "JUDY-CHAY" said very fast with the emphasis on JU" Thanks Teresa, because I was pronouncing it wrong and so was everyone I spoke to at the signing. Now, I can't wait to try out the recipes!

Love, love, love!

Here's a picture of Teresa right before she signed my book, wearing a Jay Godfrey 'Mercer' Liquid Jersey Minidress, which can be found here for $250.

and yes, that's her husband Joe with his back to the picture, right behind her.

Heart #104 goes to...Joby Gorillapod Flexible Tripod

2010-06-21T14:00:00.001-04:00

Heart #104 goes to...Joby Gorillapod Flexible Tripod! I ordered this last week and I love it. I used it over the weekend at a friend's rehearsal dinner party and I'm glad I had it. I didn't end up using it as a tripod, but as an extension to the camera that I was holding up in the air to get a better view of the speeches being given. I used mine with my Flip Mino HD camera. There are a few to choose from, I ordered the Gorillapod Magnetic. It holds up to 11.5oz. It sells for $24.95. This is a must have!

Heart #103 goes to...Tea Carousel from Get Organized!

2010-06-17T12:40:00.000-04:00

Heart #103 goes to...Tea Carousel from Get Organized! Since I have stopped drinking coffee I drink a lot of tea. I have boxes and boxes of different teas in my cabinet and I think this would keep it a little neater. It fits 60 tea bags and only costs $2.99 (was $14.99). I might get two because I really think it will give me more space.

Heart #102 goes to...Star Wars Cookie Cutters by Williams Sonoma

2010-06-16T14:33:00.000-04:00

Heart #102 goes to...Star Wars Cookie Cutters by Williams Sonoma! I know a few people who would love these. You get a set of four - Darth Vader, Yoda, Boba Fett and Storm Trooper, for $19.95. Each cutter has a spring loaded stamp which makes it a lot easier to cut.

If you're gonna make Star Wars cookies for dessert, you might as well start the day off with...Star Wars pancakes! These set of three Star Wars Pancake Molds are $19.95...

...and they make delicious looking pancakes...

and don't forget to wear your Personalized Star Wars Kid's Apron for $24.95...

...plain apron is $19.95.

Heart #101 goes to...Slider Grilling Basket by Williams Sonoma

2010-06-13T16:37:00.001-04:00

Heart #101 goes to...Slider Grilling Basket by Williams Sonoma! Barbecue season is here and these items just make it easier to grill really cool things. I've already blogged about the meatball basket in a previous post and this caught my eye too. Sometimes you just don't want a huge burger, especially if you've got so many foods to choose from at a barbecue. With this you can grill 12 yummy sliders securely without the worry of them falling through the grates, and it's dishwasher safe too. This item sells for $29.95. A necessary accessory for this item is the Square Slider Burger Press pictured below for $26.95. There are convenient markings to indicate 1/4 lb or 1/2 lb burgers and it's made from durable cast aluminum with a nonstick finish.

Heart #100 goes to...Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips

2010-06-10T20:17:00.001-04:00

Heart #100 goes to...Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips! These are sooo good. I have a thing for sweet potato lately and I happened to stumbled upon these at Starbucks. And now I have found the bigger bag at Whole Foods. They are not exactly potato chips, they are described as Tortilla Chips(it's a cracker too) - that's what the bag says.

Here's how good they are for you:

All Natural, Kosher (OU-D), No MSG, Low Sodium, Trans Fat Free, Gluten Free, Lactose Free

No Preservatives, Cholesterol Free, A good source of dietary fiber, Not Genetically modified

And here's a list of the other flavors...

Multi grain

Jalapeno

Olive

Chocolate

The Works

Lime

Yellow Corn

Cheddar

Blue Corn
Don't forget to click the blue link above to get a $1 coupon!

Heart #99 goes to...Pink Ribbon Coasters by Thirtystone Occasions

2010-06-08T16:10:00.000-04:00

Heart #99 goes to...Pink Ribbon Coasters by Thirtystone Occasions at Bed Bath and Beyond! These coasters absorb moisture and heat and have a cork bottom to protect furniture. The set of four coasters sells for $9.99. Each coaster features the pink ribbon artwork of Stephanie Marrott and written on each is "Count your Smiles instead of your Tears, Count your Courage instead of your Fears...

Have Courage"

A portion of the proceeds go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.

Heart #98 goes to...Guardian Case for Amazon Kindle

2010-06-07T18:22:00.000-04:00

Heart #98 goes to...Guardian Case for Amazon Kindle! This is the only waterproof, floating polycarbonate case for the latest generation Kindle. It sells for $79.99 and comes in three colors - black, blue and red. There are flexible cutouts to navigate most controls, a ring at the bottom to attach a lanyard and anti-reflective film to protect case screen and reduce sun-related glare. It's a must have for all you water people who love to read your kindle at the beach, by the pool, on the boat, in the bathtub...

Heart #97...goes to Ballet Slipper Charm by Tiffany & Co.

2010-06-05T17:16:00.000-04:00

Heart #97...goes to Ballet Slipper Charm by Tiffany & Co. This is a pretty expensive charm...$1,750 to be exact, but my little friend Grace would love it! She's very into ballerinas. I just love anything Tiffany and I really love pink! So here's my first Tiffany post, but not my last.

Heart #96...goes to Little Black Dress Apron from Bed Bath and Beyond

2010-06-04T16:45:00.000-04:00

Heart #96...goes to Little Black Dress Apron from Bed Bath and Beyond. We all know the importance of the little black dress. Now we need to add the little black dress apron to our must have list. There are so many bland boring aprons out there, this one is just too cute. I'll have to wear this while being my husband's sous-chef. It sells for $19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond...don't forget that 20% off coupon.

Heart #95 goes to...Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch of the East Legs Door Stop

2010-06-03T14:00:00.006-04:00

Heart #95 goes to...Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch of the East Legs Door Stop! Why throw any old heavy object in front of your door to prop it open when you can dazzle your door with some ruby red shoes? This door stop sells for $19.99 at Amazon.com. Love it!

Heart #94 goes to...Riedel Vinum Pink Rose Wine Glasses

2010-06-02T16:53:00.000-04:00

Heart #94 goes to...Riedel Vinum Pink Rose Wine Glasses! 15% of this $49.95 purchase is donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. They come two to a set. I love the pink stem! Sexy, classy and a very good cause.

Heart #93 goes to...Mini Magnetic PepperBall and SaltBall Set

2010-06-01T16:11:00.000-04:00

Heart #93 goes to...Mini Magnetic PepperBall and SaltBall Set! I like this product because we like to have our salt and pepper readily available, so they are right on my refrigerator! I don't have the red ones because they didn't have them where I bought mine, but if you click here, you can get this set for $11.95.

Heart #92 goes to...Sex and the City Traveling Bag

2010-05-31T13:28:00.000-04:00

Heart #92 goes to...Sex and the City Traveling Bag! This is a limited edition Sex and the City accessory that sells for $25 here.

The "Keep Calm and Carrie On" collection is a spin on the 1939 British WWII propaganda poster "Keep Calm and Carry On" which features King George VI's crown.

The bag measures 12.5" x 7.5" x 6"d and has an inside pocket.

This next bag in the collection sells for $20 and measures 14"h x 16"w and has an outside front pocket. Both bags are fully lined with a wipe off material.

Heart #91 goes to...Crate and Barrel's Egg-Perfect Egg Timer

2010-05-26T17:27:00.002-04:00

Heart #91 goes to...Crate and Barrel's Egg-Perfect Egg Timer! This is the best $4.95 you will ever spend. We love hard boiled eggs and egg salad so I use this all the time. You simply put your eggs and this color changing egg timer in a pot, add water and start to boil. "The timer takes into account the number of eggs, water used, altitude and your desired level of cooked egg, from soft- to hard-boiled". As your eggs cook, the red color turns black starting from the outer edges. I think this is great! This makes a great stocking stuffer or wishing well gift for a bridal shower!

Heart #90 goes to...Meatball Grill Basket by Williams Sonoma

2010-05-25T13:32:00.001-04:00

Heart #90 goes to...Meatball Grill Basket by Williams Sonoma! If you know me, you know I love, love, love meatballs!!!! I don't have an outdoor grill and I've never had meatballs on the grill but doesn't it sound so good? I'm gonna buy this, have my mother in law make some meatballs and then head to my sister-in-law's house and grill away. This stainless steel basket sells for $49.95 at Williams Sonoma and has perforated wells to "brown meatballs while excess fat drips away". Yummy. I know a certain lanai down south that could use this when I visit...hint hint. ;)

Heart #89 goes to...Sweet Potato Tempura Roll at Season's Japanese Bistro

2010-05-24T12:52:00.001-04:00

Heart #89 goes to...Sweet Potato Tempura Roll at Season's Japanese Bistro! I go to this place often and order takeout all the time and I never realized that they had this roll on the menu. I had it yesterday for dinner and today again for lunch. I couldn't help myself, it's that good. I love sweet potatoes, but a sweet potato tempura??? Delicious! You have to find this at your local sushi place and try it.

Heart #88 goes to...Dogeared 'Unlocked Faith' Long Leather Necklace

2010-05-22T13:00:00.000-04:00

Faith is the Key

Heart #88 goes to...Dogeared 'Unlocked Faith' Long Leather Necklace! I told you I would be posting another great Dogeared product. This one comes on a 36" leather strand and is made of recycled silver. It sells for $60. Here are two others in the collection...

Peace is the Key

Hope is the Key

Heart #87 goes to...Dogeared 'Karma' Reminder Pendant Necklace

2010-05-21T12:53:00.000-04:00

Heart #87 goes to...Dogeared 'Karma' Reminder Pendant Necklace! This necklace comes in a gold circle for $78 or a silver circle for $68 at Nordstrom. It has an 18" chain and it comes in recycled sterling silver or 14kt gold-dipped recycled sterling silver. I love it and I love all Dogeared necklaces and bracelets. I will be posting about others in the future so...wait for it.

Heart #86 goes to...Baby Yogurt Yogorino

2010-05-19T11:48:00.003-04:00

Heart #86 goes to...Baby Yogurt Yogorino! I was at the mall the other day and was happy to stumble upon something new in the food court...Baby Yogurt! This is a franchise that has made it's way from Italy, where it originated, to the US. There is another one in Beverly Hills, CA one in Philadelphia, PA one in White Plains, NY and the girl there told me that they will be opening one in Connecticut somewhere. This stuff is really good. I had the chocolate with carob chips, my mother in law had coffee flavor with toasted coconut. They have a bunch of different toppings including something that I haven't seen before. It's called mochi and it is "Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into shape". They are cut into tiny little cubes and they are soft and chewy. I had the girl give me a sample and I like it. Here's kind of what it looks like...

From what I read, Baby Yogurt is giving Pinkberry some competition. Other locations around the world besides Italy are...Greece, Germany, Spain, Dubai, Japan, and Korea.

Heart #85 goes to...Uncle Ben's Jasmine Ready Rice

2010-05-14T19:37:00.000-04:00

Heart #85 goes to...Uncle Ben's Jasmine Ready Rice! This one is my favorite out of all the Ready Rice selections. It takes 90 seconds in the microwave. I like to add a little Wishbone Robusto Italian dressing to mine. I always have these on hand at work because they are quick and easy. My supermarket sells them 2 for five dollars.
Other selections in the collection:

Basmati
Original Long Grain
Whole Grain Brown
Roasted Chicken
Long Grain and Wild
Spanish Style
Garden Vegetable
Rice Pilaf
Chicken Whole Grain Brown
Butter and Garlic Flavored
Teriyaki Style
Creamy Four Cheese Flavored
Cajun Style

Click here and get yourself a 75 cent coupon!

Heart #84 goes to...Gap Roll-up Lounge Pants

2010-05-12T14:51:00.001-04:00

Heart #84 goes to...Gap Roll-up Lounge Pants! Just got these the other day and they are sooo comfortable. I love the deep moss color, one of four, the others are larkspur, optic white and cast iron. The are very soft and light, great for the summer. You can get them for $34.50. Of course the good thing about the gap is that there are always sales and coupons. I got my pair for 45% off with my coupons.

Heart #83 goes to...The Headache Relieving Wrap by Hammacher Schlemmer

2010-05-07T13:00:00.003-04:00

**Update for this post: I changed the picture associated with this product...I couldn't take looking at the guy with the wrap on his head...my husband thought it was creepy too. So I found this picture...it's not the actual product, but if you really need to see it, click on the link below... :)
Heart #83 goes to...The Headache Relieving Wrap by Hammacher Schlemmer! I almost didn't want to add this picture but I couldn't find a better one. And maybe the fact that I have a huge migraine right now made me feel that this post was necessary. This sells for $49.95 and here's what I like about it. When I have a headache, there's nothing more comforting than something cold on my forehead or on my head. I always get comfortable on the couch and hubby brings me a bag of frozen peas or coffee beans and I balance it on my head. I must look pretty funny. Well, with this I can move around and not worry about my beans falling off my head. It comes with 3 reusable gel packs that can be heated or frozen and inserted into the headband. I wish I had this right now!

Heart #82 goes to...Lucky Brand 'Peace' Hammered Cuff

2010-05-06T15:57:00.000-04:00

Heart #82 goes to...Lucky Brand 'Peace' Hammered Cuff! This is a unique take on the peace sign and I really like the hammered aged look. It has the Lucky Brand logo engraved on the inside and it sells for $49. Did I mention I also love peace signs?

Heart #81 goes to...Judith Ripka 'Evil Eye' Berge Link Bracelet

2010-05-05T13:00:00.001-04:00

Heart #81 goes to...Judith Ripka 'Evil Eye' Berge Link Bracelet! I have tons of evil eye charms and bracelets. It goes along with the nationality. But I don't have one this nice or this expensive. I found this here for $495 and I'm not running out to buy it but I do love it. It's silver with blue, white and black sapphires! If you go to the website, you can zoom in on the detail of the "eye". It is so sparkly and pretty!

Heart #80 goes to...Boutique 9 "Vella" sandals by Nine West

2010-05-04T16:03:00.000-04:00

Heart #80 goes to...Boutique 9 "Vella" sandals by Nine West! It's wedding season and these are gorgeous satin sandals that would go perfectly with any wedding dress. I wish these were out when I got married. They sell for $149 here and also come in black and silver satin. They have a 5" heel with a 1" platform.

Heart #79 goes to...Giuseppe Zanotti Camo Pumps

2010-04-29T16:12:00.001-04:00

Heart #79 goes to...Giuseppe Zanotti Camo Pumps! I just finished a post about 20 minutes ago and then my sister told me all about these shoes! I love camouflage and I would wear it whenever, wherever, all the time if I could. These are a bit steep at a price tag of $356.25 and that's the sale price. You can find them here. I can dream though, can't I?

so pretty...

Heart #78 goes to...Kate Landry "Dottie" Satchel

2010-04-29T15:59:00.001-04:00

Heart #78 goes to...Kate Landry "Dottie" Satchel! I love this bag. I love satchels more than any type of pocketbook. This one is $79 and comes in green and black and you can find it here. It has a zippered top, a zippered back pocket and two zippered and two slip inside pockets. The inside is lined with a polka-dot print. Real cute!

Heart #77 goes to...My Word Coach for Nintendo DS

2010-04-28T16:01:00.001-04:00

Heart #77 goes to...My Word Coach for Nintendo DS! I love to keep my DS in my pocketbook and work on my vocabulary. I love the word games it has. It makes learning new words fun. I'm also brushing up on words I have forgotten about and it keeps a progress chart and gives you a daily objective. It sells for about $19.99 here.

Heart #76 goes to...Cynthia Vincent for Target Gladiator Wedge Sandals

2010-04-27T16:21:00.000-04:00

Heart #76 goes to...Cynthia Vincent for Target Gladiator Wedge sandals! My sister in law just sent me a picture of these cute sandals she just snagged at Target. She says they are really comfortable and very cute! $29.99 will get you your very own pair. Pictured above is the cognac color and pictured below is the yellow pair which I would love to have!

Heart #75 goes to...Mini Spring Cupcakes by Williams Sonoma

2010-04-26T12:23:00.001-04:00

Heart #75 goes to...Mini Spring Cupcakes by Williams Sonoma! Maybe it's the rain outside that makes me wish for pretty spring cupcakes or maybe it's the dentist appointment I have in two hours. I always want sweets right before visiting the dentist because I know they will tell me to stay away from them.

Here are your choices...

vanilla frosted with either vanilla or strawberry buttercream
Belgian milk chocolate with milk chocolate frosting
lemon with lemon-infused white chocolate frosting

You get 24, six of each flavor, for $49.95. They are shipped frozen and require anywhere from 1-3 hours before you can enjoy them!

Heart #74 goes to...Felix Rey "Rain Rain Go Away" Clear Bubble Umbrella

2010-04-25T22:14:00.000-04:00

Heart #74 goes to...Felix Rey "Rain Rain Go Away" Clear Bubble Umbrella! It's been raining all day and I have been out a few times already to walk my dog. This is the umbrella I need. It will definitely protect my hair from the drizzle and rain blowing at me, threatening to frizz my lovely locks! And it's clear so I can keep it low and see where I'm going. I love the red heart and the "rain rain go away" printed on it. I found this at Bloomingdales for $65.

Heart #73 goes to...Bosom Button

2010-04-24T23:10:00.003-04:00

Heart #73 goes to...Bosom Button! I have to order a few of these. There have been so many times when a shirt just didn't fit right. So you start looking for the right camisole, or if that doesn't work you begin the dreaded search for a safety pin. And then the safety pin requires a few tries before it looks right. Bosom Button takes all of that frustration away and how cute are these buttons? Simply push the pin through the fabric and fasten the clasp. You can even keep one handy in your pocketbook in case you ever lose a button.

They are made with Swarovski crystals, quality pearls or gems. They sell in collections of three for $25 dollars or individually for $12 dollars each, and they come in all of the following...

Secure a low cut blouse...

or even a sarong!

Heart #72 goes to...The Elm Street Oyster House in Greenwich, CT

2010-04-22T12:24:00.002-04:00

Heart #72 goes to...The Elm Street Oyster House in Greenwich, CT. My husband and I love this place and have been eating here for many years. I will always remember our early dating years and the many dinners we shared here. I highly recommend this place, it never disappoints. We love to try different dishes here but we remain faithful to two specific dishes:

Sake Glazed King Salmon with Rice, Stir Fried Haricot Verts, Snow Peas and Roasted Peppers $29
Wasabi and Sesame Crusted Seared Yellow-Fin Tuna with an Asian Vegetable Salad $32

Sit in the restaurant area...

or sit at the bar across from a large reproduction of Sargent's Madame X

Heart #71 goes to...The Meatball Shop in NYC

2010-04-21T11:59:00.002-04:00

Heart #71 goes to...The Meatball Shop in NYC! Can't say I've been here...yet. But it's definitely on my list of places I will be visiting. If anyone knows me, they know I love meatballs. My mom makes great little appetizer meatballs and my mother in law makes the best Italian meatballs. So when I do eat at The Meatball Shop the best they can do is come in a close 3rd. They are located at 84 Stanton St. (between Allen and Orchard) and on Thursday thru Saturday they are open from noon to 4am. I hear the chicken meatball sliders are delicious and they have freshly baked cookies for their ice cream sandwiches. I'll let you know how the experience goes as soon as I try the place out.

You place your order on wipe-away laminated sheets...

The classic Meatball Hero on crunchy baguette $9

Meatball Sliders $3

Classic Beef, Spicy Pork, Chicken, Vegetable

Heart #70 goes to...Butterfly Petits Fours by Williams Sonoma

2010-04-19T14:00:00.001-04:00

Heart #70 goes to...Butterfly Petits Fours by Williams Sonoma! I think my blog is beginning to look like a Williams Sonoma catalog but I love how pretty these are. Now that Spring has sprung, it's time to blog about pretty pastel colors and butterflies! Although the theme of my blog tends to lean towards pinks and reds anyway, two of my favorite colors. Aren't these delicious looking? What a nice addition they would be to a tea party. That's one more thing I love but haven't really blogged about...teacups! I have such a beautiful collection and I really should post some pics of my favorite teacups.
Anyway here's the Williams Sonoma description...

Perfect with dessert wine, after-dinner coffee or afternoon tea, our petits fours come in three luscious flavors – vanilla, lemon and raspberry. Eight layers tall, they’re hand made with airy vanilla sponge cake, smooth buttercream and a top layer of marzipan, all draped in silky chocolate. The vanilla flavor is further enhanced with a layer of white chocolate ganache, the lemon with lemon curd and the raspberry with all-natural raspberry jam. The finishing touch is a hand-cut marzipan butterfly. They’re prepared for us by Dragonfly Cakes in Sausalito, California. Shipped frozen. 11 oz. (12 petits fours, four of each flavor). A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $29.95

Heart #69 goes to...Ultimate Taco Starter by Williams Sonoma

2010-04-18T20:15:00.000-04:00

Heart #69 goes to...Ultimate Taco Starter by Williams Sonoma! As you all know, I am a big fan of Williams Sonoma. I love to browse the store any chance I get and I love their starter products. I have blogged about their Meatloaf Starter, their Sloppy Joe Starter and now this. Once again I wasn't disappointed with the product. I used ground turkey instead of beef, one jar of the starter, shredded cheese, taco shells, sour cream, tomatoes and salsa and dinner was fast, fun and delicious. I love tacos and usually just use the mix that comes with the whole complete taco dinner that you buy at the supermarket. But I wanted to try something different and I would pay the $12.50 again because it was a nice change in flavor. I think I'm only left with their Pulled Pork Starter to try! Oh wait, I just checked the website and they also have a White Chili Starter. Hope to blog about that soon!

Heart #68 goes to...The Pet High Chair by Hammacher Schlemmer

2010-04-17T19:52:00.001-04:00

Heart #68 goes to...The Pet High Chair by Hammacher Schlemmer! I thought this was a joke when I first saw it, but it's for real. I guess a lot of people like to keep their dog on their lap when they eat. I don't because there just wouldn't be any food left for me. I thought this would be an easier way for the dog to get onto the table until I realized that there are two straps on either side to attach to the dog's collar to prevent them from jumping onto the table. So, make what you want of this, I thought it was funny. $49.95 will get you your very own.

Heart #67 goes to...Advance Techniques Moisture Mask by Avon

2010-04-14T14:58:00.000-04:00

Heart #67 goes to...Advance techniques Moisture Mask by Avon! I am a big fan of the whole Advance Techniques Intense Repair hair care line by Avon. Today my favorite is the Intense Repair Moisture Mask and you can find it here on sale for only $1.49 while supplies last. It normally sells for $4.99 for 5 fl.oz. This product greatly replenishes moisture and eliminates frizz - a must for anyone with thick, dry hair...like me. I love the way it smells too!

Heart #66 goes to...Pink Ribbon Purse Hanger

2010-04-12T14:30:00.003-04:00

Heart #66 goes to...Pink Ribbon Purse Hanger with Pink Stones! Last year I purchased a bunch of these and have been giving them out to friends and family. They are on backorder right now at www.nuptialknickknacks.com, but they sell four for $26. I always have mine in my purse ready to hang my pocketbook, because there's no way I'm dropping it on the floor. I can't believe some people will pay hundreds of dollars for a purse and then put it on a dirty floor. Anyway, these come with a nice black velvet drawstring pouch to keep it in. They make great bridal party gifts!

Heart #65 goes to...Bathina Take a Picture it Will Last Longer Body Balm by Benefit Cosmetics

2010-04-11T13:03:00.000-04:00

Heart #65 goes to...Bathina Take a Picture it Will Last Longer Body Balm by Benefit Cosmetics! Summer is right around the corner and you need this shimmering, glimmering body balm to add a seductive golden pink sheen to your legs and body. It sells for $28 at ulta.com.

Heart #64 goes to...Splash Kaftan in Punch Pink by Athleta

2010-04-08T12:19:00.001-04:00

Heart #64 goes to...Splash Kaftan in Punch Pink by Athleta! This cute cover up is on sale right now. It was normally $110 and is now $39.99. You can also get it in Chambray Blue...

Atheleta is just one of five companies - Gap, Banana Republic, Piperlime and Old Navy - that are on one site. You can add purchases from all five stores to one shopping cart and pay a $7 flat rate shopping fee. If you are ordering only from Piperlime, the shipping is always free.

Heart #63 goes to...Michael Antonio Grayson Wedge Sandal

2010-04-07T11:38:00.001-04:00

Heart #63 goes to...Michael Antonio Grayson Wedge Sandal! I love these gladiator inspired platform strappy sandals. I found them on piperlime.com for $70. They are a bit high, but they have a 1" platform and back-zip closure. Love them, love the color!

Heart #62 goes to...Tommy Hilfiger's "Alexandria" Watch

2010-04-06T14:22:00.000-04:00

Heart #62 goes to...Tommy Hilfiger's "Alexandria" watch! You can find this watch here for $95. It features a pink pebble leather strap and crystals on and around the face. 30% of your purchase goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Heart #61 goes to...Clio-home.com Melamine Dessert Plates

2010-04-05T13:41:00.001-04:00

Heart #61 goes to...Clio-home.com Melamine Dessert Plates! These four dessert plates sell for $9 each and were designed by the students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. My favorite is the red crown!

Heart #60 goes to...Lulu Flat Pink Ribbon Switch Flops

2010-04-04T13:08:00.000-04:00

Heart #60 goes to...Lulu Flat Pink Ribbon Switch Flops! I love all things pink and I love flip flops. These are not just flip flops...but Switch Flops. You can change the straps with other styles. I'll show a few examples below...but first where can you find these? Shopkokimo.com sells them for $35 and 25% is donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.
They also sell two other colors - black and brown and many interchangeable straps that sell for $12 each.

Kaley Strap $12

Rebecca Strap $12

Scarlett Strap $12

Heart #59 goes to..."Make Love not Trash" tote

2010-04-03T16:22:00.000-04:00

Heart #59 goes to...Make Love not Trash tote! From the Fly Away Collection, this tote sells for $37.99. It's 16w x 13h x 6d and has a zippered pocket inside. There are a few other sizes and it comes in black too.

A little something about the company...

Make Love Not Trash is a handbag and accessory company focused on using natural or eco-aware materials and non-toxic printing techniques. We create fun, hip, edgy, colorful designs and apply them to basic functional bodies...while being socially conscious.

And they donate to charities too!

Heart #58 goes to...Curations with Stefani Greenfield "Butterfly" Ring

2010-04-02T23:25:00.000-04:00

Heart #58 goes to...Curations with Stefani Greenfield "Butterfly" ring. I don't really have large rings like this, but if I were to wear one, this might be it. I have become very fond of butterflies ever since I went to the "Butterflies Go Free" exhibit on a trip to Montreal, Canada a few years ago. They were so beautiful and I was able to take some really cool pictures. I love the polished gunmetal tone of this ring and the black diamond color stones. It's available on HSN for $34.90.

Heart #57 goes to...Antix plastic multiframe

2010-04-01T11:00:00.004-04:00

Heart #57 goes to...Antix plastic multiframe. Here's a cool, unique take on the usual multiframe. Each mini frame has it's own slot so that you can easily change pictures. It measures 29.5 x 29.5 inches and comes in white and black. It sells for $225 at conranusa.com. I think old family black and white pictures would like really nice in these antique frames.

Heart #56 goes to...Save the ta-tas Foundation

2010-03-31T11:00:00.102-04:00

Save the ta-tas Pink tee $25.95

Heart #56 goes to...Save the ta-tas Foundation! Some of us have experienced breast cancer first hand and the rest probably know someone who has. The Save the ta-tas foundation exists for the advancement of breast cancer awareness, education and prevention, and to aid in the fight to end cancer. 90 cents of every dollar goes to cancer fighting organizations. Click here to make a tax deductible contribution.

And now a few of my favorite items available for purchase on their website...

Save the ta-tas Pink Camo cap $19.99

Save the ta-tas rubber bracelet 5 pack $13.50

Save the ta-tas Doggie tank Camo $19.95

Pink Ribbon Clip On Pen $5.99

Save the ta-tas bumper magnet $3.99

There are so many more items to choose from...so visit their website and shop or just make a donation!

Heart #55 goes to...Marinated Skirt Steak at The Mad Batter Restaurant, Cape May, NJ

2010-03-30T11:00:00.002-04:00

Heart #55 goes to Marinated Skirt Steak at The Mad Batter Restaurant in Cape May, NJ! Must be all this talk about Alice in Wonderland that reminded me of the best marinated skirt steak I've ever had at The Mad Batter Restaurant. The restaurant is located in the Carroll Villa Hotel on Cape May's historic Jackson Street. If you've ever been to Cape May, but never been to The Mad Batter, put it on your list of restaurants to go to. If you love skirt steak, this is the place to get it. It is marinated in a dijon and brown sugar marinade with bacon and fingerling potato hash and haricot verts. If you've never been to Cape May...you must put that on your list of places to go to before you die. It is really beautiful! I have had the skirt steak for the past three years and every year it never disappoints. It is just as good as I remember it. I only wish I had a picture of the dish...but I will get one on our next trip. I can't wait for this summer!

Heart #54 goes to...In The Company of Dogs Mats

2010-03-29T11:00:00.000-04:00

Heart #54 goes to...In The Company of Dogs mats! I'm not looking to buy a new welcome mat right now, since my mother-in-law just bought me a new one that I love, but I do think these are cute. They are 18"x27" and sell for $19.95 and can be used indoor and outdoors.

Heart #53 goes to...Flip Mino HD Camcorder

2010-03-28T11:00:00.002-04:00

Heart #53 goes to...Flip Mino HD Camcorder (2nd Generation)! I love this! I just got it for my birthday from my dear hubby and have been using it the last few days on a weekend trip we're on. It's so small and compact, and so easy to use. One button to turn it on, and it's ready in seconds. Another button pops open a flip out USB arm which plugs directly into your PC or Mac. When you plug it in, it automatically loads its own software for you to download, save and share your videos. This new one has a 2 inch screen, compared to the 1st generation which has a 1.5 inch screen. The buttons in the back are really easy...the big red button starts recording, the plus and negative zoom in and out, and the rest are for playback and to delete. You don't even need to read any instructions. The link above will take you to Amazon.com where you can find it for $181.54. A great price considering I had just bought the 60 minute one by mistake from that bullseye store and it cost $179. The one from Amazon is the new brushed metal 120 minute one for just a few dollars more. The only other accessory I bought was a power adapter for $13 so that I can charge the flip when I don't have a computer around. This is a must have item! You'll never miss an important moment with this in your pocketbook!

Heart #52 goes to...Phuket Feeders

2010-03-27T13:00:00.002-04:00

Heart #52 goes to...Phuket Feeders from In the Company of Dogs catalog. These stylish feeders come in 3 sizes - Small $29.95, Medium $39.95, Large $59.95. I love the colors. I'm always looking to replace my dog's bowls. We started out with a pretty big plastic two bowl feeder that was just big and bulky. Too big for my 15 pound dog. Then I switched to a much smaller one and didn't realize that I like to have more water in his water bowl, this bowl was just too small. So now I'm in the market for a new one and I think these are it.

Heart #51 goes to...Winter Kate Kimono Dress by Nicole Richie

2010-03-26T13:00:00.003-04:00

Heart #51 goes to...Winter Kate Kimono Dress by Nicole Richie! I love long dresses like this, and the colors on this one are so pretty. It won't be available until July 2010 but I found a website that is selling it for $242, actually you can preorder it. I've seen this dress on a few websites for department stores and I have to say that the best picture of it is the one above with Nicole Richie. It doesn't look quite right in any other ad. Nicole Richie has it tied just right and it looks like a kimono.

Heart #50 goes to...Remedy in a Bottle Pendants by Waxing Poetic

2010-03-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

Wish Tonic $60

Heart #50 goes to...Remedy in a Bottle Pendants by Waxing Poetic! Every so often I stumble upon a really great website and today it was Waxing Poetic. They have really beautiful, unique collection of charms and pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and chains. Their company philosophy ~ the designers, artists, craftspeople, and staff of Waxing Poetic offer personal, inventive, imaginative designs in sterling silver mixed metals and a variety of antique inspired fabrications.

I'll be posting about some of their other products another time, but today my favorites are...

Essence of Dreams $60

Love Elixir $60

Spirit Brew $60

Stress Remedy $60

Peace Potion $60

Really cool gift packaging!

Heart #49 goes to...Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting

2010-03-24T20:31:00.001-04:00

Heart #49 goes to...Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting! This stuff is the best. It comes in 3 delicious flavors - Decacent Chocolate Fudge, Vanilla Dream, and Velvety Cream Cheese. It's so much easier than the tub frosting. You just aim the five star nozzle, squeeze and frost! No mess and you can make designs or write on a cake with it. What I like about it is the ability to frost each individual piece of cake or cupcake fresh. No more hardened frosting. Click on the above link to view a video and recipe!

Heart #48 goes to...Hanging Label Holders by Ballard Designs

2010-03-24T15:16:00.001-04:00

Heart #48 goes to...Hanging Label Holders by Ballard Designs! Use them to help organize your important papers, pictures, scrapbooking materials in baskets or bins, or maybe even use them as a gift tag. They are crafted of metal in an antique bronze finish and have a slot for you to insert your own label. They sell for $16 for a set of 12.

Heart #47 goes to...Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket by Williams Sonoma

2010-03-23T11:44:00.001-04:00

Heart #47 goes to...Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket by Williams Sonoma! There's nothing like receiving an email from Williams Sonoma with the above picture when you are starving and ready for lunch. They look so flaky and delicious! These pigs in a blanket consist of "all-butter puff pastry brushed with a maple-dijon glaze, then hand wrapped around Aidells mini chicken-apple sausages" They are shipped frozen (24 to a box) and ready to bake and serve for $39.95. You might want to save these for a special brunch! You won't find these in the catolog...internet special only!

Heart #46 goes to...Violight Toothbrush Sanitizers

2010-03-22T20:32:00.003-04:00

Heart #46 goes to...Violight Toothbrush Sanitizers! I used to have one of these, but it was a much bigger contraption and involved adding water. It was just bigger and bulkier and so we got rid of it. These new sanitizers are much more fun. The ones shown above sell for $29.95 each or two for $53.90. They come in a bunch of cute colors and also a few for kids...

ZapiDoodle Blue $29.95

ZapiDoodle Pink $29.95

ZapiPop Hi-Ya $29.95

Zapi uses germicidal ultraviolet light to kill 99.9% of germs on your toothbrush in just minutes.

Zapi comes in two hot new colors, purple and pink, plus white, blue, and orange to match your personal style.

All of them come with a free toothbrush, but they also work with your favorite manual brush or electric head.

Simply insert your favorite toothbrush, press the button, and Zapi goes to work, turning off automatically.

Your toothbrush is germ free and safely stored inside Zapi ready for the next time you brush.

They also have the Duo Toothbrush Sanitizer which also doubles as a storage case perfect for travel.

Duo Toothbrush Sanitizer $39.95

Heart #45 goes to...Ruffled Caftan Dress by Victoria's Secret

2010-03-21T13:01:00.000-04:00

Heart #45 goes to...Victoria's Secret Ruffle Caftan Dress! What a cute mediteranean inspired dress. The long sleeves make it perfect for a summer evening out with a cute pair of strappy sandals. This dress is on sale for $55 and comes in "kiwi" (shown above) and these colors too...

Beach Plum

Black

Green Multicolor

Pink Print

Tropical Blue

Strawberry Cream

Heart #44 goes to...Hunter Rain Boots

2010-03-20T19:43:00.001-04:00

Heart #44 goes to...Hunter Rain Boots. Now that the winter is officially over, I'm sad that I have to put away my winter boots. But I'm happy about buying a pair of Hunter Rain Boots. Nordstrom has them on sale for $115. They come in so many colors and they also have some cool accessories such as...

The Hunter Boot Pouch $30

great for carrying money, keys, credit cards etc...it attaches securely to your boots

I can channel my inner Lara Croft....

and Fleece Welly Socks in all sorts of colors $30

Heart #43 goes to...Tasto Chip and Dip Set

2010-03-19T16:47:00.001-04:00

Heart #43 goes to...Tasto Chip and Dip Set. This is a great idea...a bowl for chips and three snap-on silicone cups (dishwasher safe) for different types of dip. I also think it would be a great idea for individual dip cups, each person gets their own color and Double Dipping is Allowed! This product sells for $35 if you are not a member of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) and $31.50 if you are.

Heart #42 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Sloppy Joe Starter

2010-03-18T23:02:00.001-04:00

Heart #41 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Sloppy Joe Starter. I am on a mission to try every food item I smell cooking in Williams Sonoma and this time it was their Sloppy Joe Starter. It smelled great in the store, even better cooking in my kitchen and it was delicious. All you need is 1 1/2lbs of ground beef or turkey and buns. The rest is in the jar. Their starter sauce "combines vine-ripened tomatoes, savory veal demi-glace, extra-virgin olive oil, sweet red bell peppers, garlic and spices." It's priced at $14.95 a jar which is a bit more than your average supermarket brand but well worth it if you're looking for a different fresh authentic flavor.

Heart #41 goes to...Ruby Red Crystal Chandelier

2010-03-17T16:04:00.001-04:00

Heart #41 goes to...Ruby Red Chandelier from GreatChandeliers.com! I love the gothic look of this chandelier. I originally had a thing for black crystal chandeliers until I saw this one. My dining room has been naked without it...

Heart #40 goes to...The Carrie Diaries

2010-03-16T16:34:00.000-04:00

Heart #40 goes to...The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell. It's time to "Meet Carrie Bradshaw before Sex and the City". This book is basically Carrie Bradshaw's high school years and with Sex and the City 2 coming out on May 28th in movie theaters, make sure you grab the book on April 27th!

Heart #39 goes to...Lilly Pulitzer Color by Numbers Agenda/Pen Set

2010-03-16T11:40:00.001-04:00

Heart #39 goes to...Lilly Pulitzer Color by Numbers Agenda/Pen Set! The link will take you to One Kings Lane, a really great website for really unique items at discounted prices. They describe their website as "Private Home Decor Sales". This set normally sells for $65 but is on sale for $29 at One Kings Lane. You will have to sign in to view the product. The organizer comes with two pens - one Cabanarama pen and one Mumsie pen in gift boxes. Of course, I love the chandelier on the cover!

Heart #38 goes to...Sunshine Awards

2010-03-15T16:56:00.001-04:00

Heart #38 goes to...Sunshine Awards! This award was passed on to me by Krystal's Kitsch.

The rules for accepting this award are:

- Put the logo on your blog or within your post
- Pass the award onto 12 bloggers
- Link to the nominees within your post
- Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog
- Share the love & link to the person from whom you received this award

I give this award to (in no particular order):

Heart #37 goes to...BookBook by TwelveSouth

2010-03-15T13:56:00.000-04:00

Heart #37 goes to...BookBook by TwelveSouth! It's a hardback leather case for MacBook Pro. I don't have a MacBook but I think this is really cool looking. I love the vintage look of old books and this is a great way to protect your MacBook. It's a great way to disguise it while it's in your bag or on your desk. It sells for $79.99 on a website called TwelveSouth. They do not recommend this product for the white MacBooks because of some issue with the inside of this case discoloring or staining the MacBook. So for all you MacBook owners, head to this website for other cool accessories.

Heart #36 goes to...Ines Rosales Sweet Olive Oil Tortas

2010-03-14T10:42:00.001-04:00

Heart #36 goes to...Ines Rosales Sweet Olive Oil Tortas! Here's another product that I stumbled upon at my local supermarket. I have passed these by many times and finally decided to give them a try. They are a delicious sort of crisp bread sprinkled with sugar and flavored with anise and sesame seeds and 24% olive oil. Besides the taste, what I love about them is that each one is individually hand wrapped in tissue paper. They are a great companion to a cup of coffee or tea. The sell 6 to a package for about $5.99. Click here to view some pictures of how they are made.

Here is a description of the history I found on a website...

The Story Behind Ines Rosales

Ines Rosales started making these incredible crispy wafers in a town near Seville, Spain in about 1915. Widows of her village came to help her, business flourished, and over time the reputation of her product spread throughout Spain and Europe. Soon others were imitating her recipe, or attempting to! When she died in 1932 at the age of 42, she left behind a company whose reputation was protected by her name.
Today the traditional methods of forming the dough continue. It is portioned out and flattened by hand by local women, who must train for 3 months in the proper flattening technique, and who must take a break from their duties every 19 minutes. Now baked in a modern conveyer oven, production has moved into the modern age, somewhat, but the factors that really affect quality remain the same as they have for the past 92 years. After all, when you get something right, why mess with it?

Heart #35 goes to ...Coach Bangles

2010-03-13T14:20:00.001-05:00

Coach Horse Carriage Bangle $118

Heart #35 goes to...Coach Bangles! There are so many to choose from so I'll post my favorites. Wouldn't mind owning any of these!

Coach Peace Sign Bangle $78

Coach Hinged Stripe Bangle $138

Coach Signature Bangle $79

Coach Love Poppy Bangle $78

Heart #34 goes to...P'sof Cake Cutter

2010-03-12T21:12:00.001-05:00

Heart #34 goes to...P'sof Cake Cutter! This is a really unique kitchen gadget. Simply slide it down over a piece of cake, squeeze the tongs together, lift and transfer to your plate. No mess and very easy to use. It comes in 5 colors and I found a link to a website selling it for $9 plus shipping.