Monday, May 31, 2010

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



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.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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



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!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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



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. ;)

Monday, May 24, 2010

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


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.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

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





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...






Friday, May 21, 2010

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

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.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Heart #86 goes to...Baby Yogurt Yogorino

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.

Friday, May 14, 2010

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

 
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!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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


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.

Friday, May 7, 2010

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


**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!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

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

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?

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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

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!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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





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.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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


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



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!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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


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.


Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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

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!

Monday, April 26, 2010

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

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!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

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


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.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Heart #73 goes to...Bosom Button

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!


Thursday, April 22, 2010

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


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

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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



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

Monday, April 19, 2010

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


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

Sunday, April 18, 2010

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


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!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

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

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.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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


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!

Monday, April 12, 2010

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



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!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

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


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.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

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



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.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

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

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!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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

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.

Monday, April 5, 2010

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


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!