domesticity

These chalkboard storage trugs from Smith & Hawken are perfect for organizing miscellany around the house. The containers come in three sizes and are constructed of solid pine with cut-out handles for easy transport.

My week in review...

Buying...

A new Travelpro rolling tote for my upcoming vacation home to Hawaii... no more lugging my carry-on through the airport terminal.

Eating...

A simple and light dinner of Indian Life spinach naan.

Reading...

The May issue of Domino magazine.

Watching...

Jesse L. Martin’s final episode of Law & Order. Image courtesy of nbc.com.

Headed over to Cost Plus World Market today to do a little shopping. While there, I spotted this yummy smelling White Tea Stacked Vase Potpourri. I also picked up this pandan magazine basket in natural. I love shopping for household goodies!

I don’t think you can ever be too old to play with Lego. And I’m definitely not too old to add this Lego Creator Beach House set to my shopping wish list. Three different structures can be built from the same set of bricks, including this beach house complete with skylights, barbecue grill with chicken, and satellite dish.

Rather than tossing my entire April 14 issue Newsweek magazine into the recycling bin, I carefully removed the cover, folded it to create an envelope, and stuffed the pouch with plastic Target shopping bags to receive my coupon for a free Retote bag. Target has partnered with TerraCycle, a eco-capitalism company, and Newsweek to turn these plastic bags into the reusable Retote bags. I am looking forward to picking up my Retote bag soon!

My week in review...

Buying...

Benjamin Moore Color Samples for the dining room.

Eating...

California Pizza Kitchen Margherita Neapolitan Pizza.

Reading...

Pottery Barn Storage & Display for design inspiration.

Watching...

Becoming Jane from my Blockbuster queue.

From last weekend’s sunny and warm 70 degree weather to snow flurries overnight. The weather this spring season is quite unpredictable!

I love these laser-cut cupcake wrappers from Estilo Weddings. With nine beautifully intricate patterns to choose from, these wrappers would be perfect for a cupcake tower or to package colorful treats for a party favor. Definitely sweet stuff!

Now that the winter season is finally coming to an end, I am getting ready to pack away my thick and cozy sweaters. Before I send them into hibernation, I’ll be reviewing each one for signs of neglect. This cute Alessi character, Piripicchio, is just what I need to help me combat any pilling on my sweaters and keep the lint and fuzzies away until the next cold snap.

These Tikoli tea towels are so visually appealing that I don’t know if I would actually put them to use in my kitchen or just admire them! The six designs are influenced by Japanese prints and mid-century modern design, and printed on 100% cotton fabric.

Image courtesy of tikoli.com