a few of my favorite things...

Every year I look forward to the Favorite Things series that Melissa @ 320 Sycamore hosts
 For the past three days our favorite bloggers have shared their favorite items,
 you can get all the scoop here!
I always love finding new products, gifts and ideas from her series, I'm much more likely
 to try something if it's come recommended by a stylish blogger friend. :)
Today I'm sharing a few of my favorites...  

      Beauty

NARS Dolce Vita Lip Pencil, Lipstick, Lip Gloss

nothing more to say than...the PERFECT dusty rose color!

The lipstick is sheer, so if you like a little more color the lip pencil is great.

A bit pricey but a nice if you want to treat yourself.

Home

I LOVE this starch from Dollar Tree!!

It smells SO good, if I had a gazillion $$ and sent my linens out to be laundered and

ironed, I imagine it would come back smelling like this. :)

Since I don't I just use it to iron my pillow cases, and it makes me happy! 

Guy Gift

This is my go-to gift for every hard to buy for guy! 

Monogrammed Beer Mugs, Pilsner Glasses or Martini Glasses

Williams-Sonoma has a great selection of styles and the prices are reasonable at

$40-$50 for a set of four.

Fashion

Target Katherine Boots aka Frye Knock Offs

I can't even tell you how many compliments I get on these boots, everyone

thinks they are the real deal Frye boots. SO comfortable, and reasonable for leather

 $70 at our favorite, Target! Free Shipping through the holidays.

732 Reviews 4.5 Stars

Decor

Busts and planter heads are all the rage and I'd be happy with one in every 

room, but for now I'm stopping at these two. I found both of mine at Homegoods,
in the spring in the garden section for around $25 - $30.  

Pillows

Ikea Sanela Velvet Pillow Covers with Zippers

20 x 20 - $7

26 x 26 - $10

Pink, White, Gray, Brown, Light Turquoise

I used the gray covers for our bedroom, and trimmed them with Greek key trim from

 Hobby Lobby. They're nice quality and the price can't be beat for the generous size!

Food

Do Ahead Molten Chocolate Cake here

is a favorite dessert to serve during the holidays when I'm entertaining.

 It's SUPER easy, but looks and tastes like you went to a lot of trouble. 

I love that I can make it the day before and then pop it in the oven for 20 minutes

 and serve warm - soooo decadent.

Join me over at Melissa's Favorite Things Link Party for lots of fun lists,

gift ideas, tips and inspiration!