Longchamp's Le Pliage Navy Medium Tote. It is only about $100-$130 and I don't know why I don't already own it. Pennies are being pinched these days, however, and every time I go to get one for myself I think of a thousand other things I should be spending money on before this...but I love it!!! Maybe this could be on my Christmas list.
Gap's Cozy Sweater from last year---I have it in Black and one in Ivory, but they are are ratty because I wore them so often. I was hoping to get new ones this year- BUT I CAN"T FIND THEM AT GAP!!!!!!!!!!! KIKI WHERE ARE THEY---PLEASE HELP!!! Tell Gap to bring them back!!! I need a LONG BLACK TURTLENECK SWEATER!!!! Trust me- I do! Every morning when I wake up and it is freezing in Chicago (well... now, the suburbs of Chicago) all I want to put on is a fresh Gap Cozy Sweater! They were long enough to be comfy and so so soft. They are heaven, and I need more. Kiki- are there any versions of this slated for this year???
I know....So cliche, but I am wearing them right now and they are so cozy that they almost make me forget that I don't have a new Gap Cozy sweater....
Thanksgiving centerpieces. I love Autumn and Thanksgiving and I love decorating for the holiday. I can wait to think of creative ideas to dress the table and spruce up the house now that I am hosting Thanksgiving this year.
I know....So cliche, but I am wearing them right now and they are so cozy that they almost make me forget that I don't have a new Gap Cozy sweater....
Fresh flowers...and this vase. I love this look-- Even though it is a bit off season, I think it is still OK to say one last good bye to nice weather and have a bright floral arrangement in the house- You needn't stick to just browns and golds and oranges just because it is cold outside. I was at the store the other day and saw a gorgeous spread in the floral section of Blue hydrangea, bright yellow callas, purple Iris, and happy white fluffy spider mums. I wanted to go nuts and get a whole slew of beauties, but again....penny pinching.....
Belted sweaters. How cute are these? I really wish I wasn't getting too fat for my skinny jeans because this sort of sweater would look so cute with my riding boots and jeans....and maybe a matching tam and a bright scarf.
Hotel-like guest rooms. I love the soothing, calm and posh look of this room. I think it is from one of Gwyneth Paltrow's houses. I get to decorate the guest room in our new house since we just bought a new bed and we are moving ours to the guest room. This means new curtains, maybe some fabric on the walls, new bedding...maybe a basket for guest toiletries??? Ohhh- I hate penny pinching! Maybe this is worth a little spending.....
Fun fabrics and furniture. I love that I can finally start picking things out for my home. It all costs a pretty penny, but it becomes more permanent and real when you can pick things out for a home that you know you are going to be in for a while. I am loving this bench for my porch or entryway!
Belted sweaters. How cute are these? I really wish I wasn't getting too fat for my skinny jeans because this sort of sweater would look so cute with my riding boots and jeans....and maybe a matching tam and a bright scarf.
Hotel-like guest rooms. I love the soothing, calm and posh look of this room. I think it is from one of Gwyneth Paltrow's houses. I get to decorate the guest room in our new house since we just bought a new bed and we are moving ours to the guest room. This means new curtains, maybe some fabric on the walls, new bedding...maybe a basket for guest toiletries??? Ohhh- I hate penny pinching! Maybe this is worth a little spending.....
Fun fabrics and furniture. I love that I can finally start picking things out for my home. It all costs a pretty penny, but it becomes more permanent and real when you can pick things out for a home that you know you are going to be in for a while. I am loving this bench for my porch or entryway!
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Beautiful finds! I've worn my uggs for the last 4 days - and I won't apologize for it!
I love pretty guest rooms too - too bad I no longer have one...it is now mini #2's room. I need a bigger house. That's not going to happen anytime soon!
There is a restaurant in Andersonville called La Donna and it has to die for pumpkin ravioli.
I have that Le Pliage tote, same size & color! Definitely get it for Christmas :)
I was thinking about the Longchamp purses today as I was walking into work and thought that it is time to put away the Vineyard Vines tote until spring. Longchamps go all year round :)
Also, those cranberries with the candles are so pretty!!!
Oh Midwest Prep...Here is the deal with that sweater and my location...I am considered a "Hot" store so I do not get all the cozy stuff that the Illinois stores get. That said...I know that we have a cozy v neck that I posted earlier...and I am loving that, but the turtleneck, you can check your local Gap and ask if they have the "Whisper Soft Turtleneck", that might be close to what you had last year!!!
I loved that turtleneck, I have it in black...
By the way Trader Joes has an amazing Pumpkin Butter!!!
I am loving belted sweaters too
What was I thinking..its the Winter Soft Turtleneck you want...I'm pretty sure its the same as last year's....AWESOME!!!
We have a ton of belted sweaters too.... and if you want an invite to Gap Friend's and Family just shoot me an e mail so I can get one to you...it comes via e mail so you don't have to divulge your address!!! Its Nov 13 through the 16th and its for 30% off at Gap, BR, Old Navy and our online shoe store Piperlime...oh yeah, its good stuff!!! kikbee at yahoo dot com
I loved everything in this post. In fact, I'm a little concerned we might be sharing a brain....that is, of course, if I hadn't only been focused on kid-related/mommy-related stuff.
This adult-post felt a little like taking a deep breath and sipping some wine :)
Thanks!
I am about to do a post that includes a little bit about le pliage tote.
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