Friday Favorites—New-to-Me Kitchen Island

My friend, Jen, delivered this beautiful kitchen island to my house on Thanksgiving Day because she had no where to put it in her new house and she thought it would look great in my kitchen.  She was right.  Not only is she extremely generous but she is also kind and the the second funniest person I know.  I'm the first.  

Friday Favorites—Dunkin Donuts Christmas Ornament 2011

I've been collecting Dunkin Donuts Christmas ornaments for years and this year is by far my favorite.  Be sure to run out and get one before I buy them all up!  Happy Friday!   

Friday Favorites—Santa's Key

Currier has been losing sleep over the fact that we don't have a chimney and fireplace for Santa to enter our house on Christmas Eve.  I found the solution at Wonder Works of Charleston.  This is a magic key that we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve so he may enter our home in a more dignified way.  Problem solved!  Happy Friday.  

Friday Favorites—Creative Cursing

My friend Rebby gave me this book for my birthday.  It's a mix n' match profanity generator and it's hours of belly rolling laughter.  Happy Friday Slut Donkeys!

Friday Favorites- Paolo Snoring

Paolo has a deviated septum from being hit by a truck.  He's had several unsuccessful surgeries to try to correct it.  This is what we live with as a result. 

Friday Favorites—Plum Island Soap Company

I love Plum Island Soap Company products, especially the Healing Salts for sore muscles. All of the products are made with pure ingredients and are manufactured on Plum Island, Massachusetts—my favorite place on earth.

Friday Favorites- Girl Time

Today I picked Rya up from school early for manis and pedis in the living room.  I love having a little girly girl!  Happy Friday! 

Friday Favorites—Botox

This is pretty personal so of course I want to shout it from the mountain tops— BOTOX® changed my life! Several months ago I was at the dermatologist being treated for some skin irritations (even more personal which I’ll tell you about later!) when I happened to mention that I was a “wicked” sweaty person. I explained that I sweat so profusely from my armpits (especially my right) that I’ve been known to tape paper towels under my arms in order to wear certain clothes. My dermatologist diagnosed me as having hyperhidrosis (excessive sweatiness!) and submitted a form to my insurance company requesting full coverage of BOTOX® to stop the sweating. Similar to the way it removes wrinkles (and causes that surprised look!) BOTOX® paralyzes nerve endings and inactivates sweat glands. Who knew? My insurance company accepted the claim and I’m sweat free for free and it has been life changing!

Friday Favorites—Random Acts of Kindness

At Thanksgiving time this anonymous card was sent to us with a $100 bill in it.  There was no return address and the card was signed "a friend".  This incredibly generous and totally random act of kindness took my breath away and still baffles me.  I have no idea who sent it, but I keep this card on my desk to remind me of the good in the world.  Whoever you are—thank you.

Friday Favorites- Sushi With Friends

Now that I'm a full-time working girl I don't get to see my workout buddies as much anymore.  I've resorted to waking up at 5AM to workout with the rest of the half asleep working moms of Mount Pleasant.  The gym isn't nearly as fun without these ladies sweating by my side.  Jean and Ella met me after work for sushi, cocktails and serious chit chat last night and it was so good to play catch up.  Giggling over sushi and drinks with these two ladies is certainly one of my favorites.  And I highly recommend the crunchy roll at Fugi.  It will make you want to go off and be by yourself for a little while.  Happy Friday!

Friday Favorites- Melissa

The Melissa Bath Essence from Swiss Just is like taking a bath in warm holy water.  I'm not sure of the exact properties of this stuff but it makes my worries melt away and as soon as I hit the mattress I'm out.  There's nothing like taking a bath with sweet Melissa! 

Friday Favorites- Warm Winter Weather

Just a few days ago it was 23 degrees here in Charleston and I was completely miserable!  Today it's 68 degrees with the sun shining strong.  This little guy came out to bask in the sun today.  As did I! 

Friday Favorites- Napping with Dogs

It's starting to get chilly here in Charleston.  It's in the mid 50's which means it's frigging freezing to me!  There's nothing more comforting than taking a nap with these two little bed warmers on a day like today.  "Napping With Dogs" is my Sioux name.  Happy Friday!

Friday Favorites- Waking Up To This...

I love waking up to find that both kids have snuck into our bed in the middle of the night without waking us.  Love love love this!

Friday Favorites- Ciao Bella Sorbetto

I discovered this little container of goodness in the supermarket a few weeks ago!  Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbetto takes me back to Sicily with each delicious flavor-bursting bite and it's the closest thing I can get to tasting a real Sicilian blood orange in South Carolina.  È delizioso!  Manco la Sicilia. 

Friday Favorites- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

My dear friend Ella let me borrow her Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens to try out.  I've been playing with this sick lens all week.  I love it! 

Friday Favorites- Moxie Soda

I grew up drinking Moxie soda.  I realize it's not for everyone.  It has a rather bitter almost minty taste, but I love it.  It's only sold in New England so I've gone without it for a long time until a 12 pack showed up on my doorstep this week.  Thanks Art and Erin for giving me a little taste of home.  You guys are some of my favorites. 

Friday Favorites- Mini Waffle PB&J

I invented the mini waffle PB&J and it's Currier's favorite!

Paolo loves em too!

Friday Favorites- My Label Maker

A few years ago Trent bought me the Mack Daddy of all label makers, the Brother PT3600, for Valentine's Day and I wasn't lying when I told him that was the most romantic thing he had ever done.  A label maker is the ultimate turn on for someone with OCD!  Everything in my house is labeled.  Everything! 

Friday Favorites- Bottles and Brushes

I finally tried Bottles and Brushes.  It's a BYOB art class! 

It was the perfect Girls' Night Out.  Both fun and relaxing. 

Not a bad Lowcountry Marsh for a drunk girl!