I’ve been at this blogging thing for a good long while now, y’all. Like 12+ years!
I’ve pretty consistently published 3 posts a week (sometimes more) for this entire time, which is a heck of a lot of posts. We’re talking on average of 150 posts a year, which means around 1,650 posts since I started this thing. And I’m not going to lie, sometimes coming up with a new post is challenging!
Over the weekend I knew that my Monday post was going to be outfit planning, and I knew my Friday post was going to be a Friday Favorites, but I had no idea what in the world Wednesday’s post was going to be.
I was stuck.
And then I just looked around at some products and items I was using/wearing all the time, and a post was born.
So, today’s post is a simple one. All I’m doing is talking about some of my current favorite things, and today we’re focusing on BEAUTY, ACCESSORIES, and HOME. These are items that I’m using almost every day right now and LOVING.
Let’s start with the jewelry. These are 3 pieces that I’ve been wearing constantly for awhile now. The earrings are from Walmart, the necklace is from Amazon, and the bracelet is from Nordstrom. All of the pieces are under $50, but you could grab all three pieces for right around $100.
necklace / huggie earrings / wrap around bracelet
All three pieces are beautifully made. Let’s talk about each of them…
I kind of rotate through huggie earrings, and these are my current favorites. They are incredibly sparkly, and I of course like that I can talk on the phone and sleep in them with no issues since they are huggies. I’ve been wearing them for at least a month now, and I shower in them all the time, and they still look great. The are on SUPER SALE right now, so you should totally grab them.
The necklace is so fun and adds great color to all different sorts of outfits. This is the G – Rainbow + Pearl 1, but there are other options available. The glass beads are beautiful, and I love the “pearl” beads as well. It’s great with tees now but will be awesome with sweaters and button ups in the fall.
Do you want a bracelet you can wear with basically everything? This wrap around bracelet is so good. It totally gives David Yurman vibes for a fraction of the price. It’s definitely the best bracelet I’ve purchased in a very long time.
necklace / huggie earrings / wrap around bracelet
Now for the beauty products! These are some of my MVPs right now…
Retinol Supreme Eye Serum / tartlette XL tubing mascara / Halo tinted moisturizer / Dior lip oil (mahogany) / Amika hairspray / foot file
The tartlette XL tubing mascara is an absolutely incredible product. It doesn’t flake, it doesn’t smudge, and it adds both length and volume to my lashes.
- start at the base of lashes, apply 2 coats in an upward motion along the natural curve of lashes
- PRO tip: to build extra volume, wiggle wand at the base of lashes before pulling through the length
- Removes in tubes with just warm water!
If you want to see what it can do, go check out the before and after pictures on the site. I’ll post my own before and after pictures on Friday.
This $8 tool is SERIOUSLY INCREDIBLE. Like you won’t believe how much it will help your dry and cracked heels. I’ve tried lots of tools and liked many of them, but this one is my favorite. When I pulled it out of the box, I totally thought it was going to be a dud. I didn’t understand how it was going to work because it didn’t seem rough enough to take off everything I needed to take off. On the site, it says the tool has a “textured nano glass surface with multi-directional grinding points” that “buffs and smooths hard skin at the same time“.
Well, it appears that the textured nano glass is magical.
It leaves my heels feeling softer than ever, and it’s so easy and quick to use. I use it on dry feet and am always amazed at how well it works.
Have you ever tried lip oil? It’s not a lip gloss per se, and it’s definitely not a lipstick. It really is a lip OIL. It’s super hydrating, it’s very shiny, and it feels amazing on. It’s not sticky at all. And let’s talk about the applicator, because it’s seriously awesome. It’s big and pillowy and beautifully sweeps the oil onto your lips.
The color is so pretty and so subtle. I know it looks very dark in the bottle, but it’s not at all. It’s super subtle. No matter what color you choose with this product, it’s just subtle and pretty. It kind of just tints your lips.
Dior lip oil (mahogany)
The Retinol Supreme Eye Serum is one of the newer additions to my nighttime routine. It’s a blend of retinol and vitamin C help that helps revitalize the delicate skin around the eyes. It doesn’t have a scent, the texture is great, it absorbs quickly, and the cooling tip allows for a perfect application. This serum hydrates and brightens, which seems to be a recurring theme in all of my favorite products. I WANT TO HYDRATE AND BRIGHTEN, LADIES! 🙂
Many people who consider their eyes a problem area report that they notice real results in just one week.
There are over 200 reviews, and the great majority are 5 STARS.
I’ve used teeth whitening strips many times throughout my life, but these Crest ones are the best I’ve ever used. You apply the strips like you do all other strips, and then before you take them off, you put the light in your mouth and hold it there for 5 minutes. It’s supposed to kick up the whitening factor, and I definitely think it does.
I am going to change how I use them though. Right now I whiten my teeth every couple of weeks, but on my next box I’m going to do 5 days in a row to really punch up the whiteness and brightness. The only reason I’m not saying 10 days in a row is because I’m scared of sensitivity, but if I’m not experiencing any at the end of 5 days, I’ll keep on going!
Fingers crossed they are still on LIMITED TIME DEAL!
Crest 3D white strips (with light)
Y’all know I’ve been using and loving Lumi Glotion (it’s one of my Top 5 products OF ALL TIMES) all summer long for a subtle glow and minimal coverage. I love it sooooooo much.
Well, this Halo tinted moisturizer still provides good color and glow, but it provides more coverage than the Lumi AND it has spf! It’s going to be perfect to help me transition my makeup into fall.
It has some hyaluronic acid in it, so I love the added benefits it provides in regards to moisture. In addition to the hyaluronic acid, it also contains niacinamide, rose extract, goji berries, and peptides…. so in addition to some great makeup, you’re also getting some really great skincare.
I wear light neutral (I chose it from the arm chart), and it was a great match for me.
It’s tinted moisturizer, it doesn’t get cakey, and the product is buildable.
My hairstylist recommended this hairspray to me like 3 months ago, and I’ve been using it ever since. It gives the best touchable hold I’ve ever had, and it smells absolutely incredible.
And since I know y’all will have questions, you can find the orchid HERE!
Retinol Supreme Eye Serum / tartlette XL tubing mascara / Halo tinted moisturizer / Dior lip oil (mahogany) / Amika hairspray / foot file
So did any of my favorites kick up any interest for you? Is there something you’re dying to try? Sound off in the comments!
Let’s take a look at some Amazon home items that I love…
This laundry hamper rolls easily, it has 3 equal size compartments inside, and it looks great!
Tucked in a bathroom shelf, this little plant trio is so cute.
I love Life and Lilac diffusers, and this one is as pretty as it smells.
This clock is gorgeous and looks vintage. It would be a fabulous addition to a bookcase, a side chest, a sofa table, or a bedside table.
I love this chunky picture frame so much.
These glass jars are both beautiful and functional with an airtight seal.
I’m always attracted to a farmhouse vibe, and it’s no different with this bowl.
I cannot say enough great things about these storage baskets. I love how they are lower in the front so you can easily see what they are holding.
They can easily hold 3 large boxes, but they can hold lots of small to medium size packages. And they look great on your pantry shelves!
I held out for years and years. I bought my first Stanley cup last year, and I recently bought these two as well. I’m not a crazy Stanley person, but I do love mine. These are 30 oz (the only size I like). That’s plum on the left and tigerlilly plum on the right.
Laundry is a necessary evil, but these little tin containers keep things handy and are pretty dang cute.
And y’all know I love Miss Mouth’s stain treater. I’ve yet to meet a stain that this magical spray hasn’t conquered. SERIOUSLY. In fact, I love it so much, I even gave it as part of a birthday gift to Erika! I mean, a stain spray has to be good if you’re willing to give it to somebody for their birthday!
farmhouse tin laundry room containers / Miss Mouth’s stain treater
I own hundreds of these babies because over the last several years I changed over every single hanger in my closet to one of these velvet hangers. The clothes grip to them so nothing falls off, they look great in the closet, and they save tons of space.
You need them too.
I never light candles anymore, but I sure do warm the heck out of them. 🙂 And the warmer is ON SALE right now!
I love having flowers in the planter on my front porch, but I can NEVER keep them alive. Enter faux geraniums. These are a beautiful red color, they are full and pretty, and you absolutely would never know they aren’t real when seeing them for the street.
I bought the Bissell a couple of years, I think during a Black Friday sale. I’d actually never even taken it out of the box. UNTIL earlier this year that is. This big guy puked, so YOU KNOW HE RAN STRAIGHT TO THE RUG TO DO IT. Never you mind the wood floors surrounding this rug, if you have a dog, you know he went straight to the rug. 🙂
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
I know this is a gross picture, but I wanted to show a good before and after. You can see the discoloration that was left behind even after we cleaned it up.
Here’s the official before EW picture.
And here’s the after…
GOOD! AS! NEW!
You can find it on Amazon too, but it’s full price on Amazon… so it makes way more sense to grab it at Walmart.
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
So easy to use, and so affordable right now when it’s $35 off.
It’s normally $124, but right now it’s ONLY $88! I sure was happy to have this in the garage today. Buy it before you need it like I did, and you’ll be so glad the next time your dog pukes on your rug, because you know it’s gonna happen. Your future self will thank you. Haha!
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
That’s all for today, y’all!
I hope some of my favorites become your favorites too!
Erika Slaughter says
I can’t WAIT to use that stain remover!
Sherry says
Thank you for sharing! I always enjoy to hear and know what others are using around the house that work. I am intrigued by that bissell green machine. Do you have any recommendations for a larger area steam cleaner? I need to steam clean my carpets like the whole 7X10 and want to know what the best cleaner out there would be before I spend money. Do you have any recommendations?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Sherry! I don’t. I’m so sorry! If anybody else does, please feel free to comment! xoxo
Shay Shull says
Well this post was SO much fun!! I loved the random assortment of goodies. It was kind of like Erika’s birthday gift but in blog form. Random and happy 🙂
Kelly says
yay- I’d love this type of post to be a regular. I love it. So many good things.
Sheaffer says
Thanks for the feedback, Kelly! I’d love for posts like this to be a regular thing!!!! xoxo
Rachel says
Ha, this is a great post, Schaffer! Thank you!
Sheaffer says
Thanks, Rachel!!!!
Tami says
We gave our kids the carpet cleaner for Christmas. They love it. Babies and dogs make messes and it’s easy to use. I use it on our area rugs too.