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Here a few things I've been lovin' on lately:

Caramel sauce

I used this recipe and let me tell you: DELICIOUS! Not only is it delicious, it is so super easy, and it makes your entire home smell like sweet, buttery caramel. I've been enjoying mine on vanilla ice cream (for dessert, for lunch, for a mid-day snack...) , and promising myself extra long bike rides to make it all worth it... which, regardless of the bike rides, it totally is.  In general, Smitten Kitchen is a fantastic place to find really great recipes that taste really amazing and don't take a lot of time and various/crazy ingredients. 

Jeana Sohn's Closet Visit

I came across this site awhile ago, (via some other blogger that I can't recall now), and if you haven't checked it out, you definitely should. Jeana visits her incredibly stylish friend's closets, takes amazing photos, and then compiles them with fashion related interview questions. Each visit is so full of style inspiration and beautiful imagery, it's hard to tear yourself away. It makes me lust even more over all the pretty items of clothing/shoes/purses that my budget will never allow for (Rachel Comey, why must you tempt me with your pretty shoes that cost so much??). 

covergirl NatureLuxe lipgloss balm

Holy cow, do I love this stuff. I am obsessed with the recent bright lip trend, but I DESPISE wearing lipstick. I hate how it makes my lips feel as though they are suffocating (ya know what I mean?), and no matter how many different types I try, I can't get over how dry and icky it makes my lips look. It's gross. However, this lipgloss/balm duo is the perfect mixture of moisture and color. It gives you the slightest tint or a deeper tone, depending on how much you apply. Plus, it has SPF 15, which is very healthy for you and your lips. I currently own hibiscus, peony, and coral, and have plans of getting more. 

In my humble opinion, they are perfect! Try them! Now!! While you're eating caramel sauce and ice cream, and browsing Closet Visit. It's fun, I promise.

Photos via: Smitten Kitchen, Closet Visit, and Cover Girl 

favorites

I have a slight obsession with pushing the Etsy Favorites button. Anything and everything that strikes my fancy gets an immediate add to that list... I have no shame in the length of that list. I figured I might as well share them... they are all so fantastic they deserve to be shown! Here are just a few (a very small few):

guest book fingerprint tree

green apple bow tie (with polka dots!)

mini wool felt autumn posies

button up scarf

etsy update: my favorites

I recently did a small Etsy update, and these are a few that I've deemed my favorites!

This silver necklace reminds me of a genie or a belly dancer for some reason... I'm not sure why, but it may be the shape and the way that the hinges make the pendant move.

Those shoes were actually a find from my grandmother's closet... they were never worn and she still had the receipt from when she purchased them! I love vintage with a story.

I really enjoy this knotted fabric belt... I've worn it a few times and it really adds some pizazz to an otherwise simple outfit.

Head over to the shop and check out the other new things I've added. I'm trying to get into the groove where I can do two large updates a week, so expect one soon!

In other news, I hope everyone is staying cool in this ridiculously hot weather. I, for one, am headed to the library to keep cool. Ta-ta for now!