My Staples

I used to be a self proclaimed product junkie. I always had more make-up and lotions than I ever knew what to do with. Over the last few years, I have learnt to ditch all non-essential products and find great staples that keep me satisfied and feeling good all year round. I have since applied this strategy to my jewellery (I stopped buying for quantity and invested in quality) and to my purse (I stopped carrying around everything but the kitchen sink). The outcome? See for yourself.

1. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

2. Consonant Organic Spearmint & Sage Lotion

3. Hanae Mori Butterfly Perfume

I like easy, quick make-up that looks like you have nothing on. I also hate naked nails!

1. Laura Mercier Matte Bronzer

2. Pink Beauty Enchant Cream Blush

3. OPI Nail Polish: Lincoln Park After Dark, Miami Beet, Vodka & Caviar

4. CoverGirl Mascara

5. Sisley Kohl Eyeliner

I'm a silver and white gold kind of girl.

1. Michael Kors watch

2. Birks Initial Charm Ring

3. Hero Necklace from Right Hand Gal

4. Links of London Friendship Bracelet

What you'll always find in my bag.

1. Ray Ban Aviators

2. iPod

3. Blackberry

4. A good book

5. Chanel Lip Balm

6. Pink Beauty Sheer Lipstick

Elephant Tea Caddies

You have heard me proclaim my love for package design and for tea. Naturally, I get really excited when those two loves come together! These tea caddies from Williamson Tea are so charming and remind me of Moulin Rouge. They would look great on my tea shelf (yes, I have one).

Apple Appeal

In a creative work environment, it always important to surround yourself with things that inspire you. Enter La Pomme's Inspiration Apples. I can just picture these sitting in a cluster on my desk or strategically placed on a book shelf. I adore how unexpected they are - its part of their appeal.

Pick One: Cardigans

I'm incredibly fortunate to have a close relationship with my mother. We speak everyday and see each other all the time (it helps that she lives down the street). When I lived at home, we always read magazines together and we had a little game that we used to play. The point of the game was to pick one item that you wanted on every page of the magazine - no runners up allowed. You might think it sounds lame, but I promise its super addictive. These days I find myself playing a similar game when browsing through my favourite online shops but it's not as much fun on my own. So I figured we could play it together. I'll do the hard work and compose 6 items from a particular category. All you have to do is pick one!

I'll start - I pick #6. I look forward to hearing your favourite pick.

1. Alexander McQueen asymmetric cardigan
2. See by Chloe chunky cardigan
3. Phillip Lim embellished wool cardigan
4. Milly beaded cardigan
5. Clements Ribeiro cashmere cardigan
6. Clements Ribeiro embellished cardigan

Etsy Find: Mooza Designs

I think these acrylic handmade letters made with Japanese paper are super sweet and chic. They would look adorable in a nursery or a little girl's room.

Want

This is for Sarah

source via print & pattern

This sweet little site if fully feminine finds!

Pearl grape earrings here

Double locket necklace here

Feather clip here

My next purchase

Once I have an Americano in hand, my weekday morning routine (before I start to work) consists of three things. Reading my Sweetspot emails, checking up on my friends on Facebook, and visiting my favourite blog, MadeByGirl. I absolutely adore her work and love everything she posts! That's the problem - I always want to buy everything. While I have shown great restraint, I might have to cave on this watercolour print by Lauren Nicole Love.

One Print Two Print

I made a promise to a friend that just moved that I'd help her find some cool artwork. While I've never needed an excuse to search the internet for some great finds, knowing that my friend's walls are in desperate need of some life has me backtracking through my bookmarks. You know that feeling of finding a great sweater in your closet that you forgot you had?..thats how I felt when I found The Poster List in my archives. I completely forgot all about this fantastic collection of fun, light-hearted graphic prints. Besides being super cute, each print is super cheap! The best part of heading back to the site was discovering their current promotions - choose from; 1)Buy any two prints for $20 or 2) Add a frame to your print for $19.99. I took advantage of option 1 and bought "Vertical Bikes" and "Primary Cameras" for my living room. Sorry Sarah, I know I'm supposed to being looking for you, but I'm a sucker for a cute print (or two).

The Love Shop

images via theloveshop

I am an Esty-aholic

Facebook is fun for e-lurking. Youtube is great for a laugh. Etsy is...bad for my bank account! It started innocently enough; randomly browsing for handmade feather headbands. Slowly, I expanded my search to include vintage rings, flower stud earrings and typography prints. Before I knew it, I needed a daily fix. I couldn't go to bed until I found new items to bookmark for future purchasing. I've heard the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.

{Deep breath} "My name is Sari and I am an Etsy-aholic!"

Here are some recent finds fueling my addiction:

Honeycomb clock from pilotdesign

Keep Calm & Carry On poster from BluLima

Ceramic Owl Jar from FruitFlyPie