Confession :: I'm a Skin Care Product Sample Hoarder

It's become evident lately, as I try to get rid of things I don't use or want in general, that I might have a bit of a hoarding problem when it comes to skincare samples.  It didn't seem like I had that many, but for someone who believes using mascara and concealer is sometimes too many steps {can't someone develop a mascara that will draw attention away from the giant purple bruises under my eyes?}, what I have is a bit excessive.

What shows in this photo is deceptive.  It's a deep bowl.

Yikes!  That's a lot of stuff!

I've been doing a bit of research lately to see what I can do to take better care of my skin and maybe keep the wrinkles at bay for as long as possible.  As part of this, I'm getting rid of things I won't use and things that I don't like.  Those nail polishes will be going straight to my nieces, they'll be thrilled and I can stick to the three colors I like.  I also spy a few other items that will disappear quickly.

Some of the samples I'm really excited for so I'll share the winners and losers of the bunch!

I have also ordered some skin care products to add to my all natural {barely any ingredient} face wash and moisturizer so I'm excited to try them out when they arrive in a few weeks!

Louis Vuitton :: Spring LV Window Display

I do realize it is now officially fall, but this window display from Louis Vuitton is really seasonless {well, maybe if you pay attention to their handbags you may notice}. 

I love the graphic and metallic nature of these letters.  That's something Louis Vuitton always has a ton of  in their windows - amazingly shiny things.

If you look at the text on the 'L' photo you will see the reference to scanning something to get exclusive content in their 'application'.  I can't stop giggling over this because it took me forever to realize they mean their app!  Am I the only one finding this hilarious?

Pavement Coffee :: Part Two

I love when my work takes me close to my favorite coffee shops because coffee makes me happy.  The other week I had to go to a building right next to a coffee shop I used to go to regularly and I've also posted about.

It's been a while though.  The coffee wasn't as good as I remembered it, and they no longer honor the coffee buying card, but I did like the interior still with the wood and tiny tile floor.  So that was worth the trip. 

The next time I'm in that area I can try a new place and maybe I'll even find a new favorite shop!

Out & About :: Lovely Day

I love the floor at Lovely Day in Nolita and felt less creepy taking a picture of the floor in the bathroom than I did sitting at my seat at the bar.  I've taken pictures of bathrooms before so this bathroom floor photo is par for the course.  It's seen better days, but I'm totally in love with the pattern.

One Mission Accomplished

Lately I've been trying to finish all those half-finished projects I have lying around the house {and other people's houses} forever.  One of those projects was intended to be a birthday present for my mom....in 2012.  I bought the parts years ago and was ready to go but, let's be honest, I didn't know how to wire a lamp.  Luckily the Rotary Club around here has a free clinic where you take your broken things {or miserable failures of DIY projects in my case} to them and they help you fix it up.

I really love the vintage plug, the colorful cord, and the paddle thumb turn it has.  It's so much better than the cheap-looking gold pieces and transparent plug that it had before.

So, one down 7,301 to go!

Anthropologie Window Display :: The Birds

I figure this is the perfect time to post these Anthropologie winter window photos from the Rockefeller Center store.  There's a lot of snow dusted about these windows {and it's pretty, unlike the seven feet of snow we have lying around here}.

I love the mix of birds and iconic New York buildings.

House Hunting :: i heart interiors style

Most house hunting posts are full of pretty pictures, but if you've been here before you may have realized I do things a bit differently than most.  Now is your chance to click away so you're not disappointed!

First I should say that I'm fortunate to have found what is possibly the best realtor in the world.  I was a few minutes late to the house and he had gone in first {and later admitted to going in first so he can control his facial expressions if things are really bad} and sent me an email saying something to the extent of, "I went in the house and great news, there are newer windows!!"

Keep in mind he walked {or actually skated} by this sink to see the windows.  Don't worry, there won't be much actual water damage until the ice melts.  In the meantime there's some really fresh-smelling ice inside!

This is a very bad picture of the amazing doors in the house {if you double what you see, you can figure out what it looks like}, you may be asking what the stuff on the floor is.

Not to worry, it's just a skylight and who doesn't like those?!?

 The best part is, there is more than one!  {This one actually worries me as did the third floor ceiling that was bowed under the weight of the snow.}

Will I buy it?  Probably not, although I'm planning on obsessing about it a whole lot.  It has amazing stairs, secret wood floors, three porches, and a barn almost the size of the house.  But, as protection against an impulse buy, I didn't photograph anything that I loved about this place so you don't get to see any of that.

If only I actually knew Norm from This Old House and his crew of people who know how to make doing this stuff look fun!