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    Things I Love – #12

    We’re still spending a lot of time at home, so this Things I Love post has comfortable clothes and household items. (Click on the photos below or any blue words for more information about each product.)

    Jenni Kayne Cocoon Gray Cardigan

    I love this Cashmere Cocoon Cardigan from Jenni Kayne. It feels like a soft, cozy hug. Great for cool summer nights or an office with air conditioning.

    Lululemon Align Wide Leg Crop 23″

    I listed the Lululemon Align Crop pant in Things I Love – #6 but they now offer a wide leg version. Just as comfortable as the traditional legging, but it can almost pass as a real pair of pants.

    J Jill Perfect Reversible Tank

    This J Jill tank makes a great layering piece under sweaters or sheer tops. It’s reversible – a scoop neck on one side and a v-neck on the other side. I buy several in white every spring and fall.

    Keds by Kate Spade calf hair sneaker

    Every time I wear these comfortable leopard Keds I get compliments from strangers. They are perfect for all of the walking in Chicago and they look as good with a pair of dress pants as they do with a skirt or leggings. They run a little small though, so size up.

    Three glass cylinder vase set

    This trio of vases is a great deal on Amazon. They’re the perfect size for grocery store bouquets or for candles. When using them for flowers, I like to put glass beads or rocks in the bottom to give them additional weight so they are less likely to tip.

    Two piece cotton rope basket set

    I bought this basket set on Amazon and used them as a “gift bag” for a baby shower. I filled the smaller basket with baby shampoo, body wash, diaper cream, etc. and placed it inside the large basket with more baby goodies and lots of bright tissue paper. They’re a great size for organizing on shelves or counters. I bought this large rope basket to store extra pillows and blankets in our Chicago apartment.

    Phone Soap phone sanitizer

    I bought these Phone Soap phone sanitizers for Christmas gifts last year. Little did I know how important they would be with Covid-19. Did you know a cell phone reportedly has 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom? Yuck! The Phone Soap will sanitize your phone (and anything else that can fit inside the sanitizer, like keys or credit cards) in ten minutes.

    Parachute Classic Towels

    It was time to refresh our bath towels and Parachute had a sale on towels and linens over Memorial Day weekend, so I restocked both bathrooms. The classic bath towel is large and plush.

    Let me know your thoughts on the items I’ve included or comment below with your favorite stay-at-home items.

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    Things I Love – #6

    Our daughter has been studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark this spring semester. In a couple weeks, John, my husband, and I leave for Copenhagen to see where she’s been living and to meet her host family. Then, we will travel with her to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands before bringing her home. As you can see by my list below, I’m already thinking about what I’ll wear and pack for this trip.

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    Tag Heuer Aquaracer: John bought me this watch in Bermuda last year. I love the combination of black and silver.  

     

    Mer Sea wrap: I love this wrap for travel. It doesn’t wrinkle and it looks just as good over a dress as it does over a t-shirt and blue jeans. Mine is the lighter acrylic but they also make cashmere blends for the colder months.
    Lululemon Align crop yoga pants: these are so comfortable. I love the capri length for long flights. They’re good for working out, too. 🙂
    J Crew denim shirt: this shirt dresses up my yoga pants (and covers my bottom) enough to wear them on the plane or run errands.
     

    Nike Women’s Free RN: these do not have enough support for me to run in, but they are great for traveling and site-seeing.

     

    Bosom Buddy Bag: I found an adorable  basket purse on a girl’s trip in Charleston. (Mine has a black ribbon.) Straw basket bags are very popular this year and you can custom order your bag with a specific color ribbon and bauble. straw bag
    Away Luggage: I bought this luggage for our daughter before her semester abroad and I have luggage envy. Soon I’ll purchase some for myself. Note: if you buy a set of two, you get a better price than buying one piece at a time.
    Archipelago Botanicals: the Charleston scent has notes of hyacinth, white jasmine and tuberose. Archipelago candle
    Lubin Epidor Eau de Parfum: I discovered this at a small shop in Charleston. I love the scents of violet, jasmin and orange blossom mixed with vanilla, almond and sandalwood. (Of course, I found it on Amazon when I needed to replenish.)
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