Breakfast To Go Container

I'm not saying that Martha Stewart doesn't have an amazing team, but I love her personally for having this container available through her Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's.

It's a small (to-go) container with a rubberized airtight seal, it has two compartments to separate wet and dry ingredients and a snap-in spoon (it snaps into the bottom of the top layer). It's ideal for taking yogurt, granola, berries, milk or cereal on the go in the morning or whenever.

Is this not fantastic? If there's one thing that gets me hot and bothered all over, it's purposeful, fancy tupperware. I just bought one recently and I can't tell you how nice it is to have yogurt and granola as a snack when you're out in the world and you don't want to eat terribly. 

The Bed Butler

It holds laptops up to 17", magazines, tablets, e-readers, books, cell phones, remotes, pens, glasses and more - all within arm's reach while you're in bed. While I try not to tolerate cell phone usage in my own bed, this does seem like a great idea to have.

(Sidenote: no couple should allow cell phones NEAR their bed. Let a bed be a bed, unfettered. Shouldn't it be the one place where technology doesn't take over your surroundings?)

Ikea Shoe Cabinet

I wouldn't call myself an Ikea fan. Let's get that straight. But I've never seen anything like this, have you? I'm not really sure why everyone who knows about its existence hasn't already gone to Ikea and bought one...?

It's EONS more attractive than those shoe racks that hang off the back of a door. EONS!

I'm getting this as soon as I can afford it. Just heavenly. I saw it in person the last time I was at Ikea and it's so small and slim - the person who designed it should be hugged endlessly for the rest of humanity. Here's Layla next to the one we saw at the store. 

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Layla, understanding the beauty of a shoe drawer

There are different sizes, as you can tell if you compare the top and bottom photos, so beware of that if you're thinking about getting on. Just gorgeous.

A Pop-Up Ring Box

Presentation is everything. LOOK AT THIS RING BOX.

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Should a box cost $90? Well, if a phone can cost $500 and be socially acceptable, then yes - an expensive, fancy box like this is completely normal.

It was designed by packaging designer Andrew Zo for the company Clifton, and it's described as "a slimline engagement ring box that slides into your pocket with less resistance than a wallet. When you open the Clifton, the ring doesn’t just appear. It pirouettes into position thanks to a pop-up mechanism intended to present the ring like a blooming flower."

Ummmm, this is incredible? And even if you're not proud of giving whatever ring is inside - anybody should and better be wowed by this damn box. (And as a small sidenote: anyone who has ever complained about the details on a ring/GIFT that someone else has given you, you can go right to hell. It's the gesture that's kind! Not the damn object!)

I wish one of my hobbies somehow included giving rings to people 'cause I would be all over this box. Man. So cool.

MAC To Launch a Marge Simpson-inspired Makeup Line

Why? No idea. Oh wait, I do know. It's 'cause of the 25th anniversary of the show.

Am I intrigued, MAC? Of course!

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The 10-piece line includes lip glosses, false eyelashes, nail stickers, brightly coloured eyeshadows and blushes. The limited edition line goes on sale online on August 28th and will be available in MAC stores everywhere September 4th. You can take a look at the products below.

• Two different four-piece eyeshadow sets ($53/each)
• Fake eyelashes ($22)
• Tinted lipgloss, available in four different shades ($20)
• Powder blush, available in two different shades ($28.50)
• Nail stickers ($19)

My thoughts? Way too expensive. And I'm a huge fan of MAC and The Simpsons. But $20 for a "Nacho Cheese" coloured lip gloss? Get real. I am considering buying one of the blushes since I'm not happy with the Nars one I'm trying to get through right now. (Why do all blushes have to have that tiny hint of sparkle in them? I don't want to sparkle! I want a subtle glow, damnit.) Anyway, all of these products are way too much money and they will all definitely sell out so I guess I'll just shut my mouth.

Butter Up Knife

Kickstarter is great for a lot of reasons, but the main one? BRINGING THIS BUTTER KNIFE TO LIFE. Each knife costs $11 and since their campaign has been crazy popular, you'll have to wait until early next year if you want to own one.

Such a smart idea. 

Sidenote: I really want to be one of those people who lets their butter just sit out on the counter in a nice holder like this one. Do you have to have kids to make that dream a reality? Who's eating that much daily butter to make this feasible? I put butter on something maybe once a week, I can't leave it out just for me. These are my problems. Get that knife.

Rice Cooker & Steamer

Am I eventually going to recommend every single household appliance to you? Possibly. Well, probably not a bread maker since they're the biggest, most useless things a person can own. But everything else in Williams-Sonoma? I want it all. 

The fact that this is a rice cooker and a steamer? Get the hell out. I've only had it a short while (thank you, Marla!), but I've wanted one for a long time and it's fulfilled so many of my kitchen dreams. You ever steam something as a side dish for dinner? People take you seriously the day you undertake a task like that. Also, owning one of these signifies the end of sad, sad era of standing over a pot of rice hoping that it doesn't burn or become mush.

If you make rice more than twice a week, it makes zero sense for you not to have one of these. 

e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer

Did you know that e.l.f. stands for eyes lips face? Do you even care? Well, I did/do so that's why I passed it onto you. 

ANYWAY, in a world where you can spend upwards of $40 on a MERE PRIMER - I always applaud the day when someone turns me onto a product that's actually quite useful and not a billion dollars. 

If you ever wear eyeshadow, please buy this primer. Not only is it amazing, but it's three dollars. Three dollars and it lasts about six months with casual usage. And I, in no way, fully support all e.l.f. products (my favourites so far are this primer and their lip exfoliator), since their "blushes" are a little cake-y and scream fifth-grade-play to me. 

Keeping Pets Cool in the Summer

Do you have any idea how important it is to make sure your pet doesn't sweat to death this summer? I don't want to lecture you here, but please take some kind of precautions here, people. A vet once told me that taking a dog for a walk on a crazy hot day is the equivalent of a human walking around barefoot on piping hot sidewalks - and expecting that to be normal. So the best times to walk them in the summer? When the sidewalks are coolest - mornings and evenings.

And maybe these products below are unnecessary, but I love that they exist. 

Self Cooling Pet Pad, available in different sizes on Amazon

Look at how cool that dog looks! I've bought this dog mat and it does actually stay pretty cool. The problem is trying to get a dog ON it. The box doesn't tell you how difficult that part is. Also, the fact that is looks like a pee pad doesn't help things along here.

The Frobo, keeps a water dish cold for an extended period

Now... will I buy the Frobo? I really want to. But I think I sort of have a problem with buying smaller-scale-luxurious items. So maybe I'll ask for one for Christmas.

Keep those bitches safe this summer, please!

The Pet High Chair

“Satisfying a mutual desire for companionship, this high chair permits your dog or cat to accompany you at the dinner table. The high chair clips securely to tables up to 2” thick and its height adjusts without tools to elevate your pet to near eye level. It has a frame of powder-coated 5/8” steel tubing and its arms are rubber-coated so they will not mar table surfaces. By providing an alternative to sitting on your lap, running disruptively underfoot, or outright banishment, the chair assuages a pet (and its owner’s) frustration, and promotes more refined behavior. The chair’s 600-denier tan/brown nylon fabric cleans easily. Two tethers on the chair protect your dinner guests against any lapses in etiquette. Folds for convenient storage and travel. For pets up to 10 lbs.”

— Hammacher Schlemmer

The people who brought you the dog umbrella are now touting this contraption. Am I writing a post about this item because I think it's ridiculous or because I think it's amazing? Honestly, I don't even know anymore. I used to think that I'd never be the type of person to carry a tiny dog in a purse before either and that's now a reality, so WHO KNOWS. I can say for sure that I wouldn't buy this high chair solely because I don't run with an eat-food-at-the-dinner-table kind of crowd. But if I did? Man, this might have to get bought. LOOK AT HIS LITTLE FACE.

Also, don't judge me for carrying a dog in a bag because:

1. I don't like the idea of tying her up outside a grocery store and leaving her alone since that seems kind of mean and also SHE'S GORGEOUS AND SOMEONE WILL TAKE HER.
2. She likes the air conditioning that she gets to experience inside said grocery store.
3. I do not do it for fashion, I do it for necessity. If we're outside, she's walking on her tiny paws, always.