Martha Stewart Bedding Collection

This is the autumn/winter bedspread I just bought for my bed from Macy's. I was going to show you a picture of how it looks on my bed, but I'm not sure I'd want you to see my bed since beds are so terribly personal. Instead here's what the gorgeous print looks like up close.

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It's a flannel duvet cover that was on sale for $70 that apparently I couldn't live without. And honestly, after having slept in it the past few days, it's one of my favourite things in this house now. It's more comfortable than anything I've ever slept in, it's weird - I feel like it's almost a hotel bed. 

I'm not a fan of how duvets feel (and I don't own one), so instead I bought this flannel duvet cover so that I could put my regular old comforter inside. That way I have a beautiful, warm new cover, but with the comfort of my old, I'm-sick-of-its-pattern comforter inside hiding. I swear to God it works just as well as with any duvet. I hate even writing "duvet" - such a stupid word. Almost like it knows it's expensive.

Anyhow, if you don't have a duvet or don't like them, then please try out this idea. Duvet covers can be costly, but if you look hard enough you can find a great one (or even better, a flannel one) for between $60 - $80.

Travel Jewelry Pouch

How have I never seen nor owned this beauty? I feel like it might have been only available to women of a certain class, but now some deviant at Pottery Barn snatched the idea from the higher ups and made it available to us simple folk for the completely (un)reasonable price of $80.

Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful. I'm definitely going to put it on my Christmas list. Look at it! It's gorgeous! And so practical! Can't wait to be a woman of a certain class. 

IKEA's New Sit/Stand Desk

A few months ago, Nathan read an article in Time that he kept mentioning to me - it was about how we all need to stand more and sit less. Anyway, it made some valid points. And while I'm sitting as I type this, I do think we might all be able to benefit from products/ideas like this one below. 

The Whiskey Wedge

The purpose of this glass? You can keep your whiskey cold without watering it down. When you order one set ($15), it includes an old fashioned whiskey glass and a silicone mold. You put some water in the glass, insert the mold, then freeze. The ice "forms into a wedge and, similar to a glacier, melts slowly due to the reduced amount of surface area."

At first this sounded like a lot of effort to me, but if you have at least one drink a night when you come home from work, if this is waiting for you in a freezer? That's pretty sweet to come home to. Ya know, if you're into that kind of thing. You can buy a set over here. 

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.