by Liz Heather in

“Can we stop calling them “slutty costumes” and maybe say “sexy costumes” instead? Would that be progress at all?”
— #lizadvice

The Raven on The Simpsons

by Liz Heather in

The main reasons this is one of my Simpsons Halloween favourites?

  • It reminds me of being a kid. Since the show went into syndication so quickly after it first aired, I remember seeing all of these older episodes over and over again so they're burned into my memory in a way that I hope never gets lost.
  • I remember actually being a little scared by this at the time. I think it might have been because of James Earl Jones' ascending voice at the end, but still. It felt weird and kind of cool to have a cartoon scare me briefly. 
  • It's gorgeously drawn.

I always thought they got the name for the Halloween specials (Treehouse of Horror) from this specific short and loved that it was based on such a well done episode.

Men, Women & Children Trailer

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I can't tell if this looks really good 'cause I'm often tricked by wordless trailers, I always think they look better than they actually are. But I don't know, I really feel like this could be something.

Sidenote: Happy Birthday to my beautiful, kind and original-as-hell nine year old niece, Layla. You make me happier than you'll ever realize and I'll love you forever, lady.

Those are my dad's pajama pants. 

by Liz Heather in

“I would set myself on fire if you ever complained that your feet were cold.”
— Tyler Knott Gregson

Martha Stewart Bedding Collection

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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.

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.

Spa Castle in Manhattan

by Liz Heather in

Remember how into Spa Castle I am? Well, there's a new Manhattan one opening in November that looks AMAZING. LOOK!

HIghlights

  • This location will ban kids under the age of 16. This is really the only notable fact that's different from the Queens location.
  • Pre-sale tickets are going for $50 each right now (they're normally gonna be $65)
  • The website says there's an Aqua Bar, in which patrons can "swim up and treat yourself to a refreshing drink or delicious cocktail, while never having to leave the pool."

The space'll be three floors, located at 115 East 57th Street. Can't wait to check it out.