My Favorite Makeup Item

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick

 

My favorite item in my makeup bag is definitely Westman Atelier's blush stick. The Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick is universally praised for its creamy, foolproof formula and hydrating, natural finish. It melts into the skin like butter, making it easy to blend with fingers, a brush, or a sponge, and it can even double as a lip tint.

Christmas Planning

Carolyne Roehm

 

I decorate for Christmas the week of Thanksgiving which is just a couple of months away, so I am in full planning mode. One project is a tabletop tree that I will put in a large blue and white Chinese ginger jar. I have been collecting some very special ornaments for months that I am having handmade. I am still debating whether I will use a real tree like this one or an upscale pre-lit faux one.

The Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Lamp

Carolyne Roehm

The blue and white Chinese porcelain lamp is a chinoiserie classic. Whether gracing an entryway table, a dining room console, a bedroom side table, or next to a sofa or chair, a blue and white chinoiserie lamp will add a subtle elegance. I love them used in pairs like above, ideal for a console table or flanking a sofa or bed.

Blue Pumpkins

Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkins

 

It is September 15th, so pumpkins should start arriving this week. Publix has gotten in several types to date - white, small orange pie pumpkins, and new small striped ones called Bumble Bees as well as gourds. I suspect my favorite heirloom pumpkins will be arriving soon. I mentioned last year that heirloom pumpkins last so well - I keep mine for months.