fffabulous

no country for old stuff

Okay, although it feels like summer, it's technically still springtime. And spring rhymes with spring cleaning (yes, that was easy!). And if you're like me, you may need a bit of encouragement to proceed with this task. If so, I may just have the best trick to get you started. Lucky you!

I discovered Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston a couple of years ago, and it is one of those books I just keep reading over and over again. Although the title mentions Feng Shui as a method to reorganize your living space, this book touches only very briefly on making your home more Feng Shui compliant (but it's still a great book to learn about the basics of Feng Shui). Karen explains that the more order you create into your life--through getting rid of all that crap you've been accumulating over the years, the better your life will become, and the more energy you'll have. This book also helps you become more detached from material things, starting with those things you don't use anymore, and how ridding yourself of them will only create space for brand new and more vibrant things in your life. A couple of months ago, I followed Karen's advice and donated three sweatpants I hadn't worn in two years. It took me a while to get myself to do this because they carried memories I didn't want to let go of, but as soon as I did, I came across these sexy sweatpants, and I had to get them. Okay, so I spent a little money in the process, but now I enjoy wearing my new sweatpants every single weekend, and I feel even more fffabulous in them than I did in my old pairs. As difficult as it can be to get rid of old stuff, I say 'go for it!', and you'll experience some 'joie de vivre' you've never experienced before. Yay!

So are you ready for some serious Spring Cleaning to make place for the new? (And by 'new', it could mean a sexy new pair of shoes or a brand new purse.)

happy new year!

Today is the day to stay warm and cozy, and chill out in front of TV... But to do things the right way, you need to be under this Restoration Hardware luxurious plush throw. It is the softest blanket I have ever seen in my entire life (no kidding), and it is super warm too. You'll love it, your honey will love it, and your kids will love it too. Plus, it doesn't hurt renewing the sofa throw now and then, right?

And it is also the perfect gift idea, trust me on that one. My popularity ranking went through the roof over the holidays thanks to this perfect present.

stay cozy

I am totally amazed by the softness of Baby Jak blankets -and yes, you'll have to feel the 2 textures (they are reversible too!) to understand what I mean.

Baby Jak offers adult size blankets that are cozy and warm for the coming winter nights. I love it that they offer the Softest Blanket Ever in leopard print with ivory plush (that matches your manolos, just in case you love your shoes so much you don't want to take them off, ah ah!) and in pony print with ivory plush. We can finally express our wild side!

And of course, Baby Jak blankets are perfect for the little ones. The snuggle baby blankets and the baby blankets are great gifts for a baby shower. I've just ordered one for my baby cousin.