I'm obsessed with vintage bread boards and bowls for charcuterie and chopped salads. Thanks to @bakedbymelissa, this tool, which I coined the ‘choperator’ makes it easy.
Every weekend, we end up with double digits for dinners and out they all come. So, needless to say they get a lot of use. Enter Furniture Clinic's Wood Cutting Board Oil - it's my secret sauce for keeping all wood glowing. Use on boards, bowls, wooden utensils, even knife handles. Miracle in a bottle, I just wish I could use it on my face.
According to the internet, people born in the Year of the Snake have intelligence, wisdom, intuition and a calm demeanor. Alas, I was born in the Year of the Horse, so I'll wear snakes and hope a little of the above rubs off.
It seems like a full-time job to keep skin hydrated during the cold, dry months. My nails look horrendous, and my body is screaming for nourishment. Two body lotions I swear by are Santa Maria Novella Body Cream and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream. The SMN is a treat but during these months I’d go through bottles too quickly, so I save it for special occasions*. The Neutrogena is perfect for all other times, I can liberally apply all over, and it dries quickly. The hydraulic acid also helps quite a bit.
*SMN lotions come in many beautiful scents, the Tobacco Toscanna is my favorite especially when I layer it with the perfume. Otherwise, the Relax is delightful.
Hermes for the win. You'll definitely be invited back if you show up with this chic set. Anything in an orange box is always well received and usually elicits a squeal of excitement. Friends, take note.
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Wendy King Philips
Creative Director, Interlude Home Trendspotter, Businesswoman, Explorer. Foodie. Step-Mom. Wife.
