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Complicated name for a simply wonderous cream.

Back story: Claire has experienced eczema patches her entire little life. No matter what lotion I try, it never seems to completely heal them. And because of her epilepsy, I am wary of anything chemical laden or prescription. I spotted this tiny jar in the natural section of baby aisle at Target and decided to give it a go. I wasn’t expecting much but I was very pleased with the fresh lavender scent and very descriptive label. California Baby is a tried and true organic brand and I felt very safe using it on Claire. You can’t begin to know how excited I was when after only four days, her normally rough, scratchy areas were soft and smooth! I am completely amazed. This product may be a bit pricier ($12) then I would normally want to buy, but if I purchased this first instead of working my way through a handful of other lotions, I would have saved money. If you or your children deal with overly dry, eczema prone skin then try this!

Just because it’s hot where I live (to the tune of 110+), doesn’t mean that I don’t ogle things like scarves. Seriously, they are my cryptonite. If I could get away with it here in Phoenix, I would wear them year round. But people are already mystified by my pale skin in the desert. So, instead I live vicarously through people around the world who could actually use a thing like a summer scarf. To you, I boldly say, “Buy this… and please send me a picture of you looking cute and stylish in this perfect accessory.” In response I will shower you with… well, with nothing, we don’t get any rain in the desert. Sorry. But I will be forever grateful to you for giving this piece an appropriate home.

Oh, and don’t forget to check out Leah Duncan’s other works. She is all kinds of amazing.

Dear HLB Fans,

I am so excited to share with you a new (to me) site… You have to check out ShabbyApple.com!

Especially if you want to look this fabulous this 4th of July:

I don’t say this lightly, but I think I may have found a new favorite store!  Such my style with a totally reasonable price tag.   It includes maternity, fitness, plus sizes, preteen and girls  - so there’s something for everyone!

Have you seen this store before?  What do you think about it?  Does it reflect your style?  If not, what store really shows “you”?

Have an relaxing holiday!

Yours,

Josie

ps – some of my favorites

My husband is a budding photographer. And so, you would think when I started obsessing over this camera way back in February, he would have been all about it for me, right? Like he would have ordered it on the spot for my birthday or our anniversary or just cuz I’m cute, but… geez, sometimes it’s like he doesn’t know me at all.

All kidding aside… isn’t this new school version of a polaroid incredible? How fun would it be for your next BBQ with friends or a Girls’ Night In or just an afternoon at the park with the kids? All those moments when on the spot prints will add to the fun of the event.

Maybe this subtle hint will help my photog husband find his credit card. I promise to take pictures of him with this gem!

I don’t know why but I am crushing on faux bois (that’s fake wood en francais) designs lately. Maybe it’s the lack of greenery in the Phoenix desert this time of year or maybe the 112 temps are getting to my head, but whatever it is I want to take faux bois on a date and buy it a nice steak dinner. I’ve spotted gorgeous faux bois pottery on my beloved Martha Show, pretty faux bois fabrics in boutiques and even faux bois sterling silver jewelry. The funnest (yes I said funnest. not most fun. I don’t care if it is not technically a word. It should be. I like it)  application of woodgrain I have stumbled upon is this laptop decal on etsy.

I think it would make my macbook smile. I am torn between the pink and green versions. But I would probably default to green so my husband wouldn’t be too ashamed to use it if needed. Only $12 too, yippee!

Faux bois bonus for your furbaby: these darling collars on etsy. Cuteness!

I think you know that I am infatuated with pendant lights. If you didn’t know, let me introduce myself. My name is Jina, and I have an unhealthy affection for pendant light fixtures. (Cue: “Hi Jina” in unison.) Okay… so unknowingly I have passed this addiction on to unsuspecting family members (pawns in my hands). Yes, when decorating my soon-to-come niece’s room, my sister declared that she was set on a stylish pendant light. Needless to say, at that proclamation, the heavens opened up and angels started singing. Now I can’t tell you what they were singing, but I think it was evident by the rays of light shining from their halos that it was in honor of the pendant lamp.

So I have been scouring the internet for the perfect pendant. No sooner than I found this, did my amazing resourceful sister find this… from Land of Nod no less. Why oh why had I not looked there yet! To maintain my internet cred, I will imply that Land of Nod was the next site on my list. But really it’s neither here nor there, right? (The correct answer is, “Right, Jina”… You could be a little more convincing, but I’ll take it.) The point is as soon as my sister clicked “Add to Cart”, my unborn niece instantly became more fashionable in response.

Moving on (quiet on the snarky, under-your-breath comments), I love love love that Land of Nod has a feature where you can shop by room. I mean, look at this one.

How cute is that for a little girl! Bright colors and fun prints, all while giving this fictional girl a place to mature. No cartoon characters that she might outgrow in a year or two. Yay! I can already see these curtains in Lyla’s room. Plus they look beautiful next to a neutral wall, which may become our reality when we soon move to a rental. We’ll see.

But let’s recap for those of you who found this post a bit longer than your attention span (and I don’t mean that disparaging; I am your equal, and your twin): infatuation, pendant lights, heavens, angels, Land of Nod, unborn niece, shop by room, cartoon characters, Lyla. There you go.

The winner for this month’s giveaway is Alex!  Congratulations! Enjoy your super cute bib! Lyla will be bummed I couldn’t rig this contest for her; I saw her “eyeing it” the other day. Oh, and don’t worry, I will get this cuteness in the mail to you ASAP.  

Thanks to everyone for being a part. Enjoy your Monday, and mark your calendars… more HLB giveaways to come each month!

Normally when it comes to earrings, I am all about big hoops. But as of late, I find myself gravitating toward the childhood staple of post earrings. I like that they do not tangle in my hair, keep me safe from my 23 month old’s grasp, and have a timeless edge that will never go out of style. Posts are also an easy way to either keep things modern and classic or throw some whimsy into your outfit.

Whether it is simple knot posts like this:

modern open clovers like this:

or fun bows like this:

You can’t go wrong with posts. One of my favorite jewelry lines, viv&ingrid, is full of pretty posts of all sorts. And their packaging is seriously adorable too. Most of these posts retail for around $41. If you want an even more affordable option, check out their collection of tiny silver posts displayed on a huge array of artistic graphic cards for only $16. I love them all. (And if you are still a hoops kind of girl- theirs are the best.)

Doesn’t the name just make you smile?  Who doesn’t love a summer festival?

Pilli Pilli Handmade’s entire shop is bright, happy and colorful.  Go there at once for warm fuzzies!

I love this tote bag in particular because of the little blackbird.  My 9 year old son is on a Beatles kick and whenever he hears “Blackbird” play he makes sure I know it’s on.  He knows it’s my favorite. *tear* How sweet. Love my little guy!

Enjoy Sarah McLachlan’s lovely version and enjoy your weekend!

So, I’ve heard and seen a ton about Ruche. They are an online based boutique out of California that prides themselves on unique modern pieces that have a feel of vintage about them, and boy… do they deliver! I can’t believe I have yet to purchase anything from their amazing site, although I have a feeling that might just change today.

This fabric necklace is a classic piece yet would make quite the statement. Plus this color is amazing! What do you think? Is it something you would wear? Back to me (as it should be), do you think I could pull it off? By the way, I am looking for a “yes” here.