Jesus Christ on a whole wheat cracker. I really want to be an informed citizen, but it seems like every time I read or listen to the news of current events in the U.S., I develop a strong desire to have the ability to make my own head explode. I may speak at greater length about this later, but I'm just too upset right now.
So instead, here is a list of a few simple material things that made me happy today.
Pottery Barn pillar candles. I flippin' love candles for decorating. Any time you just want some nice, low, cozy and/or romantic light, nothing beats a lovely array of candles. I like grabbing interesting scents, and also just having a stock of big ol' candles that will burn long and last me a while. Pottery Barn's unscented pillars are on sale right now, and I was surprised at what a good price they were. Big-ass pillar candle for $6? Heck yeah. I mean, Target's candles of similar size are twice as much. Plus, they have free catalogs, so now I have material I can cut for my "decorating ideas" book.
Cover Girl's new Queen line. A line of products aimed at darker complexions? Color me relieved! And represented by Queen Latifah, no less? A gorgeous plus-size black woman being marketed as the face of beauty? Unlimited excitement!
Charming Charlie. I know you can't tell by the website, but this is largely an accessories store. The reason I like Charming Charlie is because I flippin' love ridonkulous, brightly-colored baubles that occasionally border right on tacky. And CC is stuffed to bursting with exactly that. Thank blob they organize everything by color. Also, nothing in there is out-of-question expensive; I don't think they have any jewelry pieces or sets above $25, so if you want to get a couple of things to jazz up an outfit, you can do it without going over budget.
So there you go--those are a couple of things that Mama likes. Don't forget to vote, and I mean in all the elections; local, state, and national.
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