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Five on Friday: Valentine’s Day Favorites

February 12, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 8 Comments

I’m really looking forward to Valentine’s Day this year. It probably didn’t hurt that John recently returned from a two-week business trip. You know that they say, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” I thought I would share some of my Valentine’s Day favorites for today’s post:

1. XO Metallic Journal ($20)

I use these types of notepads all the time at work and I thought this was a cute little nod to the season.

2. L. Mawby Sex ($15)

This is one of my favorite sparkling wines. It is Michigan made and the perfect beverage for Valentine’s Day.

3. Bombshell Heart Eau de Parfum ($30)

This reminded me of these little heart necklaces filled with bubbles that I used to have as a child. I loved the whimsical look.

4. Marc Jacobs Embossed Heart Leather Card Case ($95)

My mom always used to get my sister and I little Valentine’s gifts and this reminded me of something cute and fun that she might have given us.

5. Love Candle ($22.50)

I love me a candle, and this Valentine’s themed one smells like spring cherry blossoms, fresh strawberries and sweet tonka. I had to look up what tonka was…apparently it is a scented bean used in a lot of fragrances.

These are just a few fun things to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day this year. Have you seen anything fun to help celebrate?

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Five on Friday: Happy Birthday Sport!

February 5, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

Tomorrow is Sport’s 4th birthday! We are so blessed to have our sweet boy and I cannot wait to spoil him rotten. John has also been gone on a business trip for two weeks and is coming back today – just in time to celebrate! Since we adopted Sport, I’ve been looking for fun treats and toys that he might love and figured I would share a few in this post (along with some pictures of my cutie pie!).

1. Bowser Beer for Dogs ($23.99 for a 6-pack)

I got the Cock-a-Doodle Brew for Sport to try. Now that he will be four he is definitely over 21 in dog year (ha ha). This stuff is great for a few reasons, it is made in the USA and it even contains glucosamine for joint health. You can even order custom labels with your dog’s photo!

2. Zippy Paws Burrow Toys ($19.99)

I love Zippy Paws! Another American company, they have such fun and creative dog toys. Sport had a blast with the burrow toy we got him for Christmas so I decided to get him this Chipmunk Burrow Log for his birthday. Sport loves anything with a squeaker!

3. K9 Granola Factory Treats

Sport LOVES K9 Granola Factory! These treats are amazing and smell so good. I love that they are all natural and have such healthy ingredients for our boy. For his birthday we are going to try the blueberry flavor.

4. Dog Treat Tower ($9.99)

I wanted to try a puzzle toy with Sport, but I’m not sure if he will like it. He is mostly food driven so I figured I would test this treat tower out with him. This looks fun for him and you can increase the difficulty if he masters it.

5. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Collegiate Outerwear Dog Coat ($41.99)

We got this for Sport for Christmas and he loves it. He gets so many compliments while wearing it too!

What are your favorite items for your pup? We can’t wait to spoil our sweet boy for his birthday tomorrow. Stay tuned as I’m sure I will share some pics on social media.

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Five on Friday: 2016 Favorites

January 29, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 7 Comments

Since we are at the end of the first month in the new year, I thought I would share some of the things that have been keeping me on track with my goals this month and just some of my general favorites:

1. Dream Dinners

John and I were terrible about meal prep in 2015 and I knew that January would be nuts for us, so I decided to enlist a little help. I tried out Dream Dinners and it has been amazing! You sign up online and select a list of meals that you want to create for the next 2-4 weeks. Then you visit your local Dream Dinners location and you get to make all of the meals into frozen dinners to serve at your convenience. This has been such a lifesaver for us this month. I will definitely be doing it again! If you are local and want to try it out, I get credit for bringing a friend.

The Southwest Pork Carnita Wraps are my favorite so far!

2. HydraFacial

I mentioned in my Christmas Wish List post that I wanted to get more Eminence Facials this year. After Christmas, I had a spa day with the girls and expected to get an Eminence Facial. Well I found out that MGM Detroit decided to discontinue using Eminence products because they had to be exclusive, so I ended up trying a HydraFacial instead. I had never heard of HydraFacial before or even knew that it was popular with celebrities like Beyonce, Kate Winslet, Amy Poehler, Kim Zolciak, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Paris Hilton, Whitney Port, Brittany Snow, and more! It was AMAZING! Seriously, the best facial I have ever had. I noticed immediate results and my skin continued to improve throughout the following week. I would love to start getting these once a month. I even found out that some dermatology offices do them at a lower cost than regular spas – definitely something to check out.

3. Erin Condren Life Planner

This is my third year using the Erin Condren Life Planner and I love it! I having been taking advantage of all the features this year and even got the meal planner insert. I love seeing my full calendar as opposed to an electronic daily calendar, so this helps me to stay organized.

4. The Dating Divas

Having fun with my husband is definitely on the list for 2016 and the Dating Divas help plan some fun dates and thoughtful ideas to connect with your hubby. They have everything from holidays to just because gifts and more. I love this one for a just because gift:

5. Plant Nanny

I’ve mentioned this before, but the Plant Nanny app has been helping me reach my water goals. This app is like a game and makes logging your water a fun task by growing a plant. It also reminds you in a real way that if you don’t water your plant it will die. I’ve only hit my daily water goal once so far, but in 2015 I probably only drank one glass of water a day if that. This app has pushed me up to an average of 3-4 glasses and sometimes more. I think that is a great achievement.

As you can see I need to drink more water today

What is helping you stay on track in 2016?

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5 on Friday: My 2015 Christmas Wish List

December 18, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 7 Comments

After an exceptionally stressful few weeks I figured I would indulge myself with this post. Here are my dream Christmas gifts to myself:

1. The Gift of Massage

I like to visit my local LaVida Massage, but I can’t tell you the last time I had a massage…maybe sometime in 2014 which is too long. I just read that a one-hour massage equates to 7-8 hours of sleep on the body. How amazing is that?! I would love to get a pre-paid package this year.

2. Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat ($225)

I’ve been eyeing these since I broke my foot. I’ve been having a lot of foot pain lately (in the other foot surprisingly) probably because of all the walking I’ve been doing with Sport. It would be nice to take a heel break during the week, in style of course.

3. Eminence Facials

You can read my previous post about these wonderful facials, but you definitely have to try them for yourself! I would love to get a monthly facial and really take care of my skin this year. Even one this year would be a treat!

4. Namaste Yoga Class Pass

I haven’t been to Yoga class in forever…and I miss it. I usually walk Sport at 5:30 a.m. every morning, but the yoga studio by me has a 6 a.m. class for $6 which would be perfect for those days that it rains and he won’t go outside. I would also love to hit a class after work and de-stress.

5. Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera ($596.95)

You may have noticed that I have no picture game here. I really need a nice camera to take photos for the blog and get some great photos of all the fun stuff I cover. But lets be honest – its mostly to take cute pictures of Sport, haha! I like this camera because we have a similar version at work which I’m already familiar with. I also like that you can start with the basics and upgrade lenses later on.

And there you have it – my Christmas wish list. I would love to hear what’s on your wish list this year.

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Five on Friday: 2015 Hostess Gifts

December 11, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 6 Comments

I don’t know about you, but we have SO many holiday parties this year. Last year, I wrote a hostess gift guide with reasonably priced items. They are all still available if you want to check it out here and I’ve also put together a new list for 2015.

1.Wine Glass Writer ($9.95)

I’ve mentioned these wine pens before and have a full set of my own. These are the perfect hostess gift and a blast to have at any party. They also wash right off your glass.

2. Nest Holiday Votive Candle ($14)

I love me some candles! This one is a blend of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber.

3. Kate Spade Spiral Notebook ($14)

I feel like a notebook is the perfect hostess gift. What hostess doesn’t need to make party planning lists?

4. Sisters’ Gourmet Vintage Cookie Mix ($14.40)

I know a lot of people like to make these at home, but I definitely don’t have time for that. I love how cute and easy this is!

5. Philosophy Graceful Hands Duo ($14.40)

I loved this for a hostess gift because you go through lots of hand soap when you are hosting people at your house.

Do you have any favorite hostess gifts?

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Friday Favorites: 2015 Advent Calendars

November 27, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 11 Comments

Last year I discovered adult advent calendars and couldn’t wait to get mine for 2015. I found a few new ones and wanted to share them with you so you can get your very own!

1. Benefit Cosmetics – 12 Days of Gorgeous ($45)

This has 12 high value items – I would love to get any of these plus you don’t have to commit to all 25 days.

2. The Body Shop Happy Days Advent Calendar ($105)

Not only do you get 24 holiday gifts, but The Body Shop is partnering with WaterAid to provide families with safe water and this purchase provides one day of safe water for a family in Ethiopia

3. Lush 12 Days of Christmas ($99.95)

So what do you need during the holiday season? 12 days of relaxation with these amazing bath bombs!

4. QVC Beauty Christmas Advent Calendar ($79.96)

This one has a little bit of everything, so each day is a fun surprise!

5. Charlotte Tilbury The Book of Makeup Magic ($200)

This one has 12 mini and full size items which is great!

6. Starbucks Advent Calendar ($31.47)

I got the Starbucks calendar last year and it was awesome! The chocolate was great and you can reuse the calendar for something else next year.

Have you seen any creative advent calendars? Let me know in the comments.

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Five on Friday: Give Thanks Edition

November 6, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

I figured I would get a head start on a few fun items for my Thanksgiving table since we are officially in November. I am ready to start some holiday entertaining and make my house homey for all of our friends and family. Here were a few things I have on my list:

1. Free Thanksgiving Printable Utensil Holder

Thanks to Craftaholics Anonymous for this free Thanksgiving utensil printable.

2. Wooden Bark Charger ($15.99)

I thought this was so rustic and perfect for Thanksgiving. It would be a great addition to the table.

3. Leftover Pie Labels for Thanksgiving (Free Printable!)

These are perfect to dish out to your guests so you aren’t stuck eating all the pie. Thanks to Studio DIY for these.

4. Faux-Sable Wine Bag ($25)

I sort of love this for a hostess gift, or even as a cool centerpiece for the table. Dress up that wine!

5. Pumpkin Pie Dish Towel ($12)

I thought this was really cute and helpful in case you forget the recipe.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving decorations?

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Five on Friday: The Force Awakens

October 30, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

The new Star Wars trailer came out last week and I am PUMPED! I cannot wait to see The Force Awakens on December 18. I’m always looking for new fun Star Wars items and figured now was the perfect time to make a new list. If you haven’t seen the trailer, check it out below:

1.Star Wars Princess Leia Buns Knit Beanie Hat ($17.99)

I love this for Michigan winters! I could definitely see myself wearing this to the premiere!

2. Star Wars Death Star Cookie Jar ($38.87)

This is the cutest thing! I love different cookie jars and this would be darling in the kitchen.

3.Darth Vader Sweatshirt ($22.99)

I found a lot of fun stuff, but decided that since the movie is coming out in December, I would feature the stuff that I could actually wear this winter. This sweatshirt is so cute and you can get it at Target!

UPDATE: This sweatshirt is sold out, but I found this replacement for $29.99:

4.Star Wars Yoda Yoga Mat ($36.98)

This is one of my favorite Star Wars quotes from Master Yoda and so fitting for yoga!

5.Star Wars Leggings ($14.99)

If you’re going to use the Star Wars yoga mat, then you need these leggings to match! You could also wear them with the Darth Vader sweatshirt.

Do you have any Star Wars favorites? I imagine this will be the first of many Star Wars posts for me.

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Five on Friday: Gilmore Girls Edition

October 23, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 5 Comments

There was a big Gilmore Girls announcement this week and I am pumped to hopefully get more closure on one of my favorite shows. You can read more about the announcement here. I figured what better way to celebrate then to do a Gilmore Girls themed Five on Friday. Here are five fun items and things to incorporate into your celebratory viewing party.

1. Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge

As every Gilmore Girls fan knows, Rory is a big fan of books. Buzzfeed has compiled a list of all the books referenced throughout the series in what is known as the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge. Maybe this will tide you over until the Netflix series launches.

2. Drama Queen Journal ($9.99)

This is so cute and I would totally rock it!

3. Gilmore Girls Drinking Game

This would be a lot of fun if you were binge-watching the series. I see a fun party in my future! It might be fun to host a Friday night dinner.

4. Gilmore Girls Theme Wine Charms ($40)

These wine charms would be perfect for my dinner idea! They feature some of the best quotes from the series.

5. Gilmore Girls Cards ($17)

These cards are so fun and perfect to send to your fellow fans.

What are your favorite Gilmore Girls moments? Are you excited for this new Netflix mini-series?

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Five on Friday: House Wish List

October 16, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 6 Comments

We bought our first home last December and although we have settled in, I am still working on decorating it. I didn’t realize how expensive it could be! We have some holiday visitors coming up and are planning to host Thanksgiving dinner which makes me want to cross off a few more items on the house wish list. I thought I would share the next five big items on my list for this week’s Five on Friday.

1. Artcraft Cascade Chrome Bubble Chandelier ($325)

I saw this in a local boutique and fell in love with it. I was going to save up and get it at the store, but they didn’t keep it in stock long enough. Thank goodness I found it online. This will be SO perfect in our dining room and I can’t wait to get it.

2. Skyline Tufted Storage Bench ($234.99)

This is made by the same company as our tufted headboard so it would match perfectly with our bedroom decor. We wanted a bench at the foot of the bed and this is just the thing!

3. Bar Cabinet ($249)

We’ve been on the hunt for a liquor cabinet for the other side of our dining room. We already have a great wine cabinet, but there is no place to store any liquor…a.k.a. all the bourbon we got on our recent vacation. John saw this one in the Art Van catalog and its the best one we’ve seen so far. The picture in the catalog had more detail so you could see how the top opened up and you could set it up to serve drinks or store liquor. And we may as well be honest, I could probably use more wine storage anyways, haha!

4. Kimaya Navy Area Rug ($750.03)

We need an area rug for the dining room and I am really stuck on our wedding colors, navy, silver and pearl. We painted the room gray and it has white trim so with the chandelier it would look really elegant.

5. Kate Spade Belle Boulevard China

I really want to finish my china place settings. We have a few pieces from our registry, but I would like to finish my set so I could actually entertain with it for the holidays.

What items are on your house wish list?

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Keep in Touch

1. XO Metallic Journal ($20)

2. L. Mawby Sex ($15)

3. Bombshell Heart Eau de Parfum ($30)

4. Marc Jacobs Embossed Heart Leather Card Case ($95)

5. Love Candle ($22.50)

1. Bowser Beer for Dogs ($23.99 for a 6-pack)

2. Zippy Paws Burrow Toys ($19.99)

3. K9 Granola Factory Treats

4. Dog Treat Tower ($9.99)

5. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Collegiate Outerwear Dog Coat ($41.99)

1. Dream Dinners

2. HydraFacial

3. Erin Condren Life Planner

4. The Dating Divas

5. Plant Nanny

1. The Gift of Massage

2. Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat ($225)

3. Eminence Facials

4. Namaste Yoga Class Pass

5. Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera ($596.95)

1.Wine Glass Writer ($9.95)

2. Nest Holiday Votive Candle ($14)

3. Kate Spade Spiral Notebook ($14)

4. Sisters’ Gourmet Vintage Cookie Mix ($14.40)

5. Philosophy Graceful Hands Duo ($14.40)

1. Benefit Cosmetics – 12 Days of Gorgeous ($45)

2. The Body Shop Happy Days Advent Calendar ($105)

3. Lush 12 Days of Christmas ($99.95)

4. QVC Beauty Christmas Advent Calendar ($79.96)

5. Charlotte Tilbury The Book of Makeup Magic ($200)

6. Starbucks Advent Calendar ($31.47)

1. Free Thanksgiving Printable Utensil Holder

2. Wooden Bark Charger ($15.99)

3. Leftover Pie Labels for Thanksgiving (Free Printable!)

4. Faux-Sable Wine Bag ($25)

5. Pumpkin Pie Dish Towel ($12)

1.Star Wars Princess Leia Buns Knit Beanie Hat ($17.99)

2. Star Wars Death Star Cookie Jar ($38.87)

3.Darth Vader Sweatshirt ($22.99)

4.Star Wars Yoda Yoga Mat ($36.98)

5.Star Wars Leggings ($14.99)

1. Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge

2. Drama Queen Journal ($9.99)

3. Gilmore Girls Drinking Game

4. Gilmore Girls Theme Wine Charms ($40)

5. Gilmore Girls Cards ($17)

1. Artcraft Cascade Chrome Bubble Chandelier ($325)

2. Skyline Tufted Storage Bench ($234.99)

3. Bar Cabinet ($249)

4. Kimaya Navy Area Rug ($750.03)

5. Kate Spade Belle Boulevard China

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