Sweater Clips Are Useful

Finalyson Half-Sleeve T-shirt Dress

I'm a huge fan of a T-shirt dress so when Uniqlo put them on sale for under $20 I bought one to get me through the spring season. Cozy to wear at home and nice enough to run errands around the neighborhood without a change of clothes. The 100% cotton is thick and super soft. Half sleeves let you wear the dress without a sweater. Two practical side pockets sold me on the dress. A smart purchase at an unbeatable price. And yet, I only ordered one dress (not all the patterns available) because the dress is boxy, not an A-line cut, which I knew from customer reviews. To give it a shape I use a sweater clip. 

I'm considering ordering 2 matching gold sweater clips to attach to the sides of the dress instead of using a single clip that I attach to either the front or the back of the dress. Some of the metal sweater clips are fancy like jewelry. Or I may be happy with the one I own.

Truthfully I never use a sweater clip to close a sweater. Do you? If I start, then I can justiful ordering 2 more!

Photo: Walmart

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Dorothy Perkins Is Top Shop's Stylish Sister

Meet Dorothy Perkins, popular and trendy Top Shop's stylish sister! The sibling line creates affordable fashion pieces that are classic, pretty and feminine. Adorable dresses, tops, bottoms and accessories, which are a tad more conservative than à la mode articles, so they won't soon go out of style.

Cute ladylike florals; animal prints; or solids with flattering details such as a fitted waist, or pleated skirt. And subtle polka dots to boot!

There are timeless shoes and accessories for all occasions, plus you won't need to empty your wallet to buy extras in order to match your dress.

I can envision the Duchess of Cambridge (a/k/a Kate Middleton) wearing these elegant clothes!

An Ombre All Over Lace Dress ... wow ... oo la la ... wunderbar ... love at first sight! At last, understated style for grown-up women ... with a touch of pizzazz!

Well worth browsing the website. Once there, click on the upper left to select your country of origin. Enjoy!


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A Charging Valet Station

Organization is the key to having a lovely home. Everything we possess needs a place of its own, which saves time, energy, frustration and money. (Have you ever re-bought an item because you couldn’t remember having one, or find it?) Sometimes the cords for all of our devices look sloppy. This faux leather charging valet station from Brouk organizes and hides those unsightly cords.
The cords of up to 4 iPhones feed into one main cord, which pokes out of the back to plug into a wall. Store all the other cords in the drawer. Plus, park a few other essentials such as house and car keys, or sunglasses there as well. The charging station comes with a 4-prong power strip and cord and is available in 6 colors.

Home Depot sells an attractive bamboo charging station ... nice, sturdy and inexpensive to house both iPhones and an iPad.

As you can see here on Amazon, there are a few different looks and price points of valet charging stations to suit every home. Consider it another great holiday gift ideal.



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Extras That Make Home Life Easy

Although I live in a small New York City apartment, I have (1) Outlet Surge Protector Power Strips throughout my living/bedroom and kitchen, seven of them to be exact, 6 in the living room, and 1 in the kitchen. Many people don't think to buy extra power strips for their electrical sockets. But after thinking about it, why must a homeowner unplug one appliance to use another? With extra power strips, you don't. Plus, no more crawling behind a couch, refrigerator, or bed to plug or unplug appliances. I recommend spending a few more dollars to get the Outlet Surge Protector Power Strips, as opposed to, a strip that doesn't safeguard your electronics. In the event of a power surge, you'll be thankful not to need a new computer, printer, or television. As a precaution, never overload a single power strip; instead buy more of them.

(2) A television remote is another accessory to buy several of for your home. 

My longtime friend, Cara Sue, counted the four I have laying in strategic spots in my living room. She enjoyed teasing me by asking, "How lazy does a person have to be to have four TV remote controls in one room?"  

But au contraire, it's brilliant! You can reach for a remote control from any area in my living room, whether 1) standing in front of the TV; 2) sitting on the couch, 3) using the computer at a table; or 4) reclining on the opposite side of the room. 

As I said to Cara Sue, "What good is a remote control if you always have to get up to fetch it?'' It defeats the purpose of a remote control, no? (Note: I had to break my habit of carrying my remotes off from their strategic spots for my system to work, but no one starts off perfect. Practice makes a system perfect.😊)

For the 3 extras, I bought 3 identical universal remotes that are easy to program with a code to work with my television. They cost about $6 each, compared to the $50 the television manufacturer charges for its brand. You want to buy identical extra remote controls to keep life simple. If each remote is different (like a puzzle) you have to think too hard to find the buttons.

(3) Another tool I stash in strategic places in my apartment are scissors. I have scissors in two spots in my kitchen for opening food packages, as well as, a pair on a living room shelf for opening mail and FedEx packages. Before I bought extra scissors, I spent too much time looking for them; and the scissors were never in the room where I needed them. A problem easily solved by buying several pairs.

In the end, buying multiples of inexpensive home accessories and tools can make life simple. Have you improved your life by buying extras of an item?

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Pixie Market For Unique Style

Pixie Market, which began as a small shop on New York's Lower East Side, features one-of-a-kind clothing inspired by London's street fashion. The owners, Gaelle and Magde, now have a second Los Angeles store, as well as, a thriving e-boutique. So anyone worldwide can order from the catalog with flat rate shipping.

You never know what you will find at Pixie Market. The carefully selected apparel and accessories have a creative, downtown vibe. Unique finds include undiscovered designers, posh hats and one-off jewelry.

While the clothing is exclusive, each piece artsy and different, it is not expensive! Think: cheap, chic.

Although I'm showcasing a few fun, short dresses for spring, longer dress lengths are available, as well as, fashionable tops, trousers and 2-piece sets. The inventory on the website changes weekly, therefore, it's worth bookmarking the link to browse occasionally.

You will find hot-off-the-runway looks at budget-friendly prices. Nice!

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The Innovative Vector Cup Holder To The Rescue

John C. (a former co-worker) and I bought Apple laptops at about the same time. Years later I'm still using mine, but John's new computer died after he spilled a cup of coffee all over his keyboard. That was enough to spook me into sitting my beverage cups down on the living room floor, only to absentmindedly kick the liquid over (too many times to count), staining a wool rug. Sheesh, what is a person to do in our electronic age?!

Well, often necessity is the mother of invention. A new tool is on the market to prevent your drink from snuffing out your computer ... or living room rug, whatever the case may be.

Enter the Vector Cup Holder, a clever accessory that is designed to put a stop to these annoying accidents. Created out of high-grade anodized aluminum, it is sleek, lightweight and mobile. (In fact, the metal nicely matches that of a Mac Book Pro.) It easily attaches to the side of a table or desk. When in place, the Vector Cup Holder secures your beverage, whether you are drinking from a 16 ounce mug, a 30 ounce cup, or even a small airplane cup. The gadget also folds flat, so you can conveniently carry it with you to work on a plane or in a cafe.

Another bonus ... because your drink hangs off the side of a table, it frees up work space. A clamp that attaches to a flat surface is equipped with rubber strips to guard against scratches.

The product has a cute slogan, "Your computer's knight in shining aluminum." No more spills! It's simple, practical and costs a lot less than replacing a computer drenched in coffee or soda.

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