All Blissed Out

Linea Paolo is my favorite shoe designer. I mean, just look at these shoes. They're not so out-there that they'll go out of style tomorrow, but they're trendy just the same. I wore a brand new pair to my wedding rehearsal dinner (no breaking-them-in foot pain!) and wish I could own every single pair.

Labels: shoes, shopping

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 1/11/2008 | Permalink

This frozen pizza by Amy's is my absolute favorite easy dinner during the week. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I try to eat cheese in moderation, and the amount of cheese on most frozen pizzas gives me a stomachache.

This pizza however, has no cheese, and it's so good I absolutely don't miss it. It's got artichokes, roasted red peppers, sweet onions, and shitake mushrooms, and the sauce has a hint of balsamic vinegar. Best of all, it's all organic, and it's super-healthy, especially for pizza.

I had to hunt to find this variety when I moved to Charlotte (most stores have the other flavors, just not this one), but luckily, the Home Economist right around the corner always has it, so I get my Amy's fix a lot.

Labels: yum

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 1/01/2008 | Permalink

I got a new iPod for Christmas, and I've been scouring the Internet for a good way to protect my little portable entertainment center. I've settled on a Shade for my iPod -- they're durable, attractive, and not that expensive. They're made for just about every model of iPod that you can buy now (doesn't look like they've made any for the older generations of iPods, like my original iPod mini).

Labels: iPod

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 12/28/2007 | Permalink

For brides on a budget, Uniquity Invitations is a great option for inexpensive, pretty invitations. They'll even change the colors on any of their invitations as a custom order.

Labels: paper goods, Wedded Bliss

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 12/11/2007 | Permalink

I just stumbled upon Pip-Squeak Chapeau and am now very much coveting this chunky neck warmer, but everything in the online store is beautiful and covet-worthy--and looks so cozy.

Labels: Covet, knits

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 12/07/2007 | Permalink

I've been using this web site for a while now, probably more than a year, and if you've clicked on the scrolling images in the sidebar on my personal blog, you may have gotten hooked on it, too.

It's called "Wists," short for "wishlists," and I love it. If you've used the wish list feature on Amazon.com, you'll love it -- it's an online wishlist that lets you add items from anywhere on the web.

Now, when my birthday or the holidays roll around and people (namely: my husband) start asking me what I want for Christmas, I just point them to my wist.

And then I giggle. Some of the things I have on there are just completely extravagant and wishful thinking -- but since it's accessible from any computer, it's super convenient, and the scrolling images are a great feature on my blog. Plus, I find a lot of great stuff on there, because you can search other people's wists.

There, now I've shared my favorite web shopping secret with you.

Labels: Covet, Holiday Shopping Goodness

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 11/27/2007 | Permalink

OK, so these aren't holiday cards, they're gift tags. But Etsy is just about the best possible place to find cute, handmade gift tags for your fancily-wrapped Christmas presents.

These are by far my favorites--I love the shape and variety.



I'm a sucker for letterpress, so of course I adore these gift tags by Anemone Letterpress.



I also love these simple tags from Kiss and Tell cards.



Probably the prettiest, kitschy-est of the bunch...and be sure to check out her other items for sale.



These tags are really simple. And the price is right.




These Santa tags are pretty jolly--if not a little cheesy.



These little green bird tags from Jane Says would look great with presents wrapped in kraft paper.


I love these snow-bird gift tags from A Punkin Card Company.

Labels: Holiday Shopping Goodness, paper goods, presents

Posted by Alexandrialeigh at 11/19/2007 | Permalink