If one catches your eye, click on it!

1. The paper must be non-lined. Lines are constricting sometimes and I want to be able to tape in postcards, draw sketches, and write, all in one place.
2. The cover must not have the world “Travel” on it. In the past, I’ve always picked out the classic travel journals with maps plastered all over the cover. Don’t get me wrong; I love those journals. But since I will be living in Europe, rather than just visiting, I want to blend in.
3. It must be cute and classy. I have been told I’m taking this journal hunt too seriously, but it will house my ideas, inspiration, and memories. It better be cute.

These are my favorites that I’ve rounded-up (click through to check out more details):

Announcing Sabrina’s latest interactive publication: And the Story Is Happening: A Journal and Collage available for pre-order!

Sabrina Ward Harrison, beloved artist behind the cult classic The True and the Questions, invites her dedicated fans on an all-new voyage of self-expression. This vibrantly illustrated journal showcases Sabrina’s deeply personal mixed-media artwork and handwritten, thought-provoking prompts.

A vellum pocket attached to the inside front cover holds printed pieces of ephemera for collaging-sure to inspire anyone obsessed with paper to create mixed-media art of their own. With plenty of room for sketching, collaging, or writing, this guided journal is the place to dream big, be messy, and capture creativity.

Can’t wait? For truly instant gratification get the Kindle version of Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself now and place your pre-order for And the Story Is Happening while you are at it!

Clarisonic Mia:This lightweight cleansing unit – perfect for home and travel – packs a lot of power in a small package. The patented sonic technology produces over 300 movements per second creating a gentle “micro-massage” that deeply cleanses without chemicals or abrasion, leaving your skin glowing. The loyalty runs high among Clarisonic users and spa-loving divas. I was a skeptic. But after just one week using the Mia…I understand why. Amazing! My complexion is brighter and my skin feels baby soft and super clean. And, I am told…it only gets better. With regular use- just one minute a day – I can say bye-bye to aging skin. Visible results include a reduction in fine lines, pore size and wrinkles. What’s not to love! 

The gift of beautiful skin without breaking the budget! 

Priced less than an in-spa cosmetic treatment – just under $120 – you can’t afford NOT to pick up an extra Mia for yourself.  

Available at Sephora, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales.

Visit the Clarisonic website to buy direct and learn more about the entire skin care beauty product line.

SkinMedica TNS Line Refine: A little magic goes a long way this season. SkinMedica’s TNS Line Refine filler is nothing short of miraculous. Named a Best Beauty Buy in 2010 by InStyle, SkinMedica’s Line Refine is hailed as an amazing and affordable alternative to Botox. Application is easy. A quick pat on the problem areas over moisturizer, twice daily, will soften fine lines in minutes. Even those deep marionette lines around the lip area will disappear. The secret to the filler’s success is a unique formula utilizing the properties of a muscle relaxing agent and hyaluronic acid with a mixture of antioxidants and proteins to smooth the skin and hide signs of aging. Gentle enough for all skin types. A must-have for discerning divas!

SkinMedica TNS Line Refine is sold through a network of licensed physicians and medically supervised spas. Visit SkinMedica online for locations.

Suggested Retail: $75 (.12 oz)

Supergoop! Skin Care: A stellar stocking stuffer treat for your favorite sun-kissed goddess headed out this holiday season for a cruise or island adventure. SAVE FACE Serum – a revolutionary skin care SPF product by Supergoop! that renews as it protects. This light-weight vitamin-enriched serum (Vitamins E & B5) combats aging and moisturizes while guarding against harmful UVA and UVB rays. A great primer or wear in place of makeup for a clean and radiant look.

SAVE FACE Serum features a unique bioactive complex that stimulates the skin’s DNA & UV Repair. Better than basic sunscreen on every level!

Throw in a lip life-saver— Supergoop!’s SPF 3o Mintfusion Lip Balm … for sensually soft lips to kiss in the New Year! Retail: $8.50

Available at Nordstrom and Barneys NY stores nationwide.

Suggested Retail: $32 (1.7 oz)

For more specific product information and to buy direct, visit Supergoop! online.

Evolution of Smooth (eos): Silky Smooth Lip Candy – fun, flavorful and a fantastic gift for under $10. The holiday collection is sure to be a delicious delight. The fanciful set of colorful spheres features three tasty organic balms – Strawberry Sorbet, Sweet Mint and Passion Fruit. Eco-friendly packaging and all natural ingredients.

Pucker up. Smooth on. Smile!

Suggested Retail: $8.99

Available at Walgreens; Ultra; Target.com and Drugstore.com. 

Check out the complete eos natural product line of creams, balms and lotions at the Evolution of Smooth website.

A few other books that feature the art of saying thank you: 100 Graces: Mealtime Blessings and Graces: Prayers for Everyday Meals and Special Occasions

Australian author and interior designer Sibella Court is on our page as she travels the world in search of eclectic inspiration and documents her finds in Nomad: A Global Approach to Interior Style.

“She explores far-flung destinations and captures the essence of each in small details, exotic color palettes, exquisite textures, and traditional crafts.” She then shows readers how to incorporate their travel inspiration into their own interiors. Boring, blank walls, be gone!

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In honor of the newly released Design*Sponge at Home book, inspired by the most popular single-site design blog, (in case you haven’t already noticed I have just a teensy obsession with design) I wanted to share one of their amazing resources for those of us who are travel as well as design-inclined.

Design*Sponge has been a daily read for me for about a year now and one of my favorite parts of the website is the places section. It features cities in over 35 countries written by locals who share a passion for design. Each city features cute little shops, delectable looking restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels, and more. There are the big cities (New York, Washington DC, London) and small, quirky cities (Tulsa and Louisville).

I’m a sucker for a good city guide and when it’s put together by someone who shares my interests, it’s even better. I hope this page provides you with as many lazy-cafe-interior-decorating-store-browsing afternoons as it has me.

The new book full of goodies!