1Crayola for Clinique Chubby Sticks
Makeup is as close as most adults get to playing with color on a daily basis, which is why this Crayola collaboration is as genius as it is fun. 10 classic Crayola shades are available for a limited time as moisturizing color balms—just look for the trademark wavy line. In Houston the collection is available at Clinique counters at Macys, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Sephora and Ulta, or online at Clinique, $17 each.
2Crayola for Clinique Chubby Sticks
Makeup is as close as most adults get to playing with color on a daily basis, which is why this Crayola collaboration is as genius as it is fun. 10 classic Crayola shades are available for a limited time as moisturizing color balms—just look for the trademark wavy line. In Houston the collection is available at Clinique counters at Macys, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Sephora and Ulta, or online at Clinique, $17 each.
3Richard Florance "Red Cedar and Inlaid Turquoise Bowl” Bowl
Last week I learned the Japanese term “kintsugi,” the art of repairing a broken piece of pottery with gold lacquer, making it the more beautiful for having been broken. This stunning bowl by Galveston-based artist Richard Florance has a similar concept, with hints of turquoise accentuating its natural flaws. Florance bowls, $36-$500 at Asher Gallery, inside the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
4Richard Florance "Red Cedar and Inlaid Turquoise Bowl” Bowl
Last week I learned the Japanese term “kintsugi,” the art of repairing a broken piece of pottery with gold lacquer, making it the more beautiful for having been broken. This stunning bowl by Galveston-based artist Richard Florance has a similar concept, with hints of turquoise accentuating its natural flaws. Florance bowls, $36-$500 at Asher Gallery, inside the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
5Bao Bao Issey Miyake Chord Tote
You know how you never notice something and then suddenly you see it everywhere? That’s how I feel about the Bao Bao Issey Miyake bags, which suddenly every creative woman I know is carrying—I even spotted Carrie Fisher with one in the Bright Lights documentary. Even better: new limited-edition Bao Bao patterns debuted in November, with arrows, circles and lightning bolts mixed in to the triangle pattern. $1,440 at Bao Bao Issey Miyake.
6Bao Bao Issey Miyake Chord Tote
You know how you never notice something and then suddenly you see it everywhere? That’s how I feel about the Bao Bao Issey Miyake bags, which suddenly every creative woman I know is carrying—I even spotted Carrie Fisher with one in the Bright Lights documentary. Even better: new limited-edition Bao Bao patterns debuted in November, with arrows, circles and lightning bolts mixed in to the triangle pattern. $1,440 at Bao Bao Issey Miyake.
7Tory Burch Heart Sandal
It’s a little early yet to be thinking Valentine’s, but it’s not too soon to fall in love with these adorable, heart-adorned heeled sandals. $325 at Tory Burch.
8Tory Burch Heart Sandal
It’s a little early yet to be thinking Valentine’s, but it’s not too soon to fall in love with these adorable, heart-adorned heeled sandals. $325 at Tory Burch.
9"We Found Love" by Rockabye Baby!
This is not a new release, but since my coworker has a new Christmas baby, I wanted to make sure that she knew this album of Rihanna songs reimagined as soothing lullabies exists. The xylophone-based version of “We Found Love” transports me, a grown woman with RBF, to my happy place. If Bob Marley, Adele or Michael Jackson is more your speed, they have lullaby albums as well. $11.99 to $16.98, at Rockabye Baby Music.
10"We Found Love" by Rockabye Baby!
This is not a new release, but since my coworker has a new Christmas baby, I wanted to make sure that she knew this album of Rihanna songs reimagined as soothing lullabies exists. The xylophone-based version of “We Found Love” transports me, a grown woman with RBF, to my happy place. If Bob Marley, Adele or Michael Jackson is more your speed, they have lullaby albums as well. $11.99 to $16.98, at Rockabye Baby Music.
With all due respect to Oprah, her list of favorite things has turned into a parade of pajamas and one-use kitchen gadgets. So Houstonia’s lifestyle editor Sarah Rufca Nielsen (that’s me!) is bravely stepping into the gap in 2017, collecting the interesting, eclectic and amazing finds that cross her desk (or email) as well as objects she spots around Houston. The only thing they have in common is that I think they are great (and no one paid me to think so). Let’s get to it, shall we?
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