2 Ultimate Cures for "Thing-Misery" (2 of 2)

Still miserable? Not for long. I've been keeping this one a secret, but it really is the best website of ALL TIME (that you can't spend money on!) DAILY PUPPY features a new and unbelievably cute puppy every single day. You can click on the puppy and see about 4 or 5 more cavity-inducing sweetness.

If you're ever in a bad mood, there's no way this won't help cheer you up even the littlest bit.

2 Ultimate Cures for "Thing-Misery" (1 of 2)

Thing-misery sounds like something that I never want. It's like a product-induced staph infection. I have two cures for that, one can be a little hard on the wallet, while the other is FREE FREE FREE, and makes me almost as happy.

$$$ - I had some (much deserved) gift certificates to use at Barneys from little awards that I get at work every now and then. I had been saving them up for something totally pampering, which in my world = shoes. I dragged my cousin along to make sure that I stayed on target, and didn't do anything to crazy. I left with my newest favoritest boots of all times. I found a picture of them online in black, but the pair that I bought was in brown.

They're made by a relatively new design team called Golden Goose. I did a little googling about them, and found this tidbit: "Golden Goose was launched in 2000 by two not so ambitious designers, Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo who just wanted more cool stuff for themselves. " I think it's their not-so-ambitiousness, that is most appealing to me. Cheers to that!

So all was good in the hood, until I found out that the day I went to Barney's was a little special sale day, and you got a certain amount of money incrimentally, when you spent a certain amount of money! Score! (This is where the trouble starts) I now have YET ANOTHER gift certificate for Barneys, that I have to use on a return visit. Keep in mind, I'm not one who shops regularly at Barneys. I have a mortgage, and rent to pay - and I need to eat. If I shopped at Barney's on a regular basis, I'd be homeless (twice) and I'd really really skinny... (which ((now that I think about it)) would only make me want to shop at Barney's even more!) Anyway, I needed to unload this special treat, and fast. It's a good thing that I've been totally coveting a certain pair of shoes and have been dreaming about them for a while (Heather, I totally blame you for this one!)

I have two other pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes... and they're all equally the best shoes ever. They're lifetime shoes, and these are no exception.

The heels are only 2.5 inches tall, so they're TOTALLY comfortable - but still really elegant. They go with absolutely anything, and they're just so incredibly cute, I might need to have them framed.

And that my blog-reading friends, is first (and unfortunatly expensive) cure for thing-misery! Next up, the equally satisfying freebie!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soooo kissy.

I hate the winter.
Like HATE hate. Although, it's been eerily warm this year, I still have the feeling of impending doom each morning when I wake up. I fear that I will need to scrape the frost off of my windshield. I throw my hands in the air and wonder, as I do every year, why I still live here, in the land of ice and snow.

Anyway, this blog is called ThingHappiness, not ThingMisery, so bear with me.

With cold weather, comes dry skin and chapped lips. This year, however, will be different because I have found the most wonderful lip balm/ treatment/ shine to have ever existed in the history of lips.


Now, I must admit that I'm a HUGE Philosophy junkie to begin with. But this product is mint.
Get it?

My lips are smooth. They are not sticky. My hair does not get caught in a honey-like goo. My lips are shiny. AND they smell minty fresh.

There are also other flavors/ scents... but this one totally wins.

World's Best Cat Litter! (Seriously!!)

Last night I was suckered into actually taking my turn and scooping the dreaded litter box. Normally I'm way better at weaseling my way out if it, but I must have been off my game. As stinky of a job as that is (there are TWO cats) -- it made me realize how much I love my litter, and how happy it makes me which inspired me to share this with you...

When it was just Calvin and I, Tidy Cat was just fine, but once I used the World's Best Cat Litter and added Kitty to the mix - it was a no brainer. It's made of CORN!! It's light and airy (kind of like grapenuts, but I've never tasted it) and still does a great job. There's NO dust, it clumps really well, it's totally flushable (although we still throw it away after scooping) -- And it's all natural, so when Calvin and Kitty clean themselves - they're not licking any icky manufactured chemicals.

The kitties love it! I had no problem switching over and when I ran out once, and had to go with the old Tidy Cat standby... Calvin was not pleased at all, and I switched back immediately.

Best Brush Ever!!

I know how happy everyone is to have "thing happiness" back in action again -- so in honor of your happiness, I'll let you in on another little more happiness from my morning routine! I'm proud to introduce to you: THE BIGGEST AND BEST BRUSH OF ALL TIME!It's the Phillips MonstorVent Brush, or "Phil" as I call him. I first met Phil while getting a blowout at the Canyon Ranch Spa in Las Vegas after getting some delicious pampering on a business trip a few years back. Who knew that I'd fall so fast. It was love at first sight, and I bought him on the spot. A few years later, like all brushes - he needed replacing so I "combed" (hahahah) the internet looking for good old Phil. I finally found him at Folica.com. It comes in 4, 4.5 and 5 inch sizes. I think (although I haven't measured) that mine is the 5er, as I can't imagine a brush any bigger. The size, by the way, is what I love best about it. It totally lives up to its name as a monster, and dries my hair faster than any other brush in the history of brushes. And trust me, if there's one thing this natural curly girl knows, it's a good blow-out brush.

Sounds Like Music to My Ears!

We're back in action at Thing Happiness! Yay! And I couldn't be happier than to say that I got my copy of Maritime's new album Heresy and the Hotel Choir. Double Yay!The actual CD doesn't come out until next week or so, but we pre-ordered it on Vinyl (limited edition, boo-yeah!) and got it last week. I love Maritime's last album's 'We, the Vehicles,' 'Glass Floor,' and 'Adios' -- and was very excited when my brand new record showed up in the mail. Since I don't quite have the time to review the entire album - you should read this review because it basically sums up exactly how I feel.

I love you, Maritime.