Pottery Barn's daily system

I'm not a shopping snob. I will take Target anyday over some yuppie store where a tube of shea butter hand creme costs $37. However, I have done enough research to know what I want when it comes to storage, and frankly, Pottern Barn has done their homework. Overall, the company's approach to decorating small spaces (they have an entire line of furniture and storage systems devoted to this) is really smart. Therefore, it's worth a little bit more money knowing I've exhausted all of my cheaper options. The daily system offers lots of storage ideas and you can customize and buy only the options that will fit or that you can use. I just bought the letter bin and last year I also purchased an all-in-one cubby that kind of resembles this, however, I would never spend $399 on it; mine was sold at PB but they don't carry it anymore. It was also more useful because it had magnetic chalkboard doors and cost about 1/3 of this price. I know I've seen them online through JC Penney. Update: Kim bought the magnetic calendar and you do have to order the rod to hang it on (it doesn't have books on the back).

Origins Leg Lifts

My boss first introduced me to this product on a trip after many hours of hitting the pavement. It is definitely an aquired sensation, as the tingling can get pretty intense. However, the next morning you will wake up with renergized legs and feet (I know, it's miraculous). I given this to my nurse sister and my mom, and for anyone who is on their feet or just needs a little pampering, this is a great gift. Plan on either wearing socks or doing the laundry afterwards, as the essential oils will probably rub off on your sheets.

Wedding paper divas invitations

I think I have paper products on the brain, but since I've been helping CR with her upcoming nuptuals, I've had so much fun revisiting all of the sites and products for weddings. Wedding paper divas has beautiful invitations in so many styles and colors. I was surprised that they weren't really $15/ea, in fact, I might consider splurging if I have to throw a bridal/baby shower with these.

L'Occitan roll-on deodorant

CB introduced me to this deodorant about 2 years ago and I think this could be a lifelong staple. Initially I started using it in the summer when apparently I started to sweat for the first time since birth (it must be a gland thing--I just get really red and look like a tomato usually). It's men's deoderant, but it works really well. This bottle lasted me almost a year. It's made with all-natural ingredients, essential oils and reminds you of your male counterpart.

Paper Source: Antique Gold 3-D Star Kit

I bought these on a whim this summer in DC. I thought they would make a great mobile in a child's room or a template for some other fanciful art project. Also, I knew I could keep the pattern for the future. Paper Source is chock-full of beautiful items and even offers workshops to assemble different products. For a paperless world, they certainly keep busy. My Christmas present from CR was a sample pack of different patterned paper and envelopes. I was able to make about 6 really pretty homemade cards. It's a great idea if you want to make something homemade but not invest a lot of money.