These are a Few of My Favorite Things {2019}

I always share my favorite things at the end of the year in hopes that you’ll find something that you love as much as I do! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone, then I assure you that ANY of these would make great gifts, too!

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Favorite Home Items:

1. Dyson Stick Vacuum – Last year’s Christmas present (that I gifted myself early 😂) has been my #1 favorite thing this year. You’ve probably heard about this vacuum from every “influencer” out there, but it’s not hype. It’s truly magical. I use mine EVERY single day and many times more than once a day. And every day I’m so thankful I bought it last year!
2. Hug-A-Plug – If you have furniture that needs to sit next to the wall, but you also need to plug something up behind it, these hug-a-plugs are awesome! I just ordered more for our new house!
3. Sunglasses – I’ve for a long time bought cheap aviator sunglasses, but this year I decided to buy nice sunglasses and I’ve loved these in gold/fade! I recently bought these pair that are a little pricier, but they were 30% off. So far, I love them too!
4. Linen Pillow Covers – I upgraded some of my staple throw pillows this year and I’ve been pleased with the quality of these linen pillow covers. Tip: grab the inserts that are a size LARGER than the pillow size. For some reason their pillow inserts run small.
5. Laptop Backpack – One of my best purchases last year is still one of my favorite things. I take my laptop everywhere I go, so I need a sturdy bag to carry it. And this bag has held up beautifully! The pockets, size and space are amazing. And the quality is worth the price!

Favorite Tech Items:

1. The Ring Doorbell: For my birthday this year, my husband installed the Ring doorbell that I got back on Black Friday last year. I thought I would love it, and I was correct! I love everything about it! (Well, except for the fact that my husband now can see on his phone every time a package gets dropped off at the door. LOL) I love being able to keep an eye on everything from my phone even when I’m not there. We already bought two for the new house!
2. Alexa (Amazon Echo) – The few days that I was without Alexa during our move, I tried to call her for help multiple times a day. I had no idea last year when I bought it if I’d love it or not, but needless to say I LOVE it! Weather timers, music and just our general questions, keep our “Alexa” busy! I share more about how we use Alexa here!
3. AirPods – Whether I was to listen to a podcast while my kids are watching a movie in the car, or I want to listen to something while I’m cooking or washing dishes, I grab these! I didn’t realize how much I’d love them, but I LOVE them and use them allllll the time!

Favorite Fashion & Beauty Items:

1. De-puffing Eye Serum – One of the few empty bottles I had this year and I re-ordered it immediately! I used to get terrible puffy eyes every day and this visibly helps. The metal wand feels so good
2. Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée – Another empty this year, and I keep them coming on my monthly Amazon subscribe and save subscription! 😜
3. Wet Brush – With daughters, I spend a lot of time brushing hair and putting it up. These brushes take out the tangles without damaging the hair or making them cry. That’s a win/win in my book! We have them stashed all over the house!
4. Wedge Booties – These wedge open-toe booties were my low-key MVP shoe purchase this year. I bought them as a fall transitional shoe, but they have quickly become one of my overall favorites. I wore them ALL the time this fall and can’t wait for spring to wear them again!
5. Hair Straightener – I’ve been using a hair straightener since I was in high school, so I’ve used my fair share of them! When my Chi straightener died this year, I decided to try the hyped up T3 straightener. I’d bought a couple of them years ago and they were OK. But their technology has improved so much over they years and it’s hands DOWN the best straightener I’ve ever owned. I even had an issue with mine and they fixed it with no problems. Great customer service!
6. Eye Brow Pencil – My eyebrows were transformed this year with this brow pencil. I love it in taupe!

Let me know if you try any of these and love them, too! If you share on Instagram, give me a tag – @turquoisehome!