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FRIDAY EVE FAVORITES – SEPTEMBER EDITION

Hi Friends! I am coming to you from an Empty Nest. Which feels uber weird, but we have settled in nicely. Most days are great, some moments are sad. I just wasn’t done raising kids, but Father Time didn’t ask me, so I’m learning to find joy in the newest season. Here are a few things currently keeping me happy. 

Completely Smooth Moisturizing Shave Gel

Due to my OCD, I cannot go a day without shaving my legs. At least not until I’m done with laser hair removal. I’ve literally used every shaving cream on the market, this gel is BY FAR the BEST I’ve ever used. Zero exaggeration here. If you love a smooth, moisturized feel…this gel is made for you too.

Always Welcome Diffuser (and Candle)

A sweet friend gifted the Always Welcome diffuser to me in April, and I STILL smell it when even walking by the door to the room it is in, strong as ever! It’s seriously the longest and strongest diffuser I’ve experienced. The candle in this scent is just as amazing! I (lovingly) blame Kate for this addiction.

Gold 4-Step Folding Step Stool 

I got this as a gift off of a registry, and then had to purchase one for my own closet. This step stool is so easy to fold up and store, I don’t worry about pinching my hand or fingers when folding it up (like the last one I had, made by Satan). It is super slim, only 2.4 inches when stored. It’s tall enough (54.7″) to reach all the way up to the top shelf in our closet, solid and sturdy.

Mixologie – Perfume for people who don’t usually wear perfume.

Lots of scents for oodles of combinations! I love a fresh new approach to fragrance with Mixologie’s alcohol-free roll-ons and spray. Soft, subtle, and long-lasting scents that are customizable. Each scent can be worn alone or layered to create a custom mix. My favorites are Risque, Adrift, and Sultry, although it’s interesting how everyone has their own favorites to blend!

Neck Posture Exercising Cervical Spine Hydrator Pump

Due to several bulging disk in my neck, I have desperately paid $100 for decompression treatments when in pain. I always feel amazing afterwards, I swear it’s like cool air rushing into the newly stretched parts of your spine that were compressed for 79 years. I used this at my chiro-bestie’s house back home, and was so happy to find it at the same time I was grieving the lost money on treatment appts.

Boat Scuff Erasers

These Boat Erasers are a serious life saver! Our boat never got a deep cleaning this summer until the end of it, so it was a mess after Labor Day weekend. These were in Hub’s Christmas stocking, so we drug them out and was about to get out every single tiny scuff, with just one sponge! They are kinda addicting, smudges that I thought were just part of the boats decor now, came out! It is safe on fiberglass, leather, vinyl, plastic, aluminum, gelcoat & metal surfaces.

Face & Body Sunless Serum

I’ve really loved this sunless tanner for my face and hands. A gorgeous instagram friend (who I excitedly attacked when chanced upon at Joe T Garcia’s and claim as a bestie now.) shared her application method on instagram, so I ordered and was hooked! View her tips for applying on hands here, and applying on your face here. When you order, use her code for a discount! RACHEL25

Sunglass Holder for Car Visor

My new vehicle doesn’t have specified holder for my sunglasses, so I searched until I found this one that works perfectly. Slim, essencially out of the way, and keeps my lens clear from scratches.

Vanity/Desk Fan Battery Rechargable Fan

We live in Texas, similar to living on the surface of the sun, therefore most of my mid-age friends own a hand held fan. I love this one for holding or setting it up on my vanity while getting dressed. It has several speeds and is rechargeable.

The Art of the White Shirt: Over 30 Ways to Wear a White T-Shirt, Blouse or Shirt

I’ve hardly met a white shirt that I don’t like. This book is super cute, all the ways to wear a white blouse, illustrated beautifully.

Ransom Notes – The Ridiculous Word Magnet Party Game

Such a fun game that our family has a blast playing! “Ransom Notes is a game of hilariously terrible sentences. Players use word magnets to respond to outlandish prompts like “Tell someone you’ve clogged their toilet at a party” with just their limited pool of words.  With 250 absurd prompt cards and a new pool of words every time, this party game has infinite hilarious combinations and feels fresh every time you play.”

Happy September friends!

Love & Light,

Brooke

September 29, 2022 by
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FRIDAY EVE FAVORITES – APRIL EDITION 

Hello my friend. May is only a few days away, and it has proven, year after year, to be a booger of a month. Our youngest son is a Senior, so this is the last May to have my calendar full of end of the school year activities and it’s a weird feeling. Weird and yet kind of wonderful. I’m soaking up every last and have faith that our next season of parenting will be just as sweet. Here are a few things that are currently making my days better!

I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet

I’m a big fan of Shauna Niequist, she has a beautiful way of writing that allows us to exhale. She is calm, lovely, and honest about the beautiful and ugly parts of life. I listened to her new book and then read it. The entire thing is now highlighted and underlined, and I’m still re-reading some parts. I don’t want to oversell it, I’ll let you highlight your own book, besides I think the title does a good enough job on it’s own. I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working

ANGRY ORANGE Pet Odor Eliminator

We have an elderly dog who never had accidents until this past year. We love her dearly and appreciate all the years of love she has given our family, so we have made some changes to accommodate her while trying to maintain a clean house. This pet urine odor eliminator for your home defeats some of the worst odors and leaves the sweet smell of fresh oranges behind. Even when I’m not trying to cover a horrible smell, I’ll spray it to freshen up stagnant odors.

Party Bar 125 Qt Cooler

Inspired by the outdoor beer chests found at a traditional Texas ice house, the Igloo Party Bar is the ultimate cooler for keeping your party going from day into night. When we got this in, I was a tad disappointed in the flimsy lid thinking it wouldn’t keep the drinks iced down long. However, it proved me wrong and works shockingly well. The cooler comes with a removable base and bottle opener on the side. We love hosting and this little (big) guy has made it so much easier!

Colleen Rothchild Radiant Cleansing Balm

I’ve slowly joined the cult. This cleansing balm came in a sample kit and quickly became a nightly must. The dreaded chore of washing the day off my face has become an indulgence. The Radiant Cleansing Balm clears congested pores and removes impurities while dissolving all traces of makeup. Colleen Rothchild has amazing sales, so get on their text list and try it on their next one!

R+Co Outerspace Flexible Hairspray

I love this hairspray – it’s light and allows my hair to move. I have a horrible habit of constantly messing with my hair, and this spray enables me to keep my bad habits. I see you women with gorgeous, fixed hair and want to be you. But until I can quit messing with my locks and eating peanut M&Ms in bed, I’ll just continue to admire you.

Inis Replenishing Body Oil

I blame Marlo. She got me hooked on this Inis Oil, and now we carry the whole Inis Collection at Textured Threads Boutique. This oil is lightweight, smells amazing, and is super nourishing for the skin.  Hydrating seaweed extracts, jojoba and sweet almond oils, smooth and deeply moisturize, while Vitamin E helps revitalize and condition. Spray it on damp skin right out of the shower and enjoy being moisturized all day!

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop, Bucket Floor Cleaning System

I don’t think this mop is new to anyone. At this point I’m not comfortable with spending the bucks on a machine that mops for me, so I’ll stick to the tried and true mops. Best Features – hands free wringing, washable mop head, and let’s be honest…the foot pedal brings me great joy.

Sending you all love, light, and caffeine,

Brooke

April 28, 2022 by
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FRIDAY EVE FAVORITES – FEBRUARY EDITION

Congratulations friend! You made it through all 127 days of January. Why do we always forget how rough January can be? Here is permission to start 2022 now.

Kitsch Pro Eco Friendly Wide Tooth Comb

The best Shower Comb! I love the hook on the handle to hang in the shower. It’s amazing to comb conditioner through your hair. Which leads to less tangles and combing after the shower! I didn’t design a hook in our shower to hang it, which is why I ordered this….

Suction Cup Hook for Shower Tile

This suction cup hook works amazing in the shower and has stayed up for months in the shower! *Suction hook doesn’t work great on a textured wall.

The Living Table

A cookbook/devotional fulled with delicious recipes! I’ve made so many of them in the past month. She teaches how to integrate a hospitality-first mentality into our lives, glorifying God at our tables that connects the hearts around it. We were created for community, this book does a great job of helping us do that beautifully. The recipes are easy to create and super tasty!

Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones

This sticker printer is my new favorite toy! I’ve used it a lot this month updating my vision board. It’s adorable and easy to use.

Extra Large Weekly Pill Organizer

All pill organizers are too small for vitamins. I don’t take daily prescriptions, but I do take a ton of vitamins. This is the first weekly pill organizer I’ve found that is large enough to hold my daily dose of vitamins. I’m in love with it’s monotone colors…swoon.

Pura Diffuser

The girlfriends who have visited since I’ve added Pura Diffusers to our home have now purchased their own. One of my closest pals walked around our house for a whole weekend saying, “Why does your house smell so good? I mean seriously, why?” As if she were in shock. I love the Pura app feature, they can be scheduled, or turned on/off at any point from my phone. You can set it up to recognize when you are home and only diffuse the scents then. If you’d like $12 off, Click Here! They have a ton of favorite candle scents!

The Secret Button Shirt

These Shirts are a game changer! They have secret buttons across the chest, which stops the gaping! This means you don’t have to size up in a button down blouse just for the buttons to lay right…winning! I carry these in my store, Textured Threads, enter code “texturedsoul” for 20% off any of the Signature Shirts!

Mirror Desk Clock Large Display

I love anything cute and functional! This digital alarm clock combines with makeup mirror, alarm clock and time display function. I have both the white and gold, haven’t used it for a makeup mirror yet, but…hey, I could!

Happy Valentine’s Friends!

Wishing you a week of love and sweets!

Brooke

February 10, 2022 by
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FRIDAY EVE FAVORITES – November Edition

I’m back! Been a little busy doing a thing…

In late September, I opened Textured Threads Boutique, which has been fun to make a longtime plan/dream come into fruition! It’s a whole store full of my favorite things…brands, clothing, and jewelry. I won’t duplicate a lot in this space, but feel free to check out the online shopping, follow us on Instagram or if you are local to Waco, swing by the Textured Threads Boutique inside Sironia! Until then, here are a few of my favorite things…

Stainless Steel Bangles

These are the PERFECT bangle bracelets…the layered look without the weight. They are so light and easy to wear, I cannot stand heavy jewelry as I am no Mr. T. These beauties are tiny springs, they stretch and rebound to an extent, but will lose shape if pulled with force. So, you roll them on and off a few at a time.  They come in Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Black options. They come $25 for a set of 20. I wear 3 sets daily, only to live up to my “extra-ness”.

COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

This spray is the only Anti-humidity spray that has ever worked for me. It not only prevents frizz, but makes my hair silky. I use it on towel dried hair, right before I blow-dry in sections.

Zoey Lane

These Handcrafted Oyster Shells are so gorgeous! They make great gifts as well. I have one by every sink to hold my rings, or to just stare at lovingly. A friend of mine creates them with her tiny hands and magnificent talent. Check out Zoey Lane to see all the beautiful designs! This new endeavor and her creativity is just getting started… Follow and stay tuned for more!

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask 

I got Invisalign Braces in March and have struggled with chapped lips since. I’ve tried everything. Literally everything. My friend, Tiffany, introduced me to this last weekend and it quickly became a favorite. I know it’s only been a week, but I can already tell a difference. This product has a great texture. I also wear it when not sleeping.

Bella Grace Magazine

A precious friend gifted me this magazine for my birthday and I absolutely fell in LOVE. It’s my favorite magazine in life, a combination of a good book and best friend. “Bella Grace is meant to be savored. To get tossed in your beach bag, or tucked under your pillow to enjoy before bed. It is meant to be read over and over again. It is meant to be written in and dog-eared. To inspire you. To discover magic in ordinary moments and accompany you on this beautiful adventure that is life.”

Clear Plastic Tumblers

I am very particular. There. I said it. I don’t like drinking from glass. The sweating just makes me cringe. I wanted pretty cups for dinners at home. Found these on Amazon and they are perfection. My sipping game is happy.

Vitamin C Gummies

We’ve tried a lot of Vitamin C, and these seem to be everyone’s favorites in our house. The boys don’t complain or require force feeding for these vitamins. We eat them like candy. We passed them out in place of candy on Halloween. I’m kidding. But I am saying if we had, we would have been voted Best Candy and Most Healthy this Halloween.

I’ve missed you friends. Until next time….

Onward,

Brooke

November 12, 2020 by
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Bronze Me.

 

Get your hands ready to clutch some pearls sister.  I am a 39 year old gal who spent her early years in a tanning bed. And loved it.  I even owned one.  The search to find something as relaxing as laying in that tanning bed has been unsuccessful.  There wasn’t a lot better than my skin warming while the fan blew on my burning skin, singing along with whatever song was playing. However, I did find a solution for a tan that doesn’t give you cancer and age you like the UV rays do.  But please, I don’t want to hear about all the toxins being absorbed through the skin. Go elsewhere Fun&Beauty Police, just let me have my tan.

I hope that when my time is up, someone makes sure my sunless tanner is perfect before my body is viewed.  Help a sister out…m’kay?

Here are a few of my favorites.  I alternate them because sometimes my skin catches on to my silly ways, and occasionally stops participating with one self tanner.  So, I’ll give it a break and use a different one for a bit.

My ol’ faithful…

The great thing about THIS one is you can see the bronze as it is applied. It comes with the mitt shown above and 2 latex gloves.  You’ll need to put the gloves on, then the mitt.  Spray the bronzer into the mitt, and then apply.  As with all self tanners, let it soak in and dry for about 8 hours before you shower.

I don’t use it on my face, just up to my neck.  For my face and neck, I use THIS ONE BELOW.  I only use this about 1-2 times a week.  On the days that I use this, it takes the place of my morning or night cream.  If it is in the morning, I let it dry and then apply my sun screen.  Apply with gloves.

My current self tanner is a tad more expensive, but it has lasted awhile and there is still plenty left!   It’s by St. Tropez, and is a mousse.  It is also bronze, so you can see where you have applied it and if there are any streaks to work out.  It is always good to apply in a circular motion.  Again, let it soak in and dry for about 8 hours before you shower.  You can purchase it at Ulta HERE or Amazon HERE.  You’ll want to purchase the St. Tropez mitt HERE for application. (If you are ordering from AMAZON , it is an add-on item.)  The St. Tropez glove is lined, so you’re able to use it without a latex glove. It’s worth every penny! 

I also like St. Tropez Gradual Tan to prolong my bronze color.  You can grab it at Ulta HERE or from Amazon HERE. I have really dry skin, so I mix some of this with my shea butter moisturizer when applying, otherwise I dry out too quickly. 

 

There you go friend, just in time for summer!   Go bronze up…it’ll be our healthy secret that we are truly slathered in sunblock.

 

 

 

May 3, 2018 by