Birds of a Feather

Where’d you get that?

FOLK BIRDS RIBBON PACK OF 6 - MIRDINARA

I’ve followed Dinara Mirtalipova on Etsy for years now and can safely say she’s one of my favorite artists; her delightfully intricate paintings draw inspiration from old folklore and fairy tales, lending them an air of mystical enchantment. She recently partnered with Renaissance Ribbons to create six whimsical ribbon designs showcasing her love of birds and nature. The sample pack contains 1 yard of each design, and they’re perfect for quilts, scrapbooks, keychains or lanyards. As for me, though, I prefer to use them as accessories; one ribbon instantly spruces up a plain ponytail or serves as a charming choker.

I’m obsessed with: 

GOJO 1 GALLON PINK LOTION HAND SOAP - HOME DEPOT

As coronavirus panic intensifies, a friendly reminder to the tune of “Cha-Cha Slide”: Everybody wash your hands! Any ol’ soap will do, but personally, I’m in love with that bubblegum-colored, almond-scented hand soap — you know what I’m talking about? Aesop it is not; it’s the stuff you’d find in bathrooms at the beach or at a dingy hole-in-the-wall. Well apparently it’s called GoJo, it’s only sold in bulk 1 gallon jugs, and Home Depot has it. So once coronavirus has mounted into a full-blown pandemic and you’re looting Home Depot to build yourself an underground bunker, don’t forget to grab a tub of this. 

On my wish list:

DISCO BABYDOLL 70S DRESS - SHOP EXILE

Everyone and their mother wears white to graduation. I still haven’t decided if I’m going to buck the trend or capitulate to it, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to take a peek at what’s out there. I glossed over this 100% poly 70s disco monstrosity at first, but something compelled me to take a second glance, and honestly, the more I look at it, the more I… like it? The ruching, the diamond, the turtleneck... it’s growing on me. Is this the dress I should conclude my 16-year academic career in? Please respond and let me know — I desperately need a second opinion.