A Little Bit of Joy

The other day I was getting coffee and a snack at a local market in my old neighborhood.  While waiting for my order to come up, my neon pink sense tingled and I rounded the corner and found Kala Soap's Joy Soap.  It was $8, but it smelled delish and was a solid size (there really isn't much space in the box).  Since I figure soap is always a worthwhile purchase, I picked it up.  I've still not used it all up and it doesn't dry out my skin, so it's nice to know I can get my neon fix and still be somewhat pragmatic.

I found Joy Soap on Amazon as well since I'd picked up the last one and don't know if they'll have it in stock.

Cheap and Neon: Two of My Favorite Things

Aero Dot Cosmetic Bag

I've wanted Tepper Jackson's Chain Link Carry-All for quite some time.  I always have the Aero Dot Cosmetic Bag on me.  The bright pink is the perfect shade and it's so easy to clean, which is a big deal for me as I'm grateful for the popularity of acrylic tumblers so I don't have to carry a sippy cup .

Tepper Jackson's line is of good quality and design, I love the neon colors, and I'd use it for the gym and for traveling, but it's not like I need another bag right now (well, at least that's what my head says).  I feel $100 is a bit excessive for a coated canvas bag when I already have three gym bags within my line of vision at the moment.

Chain Link Carry-All

It all changed though, when I was looking on Amazon the other day and saw it on sale for $40 with free shipping.  Now that's a price I can get behind.

I wound up selecting the last available Carry-All in white since the pink stood out more, but there's still one in black on Amazon for around $40 which is eligible for their "Free Super Saver Shipping" the last time I checked.

Cosmetic Bag and Purse Available on Amazon:  Tepper Jackson Aero Dot Cosmetic Bag,White,one size and Tepper Jackson Chain Link Carry-All,Black,one size

For the Library

Two days until payday and alas, I have spent all of my frivolous money on work clothes.  I am currently looking longingly at pictures online of two striking and beautiful hardcover editions from Puffin Classics and wishing I hadn't bought quite so many tops on my recent excursion.

Awhile back my friend showed me some books that she'd purchased at a local bookstore.  They were hardcover cloth versions from Penguin Classics.  Well-constructed, they are reminiscent of some of my vintage editions.

I already have most of the titles in the Penguin Classics series in my collection, but I discovered the brightly colored Puffin Classics Series while on a recent shopping trip.  Both the copies of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Secret Garden are decked out in pinks, oranges, and other neon hues. 

While you can't judge a book cover, standout books do deserve standout covers and these will look great on my bookshelf next to my Hugh D'Andrade designed pink leatherbound Alice in Wonderland.

These are copies with which I can create my own memories rather than simply imaging their history of decades past.  For those with children, they are something to be excited about now, to read at bedtime, that can remain in the family, passing down from one generation to the next with their glorious memories.  

Upon arriving at home, I searched them on Amazon and found them listed below list price with free shipping on orders over $25.  I'll have to wait until Friday, but until then, they will remain on my wish list.

Items pictured available on Amazon:  The Secret Garden (Puffin Classics), The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Puffin Classics), and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories (Leatherbound Classics)