2019 Favorite Things

With 2019 coming to a close, I thought I’d put together a little roundup of a few of my favorite things this year. Everything included are items that I personally own and have enjoyed throughout the year, from home decor to tech gadgets!

Starting at the top of the collage, I’ve included the Billie Razor subscription and Rose Quartz facial roller. Two items I discovered this year that I absolutely love, and can’t imagine not having. I love how easy and affordable the Billie subscription is, plus the razor works really well. It comes with a wall mount with a magnet so it stores really well in the shower, too. I definitely haven’t seen any health or skin improvements with my rose quartz facial roller, but I love pulling it out of the fridge and rolling it under my eyes when I’m feeling especially tired. I spend 12+ hours a day looking a screen for work, so I’ve found it helps me feel refreshed when working long hours.

Since I mostly work from home, another necessity is comfortable clothes. I definitely have some sensory issues when it comes to clothing, so anything that’s made this list is extremely comfortable, and has been worn and washed many many times, and has my stamp of approval! A few years ago a discovered Aerie leggings, and haven’t been able to wear any other brand since. I’ve found that a few of the styles have pilling issues, but the styles I’m linking are made with quality materials and have held up great.

For tops I’ve been loving Anine Bing sweatshirts, and my Patagonia pullover. These pieces are more of an investment, but they last much longer than the less expensive sweatshirts I’ve bought in the past. My Anine Bing Tiger sweatshirt has been worn and washed more times than I can count, and it still looks brand new. No fading, pilling, and the screen printed image on the front still looks perfect. I should mention—I put everything in the dryer, too! My Patagonia Pullover is well made and so soft I have a hard time taking it off! I love that it has a lifetime warranty, so I felt totally comfortable with the price point with that kind of guarantee.

The last clothing item I’m sharing are my Golden Goose sneakers. I don’t own many pairs of shoes, and when I do purchase new ones I always make sure they’re comfortable, and made with quality materials. I love that these shoes required no break in period, and were comfortable straight out of the box. They’re lined with terry cloth on the inside, which makes them super soft and would be comfortable if you like wearing shoes without socks. They also have about a 1” hidden lift in the heel, which I think makes them more comfortable since it gives your foot more of a natural arch. I like that they come distressed, because it lengthens the life of the shoe since you don’t have to worry about them looking worn out if you wear them a lot, or feel like you need to be super careful when you have them on.

I’ve also included some of my favorite home decor pieces that I think are super classic and would flow nicely with many design styles. First up are the Flynn Sconces from Serena & Lily that I ended up using in my mom’s bedroom makeover and my recently completed guest room makeover. I also have the Flynn floor lamp in my living room. I love the texture the woven shade adds to any space in combination with the clean lines and mixed metals in the base.

The Poetto vase is such a great staple that can be used anywhere, and looks great with any kind of flowers or greenery, or even displayed empty in a built in bookcase. Lastly, the Blakely Plaid pillow cover is another favorite that transitions nicely from season to season. The plaid print is classic enough that it works in the spring and summer, and still feels festive in the fall and winter months.

I’ve also rounded up a few of my favorite tech gadgets that I rely on heavily throughout the year. I love our Nest doorbell and outdoor security cameras so I can keep tabs on my home from my phone. We just recently got the Chamberlain smart garage hub for our garage door opener and I love that I can make sure our door is closed from my phone as well! We’ve had our Sonos for about five years, and listen to XM radio on it all day long! I love that I can control everything from my phone, and we’ve had no issues with the speaker in the last five years. The sound quality is great, and I like that you can add more speakers in throughout your home. Our home is small, so we can hear the one speaker in just about every room. Lastly, I can’t live with my Anker portable charger. I’m terrible about keeping my phone charged, so it’s nice to keep that in my purse so I can make sure I have backup power while I’m away from home. I love having a backup charger on vacation, too! We usually end up being away from a charger all day, and I like to take a lot of photos, so I end up using the backup charger just about every day of the trip!

Last but not least, I’ve included my three favorite coffee table books of 2019. Not only are they beautiful books to display, they are are full of inspiration and have brought me so much joy.

I hope you all are finding some time to relax and enjoy the season, and I wish you a happy and healthy New Year!

**This post was sponsored by Serena & Lily. All opinions are my own.