Loving Lately

I want to try to start doing posts about some of my favorite "little" things each month. Malin from Very Silent Words has been doing this for a while and I always love reading these posts. As seems to be the trend on my blog lately, my August post is late. **big sigh**

In no particular order, in August I loved (and am actually still loving)...

...the new orchid I bought for my office as my going-back-to-work present. It's starting to wilt a little but I'm trying my darndest to keep it alive for as long as possible. If you have any orchid growing tips, please send them my way!

...Starbucks Iced Via and the cup I use to drink it. When the heat index is often well over 100 degrees, I just can't do hot coffee. I went back to work at the beginning of August and have been pretty much hooked on this stuff since then. I always feel like I'm having a treat when I drink Starbucks and it's much more convenient and costs less this way. The plain and caramel flavors are both lovely. While looking for a picture to post, I realized the packs are on sale at Amazon for $3.50. You can bet I'll be stocking up!

...my Erin Condren life planner and the Sharpie pens I use to write in it. If you're a blogger or on Twitter, there's a good chance you heard about these planners, or even have one if, like me,  you're not one to be left out of the latest craze. I wouldn't necessarily say it keeps me any more organized than a regular planner does, but the personalization, bright colors and stickers add an extra element of fun to the whole thing. For half off the price, I couldn't pass it up and I'm definitely happy with the purchase.

...and last but definitely not least, Pinterest. If you don't know about it, you should. It's a virtual pin board where you can save groups of pictures from around the internet. I have boards that range from parenting tips and ideas, to outfit inspiration, to DIY projects that I like to think I'll do one day but probaby never will, to favorite quotes. There's also an iPhone app that's super fun. I get warm fuzzies just from looking at my boards. If you're on it and I'm not following you, let me know so I can find you!

What are some things you're loving lately?