friday favorites.

here are my friday favorites for this week:

• healthy hoof lacquer. my manicurist tops off my mani with this and it works wonders. my nail polish stays put for about a week. $2.49.

• kiln enamel. while i don't have a lot of modern things in my home, i always gravitate toward the look. take these bowls for instance. wouldn't work in my house at all, but i really love them. maybe as an accent piece? i dunno. i just think they're cool.

• j. crew tote. now this is what i needed last week on my trek to texas. roomy enough for my camera, magazines, dad's meds, scarf and snacks. the downside? made in china. grr. $78. currently boycotting.

• earth's intrigue shoe. much like the modern pottery i like, i can't really imagine myself wearing these, but i think they are adorable. and vegan! and good for your back! $89.

• "everyday italian." my better half received this for his birthday mainly due to the fact that he is in love with giada, but upon investigation (and if you can overlook that rather numerous photos of giada), this book contains some very easy and yes, simple, recipes for the "everyday" cook. i found a few i wanted to try already. and having tested some of her recipes from her shows, i think they'll be good ones. $30 (i reccommend waiting to see if you can buy a used version; i wouldn't spend full price on this one).

photo credits: j. crew; powells.com; walgreen's; kiln enamel; earth.