Category Archives: My Make-Up Bag

10.04.11

Put Your Name On It.

It’s no secret that I love Ikea.  Here’s another one of my favorite Ikea hacks.  Has anyone checked out their line of Ikea Family travel bags? They are great quality for a fraction of the cost.  E picked out a backpack at the beginning of the school year.  What a great bag- it’s so well thought out, there pockets for everything!  The backpacks start at $19.95 and the toiletry cases are $7.95.  I took them to the Stitching Station at the mall (I need to find a better source for embroidery– it’s highway robbery over there.)  Look at how cute they turned out!
E’s back to school gear.
One for Anna… It had to be blue, of course.
Daddy was in desperate need of a replacement.
A case full of sunscreen for the beach bag.
They even make great gifts…
Just fill them up with goodies for the birthday girl or boy.

06.13.11

Summer Essentials.

I’ve filled you in on two of my Summer staples, well let me introduce you to the rest of the family… My Summer Essentials:

06.10.11

LC’s New Blog.

I think it’s safe to say that I love Lauren Conrad.  What I may love more is her new blog— have you seen it?  This baby has some of the best hair and make-up tips EVAH…  And the best part is that these fabulous ladies do these little tricks themselves (ok, two of them may be Hollywood hair and make-up experts, LC may have the gift of perfection on her side.. but they make it look so easy!) If you haven’t popped over, drop everything and go!  It’s a new daily read of mine.  Here are some of my favorite tips:
Now go get yo hair and make-up on, girl!

02.01.11

Kiki’s List: What I’m Loving For Spring.

Hello friends!  While I missed you all during our vacation, I was enjoying reading up on what my blogging friends are loving for Spring– thanks again ladies!
So, here’s what I am loving for spring–all things colorful; pink (big surprise there) orange, a mixture of the two (coral), trouser jeans, anything boho, wedges and lots of gold jewelry (although that seems to be a staple for me every season.)  As you may remember from last summer, Geodes are a favorite of mine.  I must give props to Lindsay of The Pursuit of Style to turning me onto this cuff.  I ordered this baby before my trip and was so elated to come home to her.  What a gorgeous piece for $60!

Here are the spring items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Ikat Dress– $295
2. Lanvin Flats– $485
3. Paisley Scarf– $310
6. Wedge Sandals– $175
8. Agate Cuff– $60
9. Francesca Coral Tote– $239.99
10. Udolfo Top– $680
11. Marc JacobsWallet– $250

12.06.10

Tis The Season: My Christmas List.

Mike and I never really do big gifts for each other for Christmas. We tell the girls at every holiday (Christmas, birthdays, Thanksgiving, etc.) that the only thing we want is peace and quiet. It has become a Salmon family joke…

K: “What’s the one thing that Mommy wants for Christmas?”
E: “Peace and quiet. But you’re not going to get it!”

We are also saving for our trip to Turks and Caicos in January, so that is Santa’s major gift to all of us. That being said, for all of his strengths, my husband does not have the best track record in the gift giving department. Generally on Christmas Eve I get the “Hey, I need to go run and errand” line. This year I am going to help him out.. and I know that he is a daily Kiki’s List reader, so there are no excuses, Michael Salmon. Here is a list of 12 things for you to select from, my love. I certainly don’t expect all of them, but I sure could use a few. A plethora of items to choose from! And truth be told, if I could get a clean and well-organized garage, I would forgo them all!


4. Red Door Gift Card– Price varies
9. Miz Mooz Amelia Boot- $219.95


All of the beauty items are refills on my daily supplies.

Love these earrings. 1.) My birthstone is amethyst. 2.) They match an amethyst necklace that I picked up at a consignment shop in Venice perfectly!
Every year I ask for the same thing (besides peace and quiet) and that is a spa gift certificate so that I can get a massage and facial.

I have been waiting for Christmas to get new coffee table books… A great (easy) gift.


We are in desperate need of new towels, and I found these amazing bamboo towels at Valerianne made by a green company named Nandina. Nandina does not use chemical dye for coloring, their manufacturing plant is powered by wind and bamboo is considered a sustainable plant– very eco smart!



The bamboo towels are VERY absorbent, dry quickly and launder beautifully. The best part– no mold, mildew or bacteria can grow on bamboo so the towels will never get a musty smell to them.

I broke my magic wand mashing potatoes. In desperate need of a new one.


We received 12 red wine and 12 white wine glasses from Pottery Barn for our wedding. I think we are down to 4 white and 6 red. Not sure what happened there…..


I saw these boots on a coworker in California. I hunted her down and asked who made them.. Love.