Mirage HeelsIn my fantasies, I can wear 3 and 1/4 inch heels without needing to be carried after 20 minutes. And in those fantasies, I'm wearing these too cute purple suede shoes from Charles by Charles David. Why must living in New York City require so much walking? $113.95, Zappos.com
Pear-Linden Eau de Fruits
I really like these fruity scents, but the Pear-Linden is my favorite. It has a more floral scent and, unlike your typical "body splash," the scent has some depth.
$31.00, Fruits & Passion
Eclipse Wall Mirrors
These mod mirrors remind me of something you would see in 2001: A Space Odyssey. (In a good way.) They come in two sizes and look great alone or clustered on the wall. $19.99 or $29.99, Bed Bath & Beyond
Fleur de Lys Toiletry Bag
Here's an adorable bag for carrying those liquidy treasures that I can't believe are still being banned from our carry-ons. Anyway, it still looks pretty checked bags or, if you dare, filled with weird perfume towelettes and shampoo bars.
$54.95, Wrapables.com
Moroccan Love Soap
This soap smells wonderful. It's made with shea butter, real rose petals for exfoliation, and other natural ingredients. It also looks nice as a decorative guest soap. And each one comes in its own box with purple tissue paper. $7.00, Voda
Lights Up! Oscar Table Lamps
These charming table lamps come in a varity of silk shades and base stand colors. I like the Mumm shades the best. $98, Design Public
Cotton Dragon Robe
This robe, which comes in navy or black, is comfortable for lounging around the house. The dramatic flared sleeves will make you feel like saying, "Why isn't someone feeding me grapes right now?" $22.50, Pearl River
Pink Stripe Tent Matchboxes
I like these little matchboxes from Plum Party. They're pretty enough to leave out in plain view, and it's fun to imagine that the matches are on a camping trip. $15.00, Plum Party
Rice Body Cream
This stuff by Fresh feels silky, but it's the scent that's so unusual and alluring. It is made from sake and rice extracts and has a clean slightly citrus-y smell that makes me think of fresh limes. $42.00, Fresh
Maple Seed Necklaces
As a kid, I thought maple seeds were nature's toys. It was so much fun to toss them up in the air and watch them twirl like helicopters. That's part of the reason I like these necklaces by Twigs and Heather. They take twigs, acorns, and maple seeds, dip them in silver, and make them into necklaces. And if you have a twig that's very special to you, you can send it to them for dipping. $100 and up for maple seeds, Twigs and Heather
Drip Clips Paperclip Holder
Whoever came up with this paperclip holder is a person after my own heart. The faucet is magnetic and it comes with 25 blue drop-shaped clips. I'm waiting for the matching, toilet-shaped tape dispenser... $7.99, Perpetual Kid
“Emerald Emerald” Ring
I can’t stop staring at this gorgeous ring by Rickina Velte of Spipo Designs. Crafted together from emerald pebbles and 14-karat gold, the ring looks elegant, yet organic. It’s one of Spipa’s many distinctive accessories made from precious and semi-precious stones.
$60.00, Spipo Designs
Victorian Soap Dish
This ornate soap dish helps me imagine that I have an enormous bathroom with a chandelier and some velvet-draped chaise longues. Never mind that, in reality, my toilet is about two inches from the tub. $30.00, Anthropologie
Botanica Wall Calendar
I like this big wall calendar by Cavallini & Co. It feels both scientific and girly. Each month features a beautiful, brightly-colored illustration of flowers including tulips, camellias, and dahlias. The drawings were originally published in The Florist, circa 1850. $21.95, Paper Source
Method Foaming Hand Wash
This hand soap is almost magical. You press the pump and out comes this rich foam. It feels so soft and thick, almost like a lotion. I’ve only tried the green tea variety, which smells great.
$4.00, Method
