N.Y.L.A. Cherry Valerie Pump

I don't know where to start. I mean, heeled peep-toe Mary Janes covered in cherry fabric? Um, yes. The heels are fairly tall (three and a half inches), but life is full of sacrifices.

$69.95, Nordstrom

Adam & Harborth Photography Memory Game

In this memory game, which was developed by German designers, Jörg Adam and Dominik Harborth, you play with round cards that have vibrant photographs of various round objects, such as a button, a bottle cap, a drink umbrella, and a basketball.

$30.00, MoMA Store

Good Grips 8-Gallon Step-On Can

This is like the Ferrari of trash cans. I love the loud color, and it's a really nice quality medium-sized trash can. The cans also come in black, white, and stainless steel.

$89.00, The Container Store

Waring Pro WMK300 Belgian Waffle Maker

Speaking of pigging out, I have convinced myself I need one of these. It makes those thick, restaurant-style waffles with deep crevices for butter and syrup. This maker has an arm to rotate the waffles for more even cooking as well as a built-in timer.

$79.95, Amazon.com

Fancy Berries Gift Box

These strawberries are so big, they're almost intimidating. They're decorated in an assortment of toppings: white chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate chips, almond pieces, and coconut shavings. You'll want to pig out with your special someone.

$55.00 for a dozen, Shari's Berries

Floor Cushion Platform

Here's another piece of furniture I've been scoping out for my new apartment. It doesn't look incredibly comfortable, but I really like the style. I keep imagining myself lounging on it. The floor cushions come in various colors and patterns and run about $100 each.

$200.00, Urban Outfitters

Glenda Gies Black Dots Violet Handbag

I'm really into Glenda Gies. This vintage-inspired bag is just beautiful. It has that pretty, long (so-called "violet") shape, a rich black and cream fabric exterior, and a black velvet bow. The interior is lined in taffeta.

$268.00, Layla Grayce

Woven Spaghetti Top

I like how this cotton baby-doll top has kind of an Asian look to it. The spaghetti straps are adjustable, and it ties in the back. This top would look snazzy paired with some dark jeans or black slacks.

$19.80, Forever 21

Suede Strappy Skimmer

Here's a suede that's actually suitable for the summer. These sandals look especially cute from the side. I really like the buckles and the shiny gold insole. They also come in teal and grey.

$48.00, Urban Outfitters

Hibiscus Coasters

These four-inch coasters want to be in my living room. I love the way they look, and how the red and pink centers of the black hibiscus flowers really pop. The coasters are actually made of fabric that's covered in glass.

$24.00, Anthropologie

“Rock House” Welcome Mat

A friend of mine told me about this cool store she visited in France, La Chaise Longue. While surfing the store's website, I came across this excellent doormat. So far I haven't been successful in my attempts to order it, but I really want this mat for my apartment. This is pretty much what I want to project to my neighbors.

$27.00, La Chaise Longue

The Preppy Threads Lobster Shoe in Blue

These may be the cutest skimmers ever. These blue polka-dot canvas shoes by Sugar feature little lobster appliques on the sides. I'm sad to report that, right now, they're making me kind of hungry.

$36.00, Karmaloop.com

Blues Pillow

I like the way this throw pillow looks, with its relaxing spectrum of swirling blues. It's made of soft feather down and covered in polyester.

$68.00, Chiasso

Chicago Ladies Rink Roller Skates

These are the exact roller skates that I coveted in fifth grade. I love that they even have pink stoppers (sweet). Back in the day, I'd wipe the floor with everyone in the limbo, and then go drool over the pretty white skates in the display case of the roller rink. I'd probably buy these except that I tried on a pair of skates recently, and I was anything but graceful.

$39.99, Target

Dashing Diva Colour Foundation

This stuff is great. It has oils that moisturize your nails and keep them looking healthy, and it creates a nice, smooth base for your nail polish. Plus, it protects your nails from getting stained when you wear a dark color.

$5.00, Dashing Diva