These are a few of my favorite (drugstore beauty) things...

I would say that 60% of my beauty product collection consists of items that you can find down the street at CVS and Walgreens - and some of them I swear by. Don't get me wrong I love a splurge at the MAC store or Sephora...but it literally hurts my frugal heart to spend $14 on an eyeshadow the size of a nickle. If you are looking to try some new products, here are some that work for me (and my wallet).

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Foundation  - $11

I realize that I may not be the target audience for this makeup line by Maybelline, but it is the bomb. Not only does it look cool with its little poof applicator -  it goes on like silk. It stays on all day and definitely doesn't make me feel like I have foundation on... and hay if it keeps a wrinkle or two away...win win!

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer - $10

Déjà vu??...No...its the coordinating concealer. This concealer works great for under your eyes and is very gentle...plus it will rewind your age... :)

L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner - $8

Some people may not be a fan (aka scared) of liquid liner...well I ain't one of those people. This liner by L'Oreal gives you that perfect crisp line. It's like using a marker, making it really easy to control and even makes adding a "wing" easy peasy.

Milani Minerals Blush Luminous $6

If you are a fan of high-end makeup, you may be familiar with a NARS blush called orgasm... It is one of the most popular products sold at Sephora... it also will run you about $27 bucks! This blush shown above is my favorite. I think you can only get it at CVS and online but it is a dead ringer for the luxury version and is $6.

Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Very Black - $6

I love love love love this mascara. If you love long lashes that flip - Falsies by Maybelline does not disappoint!

Burt's Bees Honey & Shea Butter Body Butter - $13

Just in time for the dry winter months...Burt's Bees Honey and Shea Body Butter...this will keep away the itchy away skin all season!

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Almost every single one of these products goes on sale throughout the month...PLUS make-up companies are notorious for putting a ton of coupons in the Sunday paper...meaning these frugal drugstore finds ....can be come even sweeter cheap treats ! ;)

Good ol' Lucketts...

Have you ever been to The Old Lucketts Store? No? Go NOW! *

* Unless you are my hubs...in that case you aren't forced to go anymore. I know this just isn't your thing and you slow me down anyway :)

This place is so cool. Whether it's antique, vintage, trendy, new, homemade, or just plain old/left out in the rain/came from a barn/weathered....they have got it!

The Old Lucketts Store is appropriately located in Lucketts, VA. It's a small little town right outside of Leesburg and VERY close to multiple vineyards....just so you know ;)

I visited recently and here are some of the things I came across:

Welcome! C'mon in!

Let's take a look around outside first. Is that a bathtub?

All these tables looked like they came out of a school, maybe from a science class. I think they could make a cool bar.

Fun chandelier. Definitely needs one of those Edison bulbs.

Old gate I think. Would be cute as a headboard or just wall decor.

This blue color is great.

Old sleighs, perfect for holiday decorating.

I thought this square coffee table would be great in a family room.

Vintage mirror.

Fun holiday pillow... or for anytime of the year. Stop looking at me swan dear.

This dog reminded me of Buster, my dog. Plus I am pretty sure I had the same haircut as that girl when I was 4 :)

Awesome chair!

Lots of old chests. Great for coffee tables or to put at the end of a bed.

There were 2 of these leather contemporary chairs. I swear I saw them on "Guiliana & Bill"...yes, I watch that show :)

If you are looking for stained glass...they have tons!

How cool is that mirrored door in the corner?

Another fun chandelier.

I LOVE this table. I can just picture it in a old farmhouse style kitchen in place of an island.

Great idea for an old dresser redo...

HUGE wall clock.

ahhhhh....I am moving in here.

more pretty things

even more pretty things.

The end :)...

Red Light Special

Anybody remember TLC's "Red Light Special"? That was my jam in middle school. It might have been one of my first CDs. I think I knew every word...although I had NO idea what they were singing about. Looking back now, WHOA that was an inappropriate song for a 12-year old... I was probably just like these adorable little girls singing "Super Bass"...

OK back to the light!

About a week ago I picked up this 'vintage' double headed lamp from a antique mall for $14. After some cleaning and painting this weekend I am in love with it and think it looks fabulous in my guest bedroom.

I decided to give the shades a makeover as well. They both got wiped down with a vinegar and water mix. Then I put painter's tape around them for a striped design.

The shades got sprayed with Rustoleum's "Heirloom White".

The base was sprayed in Rustoleum's "Colonial Red'.

Voila! This lamp turned out great. So much personality and unlike anything I have ever seen off the shelves. The red really pops and I love the way the shades turned out!

BOGO!

Today through Sunday from 2 pm -5 pm, Starbucks is offering a Buy One Get One deal on the following scrumptious drinks:

• Peppermint Mocha
• Skinny Peppermint Mocha
• Caramel Brulée Latte
• Gingerbread Latte
• Eggnog Latte

(via)

Consider me caffeinated this weekend!

P.S. Does anyone else hate when something is advertised as BOGO but it's actually buy one get one half off?....just sayin' ;)