finds | weleda creamy rose

I recently ordered this "creamy wild rose body wash" from Weleda and it's wonderful!  There is something about this romantic, timeless, scent that is lovely and calming.  In a way, it reminds me of my great Aunt Mae (for whom I'm named) and the way her bedroom and bathroom, which were so deliciously covered in all manner of chenille fabrics, always smelled powdery and perfectly "old lady-ish".  Mint green, Revlon cosmetics and the smell of bacon gravy with refrigerated biscuits always bring Aunt Mae memories to mind.  

She was such a precious little thing (our similarities end with our shared middle name, she was the tiniest! Although, I can wear her size 4 wedding band.  Okay, fine, it's a little tight...) and as my Mimi would say, she was "fix-y", which I think is the absolute best term for those people who like the chance to get all "fixed up and go out".  She wore sassy wigs (isn't that divine!), outfits that matched everything from head to toe and carried a "pocketbook". 

She was married to a Lutheran minister for decades, although she was raised Mormon (I'm not quite sure how they made that work).  She was a seamstress and always sewed a tie out of her leftover dress fabric so that her and Lawrence could match on Sundays.  I'm telling you, she was the cutest!  Apparently, he always had an opinion on what she was wearing and the rumor goes that if he didn't like her outfit, she changed.  They never had children, but she adored my mother and when I was born my parents called to tell her "it's a girl and her name is Abigail Mae", she was just beside herself.  I'm not saying I was her favorite, but when she passed away, I was the one she left her diamond earrings to.

Golly, how did I manage to get lost down memory lane?

All of that to say, I just adore this rose scented product.  The aroma is perfect, the packaging is beautiful and the product just feels luxurious.  Try it and see if it doesn't remind you of your favorite fancy elderly lady.  Tell me, do you have a beloved great aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother?  If so, what scents or products remind you of her?

Available at Weleda.com

finds | boots organic rosewater spritz

I was at Target a few weeks ago and on the recommendation of another blogger, I was looking at the Boots Organic line.  She had recommended the facial oil, and while I loved the fact that it was organic, my face and oil rarely play nicely together.

Then I noticed the organic rosewater toner.  I've never been a rose perfume-y fan until my last facial when I was feeling adventurous and the facial lady suggested the rose aromatherapy.  I loved it, not sure if it's the fact that it's winter or if my sense of smell has matured.  This toner has the same scent.  I'm usually a citrus/light kind of perfume girl (Kate Spade Twirl is my everyday scent, Carolina by Carolina Herrera for special occasions and Squeeze by Lilly Pulitzer for summer) but for some reason the rose turned my head.  I've been using this toner non-stop for two weeks, it's fabulous!

Its great for everyday, I use it after washing my face at night, first thing in the morning and to refresh my makeup throughout the day.

Get it at your local Targets for about $8.39. 

finds | incredibles collector's phone

This is probably one of my favorite thrift store finds.  Of all time.  The funny thing is that the scarier the store, the better the stuff inside.  Sorry, that's just how it works.  

I ventured into said "scary store" a few weeks back, remember the ugly sweater search?  While this shop didn't have any Christmas sweaters, I did find a gorgeous vintage wool cape that has been so much fun to wear.  Ahem, another story for another day...

Anyway, back to my PHONE.  I was on my way out of the store and saw that it was sitting on top of a jewelry case.  Hmmm.  I kinda checked it out and decided to move on.  Wrong move Abbe.  The second I got in my car, I instantly started thinking about it again.  Then I googled it.  Because I'm slightly crazy or so my sister said after I refused to stop talking about it all afternoon.  It was all her fault for not making me buy it right the and there.

Blinking lights.  It had blinking lights!!!

Among other fabulous features.  Spandex suit and batteries not included.

The deciding factor for me in going back to the thrift store (something I never do) was the fact that this little guy was for sale of ebay for upwards of $60.  Can you say collectors item!!!

I brought Miss Grace along with me for moral support and we marched back in to claim my prize, which was now on sale for an extra 30% off!  Just when you thought things couldn't get any better!  Haha!

Then we made a pretend superhero phone call/photo op in the target parking lot and sent it off to our closest friends.  I was Elastagirl (of course) and she was Violet.

finds | pacifica skin care

New favorite product alert!

The coconut water face cleansing wipes from Pacifica are amazing!  Brooke and I just started getting into the face wipes for traveling, they're seriously so great for trips and save a ton of space in your suitcase by not packing face wash, toner, etc.

This is my favorite yet because I've been a huge fan of Pacifica for years and because they are one of the more natural cosmetic companies and their scents are so perfect!

You can purchase them at Target or Pacifica.  You're welcome.