The Indispensables

The commodities of every day life make our day easier and more enjoyable. I have mentioned before that luxury is in the things you touch and use everyday.  Someone once commented that I must have very expensive taste, but luxuries don’t have to be expensive.  Here are a few of my favourite, affordable everyday luxuries.

 

What are yours?

 

1.- THE SOAP

Soap on a Rope (Always!) – I love the smell of Verbena by L’Occitane.  It smells fresh and clean and looks great in the bathroom.

 

 

2.- THE SPONGE

I like their organic shape and they last for a long time – Plus they match my sponge Bob band-aids (lol)

 

 

3.- THE IRONS

Rowenta all the way – I have a team of 2 hardworking irons – The Steamium for my shirts and linens,   and the Rowneta Pro-Compact Steamer for jackets, pants and polos.  They are my loyal friends and they are always  there when I need them.

 

 

 

4.- THE WOOD HANGER

They keep the clothes in the best shape and they look better than typical wire or plastic hangers.

 

 

5.- THE COFFEE

Le Cube by Nespresso – If you love coffee and love design this is the machine for you, plus the quality of the coffee is great.

 

 

6.- THE CUP & SAUCER

Jasper Conran for Wedgewood – White Strata.  Simple and nice to look at.  I like the saucer with its concentric debossed circles and the juxtaposition of the clean smooth cup.

 

 

7.- THE I-PHONE

What can I say, It is my loyal personal assistant.

 

 

8.-THE PEN

Yes, I am pen hoarder according my wonderful team.  I usually have 2 to 3 Micron #3 pens with me.  Hey! you never know when you will need to sketch something or sign an autograph.

 

 

9.- THE WATER DECANTER

You need to keep hydrated why not doing it with a little bit of style.

 

 

10.- THE SHEETS

White Frette – I swore they put some sort of drug in them – Once you sleep in them you can’t replicate the experience with any other kind of linens.