These colorful clocks from Pottery Barn look fun and fresh.

I like this simple, brushed stainless steel mailbox from Umbra. It is also available in black.

This elegantly designed Scando coffee table from offi looks clean and fresh.  A smaller version is also available as a magazine table.

These one piece baby carriers from the Hotslings Designer Collection are functional, and they are available in a variety of cool patterns.

This sugar plum toy box bench is so lovely (and practical) for a child’s room. A matching bookcase is also available.

I bought these clever Dr. Seuss the thing 1, thing 2 onesies as a gift for a friend expecting twins. They made everyone smile.

(I ordered them online from Baby Planet Boutique. When they arrived, I was excited to see that they looked even better than in the pictures!)

I love these stackable storage boxes from the Q Collection available at Design Public. They would be great for a nursery or child’s room.

print & pattern is a lovely website I stumbled upon. I love just browsing through their posts. Something about the patterns feels soothing to me.

Who knew that stackable chairs could be so chic?

I just love this children’s clothing hanger.

I thought that these baby cowboy socks were so cute that I already bought some for my soon-to-come niece or nephew.

I admit that this is not a recipe for an elegant dish, but it does make an easy and tasty meal.

All you need is:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 carton of non-condensed mushroom soup (I usually use Campbell’s Gardennay Harvest Mushroom with Real Cream)

Mix all ingredients in a 2 quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 -60 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Enjoy.

I never thought I could LOVE a computer mouse until I bought this mouse from Kensington. Not only does it look great, but it is small, wireless and feels fantastic.

This wooden Argington Giza table is a great contemporary design for a children’s table.

I recently bought a set of these limited edition Victorian silhouette portraits for our home. Every time I look at them I smile.

It is definitely cold and flu season. Enquiries about cold medications are the most common questions that I am asked at this time of year.

Whenever I am asked to recommend a medication, I begin with asking the patient a bit about their medical history including allergies, medical conditions and if the patient is currently taking any other medications. Before I can make a recommendation, I try to rule out other possible diagnoses that may require an antibiotic such as strep throat, bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia or bronchitis. If the symptoms are mild and the onset is just within the last few days, I am usually comfortable making a recommendation for a product. Most of the products people look for are medications to help relieve cold symptoms. When selecting a medication, I try pick the product with the fewest number of medications that will help relieve all of the patient’s symptoms. Most people don’t realize that there are basically only 5 types of ingredients in cold medications. Many of the products contain the exact same combination of medications but are made by different companies.

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I just think these night lights are so cute.

This gym bag is great for keeping those New Year’s resolutions… or it can double as a fashionable diaper bag.

I love this contemporary baby lounger from miniroo.

I love these one piece cocktail tables. They come in a variety of colors and patterns. They can be used on their own or in pairs. They can even be used either indoors or outdoors. I love them.