I love hearing what people have purchased and loved so I thought I would share my top 10 favorite purchases of 2019. These have all been things that I love and use frequently, in no particular order.
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1. This Study Bible
The last time I got a new Bible was for my 16th birthday and it’s literally been falling apart for several years. I’ve been thinking about getting a new one for a while. But how do you decide? There are so many out there and I didn’t know how to even begin to research. But then I saw this one on sale for $25 I decided to stop overthinking and just buy it. I’ve been glad I did!
2. This Surprisingly Affordable Palm Tree
I purchased this lovely, luscious plant shortly after we moved. It only costs $15 but makes a big impact on a room. It has since been abused at some point or another by 4 different cats before we’ve been able to train them to leave it alone (this stuff works wonders), and it has held up surprisingly well! Our IKEA fiddle leaf fig, on the other hand, did not survive. But that might be because our foster kitten knocked every single leaf off.
This Kettle that Helps Me Get Out of Bed
It’s so much easier for me to get out of bed in the morning when I know that tea or coffee is just a couple of minutes away. Yes, I realize that it only takes a few minutes for water to boil. But it’s SO much nicer when I wake up in the morning and all I have to do is pour already hot water into my french press or tea cup.
I bought this one to save a little money, but in hindsight, I wish I would’ve spent the extra $20 or so it would have cost to get this one. Ours doesn’t have super intuitive buttons and you can’t actually set the time. So I can set it to go off in 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, etc. That means I have to remember to set it exactly 8 (or 9 or 10) hours before I want it to start heating. Even so, It’s still been a wonderful purchase. I also love that it has different presets for different types of tea or coffee.
This Complimentary Mat
No one who has come in our door has seemed pleased with the compliment (I know. I’m as shocked as you are!). But I certainly enjoy being complimented every time I come home.
This Backpack That is Perfect for Commuting
I quickly realized after we moved here that carrying a big ol’ tote was not ideal for my metro commute. I had just gotten rid of my 12 years old college backpack that I didn’t even like when I bought it. This backpack was the perfect upgrade. The faux leather makes it less out of place with my work clothes, and it’s a much easier way to haul my lunch, computer, gym clothes, books, or whatever else I’m hauling around that day. I’ve been using it almost daily for a year and it’s held up great! This is something that came to mind first when I was thinking of my favorite purchases.
These Throw Covers
I learned from The Nester that the best way to do throw pillows is to get inserts with real down and then change out the covers every so often. I love these ones I got last summer.
The perfect solution to our end table vs coffee table debate
When we moved here last year we had sold all of our secondhand furniture in Oklahoma with the plan of buying all new secondhand furniture here. I was able to find most things on Facebook Marketplace but had a hard time finding either end tables or a coffee table I liked. I wasn’t sure which would work better for our space, so when I saw these nesting tables I snatched them up. They’re not the highest of quality (you get what you pay for is what I’m saying–they’re cheap!), but it’s been so nice being able to move them around depending on our needs at that moment.
This Pretty Area Rug to Keep Our Feet Warm
I had no idea how cold laminate floor could be on your feet in the winter. This rug both warmed our feet and brightened + softened the room. It’s held up well so far for the year we’ve had it! This is one of the more expensive but definitely one of my favorite purchases last year.
These Gold Picture Frames
Target has some popular frames similar to this that I was seeing all over Instagram. These ones from IKEA are similar but a bit cheaper. I used them to frame a couple of wedding pictures above our nightstand and love the way they turned out.
This Tool that Changed How I Style My Hair
I had been seeing this all over Instagram for the last year. When my sister bought it and raved about it, I decided I’d ask if I could try it out while I was at her house for Christmas. You guys, this is the real deal. If I can straighten my hair with it, anyone can. Normally when I blowdry my hair I can do it in 15 minutes and I don’t even have to use a flat iron to touch up afterward. Miracle.
Monat Hair Products
I’m a giant skeptic, ESPECIALLY when it comes to MLM companies. But I had been hearing so much about these hair products and my hair was in such bad shape that I decided I’d give it a shot. A couple-ish years ago I was dealing with rosacea flareups that we thought might be skin allergy-related. Turns out it was just rosacea-related, but I used mostly natural, fragrance-free products on my hair for over a year and my hair has been in bad shape because of it. Monat is helping my hair get so much healthier already. But most importantly, it smells good 🙂
What are your favorite purchases from 2019?
