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Eucalyptus Spearmint Candle:

If something has mint in it, I'm hooked, no matter what the product may be. So, when I first discovered the Eucalyptus Spearmint candle in the Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy collection, I was so excited. It's a light, calming scent that fills the room, and this three-wick candle burns 40-65 hours. I also have the Wallflower, so my living room smells great all day.

$19.50 at Bath & Body Works

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Truth - Alexander:

Right now, I can't seem to get enough of the song "Truth" by Alex Ebert, (front man of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros). His first solo album, Alexander, was released on March 1, and while I haven't listened to the whole thing yet, this song is sublime. The lyrics are great, the whistling melody is addicting, and Alex's rapping is such a unique sound, making for an unforgettable piece of music. 

Available at iTunes or Amazon

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Stainless Steel Drink Straws:

Drinking an ice cold drink through a stainless steel straw makes it taste even colder, so these are a must in my book. I was worried that they might taste like metal or distort the taste of the drink, but that hasn't been an issue. They're perfect for anything from lemonade to a strawberry smoothie, and are a breeze to clean. 

$9.95 for a set of 4 at Chef Tools

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Lafayette Village:

Lafayette Village is a new, European style community off of Falls of Neuse Rd. While not completely finished yet, the shops and restaurants that are up and running are fantastic. Walking around took me back to the time that I spent in southern Spain, making it feel like a mini-vacation, just 5 minutes from my house. I can't wait to go back as more businesses continue to open. 

Location

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Midnight Stemless Short Wineglasses:

Although they seem small, these stemless wineglasses actually hold 18oz. In person, they are a deeper red than the picture shows, and that adds a great pop of color to any meal. They're perfect for having a metromint water over ice.

$41.99 for a set of six at Target

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Metromint Water:

When I want something more than just water, I find myself reaching for a bottle of  Metromint Water. It's pure water at its finest, with no calories or artificial ingredients. It comes in a variety of flavors, each containing only purified water, and real mint, grown in Washington. I prefer the Spearmint, Peppermint, and surprisingly Chocolatemint varieties. 

Purchase by the case at Metromint or by the bottle at your local Fresh Market store.

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Kryptos Hook Rack:

I've had this cute little key holder for a while now, and I haven't lost my keys since. I love how it does its job while adding an element of design to my living room. 

$24.00 at Anthropologie

{The Beginning}

This is just a place to talk about the interesting things I come across, in a variety of different categories. Not everything on here will be the newest and most up to date, but sometimes discovering things from a few years ago is just as exciting as discovering brand new ones. Feel free to leave thoughts and discoveries of your own in the comments.