Small (inexpensive) things that make you feel happy.

[JudgementalCat]

Slightly inspired by the keyring thread: what small things do you have that make you feel more put-together? I have two:
• a small pencil case, so when I go to meetings I'm not scrabbling about in the bottom of my bag, and
• I got rid of my tatty old shopping bags and bought some in nice colours with ridiculous 70s patterns on them. They always make me feel happy when I use them.

Looking at Benedict Bridgerton. The end.

Oo no, the ones I get are a local independent seller but she doesn’t always have them available and I’ve never found them anywhere else so I’m going to check out Freckle Face, thank you!

@Placestogo this is the hat, only mine is pink. Another amazon haul buy

https://amzn.eu/d/0g1EzuLU

Tassimo coffee. Probably the cheapest coffee machine there is but I love it. Having one when I get up - and another when I get to work (my second machine lives at work) - are among the many simple pleasures in my life

cupa of tea, my tablet, and my writing pad / educational journal

Bar soap, I buy anything that I like the smell of. It sits in a string bag in the bathroom until used and makes the place smell lovely.
I've almost become a soap hunter and if someone knows where to get Pears herbal in the UK I'd be very grateful. Not the clear blue or green Pears. Opaque green Pears herbal.

I splurged a few summers ago and bought myself an inexpensive anniversary gift of a sterling silver Celtic-knot band ring which instantly felt as good on my finger as if it were made for me.
Usually rings bother me but this felt so comfortable and I couldn't take my eyes off it.
I've had it now over 3 years and it still brings me joy every time I see it shining on my finger!

A bunch of daffodils from the supermarket. They only cost a pound but really brighten up the lounge and are a reminder that spring is on its way after a dreary winter. 😃

I love perfume and if I need a treat, I’ll buy a dupe from Zara or Noted Aromas.

On the same theme, a new scented candle or diffuser for the home.

Bought some cheap new PJs today, got them on already, they feel lovely.

Style and beauty - I love make up and skincare, love a good mooch up and down the aisles in Boots!

None S&B - Tulips!

@Keepingittogetherstepbystep I’m sorry for your loss x

Yes, I'd like to know too!

Aldi and Lidl dupe body lotions. Aldi for Jo Malone and Lidl for L’occitane. Love the smell of them all day long and very bargainous.

At this time of the year, bunches of Daffs and Tulip... the bright yellow just lifts me every single time.
Foot Mender for my feet... I put it on at night and it does a brilliant job, together with my heated blanket.
Next door's cats, who leap uninvited through the kitchen window... I know that they love me the most...
Proper coffee... many years ago (I realise now about 40) I promised myself I would never buy instant again and I haven't.
Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels.
YSL Touche Eclat, via EBay and discontinued M&S Velvet Rose perfume, best Chanel No 5 dupe ever...
Boujois lipsticks, its Chanel roots still shine through.

Teaspoons , a random selection . I buy loose ones from John Lewis or Dunelm and got a sampler set from Robert Walsh .

A nice chunky propelling pencil with decent leads (0.7 , not the spindly 0,5)

Rituals Sakura

Aldi roll on anti-perspirant ( the one that doesn't leave white marks ) it works on my Menopausal Armpits and smells nice even at the end of the day

what kind of gym for £27?

A new with tags silver tote from John Lewis that I picked up for a tenner on Vinted. Just makes any outfit better.

A Sainsbury's dress I also bought on vinted last year. Plain navy and nothing special but I got so many compliments when wearing it that I've bought another one in a smaller size as I've lost weight and want to wear it this summer too.

Sorting out 5 workday outfits on Sunday night. I hang a little PE style bag on the hanger and put underwear and accessories in it. I just take one out each morning and it just makes my morning routine more efficient. I also sort out 4 gym outfits for the week on Sunday night too.

Recently discovered Neom sleep hand balm which is lovely and about £9. Lovely scent.

Also biotin. Has made a big difference to my hair.

Looking at my crazy old dog’s happy little face when zooming around in the park makes me feel so much better about my day.

Oooh out of interest how did you sort your athletes foot? I have the same problem!

Whoah!! This is seriously impressive!

A new lipstick.
Drinking from one of my favourite mugs or glasses.
Fresh flowers in a vase.

I used to travel a lot for work and had the bag system for different clients or activities in my car boot mobile office.
Now I WFH the bags have migrated into the house!

Temple Spa Drift Away bath and body oil - calming, uplifting and relaxing.
I just use it as my perfume.

Clarins Blue Orchid Facial Oil - a treat after a sauna and swim.

Reduced supermarket flowers. I can make one bunch last one month on under a fiver. Feels like absolute luxury and I feel like a housekeeper to celebrities. Cleaner = does all the work Housekeeper just inspects the cleaner’s work, unpacks the dishwasher, lets the dog go in the back garden and buys a bunch of fancy flowers.

@ToysRus56

I did sort them many years ago using something prescibed from the GP. Once sorted I have tried to look after my feet-prevention rather than cure.
They look so much better than they did and although still not pretty, looking at them and not have to worry about covering them up it does cheer me up.