Friday Find

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Because miniature polaroids are the perfect way to capture the happiness of a trip. 

Polaroid cameras are clearly the 'it girl' accessory for great Instagram photos. You know which ones - the pink polaroid cameras in a 'what you'll find in my bag' post or a hand holding a polaroid of a fun party snapshot. Honestly, they had me pretty envious, and I almost bought one on Amazon about 12 different times.

In my recent trip to D.C. which I've talked about here and here, rather than buy the camera itself, I bought a printer, which hooks up to your iPhone via an app and allows you to print pictures you take that moment or ones from events past. While slightly more expensive, having the luxury to print them at a later time and still just take photos on my phone was all too appealing.

When I graduated, I printed a bunch of photos to keep my nostalgia at bay, and they make excellent tokens slid into thank you notes or birthday cards. It is very easy to access the app, and the printer itself is pretty enough that I keep it on my office desk next to a candle. All around, a fantastic find.   

Shop the Item Here: Fujifilm INSTAX Printer, $158.

Friday Find

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Absolutely in love with this mug.

It truly is too bad I can't have a coffee or caffeine IV the moment I get out of bed. Call it addiction, call it love of the taste, I cannot survive without my morning cup of coffee -- and you probably don't want to talk to me without it. I always look for mugs that hold more than two drops of coffee, have a comfortable handle to hold onto, and are relatively light in weight. This one from Urban Outfitters satisfies all three criteria by holding a lot of liquid, has a large enough handle I'm not worried about anything slipping, and is so light it's almost surprising. I even clean it every morning, so I can use it all day. Plus, you really can't beat that price *heart eye emoji*. 

Shop the Item Here: Ceramic Enamel Mug, $10.

Friday Find

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The newest and most beloved addition to my bar setup. 

If you've spent any time in my company or on The Guide, you know how much I love entertaining and having bar essentials that are both functional and reflect my personality. I recently fell in love with this skull bottle opener purchased from the Cupcakes & Cashmere Shop. Not only can it screw into the wall to make uncapping a breeze, but it's perfectly kitschy and classic for my bar cart. I love the weight and size of it, and it's been a conversation starter for sure. The price tag makes it a no brainer (a little punny -- not sorry). I'm looking forward to pulling it out this weekend and letting it make a statement beside some chilled bottles.  

Shop the Item Here: Skull Bottle Opener, $20.