My Top Ten by Michele Tsucalas
Owner and founder of Michele's Granola picks her favorite things.
By By Lauren Bell | April 2016
Dimitri’s Barrel-Aged Real Grape Balsamic Vinegar from Devoo Greek Deli & Specialty Market: Dimitri passed a bottle to me at the farmers’ market one morning, and it’s now a staple in our kitchen. It has a bold, fruity sweetness and mellow tartness, and is thick enough to dress a salad on its own.
Sonos music system: I have this wireless music system at home and at work. The speakers are sleek and have awesome sound clarity, and I love how you can stream different music in every room.
Essential oil diffuser: A special gift from my team at Michele’s Granola. I love the woodgrain design, and the scent of lavender or lemongrass oil keeps me nice and relaxed throughout the day.
Bonavita Digital Electric Gooseneck Kettle: This thing is on constantly at our house, providing hot water for everything from our morning pour-overs to warming up baby bottles.
KeVita sparkling probiotic drink: My son sees the bottle at the store and says: ‘Mommy’s drink!’ I admit, I have a one-a-day KeVita habit. It’s sweet, sparkling, and full of probiotics to keep my natural immunities up.
Iced milk and honey cappuccino from Johnny’s: I love a spring walk to Johnny’s of Roland Park for one of Lindsay’s amazing iced milk and honey cappuccinos.
Boba baby carrier: This organic-cotton baby carrier is super comfortable, and it’s so easy to adjust the straps between me, my husband, and our two little ones.
Beaded wrap bracelets: I have a few of these handmade bracelets with different gemstones and pretty button clasps. The stones in this one are said to support emotional balance, so it is both beautiful and functional.
Biggs & Featherbelle lip balm: Eskimo Kiss is
my favorite chapstick of all time. Their body care products are handmade in the Baltimore area with clean, simple ingredients. I feel good about putting it on my skin.
Kelly Walker painting: Kelly’s work is so vibrant and full of her positive energy. I was drawn to the colors in this piece and see something new every time I look at it.
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