Bettina Korek’s Favorite Things

“These are great flats by a great brand. I love that they come in a size 42.”

“I recently sent this to my dad for his birthday. When he was an avid gardener, he could bring ailing orchids back to life. This flower is fun to put together and supremely easy to care for when it’s done.”

“I don’t have a signature scent, so I love the versatility of Vyrao’s six pack. Vyrao’s founder Yasmin Sewell really homes in on positivity with her blends.”

“I’ve been searching for the perfect bomber. This is it. I love the bows, a touch of ornamentation that aren’t overly dainty.”

“I love a uniform, and this is something I could imagine wearing every day. Quite a luxury, but a practical one.”

“This is the best foundation I’ve ever found. People think I’m not wearing makeup but I am! What’s a better compliment than that?”

“I’m not a cook, but in another life it would be a joy to clean my pots, pans, and vegetables with these brushes.”

“I only recently learned how to put on eyeliner. Pencils are tricky. This brush makes it easy to do a subtle line.”

“I’m not breaking new ground recommending an amber candle, but this is the very best one. After a long day, lighting this at home gives me more life.”

“This is one of William Gibson’s lesser known works. I love the juxtaposition between the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, and cyberspace.”

“My secret to a well-done ponytail on-the-go, and I’m happy to share the news.”

“There are some incredible finds on Etsy, like this rare shopping bag Barbara Kruger created for the Spanish department store Vinçon in the mid 1990s.”