Vitamin Daily

Ever wonder what items our editors can't live without? All week long they'll be sharing their favourite things. Today Alexandra Suhner Isenberg, our Vancouver fashion editor, shares hers:

Foot Duvets
The Restoration Hardware catalogue is basically my porn at this time of year (all the cashmere throws!) and their foot duvets are the only time I will ever put something that resembles an Ugg boot on my feet. These slippers are made for snuggling up in front of the fire, I keep one pair at home and one pair at my husband’s country house in Sweden. $19 from Restoration Hardware, 101-2555 Granville St Vancouver, 604-731-3918, www.restorationhardware.com

Dr. Haushka Neem Nail Oil
I am obsessed with all that is Dr. Hauschka, and the neem nail oil is one of the best nail products on the market. A manicurist once told me “nails like oil, not cream” and that piece of advice has saved my once weak, brittle nails. This oil comes in a stick or a bottle, (go for the bottle) and works wonders in this cold weather. Available by special order from Choices Market.

Finsk Shoes
Readers of my blog know that I go on and on about how much I love Finsk shoes, but they really are my favourite shoes. I used to buy the crazy, architectural towering heels but now I am buying their more “sensible” shapes (like these pumps) but they still have a detail or heel shape that makes them noticeable and edgy. The best part is that all of the Finsk shoes are so comfortable and well made, I can push my stroller in the 5” wedge thigh high boots…no problem. Finsk pump from Nordstroms online, on sale for $285.

Klippan Sponge Cloths
Although I rarely do any cleaning, these Klippan sponge cloths actually get me excited about wiping the counter. They are Swedish (can’t you tell?) and each one is the equivalent to 17 rolls of paper towels, plus you can compost them and they are dishwasher safe. I am using them as Christmas cards this year. Available in festive or non-festive prints for $5.95 from Orling & Wu, 28 Water St., Vancouver, 604-568-6718, www.orlingandwu.com

Trumpette Socks
Ok, I’ve got a bit of a footwear trend going here! My life pretty much revolves around my five-month old son right now, and there’s nothing I like more than putting on these little Trumpette high top tennis shoe socks on his tiny, perfect feet. Pack of 6, $31.99 from Lusso Baby, 1037 Marine Dr., North Vancouver, 778-340-0648, www.lussonbaby.ca —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg