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Five Things

April 2, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

I adore the “Five Things” meme that’s making its rounds. I’ve learned more about the ladies behind my favorite blogs in one post than from years of following. I’ve got Megan of Closet Fashionista to thank for tagging me in her post and encouraging me to share my own five things:

  1. I took Dutch for two semesters in college.
    Even though I had fulfilled my foreign language requirement, Dutch seemed like a fun departure from four years of high school French. It was also a way to acknowledge my Dutch ancestry (my maternal great grandparents came to the U.S. from the Netherlands; my father’s side is German). It’s certainly not the most practical language to learn, especially since many of the Dutch are fluent in English, but I was able to chat with an elderly man in an Amsterdam convenience store and I can pronounce “Gouda” correctly (hint: it sort of sounds like you’re clearing your throat). 
  2. My mom’s advice when I went to college was to avoid pot brownies.
    She told me that they’re “too grainy” and that chocolate is better unadulterated. 
  3. I lost 70 pounds. 
    I was a chubby newborn at 10 pounds and didn’t lose that “baby weight” until I graduated college. At 22, I was winded going up the stairs, I was afraid that I’d suffer irreparable health problems if I didn’t lose weight, and, quite honestly, I was tired of being the overlooked fat girl in a group. I joined Weight Watchers and lost 70 pounds over the course of two years, ending at my lowest weight of 130. Two weeks later, I crept back up to a more realistic 145 pounds. Right now, I’m at 155 and I’m struggling to lose that last 10 pounds again. I’m sure weight will always something that I battle with.
  4. I just started eating pineapple last year after a decades-long strike. 
    I still won’t eat cooked pineapple. 

  5. I was a Girl Scout for 12 years. 
    I joined Girl Scouts in first grade, stuck with it through high school, and probably sold 2,500 boxes of cookies during my tenure. Each year I’d recruit my dad, a State Trooper, to make the cookie rounds at the police station and court house. He’s an awfully 
    persuasive individual (and where I get my stubborn streak from).

Tell me five tidbits about yourself in the comments!
I know I’m technically supposed to tag five people, but I want to know more about all of you! If you post one on your blog, leave a link!

Featured: Gap shorts // J.Crew bracelet

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For Home | For You

April 1, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Welcome spring with a dash of bright, lemony yellow. You’ll reach for a set of acrylic tumblers ($6.90 each) or a lucite bangle ($58) throughout the season and well into summer. 

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Instant Replay: March 2013

April 1, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Treated myself to a bouquet of tulips (my favorite flower). Indulged in the prettiest Lilly Pulitzer dress (seen here). Rediscovered an old JewelMint necklace. Spent a sick day curled up with Bacon. Welcomed this Wendy Mink necklace into my wardrobe (c/o). Tried a new brewery town. Sipped a refreshing cocktail on St. Patrick’s Day instead of drinking green beer. Couldn’t believe my luck when I found a coveted coat on eBay (seen here). Wore just a hint of mint.   

Visited friends in the Twin Cities and stopped by the Fulton Brewing Company. Splurged on a Lulu Frost necklace. Tried a recipe that makes just two chocolate chip cookies. Wore a chipper nautical scarf from Lilac Bijoux (c/o). Played dress up in that Lilly Pulitzer dress before taking it to the tailor. Layered delicate bracelets with a masculine watch. Went overboard with my favorite lip color (Revlon Lip Butter in “Sweet Tart”). Spent a snowy day admiring jewelry from Julie Vos (c/o). Ate a lot of Easter candy.

 I’d love to keep in touch with you on Instagram @bedknobsandbaubles.

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Bauble of the Week

March 31, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Happy Easter! If there wasn’t bauble into your basket this year, treat yourself to this coral necklace at Topshop. It’s just $30 and there’s free shipping through Monday!

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Sartorial Spending: March 2013

March 29, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

I was joking with Dave that this should be named my “shopping problem” series and by the looks of things this month, that’s not too far off. Any intention I had of staying on budget was gone the moment I spotted the Lilly Pulitzer dress. You can’t deny true love, right? 

Here’s the rundown with taxes, shipping, gift cards and discounts accounted for:

Lilly Pulitzer dress – $248
We have a wedding to attend in May and while I really wanted to buy something over the top, this feminine Lilly Pulitzer dress was a more versatile option for spring and summer. It was still a splurge, but at least the cost-per-wear will be less than a cocktail dress. (I’m also planning to wear this for my birthday in May on our Charleston getaway.)

Banana Republic coat – $40
I went on about my eBay score in this post. I won’t rehash it, but I’m still delighted with my new-to-me spring coat.

Not Pictured Old Navy floral boxers – $9
I stopped at Old Navy on the hunt for the lemon-print boxers. Our store didn’t have them in stock, so I left with a floral pair. At least it was a cheap impulse purchase.

Gap jacquard shorts – $45
I swear, “pink dressy shorts” really were on my spring must-buy list! Obviously I haven’t had a chance to wear these yet, but I’m hoping that I’ll reach for them quite a bit in the coming months. They’ll be especially cute with a slouchy grey sweater for afternoon drinks. (I’m tempted by the matching jacket, but that might be overkill!)

Jeweliq floral bracelet – $20
This bracelet is so cute, but it was such an impulsive buy. 

Lulu Frost necklace – $155
I obsessed over this necklace since it appeared in the February issue of Glamour magazine and finally took the plunge knowing I’d be devastated if it sold out. Unfortunately, the clasp broke the first full day I wore it. I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of exchanging it, so the Lulu Frost team graciously sent over a new clasp. It was an easy fix and it’s as good as new. Aside from that minor hiccup, the necklace is beautiful. I’ve already worn it with everything from a sweatshirt to a black dress.

Banana Republic black dress – $46
Would you believe that I didn’t own a LBD? I received an invitation to a friend’s bachelorette party requesting that everyone wear black. Usually I’m exaggerating when I look into my closet and woefully sigh that I have nothing to wear, but this time I really didn’t have something. I ordered this black dress from Banana Republic (a promo code and my credit card rewards brought the price down considerably). I’m actually looking forward to wearing it with my new Lulu Frost necklace, an anorak jacket and gold boat shoes.

Total Spent: $563 (Yikes!)

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Banana Republic, Budget, GAP, jeweliq, lilly pulitzer, Lulu Frost, old navy, purchases, sartorial summary

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Jessica Hamm
Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a couple nights in the summer and our long awaited anticipation of lounging by the rooftop pool was finally fulfilled last weekend. It also inadvertently became the weekend I made Dave eat a cheeseburger every day, between @redhotranchchicago, @eatmottst, and @smallcheval. There are worst ways to spend a weekend.

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Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until la Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until late last year when we finally bought a bed, mattress, and a set of sheets. We used some of our own extra bedding (tucking in the generous overhang of our king blankets under the queen-sized mattress) and old bedside lamps from our bedroom: functional, but not quite the charming space I’d envisioned.
 
That started to change when I purchased the Popcorn Grid Coverlet from Schoolhouse — an item I’d been eyeing for years — plus some graphic floral pillows. Then came a bright blue round cushion and the sweetest Teig lamp, both generously gifted by Schoolhouse, and the room finally started to come together. You can shop my picks here: https://liketk.it/5f322

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Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hi Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hit peak bloom right around my birthday on May 30. My mom would fill a large crystal vase with fresh-cut stems, and their scent would waft through the house. 

Now that I live a few hours south and lilac season wraps up earlier, the blooms actually mark the start of my birthday month.

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Snapshots from the past week: • Spent quality t Snapshots from the past week:

• Spent quality time with my favorite cat

• Biked for Pacificos, chips and quac, and tacos at @bandit.tacos 

• Loved how the rain collected on the Lady’s Mantle I planted last year

• Dipped my toes (quite literally) into this year’s mesh shoe trend

• Snapped a lot of Lily content

• Drove home with a new lilac in the passenger seat
Finishing our guest room has been a focus of ours Finishing our guest room has been a focus of ours this year, and the cute Teig Lamp from Schoolhouse is such a charming addition to the space. It’s named for the German word for “dough,” which is perfect for its soft, petite shape.

Find this and the other Schoolhouse items we’re using in the space here: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/bedknobsandbaubles/posts/e01ae8c9-38af-11f0-b5c2-0242ac11000b

(The lamp and circle pillow were gifted. I purchased the other items.)

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Stripes, windowpane, floral, and a single polka do Stripes, windowpane, floral, and a single polka dot of bright blue to punctuate our guest room bedding. 

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