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The Coveted

May 23, 2017 by jessica 4 Comments

The Coveted 05.23.17 :: Bedknobs & Baubles

Two fantastic sales started today: the seasonal Net-a-Porter sale and markdowns at Tory Burch. I’m keeping my spending in check (house purchase and all), but if I were to snag one thing, it’d be these Elizabeth and James pom pom earrings. However tempting they may be, my money is going toward home items for the foreseeable future. I actually picked up these glasses with a $50 coupon the brand sent to me for my birthday. (Evidently I spend too much there.) They’re perfect for at-home margarita nights. And I have a collaboration with Minted in the works for new art for our house. I’m debating between the print featured here and this one.

1. Diane von Furstenberg Pleated Voile Mini Dress | 2. Minted “Santa Monica Blues” Print | 3. Madewell Enamel Fringe Earrings | 4. Soludos Platform Gladiator Sandals | 5. Glossier Invisible Shield | 6. Tory Burch Fleming Micro Shoulder Bag | 7. Miguelina Angelique Mini Dress | 8. W&P Design Pineapple Tumbler | 9. Marc Jacobs Ball Chain Earrings

Filed Under: Style, The Coveted Tagged With: blue, pineapple, summer style, tassels, the coveted, yellow

15 Pineapple Pieces for Summer

May 17, 2017 by jessica 3 Comments

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A couple of weeks ago, I joked that the “Weekly Reading” posts always have at least one pineapple item to love. What can I say? I’m kind of obsessed with that perky tropical fruit!* One of my favorite pieces in my collection is this tiny pineapple pendant by Lee Renee that Dave gave me for my birthday two years ago (worn recently here). It’s the perfect pint-sized pineapple for everyday wear. And my penchant for pineapples isn’t waning even though I already have the necklace, the matching ring, and an assortment of vintage brass pineapples around the house! Here are 15 pineapple pieces I love for summer:

  1. J.Crew’s latest collaboration with Ratti has resulted in two fantastic pineapple print fabrics. I could fill this list with items just from that collection, but I’ll refrain and draw your attention to the one I love most: this tie-shoulder dress.
  2. These pineapple shot glasses are just the cutest things. I own a set and use them as decorations.
  3. Bring pineapples the office by way of a shift dress.
  4. An eBay search for “vintage pineapple ice bucket” will yield brass Hollywood Regency style pineapples. Some will need TLC, but it shouldn’t be anything brass polish can’t handle.
  5. If you really love pineapples, consider splurging on this bag. The perforated design is perfectly subtle.
  6. And, if your budget is more modest, here’s a straw clutch that won’t break the bank.
  7. You know I’m a Lele Sadoughi fan girl and her sculptural pineapple earrings don’t disappoint.
  8. I can’t get over this set of brass bookends.
  9. Tassels adorn this scarf, which has a great tonal print. The larger version works as a sarong.
  10. This breezy maxi is perfect for steamy summer days.
  11. Love my necklace featured above, but would prefer a more affordable alternative? Try this.
  12. This pineapple print makes me so happy.
  13. Pineapple-embossed glassware makes cocktail hour both chic and cheeky.
  14. A pair of espadrilles is guaranteed to make you smile when embellished with a pineapple and a palm tree.
  15. Give your bathroom a summery makeover with this shower curtain.

*Never on a pizza, though.

Filed Under: Style Tagged With: home, jewelry, lee renee pineapple pendant, pineapple

Bauble of the Week

March 22, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

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I hated the flavor of pineapples up until a few years ago, but I’ve always loved the way they look. A vintage brass pineapple ice bucket is actually one of my prized possessions*, but  the obsession certainly doesn’t end there. I’d love to own this Tory Burch tunic or even this cute ice cube tray, but this pair of earrings is topping my wish list. I came across Three Jane on Instagram the other day and fell for the bold cocktail-ready earrings by designer Katie Schloss. You’ll learn more about her in next week’s “Behind the Baubles” feature.


*They tend to be expensive on eBay, but there are a couple of affordable ones available right now here and here. Just add a little brass polish and you’re good to go.

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: bauble of the week, baubles, jewelry, pineapple

Currently Coveting

June 6, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Right now, I’m coveting:

  • A porcelain pineapple (I have pineapples on the brain after seeing the fountain in Charleston.)
  • The irregular beads on this necklace
  • The NARS and Pierre Hardy collaboration
  • This bar cart (I’ve searched for months for the perfect one and I think this is it. I’m getting on the wait list.)
  • The elegant “Riviera” chair
  • A white leather camera bag

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bar cart, baubles, currently coveting, fashion, home, jewelry, kenneth jay lane, pineapple, Rebecca Minkoff, style

Currently Coveting

May 9, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Right now, I’m coveting:

  • A set of colorful cordial glasses
  • The pretty print along the top of this shell
  • A unique pair of earrings by House of Lavande
  • A pair of woven flats for just $52
  • Emerald wallpaper in an Art Deco design
  • Pineapple cocktail accessories
  • The geometric design on this beaded clutch

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  • Win a $40 gift certificate to NOVICA. Enter here.

Congratulations to Nicole H., winner of the Sequin giveaway! I’ll send you an email shortly. Thank you to everyone for entering and continuing to support Bedknobs & Baubles.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 3.1 phillip lim, art deco, clutch, cocktail, crate and barrel, currently coveting, earrings, fashion, House of Lavande, jewelry, pineapple, shoes, style, topshop

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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. Follow along for personal style, travel, and lifestyle content.

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I’ve had my eye on these graphic earrings for awhile and now they’re even more tempting at $50.

For Home…


This drink table is perfect for small spaces when you need a place to perch a cocktail. Plus, it doubles as a plant stand!

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Phone nooks don’t get the attention they deserve Phone nooks don’t get the attention they deserve. They’re practically begging to be used as built-in displays for ceramics! 

(I removed the phone jack, pulled the wires back through the hole, and patched it up, so it’s no longer functional for a landline. I assume a future owner won’t miss it either!)

#phonenook #vintagehouse #thisoldhouse #pottery #ceramics #targetstyle #hearthandhandwithmagnolia
I can’t believe we’re celebrating our fourth C I can’t believe we’re celebrating our fourth Christmas in the house! I’ve taken a version of this photo each Christmas to serve as a timeline of the small changes over the years. One thing never changes, though: I think our Christmas tree is the prettiest. 😊 I hope you have a wonderful holiday in however you’re able to celebrate this year. 2020 has been difficult, but we’re in the home stretch now! Sending lots of love your way!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. #c It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

#christmas #christmasathome #christmastree #ckstyleaccordingly #showemyourstyled #showemyourholiday #1920shome
As my holiday gift to you, enjoy my favorite famil As my holiday gift to you, enjoy my favorite family cookie recipe now on the blog! (Find it via the link-in-profile or search for "sugar cookie.”) It never feels like Christmas until I’ve had my mom’s sugar cookies. In a typical year (or even an atypical one like 2020!), I’ll spend a couple of days working on these — baking them the first and decorating them the second — and it immediately puts me in the holiday spirit. Not only are these nostalgic for me as she’s been making them my entire life (there’s even a photo of me, no older than 2 years old, sitting at the kitchen table “helping” with them), they’re hands-down the best sugar cookies I have ever had. And plenty of people agree with not-so-subtle hints to make them each year.

#sugarcookies #christmascookies #baking #frostedsugarcookies #holidaybaking #holidaycookies
It never really feels like the holiday season unti It never really feels like the holiday season until I’ve made sugar cookies with my mom’s decades old recipe — and until I’ve risked a food-borne illness by snacking on raw dough. I shirked the holiday tradition last year after having been too busy with holiday travel (ten days in Belgium and a long weekend in Chicago left me too busy with other holiday to-dos), but there’s zero excuse to put off baking this year. #AlwaysHome #QuarantineForever
Buffalo plaid packages tied up with string ... the Buffalo plaid packages tied up with string ... these are a few of my favorite things. 🎶 (I don't think Julie Andrews would mind tweaking the lyrics a little bit, right? 😉)

Pro tip: Instead of looking at the gift-wrap section for things to decorate your presents, hit up your local craft store. I bought a package of 75 jingle bells, a dozen mini bottlebrush trees, and twine in seasonal colors for just a couple of dollars each. (The wrapping paper is from Target.)

#holidayseason #buffaloplaid #giftwrap #plaid #presents #christmasgifts #christmasgiftwrapping #giftwrappingideas
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