BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Open Tabs: Travel, Home Finds, Odds & Ends

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TRAVEL

Our last trip to Brussels was back in December of 2019 — it was our last trip before the pandemic. 36 Hours in Belgium’s capital city is making me want to go back.

A guide to Parisian flea markets.

Visiting Norwegian islands that have 24 hours of daylight in summer.

I’m late to the game on this, but did you see that Paravel went out of business? I’ll need to finish up my collection with help from eBay.

HOME FINDS

There are more brands making chic cat furniture lately and Mau is the latest to catch my eye. How good is this Japanese-inspired scratcher and lounger?!

A set of well-designed, unbreakable wine glasses. (If you’re the type to shop for gifts throughout the year, this would be a great pick.)

Check out these charming cherry candles!

Schoolhouse just release two amazing pieces of furniture: a barrister-inspired cabinet and an end table. I’m saving up for the cabinet!

A great striped tablecloth that comes in three colors and is now on sale.

ODDS & ENDS

This is undoubtedly one of my favorite home renovations to date because of how many vintage-inspired details the owners kept. I love how they added molding to the soffit to make it seem like an architectural feature — a detail I’m now considering for our own kitchen renovation.

A sculptural statement ring.

I recently purchased this swimsuit from Lands’ End for our upcoming trip to the Côte d’Azur and it’s gorgeous! The cut is flattering, there’s ample rear coverage, and the fabric has a nice texture to it. Opt for your regular size.

Take this pop culture quiz to see if you could have landed a job at Vogue in the ’90s.

16 standout cookbooks this summer.

Snapshots from our recent mini getaway to Chicago.

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Open Tabs: Recent Wardrobe Purchases, Home Inspiration, Odds & Ends

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This month is flying by already. I’ve had a few extremely busy weeks at work and our summer schedule is already filling up — leaving little time for much else! While I find myself feeling overwhelmed with all of the seasonal plans, I have to admit that it’s still my favorite time of year. I have a few things to share this week, along with a roundup of the most notable of recent purchases. Hope you have a great week!

RECENT WARDROBE PURCHASES
HOME INSPIRATION

I had the most amazing opportunity recently to collaborate with my absolute favorite brand: Schoolhouse. I used the opportunity to build on the items I already had for our guest room, adding in a bright blue throw pillow and a cute lamp that was already on my wish list. You can find images of the items in my post from last week.

Beautiful limewash paint colors.

Making the case for taking a slow approach to home design and renovation.

A 720-square-foot home full of design inspiration.

ODDS & ENDS

These hand towels — especially in yellow — are perfect for a powder room.

Top your steak sandwiches with a blueberry balsamic ginger spread.

I could not resist a set of these melamine plates. I bought six in each size.

East Fork added a new glaze to its core collection and it’s perfection.

We’re going to Philadelphia later this summer. During my trip research, I came across this cute post featuring local restaurant and bar matchbooks as birth months. (Really, the entire Insta account is great for others who like collecting matchbooks.)

I’m looking for more summer vegetable-forward dishes to add to our meal rotation and I’m intrigued by this buttermilk corn pasta that uses buttermilk powder.

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Guest Room Bedding: Mixing Patterns and Textures

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While the guest room is still a work in progress, it has come a long way from where it started as you can see here. We sprung for a bed frame and mattress last year, and outfitted the bed with old bedding and extra blankets from our primary bedroom, tucking the generous overhang of our king-size blankets under the queen-size mattress. It wasn’t aspirational, but it worked.

Over the past few months, I’ve put more effort (and, let’s be honest, money) into creating a space that’s more inviting — starting with the bedding. As with any of my house products, I tend to start with Schoolhouse’s lineup. I have quite a few pieces from the brand that I’ve collected over the years and they’ve all held up beautifully over time, so I didn’t hesitate too long before adding one of my wish-listed pieces to the space during a sale earlier this spring: the Popcorn Grid Coverlet. It reminds me of a vintage blanket, but the grid pattern leans modern.

Since the room itself leans traditional with deep green walls and white trim, I wanted the bedding to have a sense of whimsy while retaining a classic feel. Striped sheets naturally fit the bill. We have this set of oxford sheets in another color for our own bedroom and appreciate how they get softer with each wash.

It took awhile to land on a combination of throw pillows I liked. I already had a pair of 12″ x 24″ lumbar pillow inserts that I hoped to use and finding a pillow cover in that size is surprisingly difficult. The set from Schoolhouse had been on my radar, but I kept talking myself out of them. I have no idea why because they ended up being perfect with a floral pattern that’s more graphic than girly, and the line drawing echoes the pinstripe of the sheets. The bright blue velvet polka dot of a pillow was another from Schoolhouse, which was generously gifted as part of a recent collaboration. I love how it adds an unexpected, playful touch to the space.

SOURCES

Paint Color: Sherwin-Williams Billiard Green

Bed: AllModern

Lamp: Schoolhouse (c/o)

Sheets: Lands’ End

Coverlet: Schoolhouse

Floral Pillows: Schoolhouse

Round Pillow: Schoolhouse (c/o)

Vase: Purchased from an artist in Richmond, VA

Bowl: I made it!

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Open Tabs: Fish Motifs, Rhubarb Pie, Fantastic Enamelware, and More!

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Spring is all about renewal and as I’m settling back in here on the blog, I figured the semi-regular roundup was in need of a refresh — starting with the name. This post has always been a recap of the interesting tidbits, design finds, recipes, and everything else I recently kept track of in an open tab, so let’s just call it that! And, let’s add a bit of order to the roundup as I find that themes emerge as the weeks go by. Here’s what’s in my open tabs this week:

FRENCH WANDERLUST

We’re going to France this August and one of the shops on my list is Officine Universelle Buly in Paris. It’s become more popular online recently thanks to these incredibly sweet monogrammed lip balm containers and I absolutely want one.

The best kebabs in Paris.

Pouring over the list of must-see locations in the Cote d’Azur. Antibes, Nice, Eze, and Menton are all on our list.

GONE FISHING – STYLISHLY

Fish are everywhere this season! Here are a few finds that may interest you:

ODDS & ENDS

Gardening scissors that come in an array of cheerful hues.

A recent roundup of things to love is right here. Pair the woven clutch in that post with this marigold dress for an unexpected color combination.

How to prune a lilac shrub.

I don’t need East Fork enamelware, but I love it all the same. They nailed the color combinations.

Recently welcomed this cute lamp into our home for spring! (sponsored)

A sneak peek at how our guest room is coming along.

Crazy about this artist’s work and how she incorporates florals into her marbling technique.

This is such a good recipe for rhubarb pie.

I hope you have a wonderful week and please do share what’s in your own open tabs!

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Window Shopping

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Shop It:
  1. Hill House Home, Cosmina Nap Dress
  2. Tory Burch, Gemini Necklace
  3. Jenny Bird, Zoe Earrings
  4. Mango, Straw Clutch
  5. Mango, Textured Fish Earrings
  6. Quince, Croissant Ring
  7. Target, Straw Tote Bag
  8. SZ Blockprints x J.Crew, Tiered Dress
  9. Madewell, Mylie Ballet Flat – I just purchased these! They remind me of an elevated take on perforated jelly shoes.

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