BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

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As if I wasn’t already anxious for spring, today is supposed to be in the mid-50s. In Wisconsin. In March. I think a wardrobe overhaul is in order, with plenty of pastels and bright yellow accents.

  1. Embroidered Dress, Juicy Couture, $300
  2. Patent Color Watch, ASOS, $44.76
  3. Cocktail Stirrers, KegWorks, $4.75/set of 24
  4. Japanese Floral Rose Bowl, Kate Spade, $60
  5. Gumdrop Stud Earrings, Kate Spade, $38
  6. “Whiskerlo” Flats, Stuart Weitzman, $355
  7. Alligator Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane, $90
  8. Bow Belt, Ted Baker, $69.83
  9. Boardwalk Tote, J.Crew, $59.50
  10. Passport Holder, Miu Miu, $215
  11. Lacquered Flower Ring, Forever21, $6.80
  12. Stripe iPhone Case, Kate Spade, $40

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DIY Necklace

With its lightweight wood beads and color-blocked accents, Kate Spade’s Rosewood Dot Necklace is a fun piece for spring – and an even better DIY project.

You will need:

  • 13 wood beads (I opted for smaller beads than the original version.)
  • 14 gold beads
  • flexible beading wire
  • length of chain
  • clasp
  • nail polish to lacquer half of 6 beads
  • 2 crimping beads
  • crimp tool
  • pliers

DIY Necklace

Choose your lacquer color to paint the beads. I used Revlon’s “Minted” polish.

DIY Necklace

Wrap tape around the beads so you get a clean line. I taped each one to a toothpick, then poked the painted beads into a cardboard box to let them dry undisturbed.

DIY Necklace

If all went well, you should be able to peel off the tape gently to reveal a straight line. Use a little bit of nail polish remover to get rid of any smudges.

DIY Necklace

String the beads in the following order: unpainted, gold, painted, gold, and so on.

DIY Necklace

Attach the beaded strand to the chain, add a clasp, and you’re done!

DIY Necklace

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