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Unconventional Necklace Storage

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For awhile now, I’ve considered going through my apartment and taking Coveteur-style photos of my belongings. While those items would be meticulously arranged just for a photo, this little corner of the dresser is a glimpse into how I actually deal with the statement necklaces I’m too lazy to put away. I had this Harry Allen piggy bank on my wish list for five years before finally purchasing it in 2015. Of course, it’s an essential place to store wayward coins, but I love its sartorial use even more.

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Harry Allen pigs | Lulu Frost necklace | Lele Sadoughi necklace | Bauble Bar necklace | Lulu Frost collar

The Weekend Guide

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The Weekend Guide 01.08.16

DIY
If you have any special occasions coming up this year, add this DIY to your Pinterest planning board. Flower petals suspended in ice make for a gorgeous wine bucket.

CURB
There’s a good chance we’re all trying to cut back on spending in 2016. Take a look at this guide for 40 simple ways to save.

MAKE
Sweet potato tahini crostini looks like the afternoon snack while you’re cooped up inside. Let it snow!

ADMIRE
Brands are starting to recognize the shopping power of Muslim women. Take a look at the gorgeous collection of hijabs and abayas from Dolce & Gabbana.

ORGANIZE
Who has resolved to tackle her closet this month?
:: raises hand ::
Join me with this guide to making the process more enjoyable and productive.

LEARN
Expand your vocabulary with 35 new words.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Enter to win a Hole in Wall subscription box filled with products from Seattle!
Sharing my 2016 resolutions.
The spring items I’m coveting this week.
Save 70% on gorgeous layering jewelry at Gorjana.

FIVE UNDER $55

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Giveaway! Hole in Wall Subscription Box

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I came across the German word “fernweh” today. While there isn’t a perfect English translation, it basically means a burning desire to visit locations you’ve never experienced before. And that’s exactly how I felt when I cracked the seal of the latest subscription box to capture my fancy: Hole in Wall.

Hole in Wall is a bi-monthly subscription box that features unique, local items from the box’s featured city. These items can range from snacks and condiments to candles and soaps, but they all have one thing in common. They’re from local small businesses. In essence, you feel like you went to the farmers’ market and had inside knowledge of the best booths to visit.

The December box featured San Diego, a city I instantly yearned to visit, thanks to the selection of food items and the candle that bears the city’s name. The scents of surf, sand, and jasmine were just the thing to make me feel like I traveled across the country without having to leave my apartment.

For your own brush with fernweh, scroll down to see what was tucked inside my box and then enter to win the upcoming February box that will make you want to book a flight to Seattle! Good luck!

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Hole In Wall is transparent about the cost of the items inside. You’ll find product descriptions and prices enclosed. Here’s what was included in the San Diego box:

Total value: $43.75
Price: one box = $35; three boxes = $32.50 each; six boxes = $30 each

Even with $7 shipping per box, you’re getting your money’s worth — along with the smug knowledge that you scored some of the city’s best under-the-radar finds.

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Enter to win the February box featuring Seattle!

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This giveaway is open to U.S. residents. Good luck!

Mini Moments: December 2015

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Mini Moments: December 2015

With all of the year-end hoopla and twelve-month recaps, I usually forget to share a few of my favorite memories from the merriest month of all. Here are some of my beloved snapshots from December:

  • Kicked off the month at the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas concert. The first half was a little dry with opera singers and unfamiliar classical music, but they energized the room with beloved carols after intermission. The gospel choir was amazing.
  • Wore my favorite holiday earrings. I found these darling Kate Spade studs on eBay a few years ago and I look forward to wearing them every Christmas. It looks like there are a couple on eBay for reasonable prices here and here. I also adore this year’s pair of festive studs.
  • Mailed our first photo cards. I’m normally one for handwriting notes in traditional cards, but I’m getting lazier with old age! These Modify Ink cards allowed us to change the colors of the design to personalize our greeting. And match our outfits.
  • Tucked my hair in my turtleneck for an ever-so-chic faux bob!
  • Coaxed Bacon out from between the clean sheets. Fresh laundry is by far his guilty pleasure.
  • Unpacked dozens of ornaments, including this nutcracker we picked up in Belgium last year…
  • …and vintage ornaments from antique stores and the attic of my childhood home. (I’ll never know why the previous owner left such treasures behind!)
  • Adorned myself with pieces from Julie Vos’ “Pegasus” collection. Learn more about the designer’s inspiration here.
  • Took a stroll on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for the first time since I graduated in order to take these photos.

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