BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Winter Wonderland

December 12, 2016 by jessica 11 Comments

If you’ve been following along on Instagram or Snapchat (username: bedknobsbaubles), you’ll know that Dave and I in Chicago for a couple of days and getting in the holiday spirit at the Christkindlmarket. Scouring the market in search of a new Christmas ornament or decoration (or, let’s face it, both) and overindulging in glühwein and German pretzels has made this my favorite annual tradition. We’ve gone to the market three years out of the five we’ve been together and I don’t see it ending any time soon! This year, we’re adding in a couple of new holiday adventures: glogg at Simon’s Tavern and the ZooLights at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Let me know if there’s anything I should add to our itinerary!

P.S. You can enter to win the pearl earrings I’m wearing in this post right over here.

Gift Guide: Little Luxuries Under $30

December 8, 2016 by jessica 3 Comments

P.S. Don’t forget to enter to win a pair of classic pearl stud earrings!

Win a Pair of Freshwater Pearl Earrings

December 7, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

When it comes to the foundation pieces of a jewelry box, two items come to mind: diamond stud earrings, a wear-with-everything ring (be it a signet or cigar band), and a pair of classic pearl studs. My parents gave me a set of pearl earrings to celebrate my high school graduation. It was my first piece of “grown up” jewelry and while it’s been years (15, in fact!) since that day, I still treasure — and wear — them. (The diamonds didn’t come until college graduation!)

Today, I’m partnering with The Pearl Source to give you a chance to win a set of freshwater pearl earrings to add to your collection. The Pearl Source has been a family-owned jeweler for over 20 years with its roots as one of the first direct importers and wholesalers of loose pearls in the United States. The Los Angeles-based company still specializes in pearl jewelry, offering a range of pearls from affordable freshwater options to beautiful dark-hued Tahitian South Sea pearls to coveted white South Sea pearls.

Below, you can enter to win a pair of 8mm freshwater pearl studs just in time for the holidays! The earrings even prettier in person than in these photos. The quality is fantastic with a “very high” grade luster and a 14k white gold post (a must for anyone with sensitive skin). They arrive nestled in a navy box that’s perfect for gifting to someone special this holiday season, even if that someone special is yourself! The giveaway is open to U.S. residents and ends on Dec. 18. Good luck!

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Style Snapshot

December 6, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

While my new favorite pair of earrings may be sold out, you can still snag 30% off statement-making earrings at J.Crew like these beauties. If oversize earrings aren’t your thing, how about this gorgeous necklace? Pair it with a simple shift dress for a holiday-ready ensemble.

Grey Daze

December 5, 2016 by jessica 14 Comments

When you live in an area that experiences true winter weather, I don’t think it’s terribly overindulgent to own a wardrobe of coats to beat the frigid temperatures. After all, you’ll be reaching for one just about every day from November through March! Wearing the same coat day in and day out would become boring awfully fast!

In additon to a goes-with-everything black peacoat (which I recently purchased in mint, too), a brightly colored cocoon coat, a practical and flattering parka (that I’m still on the hunt for), my ideal coat collection includes a sophisticated day-to-night number like this gorgeous coat from Garnet Hill. The belted, wrap shape is effortlessly elegant while the faux fur collar makes for an eye-catching statement that’s perfect for the holiday season. It’s versatile, too. It elevates a pair of jeans, looks great with work garments, and complements cocktail dresses.

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