BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

The Weekend Guide

January 22, 2016 by jessica 2 Comments

BUY
Jean Jullien is the creator of the Paris peace sign we all regrammed after the terrorist attack. He has released an adorable Valentine’s Day print available for just a few more days.

DECORATE
Learn to decorate your home like a pro with tips from the interior design maven Kelly Wearstler.

LEARN
With paintbrush in hand, Maria Sibylla Merian explored the relationship between insects and plant life through in the late 1600s.

NETWORK
Even though I’m an event planner by day, I’m not a natural networker. I get twinges of social anxiety when I’m forced to mingle with strangers. Here’s a guide to navigating the room with ease.

WATCH
A fleet of 20 ships will make their way across the Great Lakes this summer. The pilgrimage will include replicas of historic ships, including Viking longship and a 170-foot Spanish Galleon. (Honestly, I’m weirdly excited about this and totally plan to visit one of the ports they’re stopping in.)

MAKE
A handmade greeting will win your way into your Valentine’s heart. Get started with these 40 ideas.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Coveted a few neutral items — especially those sandals!
Bundled up in a navy faux fur coat, which is warm enough for subzero temps.
Shared how I really store necklaces I’m too lazy to put away.
Yearned for feminine Valentine gifts. (Gifts for the guys coming next week!)

tote, $32 | hand lotion, $28 | ring set, $35 | sandals, $23 | dress, $50

Unconventional Necklace Storage

January 21, 2016 by jessica 10 Comments

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.

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

Valentine Gifts for You

January 20, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

*I’m thrilled to see that J.Crew brought this back! It sold out in blue (also available) almost immediately last year. You can see it in an outfit post here.

The Coveted

January 19, 2016 by jessica 10 Comments

*Sandals are the last thing I need right now, but I really want these in black.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

January 18, 2016 by jessica 17 Comments

Well, we spent quite a bit of money on Saturday and officially booked an April trip to Denmark and Belgium! We’re spending a week in Copenhagen with day trips to other Danish cities, and an afternoon in Malmö, Sweden. The second week of the trip will be in Brussels. We visited Brussels in 2014 and we’re excited to go back and visit other Belgian cities, including Antwerp, and bring back even more amazing beer to cellar when we buy a house. Please send any and all travel recommendations!

Spending that much money at once always leaves me feeling sick to my stomach. So, this faux fur coat will likely be my last new purchase for awhile, but it’s a good one. The “fur” is silky and smooth — a convincing replica of real fur — and it’s warm enough for a Wisconsin winter. (I felt warmer in this on a windy 20-degree day than I do in the J.Crew stadium cloth cocoon coat. It’s currently -7 degrees outside. I suppose that will be the true test!)