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12 Home Decor Ideas for a Springtime Refresh

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Spring 2021 Home Refresh

We had another round of snow earlier this week, coming right after a string of 50-degree days that melted everything that was on the ground previously. Hopefully it was the last winter blast before spring because I am so ready for warmer weather after being cooped up during a pandemic winter (and, you know, the rest of the year). Since it’s not quite warm enough to spend much time outdoors, I’m setting my sights on making the indoors spring-ready with lighter colors and plenty of fresh green hues. I’ve already picked up a pair of those striped pillows, which are a steal at $20 each for a zippered pillow and insert. I also recently placed an order for a new lamp! I almost went for that green one above, but decided to go with a different statement-maker instead. I can’t wait for it to arrive next month!

  1. Striped Pillow, $20
  2. Outdoor Dining Chair, $129
  3. Platter, $98
  4. Acrylic Drinkware, $5.50 – $88
  5. Mini Serving Bowl Set, $52
  6. Sateen Sheet Set, $58 – $228
  7. Four-Piece Place Setting, $43.80
  8. Mushroom-Shaped Lamp, $299
  9. Throw Pillow, $47.95
  10. Basketweave Throw Blanket, $135
  11. Striped Runner, $115
  12. Planter, $37

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Great Gadget: Candle Shaver

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As I shared with you last week (along with a roundup of taper holders I love), I’m a huge fan of candlesticks. However, not all candlesticks fit nicely into a taper holder. For the holders with openings that are too large, there’s an adhesive for candles so they don’t wobble. When the opposite is true: there’s the candle shaver. It acts just like a pencil sharpener, whittling down the end until it fits nicely into the opening.

Honestly, I didn’t know this gadget existed until earlier this year when I was struggling to fit a candle into my new — and extremely delicate — holder from CB2. Scraping down the sides of the candle with a knife was working, but it wasn’t as efficient as I’d like. Then, I remembered an offhand comment in Jenna Lyon’s recent show about a candle shaver and took to the internet to buy one of my own. There are plastic versions (here and here), but I opted for a metal one I bought directly from the manufacturer for just $8.20 after shipping. It is well worth it to avoid forcing a candle into a holder and risking breakage — of either the holder or the candle itself.

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On the Right Foot: #FilterDrop, The Spring Bag I Love, Cooperative Overlapping & More!

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photo via Toba Heftiba


The anticipated Simone Rocha x H&M collection launches this week on March 11.

Are you an interrupter or a “cooperative overlapper?”

How writing a cookbook helped Julia Turshen break free from diet culture.

Two indoor/outdoor pillows I’m loving for warm weather: this striped lumbar and this jute-inspired option.

Make-up artist and model, Sasha Pallari, has spearheaded a campaign called #FilterDrop to expose the unrealistic expectations of beauty that filters create — especially when it’s used on an Instagrammer’s skincare or makeup post.

If you’re not sure what “the institution” or “the firm” means, or why Meghan and Harry’s child would not receive a royal title, read up here.

I adore this canvas bag for spring.

Late-stage pandemic is messing with your brain.

Watching Jersey Shore: Family Vacation has been one of my guilty pleasures, so I especially loved this piece.

Tikka masala meets mac and cheese.

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some female artists you should know.

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Shopping Guide: Candlestick Holders

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I don’t know what it is about candlestick holders, but I can’t resist new sets whenever I find them traveling or at an antique store. They’re practical and they don’t take up a lot of space, which probably fuels the obsession! And that doesn’t begin to cover the mood-setting capabilities of a candlestick or the décor opportunities of candlesticks in pretty colorways like those above. (Since those candles are on the pricier side, use it as inspiration for mixing and matching less expensive tapers like this, this, and this.)

Here are nine candlestick holders I love:

  1. Asha Taper Holder, $29.95*
  2. Jadeite Glass Candlestick Holders, $72/set of 2
  3. Roundable Taper Candle Holder Set, $39.95*
  4. Simple Candle Holder in Brass, $76/set of 2*
  5. Duo Candlestick Holder, $58
  6. Lorin Taper Holders, $12.95 – $19.95
  7. Stoneware Taper Candle Holder, $35
  8. Elko Small Ceramic Taper Candle Holder, $18.95
  9. Modern Brass Metal Candleholders, $30 – $180

*I have each of these! No. 4 is probably my favorite of the bunch. They’re substantial and elegant, and the price isn’t too bad for the quality. I also adore No. 1, but that one is very fragile. It’s almost better off as a sculptural piece.

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