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Weekend Links

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Weekend Links on Bedknobs & Baubles

Weekend Links:

  • Tips for keeping your inbox at zero.
  • Glossier Play debuted this week, here’s what’s worth the hype. (I’m curious about the lip lacquer in “blow-up.”)
  • This dress might read too much like a ’70s costume in person, but I love the hot pink flowers against the rust background. I’m also into this dress in black, which looks like the perfect throw-on-and-go weekend frock.
  • How airport retail is changing.
  • Americans traveling to Europe will need a visa for the Schengen Area beginning in 2021. You can sign up here to be notified by email when the form is available online.
  • Eyeglasses are marked up nearly 1,000 percent.
  • Have you tried wool dryer balls yet? I just ordered these to see if they really do cut down on drying time.
  • I made this sheet pan chicken recipe earlier this week and it’s really good! We skipped the cauliflower and added naan on the side.
  • Party tips for easy entertaining.
  • Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde creates clouds in unexpected places to photograph.

Finds Under $50:

What You May Have Missed:

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Style Steals

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Style Steals :: Bedknobs & Baubles

Under $50
sweater | bag | bracelet | skirt | sunglasses

Under $100
dress | bag | earrings | shoes

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7 of the Best Design Finds at H&M Right Now

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7 of the best spring design finds at H&M

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I don’t always think about H&M when I’m looking for housewares, and that seems to be an oversight on my part. Mixed in with the generic items and those that seem better suited for a college apartment, there are some truly great pieces. It just takes a bit of scouring to find them. Another item I love, but didn’t quite make the top seven cut, is this storage basket. It looks like the perfect solution for storing miscellaneous umbrellas, scarves, and gloves in our entry closet.

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The Coveted

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Magic Ponytail Hair Extensions 

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After booking our May trip to Portugal, all I can think about is what I’d like to purchase and pack for the trip. I ordered the sneakers — which arrive today — as a warmer-weather alternative to the navy ones I bought last fall. They’re so comfortable for walking and took zero time to break in. I’m hoping to pair the slip-ons with spring dresses like this one for exploring Lisbon and Porto.

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On My Radar

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On My Radar :: Bedknobs & Baubles

PORTUGAL THIS MAY

We’ve been looking for a European trip for either May or August this year. I originally wanted to visit Stockholm, but hesitated when roundtrip tickets were less than $400 in January. Those prices hadn’t resurfaced, so we expanded our search to other countries and came across flights in our budget to Lisbon. At this point, we’re thinking of spending five or six nights in Lisbon, taking a day trip to Sintra, and visiting Porto for a few days. Our flight actually returns from London, which saved us a few hundred dollars on each ticket, so we’ll need to make our way back to the U.K. at some point. (I’m actually really excited to go back to London so soon. I was incredibly sick for the first few days of last year’s trip and I felt like I missed out on a few things I wanted to do.) Let me know if you have any travel recommendations!

THE BEST OPTION FOR GAME NIGHT

Codenames is such a fun option for your game nights! We’ve been playing it with our friends just about every time we get together at the neighborhood bar for late-night drinks. The gist of the game is that you’re trying to get your teammates to guess words on the board that are highlighted on your secret map. There’s also an adult version with words that have x-rated connotations. That version is more difficult in a lot of ways because many of the words and the clues you’d give are so similar.

ARTWORK

I’m such a fan of Patricia Vargas’ abstract art, and I’m beyond excited by the teaser she posted on Instagram the other day. I’m thinking that stacking two of the prints might be an option for over our little entry table.

VINTAGE SHOPPING

I’ve been scouring Craigslist lately to find vintage pieces for our house. Not surprisingly, there’s a lot of junk. However, I came across — and purchased — that incredible chair pictured above! It will eventually go in our yet-to-be-remodeled sunroom. That realistically won’t happen for years, so right now it’s in our office and I find myself staring lovingly at it whenever I’m in there.

A NEW BAG

I’ll use my Paravel backpack during the day for most of our trip in May, but I’m on the hunt for a crossbody bag I can use in the evening that can hold a lot but isn’t bulky. I’m thinking that this Kate Spade option might be the one. I love the neutral leather that’ll pair nicely with spring clothes and it looks roomy. Madewell also released a pretty cute option today, which is significantly cheaper. So, we’ll see. (In other pre-trip shopping news, I’m thinking about these Vince sneakers that are part of the current Shopbop promotion. I love the pair I bought last year and would like a lighter color for spring.)

SHOES FROM A CULT FAVORITE BRAND

Did you see that accessory newcomer Staud introduced footwear this week? Like the rest of their pieces, the shoes have a nod to vintage design — although these skew more late ’90s and early ’00s with their minimalist look. I like the asymmetrical strap detail on these and the pared down sophistication of these.

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