BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

The Coveted

January 31, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

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What I Bought in January

January 30, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

Going a month without shopping didn’t exactly go as planned on the sartorial front, even though I did succeed when it came to housewares and other unnecessary indulgences. There was just something about this dress that I couldn’t pass up during the Net-a-Porter sale. I love fit-and-flare frocks, especially when they’re created from such a vibrant silk with an eye-catching design. It’s one of those pieces that embodies the direction I’d like my wardrobe to go this year: beautifully crafted, high quality, thoughtful, unique, and something that I’m beyond excited to wear.

This month’s edited list also made me realize how much happier I am when I pare down my selections to just one or two (or sometimes three) quality items to refresh my closet each month. I think I’m finally past the point where I crave an overhaul of fast fashion each season. That’s not to say I won’t enjoy the cheap thrill occasionally (thus, the earrings), I would just rather save my money and put it toward a better quality item I’ll love for years to come. With that in mind, the one item I have my eye on for February is this gorgeous blouse from Nicola Glass’ debut collection with Kate Spade. I love wearing loose blouses with jeans and this one ticks all of my boxes with a beautiful print, fluid fabric, and a flirty neckline.

PURCHASED
See all of this year’s sartorial additions here.

Diane von Furstenberg dress – Super cute and true to size. It even has pockets! (I so rarely purchase designer clothing and it’s always such a treat to have a garment with thoughtful attention to detail and beautiful fabric.)
Figrace acrylic hoop earrings – These are pretty great for $10. They’re substantial, but lightweight, and the emerald green color is gorgeous. This particular pair is now sold out, but you can get these rectangular hoops in green.

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The New It Bag

January 28, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

Move aside wicker box bags and woven totes, wood beads are the latest must-have material for your spring and summer handbags. Below, you’ll find some of my favorites that are already available in anticipation of warm weather, but I urge you to check eBay, too, for beautiful options like this, this, this, and this.

ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN

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Weekend Links

January 27, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

After purchasing our living room sconces back in June, we finally finished installing them last weekend. I’m not sure why it took us so long to get around to it (::cough:: laziness ::cough::), but at least it’s done now! It really pulls the living room together, so now we can shift our attention to finding a larger rug (preferably vintage), styling the space, and adding some much-needed color. Honestly, I’m always impressed with (and probably a little jealous of) bloggers who seem to pull together rooms in a matter of weeks, but man, house things are expensive and you really need to love what you buy for your space. Plus, I want our house to look like it’s been collected over time — even if the only vintage pieces in this vignette are a couple of candlesticks and that cute silver-plated vessel for cocktail picks that we bought in London.

Weekend Links:

A couple of gorgeous clutches serve as eye candy: this one that looks like jewelry and this one that’s made from hundreds of colorful seed beads.
It’ll be the first Valentine’s Day without Sweethearts in 153 years.
A gemologist found an insect entombed in opal rather than amber.
Insight into why e-commerce sales of counterfeit goods is so hard to stop.
Why every luxury brand’s label looks the same.
Tips to become a better online shopper.
In defense of wearing obnoxious outerwear.
I love these wear-with-everything slingback flats for spring.
Can we really change our habits with 30-day challenges?
This guide makes me want to go back to New Orleans.

Finds Under $50:

Get the look of casually tying your hair with a scarf, but with a scrunchie that’ll actually stay put.
A linen-blend top with flutter sleeves.
Dress up your bar cart with wood-topped decanters.
This dress is right up my alley.
Lucite earrings aren’t going anywhere yet.

What You May Have Missed:

Daydreaming about spring with this week’s most coveted finds.
My top five travel accessories.

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The Coveted

January 23, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

ONE | TWO* | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN

*There’s also a dangling version here and a wallet-friendly alternative here. I’m not a huge fan of buying the knockoffs, but I won’t criticize anyone for getting the look with an affordable version.

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