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Spark Joie

November 7, 2016 by jessica 8 Comments

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The last thing my wardrobe needed was another dress, especially a dark floral frock when I’ve already been adding them to my closet with abandon this season. But you know what? Sometimes you just have to stick with what works for you. I’m a dress die-hard and I knew I had to have this little Joie number the moment I spotted it. I adore the feminine ruffles along the shoulders and the whisper-thin silk chiffon that catches the wind just right. (There’s a slim-fit slip underneath that keeps you from having a Marilyn Monroe moment, which I definitely had with a different dress recently. So embarrassing!) There aren’t many days left where I can go without tights, but this dress is just as cute with tights and a turtleneck sweater layered underneath for a winterized version of the look.

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Joie Tahoma Dress + Kate Spade Carima Loafers
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Joie Tahoma Dress + Kate Spade Carima Loafers
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Dress: Joie
Shoes: Kate Spade
Bag: Banana Republic (similar steal; love this; another bag with the o-ring detail)
Sunglasses: Prada
Necklace: c/o Julie Vos (similar)
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos (love this; ring version)
Rings: c/o Julie Vos (similar), Monica Vinader

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: dark floral, fall fashion, fall outfit, joie tahoma dress, Julie Vos, Kate Spade Carima Loafers

Spotted

October 17, 2016 by jessica 7 Comments

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Alright, the week I’ve been prepping for is finally here! All of the late nights at work and stress-induced insomnia that you my have witnessed on Snapchat (username: bedknobsbaubles) lead up to  my annual business-to-business expo. As much as I love event planning, this one is always more stress than I anticipate each year — and more work than I can accomplish in a normal 40-hour week, thus the radio silence here on the blog. Let’s just say that I’m excited to pop open a can of Sophia after the expo wraps up on Wednesday! We’ll be celebrating at the end of next week with a road trip to Louisville for a beer festival, followed by three nights in Nashville. I’ve never been to Music City before, but I’m ready to embrace whisky-filled honky tonk nights! Let me know if you have any recommendations!

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Shirt: H&M (current, but not online; similar)
Dress: J.Crew (old; similar here, here, here)
Shoes: Kate Spade (this year’s colors)
Bag: Tory Burch (old; love this)
Scarf: Hermes (pre-loved options)
Sunglasses: Prada
Brooch: Vintage (similar styles)
Rings: Monica Vinader, Lulu Frost

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: fall style, grey dress, hermes scarf, Kate Spade Carima Loafers, ootd, polka dots, prada sunglasses, tory burch

The Coveted

August 23, 2016 by jessica 3 Comments

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ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN | EIGHT* | NINE | TEN | ELEVEN** | TWELVE | THIRTEEN

*I bought these in a textured leather last year. They run true to size and are incredibly comfortable.

**This suede clutch is genuine leather and only $75!

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Filed Under: Style, The Coveted Tagged With: amethyst, Bounkit, fall clothing, fall shopping, french connection, Kate Spade Carima Loafers, monica vinader, suede clutch, velvet

Windy City

November 23, 2015 by jessica 13 Comments

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We’re back from our weekend jaunt to Chicago! Between the festive decorations throughout the city and shopping at the Christkindlmarket, our visit to the city was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season before returning to Wisconsin’s winter wonderland last night. One of my favorite stops was at Three Dots and a Dash, an oasis topping countless lists of best American tiki bars. While tiki drinks get a bad rap for being overly sweet, the concoctions at Three Dots and a Dash are well-balanced with fresh fruit flavors and meticulously garnished. (My daiquiri came with a banana fashioned into a dolphin.) I was so enamored with the place that I had to buy the glasses our first two drinks came in. The rest of our trip was spent wandering the city, visiting the zoo and contemporary art museum, standing 1,353 feet above Chicago at the Willis Tower, cozying up in bars, and watching the holiday parade. We didn’t do much shopping, other than a stop at Uniqlo where I purchased a couple of merino v-neck sweaters (they’re inexpensive and hold their shape) and the most ridiculous furry earmuffs.

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Dress: Banana Republic | Coat: J.Crew (this year’s version) | Necklace: c/o Julie Vos | Ring: Lulu Frost | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Bag: Coach (old, similar) | Shoes: Kate Spade (also considering the silver version) | Tights: Calvin Klein

 

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: banana republic ponte ruffle dress, black peacoat, coach satchel, j.crew peacoat, karen walker number one sunglasses, Kate Spade Carima Loafers, lulu frost code ring

Painterly Plaid

November 2, 2015 by jessica 20 Comments

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From what I saw on Instagram, many of you had a fun Halloween weekend! I donned my sleepy Holly Golightly costume at work on Friday (with longer shorts, so I wasn’t inappropriate) and was only marginally embarrassed to discover that my coworkers didn’t know who I was masquerading as. (Apparently they need to brush up on their knowledge of iconic American films.) Dave and I barely left the house on Halloween. We played Yoshi’s Woolly World, carved pumpkins, watched The Babadook, and ate too much holiday candy. I also watched the debut episode of Wicked City starring Ed Westwick. I couldn’t believe the reviews that poo-pooed anything starring Chuck Bass! But, it really is that bad. Maybe even worse. It doesn’t mean I won’t watch a few more episodes, though.

We had an unseasonably warm kickoff to November yesterday with temperatures in the 60s, giving me the excuse to wear this dress sans tights. It was an impulse purchase at Anthropologie a couple of weeks ago and I’ve already worn it four times since. It’s such an easy piece to throw on and feel pulled together instantly. In addition to loafers, I’ve worn it with cobalt flats (similar to these), boat shoes, and sneakers — and it looks great with all of them. In fact, I suspect this versatile dress will transition well into spring with sandals and a white tote bag. (C’mon, I can’t be the only one already yearning for warm weather!) It runs a full size large. I’m usually a size 8 and opted for the small.

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Dress: Maeve (go down a size) | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Necklace: c/o Julie Vos | Ring: c/o Julie Vos | Bracelet: Hermes | Shoes: Kate Spade (also in metallic pink, gold, and silver) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Nails: Zoya “Dove” | Lips: Stila “Betsey”

Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: jcos studios bag, Julie Vos, karen walker number one sunglasses, Kate Spade Carima Loafers, maeve devery shirtdress, plaid dress

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Jessica Hamm
Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hi Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hit peak bloom right around my birthday on May 30. My mom would fill a large crystal vase with fresh-cut stems, and their scent would waft through the house. 

Now that I live a few hours south and lilac season wraps up earlier, the blooms actually mark the start of my birthday month.

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Snapshots from the past week: • Spent quality t Snapshots from the past week:

• Spent quality time with my favorite cat

• Biked for Pacificos, chips and quac, and tacos at @bandit.tacos 

• Loved how the rain collected on the Lady’s Mantle I planted last year

• Dipped my toes (quite literally) into this year’s mesh shoe trend

• Snapped a lot of Lily content

• Drove home with a new lilac in the passenger seat
Finishing our guest room has been a focus of ours Finishing our guest room has been a focus of ours this year, and the cute Teig Lamp from Schoolhouse is such a charming addition to the space. It’s named for the German word for “dough,” which is perfect for its soft, petite shape.

Find this and the other Schoolhouse items we’re using in the space here: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/bedknobsandbaubles/posts/e01ae8c9-38af-11f0-b5c2-0242ac11000b

(The lamp and circle pillow were gifted. I purchased the other items.)

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Stripes, windowpane, floral, and a single polka do Stripes, windowpane, floral, and a single polka dot of bright blue to punctuate our guest room bedding. 

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I’m challenging myself to get through a backlog I’m challenging myself to get through a backlog of travel photos before we book our next trip. First up, photos of the gothic York Minster. I’m not religious in the slightest but I can’t resist stunning architecture and the opportunity to climb hundreds of cathedral stairs for a city view. This one only had a single rest stop about halfway up the flight of 275 steps for a closeup view of the flying buttresses — and a waiver you had to sign before your ascent to promise you’re healthy enough to make it.
Can you hear meow? 😸 Lily is putting the phone Can you hear meow? 😸 Lily is putting the phone nook to good use.
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