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Mini Moments: February 2016

February 29, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

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I had originally planned on an outfit post today, following yesterday’s Instagram teaser. However, a spell of insomnia last night left me wide awake until sometime between 3:30 and 4:00 a.m. and much too tired to work on a post before work. I’m finding sleepless nights more frequent as I get older. Usually taking melatonin or reading for an hour will make me sleepy enough to forget whatever it is I’m worried about, but no such luck last night. I’ve picked up Zzzquil for the next sleepless night. Has anyone tried it?

Exhaustion aside, February was a pretty fun month — and what better day to celebrate it than on Leap Year’s bonus day?! Without doing any actual research, I’d go out on a limb to say that this must have been one of the most temperate Februarys on record with warm, springlike weekends. (Mother Nature was much more seasonably cold during the work week.) I even went without tights on three separate weekends!

February’s Mini Moments:

  • Enjoyed sunny days in my favorite sunglasses.
  • Made mini heart-shaped cherry pies for breakfast. I used this press, but found that cutting out heart shapes and pressing them together with my fingers or a fork was more efficient. A double pie crust recipe made enough for four mini pies. I used a half can of cherries to make a filling.
  • Obsessed over this red dress, worn here.
  • Celebrated Valentine’s Day with a heart-print dress.
  • Went for a long walk on a sunny day, but wasn’t brave enough to stroll across the ice like some were!
  • Consumed copious amounts of coffee. While the above photo wasn’t a cup brewed at home, I’ve been obsessing over my new French press. I had been missing out for years!
  • Purchased the best striped long-sleeve top. I’ve worn it at least once a week since purchasing it. I also added a pair of oversized earrings to my collection.
  • Preferred pineapples to snow. Obviously.
  • Treated myself to a fluffy bouquet of hydrangeas. The Tory Burch pitcher is the perfect size for them.

 

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Mini Moments: December 2015

December 29, 2015 by jessica 3 Comments

Mini Moments: December 2015

With all of the year-end hoopla and twelve-month recaps, I usually forget to share a few of my favorite memories from the merriest month of all. Here are some of my beloved snapshots from December:

  • Kicked off the month at the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas concert. The first half was a little dry with opera singers and unfamiliar classical music, but they energized the room with beloved carols after intermission. The gospel choir was amazing.
  • Wore my favorite holiday earrings. I found these darling Kate Spade studs on eBay a few years ago and I look forward to wearing them every Christmas. It looks like there are a couple on eBay for reasonable prices here and here. I also adore this year’s pair of festive studs.
  • Mailed our first photo cards. I’m normally one for handwriting notes in traditional cards, but I’m getting lazier with old age! These Modify Ink cards allowed us to change the colors of the design to personalize our greeting. And match our outfits.
  • Tucked my hair in my turtleneck for an ever-so-chic faux bob!
  • Coaxed Bacon out from between the clean sheets. Fresh laundry is by far his guilty pleasure.
  • Unpacked dozens of ornaments, including this nutcracker we picked up in Belgium last year…
  • …and vintage ornaments from antique stores and the attic of my childhood home. (I’ll never know why the previous owner left such treasures behind!)
  • Adorned myself with pieces from Julie Vos’ “Pegasus” collection. Learn more about the designer’s inspiration here.
  • Took a stroll on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for the first time since I graduated in order to take these photos.

Let’s be friends on Instagram @bedknobsandbaubles! 

Filed Under: Home, Jewelry Tagged With: christmas ornaments, julie vos pegasus collection, kate spade bow earrings, lulu guinness tape face ellie, mini moments, modify ink cards

Mini Moments: November 2015

December 3, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

Mini Moments: November 2015

I can’t believe there are only 28 days left of the year! It seems like only yesterday that I penning my 2015 New Year’s resolutions (only to cast them aside shortly after), but I’m thrilled that it’s finally the holiday season. We went to Chicago last month for the opening weekend of the Christkindlmarket, which is becoming one of our favorite annual traditions. It was the perfect way to spend time together before the whirlwind of family and travel consume every weekend of December. Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from November:

  • Picked up a pair of furry ear muffs at Uniqlo. They’re ridiculously large, but they are warm. For $13, they were obviously coming home with me.
  • Stopped at a local antique mall and admired the tinsel trees filled with vintage ornaments.
  • Begged Bacon to move away from my photoshoot location for this post.
  • Kicked off the week with coffee and Julie Vos jewels. I’ve been wearing this necklace and ring on repeat. (Find the book here. The “darling” tray is sold out, but I’m also in love with this one.)
  • Stood 1,353 feet above Chicago at the Willis Tower. (Find my beloved loafers on sale here. They’re still full price here, but in more sizes.)
  • Enjoyed cocktails at Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago. I loved the tiki glasses so much that I had to buy the set to bring home with us. (Now, about that bar cart…)
  • Wore fabulous Miu Miu sunglasses. I borrowed them from Ditto, a subscription service to borrow sunglasses. It normally costs $24 per month, but you can sign up for one month free with code BEDKNOBS. Read more about Ditto’s Endless Eyewear.
  • Spent a fair amount of money on Christmas decorations and ornaments at the Christkindlmarket in Chicago.
  • Geared up for an incredible collaboration with Ben-Amun. Isn’t this Roman coin pendant amazing?

Let’s be friends on Instagram @bedknobsandbaubles! 

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: ben-amun roman coin, christkindlmarket, julie vos jewelryb, mini moments, three dots and a dash

Mini Moments: October 2015

November 4, 2015 by jessica 2 Comments

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October is my busiest work month and I think that was pretty evident this year, given the lack of color in my Instagram feed over the month. I didn’t realize quite how dark things had gotten until I posted this yesterday. It looks so out of place with the other photos! Here are some of my favorites from the month:

  • Tried the new Cafe Hollander, a Belgian-inspired restaurant in Madison with roots in Milwaukee. Everything was good (they even had bitterballen!), but it was too expensive. Four beers, bitterballen, and two sandwiches came to $100 after tip. Brasserie V in Madison is a much better bet for better beer, food, ambiance, and a lower ticket price.
  • How, ahem, darling is this little tray?! It’s only $15 and makes for the perfect gift this holiday season. I’m also obsessed with this Tiffany-blue mug and saucer.
  • My jewelry drawer (seriously, not a jewelry box, a full drawer in our dresser is dedicated to gems) got a serious upgrade thanks to Julie Vos and her team. I’ve been wearing this pendant and ring almost exclusively since they arrived. I’m sharing some insights into her collection with a couple of interviews coming up!
  • This outfit post is one of my most popular yet and for good reason: the cape is pretty amazing! If you’re a medium/large, it’s on sale right now for $100! You can score the black version for $90 in XS/S or M/L here. (I went with the XS/S because I have narrow shoulders.)
  • I can’t pass up an opportunity for a Ferragamo + Floor photo.
  • Sharing a special, slightly-harass-y moment with Bacon. I went to Target on Sunday, hoping to find deeply discounted Halloween costumes for him (because if there’s one thing a cat loves, it’s a costume…). They were sold out, but I did find this fuzzy winter hat to purchase later.
  • Treated myself to snowy white mums.
  • Tried out the recently renovated Avenue Club in Madison. It was a wood-paneled neighborhood bar before it underwent a Midcentury Modern makeover.
  • Went out of my comfort zone to try this ASOS dress. I just wish the weather was warm enough to wear it again!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: asos polka dot dress, avenue bar madison review, cafe hollander review, dkny blythe cape, ferragamo varina black, Julie Vos, mini moments, rosanna darling tray

MINI MOMENTS

July 1, 2014 by jessica Leave a Comment

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  • Celebrated Bacon’s sixth birthday
  • Dipped my toes in the pool
  • Added this Lulu Frost pendant to my collection 
  • Surprised by this sunny Gerard Yosca necklace, a birthday gift from the designer (Thank you!) 
  • Finally used my last Christmas gift card to buy a gorgeous pair of Tory Burch shoes 
  • Enjoyed rooftop drinks with my birthday gift still in tow
  • Brought out this ridiculous Lilly Pulitzer koozie at the pool (purchased on eBay)
  • Found the easiest summer dress (it’s now sold out, but here’s the link in case it pops back)
  • Played dress up while organizing the mess of jewels in my side of the dresser (rings from Julie Vos, YSL and a vintage ring from Frippery Vintage) 

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