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January 27, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

Mid-century Modern Living Room and Entry

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.

Sources: bar cabinet | brass planters | lamp | mirror | decanters (here and here) | tray | sconces and shades | entry table (I’m planning to swap out the drawer pulls) | table-top planter | entry rug | thermostat (we’ve really liked this one)

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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