Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Favorite Finds: Amazon Jewelry

Over the past few months I've added some cute new additions to my jewelry box. I think you'll like them too. The earrings and the beaded bracelet come in multiple colors. The tennis bracelet is so good, and I gave the teardrops to my daughter as a gift. 


Here are all the links you'll need to shop!

SQUARE HUGGIES  //  TENNIS BRACELET  //  CHUNKY LOOPS 

  BEADED BRACELET  //  TEAR DROPS

Friday, June 23, 2023

FRIDAY'S FIVE

 Are you ready for some inspiration? 

ONE

A beautiful cottage with pattern on pattern and color galore, filled with antiques and warmth. (Image: Christopher Horwood) 


 TWO

Have you watched the Reese Witherspoon movie Home Again? Or Father of the Bride? Or Something's Gotta Give? This article explains why we love all the sets created by Nancy Meyers. 


THREE
A beautiful Instagram account to follow.


FOUR

I use a planner that parallels the school year calendar, and this is the one I've been using for years.  If you do too, try this one. It runs from June to July. There are a few of them that come in a 5 x 7 size, but I prefer the 8 x 11 size. 


FIVE

We are heading to the beach at the end of the month, and I love this beach bag! It comes in 8 styles. Water and sand proof. All styles are less than $20. 


That's all! Now on to the weekend...

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

THRIFTBOOKS: A NEW AND USED BOOK RESOURCE


If you love design books (or really any kind of book), today's post is for you. I want to tell you about a book source that I discovered a few years back. It's called Thriftbooks. I've ordered from them multiple times over the years, and saved myself some money.

I haven't bought any new books from them, but I have bought several used books because I have no problems buying second-hand. I usually check this source first when I come across an interior design book I'm interested in. I love design books for both inspiration and decorating. When you find a book you're interested in, the site will tell you what condition the used book is in. The price is usually so good, it is worth the risk to trust the condition description. I've been pleased with what I've ordered. 

My latest purchase from Thriftbooks is an old book (1991) that I saw on a table in Mandy Eno's home. She's one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram. Her home is beautiful and authentic, collected and welcoming. Follow her here, if you don't already. She has multiple gallery walls in her home, and they are all so good! 


Hoping for some wall inspiration, I looked up this book Decorating with Pictures




Here are a few of my favorite gallery walls from the book.





So now, the next time you are hunting for an old book or even a new book, remember this source. Check Thriftbooks first. They may have what you're looking for, and they will definitely save you money.  :-)