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Kouboo Home Decor

It’s always good to refresh your resources for home decor items because it’s easy to get into a rut checking the same sites over and over again. I’m currently finishing up the redecoration of our sunroom and stumbled upon Kouboo when desperately trying to find new sources for wicker and rattan pieces. This site is incredible for perking up the outdoor, outdoor-adjacent or outdoor-inspired areas of your home, particularly if you love rattan and wicker. Their prices are reasonable and the designs are beautiful without feeling overly trendy. How gorgeous is this mirror?
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Nicola Bathie Jewelry

There are possibly no words to describe my affection for Nicola Bathie’s timeless charm and delicate elegance. I’d like you to please direct your attention to the earrings section, where you’ll find some of the most delicate, noteworthy jewelry pieces I’ve seen in years. These aren’t just earrings, these are heirlooms. Whether you have a special occasion coming up or just want something special to wear for your next zoom conference, grab a glass of wine and get lost in the details. The bows! The strawberries! It’s too much.
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Bracelet Assistance Tool

Ah, the intricate balance-wrist-on-counter-or-against-ribcage-to-fasten bracelet routine. Who among us hasn’t done it? Let’s just stop and use this clever little bracelet grabby thing (that’s what I’m calling it) to hold your bracelet clasp in place while you connect the other side, effortlessly, and without screaming across the house for assistance. Perhaps the most helpful $6.20 I’ve spent in quite a while.
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AirFly

You know what I do not love? Having to pack a separate set of wired headphones in order to enjoy in-flight entertainment. At last, this little gadget called an AirFly allows you to pair your AirPods to essentially anything with a headphone jack. Truly one of the most game-changing devices I’ve seen in a long time, this is going to save room (and even more annoyance) in my carry-on bag. Grab one for yourself and for anyone you know who loves to fly.
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OLIPOP Soda

Friends, meet my new beverage obsession: OLIPOP is (hear me out) soda that’s actually good for you! We have a terrible picture of what “soda” is, and for good reason. Most conventional sodas are packed with tons of sugar and zero nutrients. But each can of OLIPOP has just 2-5g sugar and 9g of fiber, plus microbiome and digestive health support! It comes in seven vintage-inspired flavors and I dare you to try and pick a favorite. I have a feeling that Root Beer and Cherry Vanilla will be in HEAVY rotation around my house this summer.
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Nest Rattan Candles

If you’ve started thinking about spring and summer decor, Nest has a new, effortless way to bring warm-weather texture into your space. In addition to just being incredibly charming, these rattan candle holders, are reusable on any Nest candle! I love adding timeless pieces to my seasonal decor, and these have the added benefit of helping create both a visual and aromatic atmosphere.
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Embroidered Linens To Benefit Ukraine

These intricate, beautiful embroidered linens were designed in a collaboration between Kimberly Schlegel Whitman and The Monogram Club to contribute to relief efforts in Ukraine. The designs were purchased from a Ukrainian artist, and 100% of your purchase proceeds will be donated to The Salvation Army who are responding to the current crisis by providing emergency food, housing, counseling, transportation and other essentials for people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine. This is an amazing way to support Ukrainians while prepping for your Easter celebrations next month.
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Defend Ukraine: Resources To Support

The majority of today’s post was prepared before the harrowing events of the last several days in Ukraine. Like many of you, we have watched on in horror, sickened by the unprovoked Russian aggression and inspired by the strength of the Ukrainian people in equal measure. Please consider joining us in donating to organizations instrumental in the battle to defend Ukraine here or consider contributing to humanitarian efforts at the borders here.
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Refrigerator Egg Holder

Is it the world’s most exciting find? No. Should you give it as a gift? Absolutely not. But can we go ahead and file this refrigerator egg holder under quite mundane things that actually make life better and more streamlined? Yes. A thousand times yes.
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Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Is Back

After two excruciating years, SHE’S BACK! I am so, so excited to see television’s favorite gal return to the screen (and don’t get me started on the fashion). The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is trying a different approach this time with its release, a sort of hybrid strategy where two episodes are released every Friday. Something similar was done with the show Hacks on HBO, and it was a well-received format that gives you more than one episode to enjoy, but not so much that you binge it all in one weekend.
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