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Upholstery Advice Article

Right now, we’re planning several decorating projects around the house, and anyone who’s done this before knows there’s almost TOO MUCH information out there. That’s why I appreciated finding this article from Frederic magazine. The upholstery advice contained therein is incredibly practical and helpful, particularly for those of us who love antiques. I’m planning to reupholster quite a few pieces in the future and the article’s advice on fabric choices, yardage, and how to do to a “spring test” was an excellent resource, one that made me feel excited rather than overwhelmed.
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Bric’s Bellagio Luggage

Our family has tried LOTS of luggage over the years—some expensive designer pieces, some more affordable like Away bags—and what we’ve learned is that no matter what bag you carry, it’s (literally) all in the hands of luggage handlers. If your luggage gets carelessly tossed off a truck or thrown out of a cargo hold and falls 30 feet onto the tarmac (I have witnessed both of these things on more than one occasion), it’s going to get damaged (or potentially ruined), even if you have the priciest, most high-quality luggage. In those unfortunate instances, it’s really not the bag’s…
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ChappyWrap Blankets

If you don’t already own five, let me tell you about ChappyWrap, the New England-born blanket brand focused on making blankets that become an essential part of your family’s daily life. They’re plush, super soft, amazingly durable, and somehow (magically) not too heavy. These heirloom-quality blankets make an incredible gift, and my friend Grace Atwood, (who introduced me to the brand!), has a collaboration with ChappyWrap launching on Wednesday! I just received the green “Cabana” stripe style in the mail as a little preview of the collection and am absolutely in love. These are likely to go FAST, so click…
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Embosser For Addresses + More!

In addition to lending itself to a certain level of elegance we simply cannot achieve with stickers, custom address embossers are so easy to use and are an inexpensive way to personalize all sorts of stationery! This embosser lets you imprint your initials or monogram on cards, letters, or literally anything that’s made of paper. I particularly love the convenience of a return address embosser, especially when I’m writing all of that post-holiday thank you notes! It also makes a lovely wedding, housewarming or hostess gift!
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Soundbot Bluetooth Shower Speaker

I’m calling it right now, this waterproof bluetooth speaker is the best $15 you’ll spend in 2022. The ratings speak for themselves, but you can also take it from me that this completely waterproof speaker is incredibly easy to use, offers great sound quality for the price, and is a much better idea than keeping your phone on the edge of the tub (just saying). It offers six hours of playtime before needing a recharge and is currently marked WAY down (50% off), so take advantage of the opportunity to blast your favorite tunes or podcasts while you shower or…
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Square Toe Ballet Flats

We stan a ballet flat in this community, and I am absolutely enamored with this square-toe pair. They come in five colors but the cream colorway has caused drool to puddle on my desktop this morning. They’d be perfect year-round and they must be mine, immediately. Shop them right now while all sizes are in stock!
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Ruffled Marble Bowl

I’ve had my eye on a ruffled or scalloped marble bowl for ages and finally just ordered this beauty. The ruffling is dramatic in a really fresh way, and I can’t wait to use it to hold fruit in the kitchen or place on my entry console for a chic statement. I ordered the large, but it comes in three sizes and would also make for a fantastic housewarming gift!
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Goodles Healthy Mac and Cheese

I inadvertently caused some instagram commotion over this ridiculously delicious and healthy (!!!!) mac and cheese a couple weeks ago, and I offer no apologies. After trying Goodles and being absolutely dumbfounded by how delicious it is, the brand got in touch to offer my readers a 20% off coupon (MARYOGOODLES) because at least one good thing needed to happen in 2021. I didn’t realize before posting but apparently, Gal Gadot is behind the brand which makes absolute sense. Only Wonder Woman would be capable of achieving something this healthy and delicious. My personal favorite is the Shella Good flavor,…
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Lalo Infant Spoons

I apologize that this one is a little niche, but if you’ve ever been involved in introducing real food to a baby, you know that having the right spoon can make or break the whole operation. In the last two years, I’ve probably tried just about every existing piece of baby and toddler tableware on the market, and let me tell you, this Lalo spoon is THE ONE. I really love their full kit, but if you purchase nothing else, PURCHASE THESE SPOONS. Everything about these infant spoons are ideal: the size, shape, thin-ness of the spoon’s lip, everything. I’m…
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Amazon Cable Knit Sweater Vest

Trends can be tricky. You want to try them, but don’t want to spend a ton of money just in case it isn’t quite a fit for you. (See what I did there? Fit? New year, same bad jokes, people.) This super-affordable cable knit vest from Amaozn lets you try the trend for yourself without committing to an investment. There are so many colors, and honestly, you’ll never be sad to have this classic piece on hand. I own the khaki and love the color and cable knit detail.
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