Coming off the heels of last week’s random roundup of things I’m loving, more miscellany, including a lookalike top inspired by the darling Bradley of Luella June in her asymmetrical glory above:
+PICK NO. 1: THE SPECIAL FRAME.
I ordered this acrylic frame to house a beautiful prayer my mother-in-law sent to minimagpie on the occasion of her Baptism. I have it sitting on the little table adjacent to the rocking chair in minimagpie’s nursery and it occurs to me that this frame would be handy for housing a whole mess of other mementos. I might frame and display a card from my mom in one, and keep it at my bedside.
+PICK NO.2 : JULIO, SERVE THAT SCAMPI.
My scalloped plates, on sale! (Anyone else get the reference above? Bruno Mars HINT HINT HINT.)
+PICK NO. 3: ROSIE ASSOULIN LOOKALIKE.
+If, like me, you could not bring yourself to pony up north of $1,000 for this highly coveted Rosie Assoulin top ON SALE, shown on the uber chic Bradley of Luella June above, you will be delighted by this similar under-$100 find. (Or, there’s a literal dupe here, but I’m usually rather allergic to copycats that are too identical…)
+PICK NO. 4: THE STATEMENT SWEATER.
Obsessed with this well-priced statement sweater for fall. Well, it’s not a loud statement — sort of a modest statement. (Actual statement sweater obsessions of mine have been well-documented.)
+PICK NO. 5: THE PERFECT ANY-ROOM RUG.
Love (!!!) this rug. A great, interesting neutral with sufficient interest and contrast.
+PICK NO. 6: AN ICE-BLUE SWEATER.
One of you lovely Magpies recommended the brand Demylee for sweaters — and I am dying over this gorgeous ice blue number.
+PICK NO. 7: NEW READS.
+Grace of TheStripe is currently reading this book, and I’m going to follow suit as soon as I’m done with my current read, a novel by Elin Hilderbrand. I’d never read one of her books before, even though I know she’s a widely-read beach read writer. It’s likely unfortunate I’m reading her coming off the heels of tearing through this Joan Didion book, the weight and heft of which would leave even Neil DeGrasse Tyson looking like a buffoon. (Sorry to keep mentioning Tyson — he springs to mind because of this.) (Also, reading this recent Didion book not only reaffirms my decision to place one of her books on this list.)
+PICK NO. 8: WEAR YOUR CHINOISERIE ON YOUR SLEEVE.
Obsessing over this chinoiserie-print scarf ($48).
+PICK NO. 9: THE BEST BODY LOTION.
I have used this body lotion for the last few years straight, I think? The best consistency and the greatest scent. Just ordered a new bottle, in fact. Also, love their lip balm.
+PICK NO. 10: THE LACE MINI.
This under-$100 lace dress is…amazing. Looks so much higher end than its price tag suggests.
Oh man, more reading picks! I found a copy of Startup in one of my neighborhood’s Little Free Libraries recently and swooped it right up. I think it’ll be my next pick after I finish The Light We Lost (which is going relatively quickly, but I keep forgetting to pick it up! Ah.)
I liked Blue Nights, but not as much as The Year of Magical Thinking. Joan Didion is one of my favorite writers of nonfiction in general, though.
I haven’t read anything by Elin Hilderbrand (odd since I’ve spent many a summer day on the Cape & Nantucket) but am intrigued by her most recent release — The Identicals! What did you think of the book you read?
Yay for Demylee!
I ended up liking the Hilderbrand book! I thought she had a great sense for physical space (the Nantucket house she describes in it — I feel like I’ve been there before!), and the interpersonal dramas that unfold feel fairly realistic. Still, it’s a Beach Read, so don’t expect Didion 🙂
Haha, a capital B Beach Read! I can get behind that. Thanks for the rec!
Loved The Rumor and Beautiful Day!
Added both to my list! I actually just finished up “Here’s to Us” and agree with what’s been said — she’s a talented writer and the book was fun.
I love EH’s light, beachy reads but I have to say, Here’s to Us was probably my least favorite. Don’t give up on her if it seems too fluffy!
Good to know! Which one is your favorite??
Loving that sweater from Tuckernuck! Also, I’m seriously obsessed with this dress from the same under $100 collection – https://tnuck.com/collections/feel-good/products/bonnie-ruffle-dress
xo,
Em
http://www.organicallyemily.com
SO cute! Love that dress!! The bow in the back = major.
I would eagerly read JD’s grocery list, and inevitably cry my eyes red. (There is supposedly a documentary coming out about her- so thrilling.) EH actually writes supremely enjoyable books, especially sentimental if you’re a Nantucket lover! (The minutia in the books is a great behind the scenes on the island)
YES, I have heard about the documentary and am eagerly awaiting its release. I just listened to an interview she did on NPR after the publication of Blue Nights and have become increasingly obsessed with her.