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Stuff I Want.

By: Jen Shoop

Snowstorm Juno was apparently a bust in NYC, but Chicago casually and unflappably weathered an impromptu blizzard over the weekend.  I was epically productive on Saturday, getting a bunch of work done; running some backlogged errands; attending a Dailey Method cardio/barre class; writing; and getting some reading in (currently reading another Ephron book, I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections — she is such a delight; reading her is like talking with an old, funny friend who occasionally catches you off guard with a moment of poignancy).  Sunday, by contrast, was epically lazy.  I blame the blog Mint Loves Social Club.  I had stumbled across her blog a year or so ago and then somehow forgotten to add her to my blog roll.  Hence, a lot of time reading through her old material and dying over the patio oasis she designed on a budget.  (Thanks to this post, she also encouraged me to buy this Winco 20 Ounce Sugar Bowl with Roll Top to up my ante with my daily coffee-taking.  I mean, yes.)  I also snapped up this gorgeous Equipment blouse (on sale for $105?!?) and seriously contemplated buying this one, too.

And I also came up with a long list of items I reallyreallyreallyreally want.

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Pastel is looking fuh-resh for spring, girl.  And this Gucci crossbody in pastel blue ($980) just skyrocketed to the top of my covets list.  I’m also down with the blush color ($980), but blue is just so…unexpected.

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We’ve been on a hiatus on our home decorating work because we were busy researching and buying a car (and, honestly, just making it through a ridiculously work-heavy month — both of us have been working our tails off).  However, now that we’ve purchased our car (currently debating a name for our new whip — my mom called it “The Panther” since it’s an all-black SUV with all-black errrything on the inside — but I had wanted to call it “Yeezus”) and work has calmed down a touch, I’m back on the interior design bandwagon.  And have you seen some of the goodies from Nate Berkus for Target?  This pouf ($60) is oddly well-matched with the palette in my breakfast nook (blues, greens, and peaches/reds/pinks):

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These pillows are also rad ($25), and how cool is this globe light?!

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I know, I know.  You’re sick of me talking about these Wildfox shades ($179).  I’ve been coveting them in the Barbie doll pink, but how about these mirrored ones with black frames?!

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I’ve never been one to wear sneakers, but there are so many chic pairs out right now.  These Loefflers ($295) may push me to take the plunge.

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I’ve been really into Moroccan rugs lately, especially this gorgine black and white style ($138+).  Similar styles I’m considering: this one; this one; this one; and this one.

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I like it with a leather pouf atop ($205).

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And, I know it’s a bit early, but how funky-kitschy-chic is this pepper-print dress ($1695)?!  I know it’s steep but it is gorgeous.

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These Louboutins are literal perfection ($675).  I need to have these, end of story, amen.

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Two little knick-knacks I’ve been coveting: set of Swing lacquer boxes ($49 for set of 2) and needlepoint coasters ($24):

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This fun flutter tee ($55) adds just the right amount of interest.

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