Teaching kids how to budget and juggle finances is way funner with adorably patterned coin purses, right? Right. Purchase for $25 and up at Misala Handmade.
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color of the week: plumberry.
Vibrant and happy, plumberry is showing up everywhere – from runway to retail. Such a bright shade to be reckoned with!: 1. Pelican chair ($6200) at DWR 2. Koziol vase ($19) at Gifts With Style 3. V-neck jersey tee ($70) at Reiss 4. Garden pouf ($295) at Qui Est Paul 5. Purple ankle wedge boot
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lady gaga chair.
This Lady Gaga chair is so, so bizarre, but how can you not commend the creative folks who came up with such craziness? LINK: 56TH STUDIO
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Miscellaneous
MIXkind 06.
This week’s MIXkind is full of jams that I could not get out of my head last week. Track 01 in particular! Sometimes there is nothing better than a cheesy pop song, you guys. Enjoy! [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/703501″] 01. Call Me Maybe (Ari Gold Edit) — Carly Rae Jepsen 02. Switch Board
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kids rooms
a scandinavian-inspired nursery.
By far, my favorite nurseries generally have a few common threads: bright white, exposed wood and plenty of patterns and textures. And after spotting Gabriel’s nursery (designed by Sissy + Marley) on Design*Sponge, I’m so enamored to find that this one has all three!
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baby gear
the best baby rattle ever.
Attention, gift-givers with a semi-forgiving budget: this custom wooden baby rattle is officially the best gift to give an expectant mother (or, you know, yourself). Hand-carved from a single block of maple wood, the ends of each rattle represent two very important individuals in the baby’s life: mom and dad.
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pregnancy
20 stylish flats for pregnancy.
My midwife scolded me at my most recent appointment for wearing wedges (that lovely hormone relaxin raises the risk of rolling ankles during pregnancy), so I’ve been virtual shoe shopping for stylish flats to wear throughout the spring and summer. From loafers to brogues, here are my top 20 picks!: LOAFERS & BOAT SHOES //
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Miscellaneous
a modern humidifier.
A beautiful humidifier seems like an oxymoron, yes, but Stadler Form’s Anton Blue Ultrasonic Humidifier is just that: beautiful, sleek and endlessly modern. Perfect for a bright and cheery nursery! Purchase for $140 at Bobby Berk Home.