Happy Valentine’s Day! Without a doubt, my wedding day was the most romantic day of my life. I wore pink. Every now and then I look at the photos and wish I had worn a proper “wedding dress,” but the satin Ralph Lauren gown I bought on sale, three sizes too big, five days before the event… well, it was gorgeous.
I’m going to an evening wedding in a few weeks, and because this pregnant lady won’t have her drunk coat on, I’d like a little something to wrap around my bare shoulders. This lovely Rococo shawl will do the trick; it’s lightweight but cozy, and will be a staple I can wear (and even use as a travel or emergency baby blanket) after the little one comes.
Just in time for spring gifting season, Bloomie’s is chock full of new goodies. While not necessarily cheap, these home goods won’t be something your mama/newly married best friends/hostess whose front yard you’re digging up for a plastic easter egg will hide in a cabinet until you come over.
1. Stainless Steel Asparagus Pot by All Clad; 2. The very strange, very appealing Paris Votive by Bernardaud (check out the other patterns, including a Chicago version); 3. Nambé “Butterfly” Salad Bowl Set; 4. Michael Aram for Waterford Woodgrain Cocktail Shaker; 5. Mediterraneo Kitchen Jars by Alessi; 6. Latte Machiatto Mug by Konitz; 7. Jungle Jubilee by Lynn Chase–one big serving piece is all you need; 8. Jardins Du Monde Ceramic Collection by Juliska–a set of dessert plates from this lovely line is a more than generous gift; 9. The Ice Cream Scoop & Stack by Cuisipro makes perfect ice cream plops; 10. FrouFrou by 1891 by Sferra Sheets are actually more elegant basic than over-the-top froufrou; 11. The Eva Zeisel for Royal Stafford “One O One” Teapot will make your design-minded friends swoon; 12. Dustbuster by Alessi; 13. Clare Flower Pots by Marc Jacobs Waterford; 14. “Banana Brothers” Salt/Pepper Set by Alessi (do kayaking monkeys really need commentary?); 15. “Tea Over Ice” Pitcher System by Tea Forte.
