Inflation is Ruining My Life

And Keeping Me From Doing All The Things I Want To Do To My House

I’m no Economics expert; I barely passed Econ in college, despite the rest of my family being economics/business/finance majors. But I do know that inflation is keeping me from doing all the fun things I want to do to my house. Instead, funds are going to infrastructure projects like replacing plumbing waste line stacks, removing an abandoned oil tank, getting certain things up to current code, and exploring waterproofing my basement, because I desperately want to finish it to add to the value of my house and have more space for my nephews/my future children (If anyone knows any nice eligible bachelors, reach out :). If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone! It will be worth it in the long run, but boy does it take away from the fun of creating beautiful spaces, moments, and vignettes in our own homes.

So here’s to dreaming of our future spaces and all the possibilities. Below are this week’s finds…

1. Custom Alice Dining Table ($5,500) 2. Maeve Handwoven Rug 3. Round Four Square Legs Stool ($610) 4. Bathroom Wastepaper Basket ($36) 5. Milagro Towels ($49) 6. Hanover Bedside Table ($5,565) 7. Marbre Jug ($165) 8. Emerson Garden Dining Chair 9. Rattan and Wood Folding Chair ($179) 10. Rabbit Chair ($330) 11. Giant Ice Cream Stool ($245)

12. Emsley Flatweave Kilim Foot Stool ($149) 13. Medium Baton Mirror ($746) 14. Floor Lamp with Tripod Base ($269) 15. Loire Small Sconce ($499) 16. Brass Bow Candle Holder ($65) 17. Oak Nightstand ($329) 18. Large Traditional Bench 19. Gazzda Mu Coffee Table ($910) 20. Rattan Lamp Noe ($574) 21. Irregular Acacia Center Table ($499) 22. Split Lamp ($348)

In response to a “Dear Style Snacks” request (Thanks for your support as always, Jane :), I’m featuring some small accent/side tables. If you have kids, I’m a firm believer in tables that aren’t top heavy, as they can easily be knocked over or be a safety hazard (I have a small martini table I remove when my nephews come to town for this reason). If you’re in the market for two tables, I’m a big fan of tables that don’t match, playing with different dimensions and heights, and styling the tables to express your own personal style. And remember, these tables are so useful in future spaces you’ll find yourself in and for your kids to put in their future apartments! So, find something useful and that you like, not something that’s a quick, temporary fix. And remember, STYLE STYLE STYLE!

Here are some small accent/side tables…

1. Circular Rattan Side Table ($249) 2. Petaluma Side Table ($250) 3. Round Scalloped Rattan Tray with Stand ($180) 4. Telephone Table ($299) 5. Marble and Wood Moroccan Side Table ($375) 6. Gustavian Classic Side Table ($550) 7. Valby Cocktail Table ($250) 8. Wedge Tables ($275) 9. Acrylic Side Table with Storage ($349) 10. Mehtab Bagh Inlay Side Table ($575) 11. Tini II Table ($595) 12. Slim ($399) 13. Lacie Garden Stool ($180) 14. Lena Marble Top Side Table ($700) 15. Eden Martini Table ($398)

Swoon. If you haven’t caught on yet, I’m very drawn to British interiors..

1. Anna Haines (designer), Rachael Smith (image) 2. David Netto (designer), Tria Giovan (image) 3. Groves Natcheva (architect), Olivia Emery (designer), Martin Morrell (image) 4. James McDonald (image) 5. Molly Mahon (designer), Owen Gale (image) 6. Kate Guinness (designer) 7. David Netto (designer), Tria Giovan (image) 8. Charles O'Connor & Edward Greenall (design), Simon Brown (image) 9. Ann Boyd (designer), Emma Lee (image)

Here are this week’s fashion finds..

1. Mona Floral-Print Faille Midi Dress ($824) 2. Lost Days ($75) 3. The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean ($138) 4. Angela Heel ($215) 5. Shift Shirt Dress ($749) 6. Dolman Sleeve Midi Dress ($99) 7. Prospect Striped Tee in Linen ($78) 8. Maxine eyelet shift dress in linen ($151) 9. The Cove Raffia Sun Hat ($149) 10. Terry Gathered Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress ($797) 11. Pot De Miel ($215) 12. Spice Girls Tee ($88)

13. Evie Linen Top ($168) 14. Acacia Specchio Leather Sandal ($98) 15. Evening Primrose Print Lace Maxi Dress ($595) 16. Cream & Blue Seaside Sabine Dress ($188) 17. Off White Multicolor Maria Pants ($525) 18. Embroidered Eyelet Blazer ($70) 19. Lambertine Skirt ($230) 20. Veta Vera Grass Picnic Basket ($125) 21. Andi Linen Skirt ($198) 22. D'Orsay lace-up espadrilles ($40) 23. Cream Sundazed Summer Cardigan ($165)

---

Current Obsessions

I’m obsessed with this ceramicist - he makes stunning pieces, including light fixtures

I highly recommend Pamela Anderson’s substack. Big fan of her Monday newsletter. She is a talented, insightful writer.

Carolina Irving’s Portuguese House

This New Orleans Cottage

---

**DEAR STYLE SNACKS: If you have something you need help finding, troubleshooting, or are curious about, please leave me a comment or send me a message, and I will be sure to feature your question (with the answer) in an upcoming newsletter.**