Recent Finds
For Visual Comfort
I’ve been saving so many things that have caught my eye lately—pieces that speak to me, things I wish I had a place for, and items I’d love to see in someone else’s house. Winter always makes me crave coziness and small upgrades that make every day spaces feel better. These are a few good finds that I didn’t want to forget.
Here are this week’s interior finds. . .
1. Handmade Art Deco Brass Wall Sconce 2. Modern Acrylic Shadowbox 3. Panthera Rug 4. Angeles III Cup 5. 5 Inch Tall Clip-on Lampshade 6. Neoclassical Revival Sidechair 7. Cocktail Napkins 8. Kara Marble Tray 9. Atherton Shower Curtain 10. Lucia Woven Dining Chair 11. Bois de Chene Pillow by Scalamandre 12. Damson Madder Gourmand Caramel Cafe Figural Ceramic Candle 13. Velvet Silky Ruffle Throw Pillow
14. Bowen Ruffle Skirted Sofa 15. Aqua Bobbin Lacquer Photo Frame 16. Bibbs Hand-Painted Tray 17. Stevie Ottoman- Tiger 18. Kitson Nightstand 19. Shell Dish 20. Ditsy Delft Tiles 21. Capretto Fabric 22. Yves Saint Laurent Print 23. Ceramic Fish Soap Dish 24. Washable Animal Cotton Rug- Bunny 25. Dolce Tray Calacatta Viola 26. Sellars Mirror 27. Small Puff Cleo Blue Sage
28. Kora Cotton Jute Contract-Grade Accent Stool 29. Zebras Rug 30. Retro Mushroom Table Lamp 31. Run Wild Side Table 32. Color Pop Resin Salad Servers 2 Piece Set 33. Carlo Nason "Gelato" Portable Table Lamp 34. Cadence Offset Stripe Flatwoven Bath Mat 35. Concrete Cube Wall Light 36. Printed Archival Tray 37. Estelle Shadow Box 38. Tigre Rug 39. Cascade Vase 40. Smörfisk Placemat
Here are this week’s fashion finds. . .
1. Waist Tie Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt 2. The 90s Long-Sleeve Tee 3. Hemlock Gathered Trench Jacket 4. Anouck Cardigan 5. Tira Cardigan 6. Crystal Embellished Featherweight Cashmere Silk Wrap 7. Long Pull On Skirt 8. Crewneck Tee 9. Hendry Pear-Cut Bar Stud Earring 10. Topstitch Denim Jacket 11. Paolo Cardigan 12. Boxy T-Shirt
13. Lucy Half-Zip Sweater 14. Brushed Cashmere Blouson-Sleeve Sweater 15. Short Flowy Trench Coat 16. Saude Cotton-Blend Mini Shirt Dress 17. Serina Sneaker 18. Rib Knit Cardigan 19. San Mules 20. Collar Stand Top 21. Charla Jacket 22. Delta Sweater 23. Merino Wool V-Neck Sweater 24. Cosmo Pant
25. Miller Dickey Double-Breasted Crepe Blazer 26. Sylvain Sweater 27. Carla Leopard-Print Calf Hair Pumps 28. Miramar Wide-Leg Pants 29. Cashmere Easy Sweatshirt 30. Swan Shirt 31. Milos Leather Jacket 32. Metallic Knit Casper Cardigan 33. Long Sleeve Turtleneck Dress 34. Edgard Coat 35. Amelia Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Shirt 36. High-Rise Wide-Leg Drapey Tencel Pull on Pant
Wishlist (Not a Shopping Cart)
Alison Roman’s new cookbook
This full body red light mat.
Prada suede mules.
This A.L.C. sweater.
I want to try this blowdry spray, these sakara gummies, Saie’s tinted moisturizer, and this salt scrub shampoo.
I’m obsessed with this painting and would die for it. If you like pop art, this is quite cool.
I need to try this hair mask (use code MELANIE15 for a discount).
Leather jackets are back. I’ve always wanted one. This one and this one are calling me, but my wallet currently says no. Maybe I can have this one?
I want to try this setting spray.
Home Maintenance Reminders
Prune crepe myrtles end of Winter (February usually) to prepare for the season. Post storm, if any limbs were dangling close to the house, take note!
If you’ve had any issues with your HVAC during the winter, make sure you get it checked out. You may have a dirty filter, need more refrigerant, or some other failing component (I had condensate lines freezing last year and I needed a condensate pump to keep things moving and my heat has been doing great ever since!) Pro tip, due to freezing temps your system might drop a few degrees as it defrosts and then will go back up. This is what’s happening if you see your system going up and down!
Reload on snow melt if you used all of it during this last storm. And anything else you wish you had or couldn’t get for next time!
I’m looking into doing a home energy audit to make sure this house is buttoned up to be as efficient as possible in cold and hot temperatures.
Things I’m Trying and Liking
This is my “house bra” (that I also wear out of the house) and it’s so comfy.
Quince Mongolian Sweater in Navy. I just got this and am loving it!
LESET’s Lauren High Waist Midi Skirt is a new addition to my closet.
Aurate sent me some BEAUTIFUL pieces. If you’ve always wanted to try something from them (get yourself a little valentine’s day gift), use my code STYLESNACKS20 for 20% off your order!
I just got this H&M sweater and it’s very inexpensive and the color is fun.
Versed Multi-Serum Skin Tint Foundation. Loving this for no make-up look that’s effortless for every day.
Dirty Labs Free and Clear Bio Laundry Detergent. I have really sensitive skin so I’m careful with what laundry detergent I use. Right now, I’m trying this out and liking it so far. Next up, I want to put their laundry booster to the test.
Noyz sent me their perfume called Detour. And it’s yummy!
Current Obsessions
I love this space designed by Ben Pentreath.
This Los Angeles Tudor reimagined by David Netto is perfection.
This London House is a masterclass on color and texture.
I now require all this gym equipment for my non-existent gym.
Look at this Hermès pool table. WOW.
Design Consult Services
I am now offering design consults services. Here are some of the projects I’ve helped people with for you to check out!
Things I can help with:
Picking out materials and finishes
Furniture options for needs and budget
Reworking a room, reimagining what you already have
Talking through your ideas you’re not sure about (think of me as a sounding board)
Making the most cost effective decisions for your space and current phase of life