Marketplace: In the Kitchen with Kate Spade

February 11, 2016 | 1 Commentary

In the fall, I brought you news from High Point Market of Kate Spade’s new line of furniture and home accessories. While I don’t particularly love the furniture as much as a lot of other people do, there are a select few items that I do really like (e.g., pom pom throw, Afton coffee table, many rugs), but, overall, it’s too much “bow” for me to commit to.

Its kitchen collection, however, is right up my black and white alley. In keeping with true Kate Spade style, it’s peppy and pretty and polka dotted! Oh, and of course there are plenty of bows thrown into the mix, too. Obviously. This is Kate Spade after all!

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deco dot tea kettle, $50

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3 piece ice cream set, $40

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cookie cutter and storage tin set, $25

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bow trivet, $15

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Eat Cake for Breakfast cake plate, $35

Fashion: Workout Wear

February 4, 2016 | Leave a Reply

Okay, so now that I’ve had one workout session at Hourglass, I feel that it’s about the right time to see what’s new in the world of workout wear.

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Reebok D Layering Top – Old Navy leggings – Under Armour sports bra – Nike socks – Goody ouchless hair elastics – Asics running shoes – Kate Spade water bottle – Under Armour half zip top – Timbuk2 gym bag

Fashion: Double Take

December 16, 2015 | Leave a Reply

Two of a kind…at slightly different price points.

girls’ tulle bow sweater, $32.50, J. Crew Factory

girls bow sweatshirt, $68, Kate Spade

Marketplace: Getting Organized

December 7, 2015 | 6 Commentaries

I have two MBA exams this week, so in light of this fact, I thought I would shine the spotlight on some cool office and organizational items. Yes? Yes!

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memo wall calendar, $30

white toy blocks calendar, $40

yay tray, $20

work hard, play hard mug, $18

7 year pen, $9.95 (I have this, I think I’m on to year 4)

small Swiss railway clock, $215

pencil holder, $38

acrylic collator and book end, $24

Design: Visual Comfort Lighting at HPMKT

November 5, 2015 | 6 Commentaries

I’m back today with another update from my first High Point Market experience. I already shared my overall impression of HPMKT and my prediction of trends, but today I’m sharing a close-up look at one company in particular that really came to impress!

As soon as I stepped into the Visual Comfort & Co. showroom, I was pretty much speechless. The staff was extremely welcoming and informative, and I instantly learned so much about Visual Comfort’s place in the lighting industry and its many designer partnerships. Based in Houston, Texas, Visual Comfort manufactures lighting for the likes of Thomas O’Brien, Kelly Wearstler, Aerin Lauder, Alexa Hampton, and Suzanne Kasler (impressive list, right? See the full list of designers here.).

Visual Comfort & Co. showroom entrance at High Point Market