Marketplace: Night Stands

Now that the bed of my dreams is perfectly in place (minus the mattress, of course), I’m on the hunt for a pair of suitable nightstands. My bed is French, so I might opt for something French provincial in style (but plain-ish) to go with it…or something else.

What I’m discovering so far in my search is that (a) I’m very particular (too short, too tall, too skinny, too fat, too traditional, too modern), (b) new nightstands can be super pricey, and (c) finding a pair of vintage nightstands seems practically impossible.

That said, here are some versions that caught my eye and that might go with my bed (but not necessarily my budget…and I’d likely have to repaint them, too).

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24″ Maison closed nightstand, $895, Restoration Hardware

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20″ Empire rosette closed nightstand, $795, Restoration Hardware

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Louis XVI 24″ closed nightstand, $560 (on sale), Restoration Hardware

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Louis XVI 24″ narrow open nightstand, $490 (on sale), Restoration Hardware (the Louis XVI collection is my fave…and it would go very well with my bed)

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Bellina nightstand, $599, Restoration Hardware

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Liane side table, $339, Restoration Hardware

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lacquered regency nightstand, $698, Anthropologie (this would provide some interesting contrast, but it’s likely not the right style. i do find it interesting)

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Grasse nightstand, $498, Anthropolgie (I like the curved stems, but it’s the wrong colour)

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Robin 1 drawer night stand, $195, Wayfair

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Horton bachelor’s chest, $395, Wayfair

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Gallinas 1 drawer nightstand, $75, Wayfair

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Weaver 1 drawer nightstand, $265, Wayfair

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Stardust 2 drawer nightstand, $290, Wayfair

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French provincial nightstands, $450, Kijiji

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John Widdicomb nightstands, $1250, 1st Dibs

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Any other ideas as to where I might find an (affordable) set of nightstands?

Marketplace: Spring at TJX Canada

Many of you most likely know that Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls brands are united under the TJX Canada umbrella. I don’t know about you, but I make just-about-weekly visits to one, if not all three, of these stores. The deals are great, the selection is diverse, and I generally find what I’m looking for…and then some.

If you’re eager for spring’s arrival, it might be wise to pay a visit to one of these stores to start your spring shopping. While the selection varies in each store, I’m sure you’ll find something on trend for your home or wardrobe.

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jewelled earrings, $29.99

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structured boustier, $49.99

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metallic velcro sneakers, $79.99

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saddle bag, $69.99

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embossed mini skirt, $399.99 (I love love love this!)

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embossed shorts, $16.99

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lace peasant dress, $99.99

From Marshalls:

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two-in-one sweatshirt dress, $399.99 (I love love love this, too!)

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silver paillette dress, $129.99

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beaded slip dress, $169.99

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eyelet lace blouse, $39.99

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platform lugg sole sandal, $79.99

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textured leather shoulder bag, $129.99

Finally, from HomeSense:

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driftwood base table lamp, $69.99

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accent table, $129.99

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textured vase, $39.99

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retro-inspired 3-piece chat set, $149.99

What do you usually buy at Winners, Marshalls, or HomeSense? What will you be hunting for this spring?

 

Marketplace: Favourite Gifts for Babies and Toddlers

Between my own nephews and nieces and all of my friends’ babies, I have bought so many baby gifts over the last decade or so. Like many areas of my life, I approach baby gift buying quite simply. When the babies started coming, I thought carefully about what my favourite items were, and then I basically resorted to buying them in bulk. Honestly. Today I’m sharing with you some of my signature baby gift items; they seem to be well-received by babies and parents alike.

Jellycat stuffed animals are the softest, and the faces are super sweet. I tend to buy a lamb or a bunny, but lately I’ve picked up the giraffe, and I just love it. There are so many good chewing options for babies…ribbons, tails, arms…awesome! I’ve got my eye on the unicorn and owl, too. I do tend to stay away from the bear…it’s just a bit too classic for my taste.

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Jellycat bashful bunny

I always buy books for babies and kids. Reading is one of the single most important things that people can do for and with kids, in my opinion, and I do my part to encourage it! My all-time favourite book for babies/toddlers/kids is Each Peach Pear Plum. This was my favourite book as a young kid, and it gives the reader so much to look at and learn!

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Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg

I also buy just about any Dr. Seuss book, but Green Eggs and Ham remains my all-time favourite.

For one-year olds, I often buy One by Kathryn Otoshi. It’s a beautiful book with sweet, simple watercolour artwork.

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One by Kathryn Otoshi

Now that my friends’ babies are turning two, I’ve started buying Two by Kathryn Otoshi in bulk. Why ruin a good thing, right? 9780972394666_IL_2_dfc8f

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I also find Press Here by Herve Tullet to be an exceptionally fun book and any kid that I have given it to seems to have really enjoyed it (two others in the collection are Mix it Up! and Let’s Play). For Christmas, I sent my nephews and niece a bunch of Laura Ljungkivst’s Follow the Line books, and they seem to have liked them quite a bit. I’m also always on the lookout for Barbapapa books (in French, English, or Italian) for my nephews and niece; I love the creativity of these stories.

Do you have signature gifts for babies, toddlers, kids, or others? Do tell!

Update:

Two for Tuesday: Polka Dot Sheets

Okay. Okay. So we all know by now that I’ve declared 2016 as The Year of My Bed, right? I can’t help but post bed-related items since it’s on my mind a lot. Today, I’m bringing you two polka dot duvet sets…a low and a high!

71EBl2gU5HL._SL1500_low: polka dot duvet set, $69.99 (Queen), Amazon

D1C3BW_100high: deco dot comforter set, $180, Kate Spade

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