As I mentioned in my last little note, Mr. DitL and I are moving to a new house basically right now, so I’m going to take a few days to focus on getting those ducks are in a row.

Packing is the WORST thing, but sharing some of it with you all through Instagram stories has made it more entertaining. Thanks for all the DMs! You light up my life.

I’ll be back next week! For now, the boxes demand my attention.

xoxo,
Becky

What I’m reading:

The Girl With The Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn. I don’t have much time to read right now but I HAD to make time for this one. It’s a Bridgerton’s prequel!! The Bridgertons were the first family-focused historical romance series I ever read and they’ll always have a special place in my heart.

Internets:

JCK Magazine listed me as one of the jewelry industry’s top 5 Influencers in a recent article about the new age of marketing. Thanks, JCK!

Lionette NY invited me to curate their combo of the week this week! If you buy all three of my picks, you get 30% off your purchase.

How 5 Remarkable Women Changed Technology.

This super interesting article about how many books the average person reads in their lifetime will make you think twice about slogging through that novel you’re not enjoying.

Secrets Of Historical Reenactors.

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Hello, my darlings!

It’s been a crazy week at DitL HQ. Husband and I have been low key looking for a new place since he started his new job in Feb (he’s currently spending 3 hours a day commuting) and we suddenly found The One this weekend…so I guess we’re moving in the  next couple of weeks. Holy moly.

I’m glad we’re doing it, but it’s definitely causing me some stress. I’m not generally a “yes, huge life decision right now go go go” type of gal. I like to plan and plan and make lists. So I’m still planning and listing, but apparently I’m also DOING. Goodness gracious.

The last time we moved, I documented the intense process of packing my rather large jewelry collection. I think the techniques I used last time were pretty successful, but I’m planning on making one major change: instead of stuffing each necklace into a straw, a Pinterest strategy that worked but was time consuming, I just ordered 500 tiny plastic bags and I’m going that route instead. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes!

I also need to get some boxes, I guess? Time for lists!

xoxo,
Becky

What I’m reading:

The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty. I just started this today, but I really like it so far! Sassy heroine, interesting worldbuilding, well-paced story. Looking forward to reading more of it.

The Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas. Rereading a great series by a favorite romance author. Sometimes it’s so relaxing to read something that you’ve read before. I read these recently enough that I sort of remember what happens, but not every detail.

Internets

My Year of Reading Books by Black Women.

Real Enchanted Roses That Last For Twenty Years Or More.

Mesmerizing Depictions of Magic and Witchcraft Throughout History: how the occult has been depicted in art, from mandrakes to palmistry.

Why women wore Handmaid’s Tale robes in the Texas Senate.

A Look at All the Times Kate Middleton Has Worn a Tiara.

New Crop of Young Adult Novels Explores Race and Police Brutality.

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Can you believe that it’s April?? This year is flying by, darlings. Or at least it feels that way to me.

If you’ve been following my Insta stories, you know I spent the weekend in the gorgeous desert near Phoenix for a friend’s wedding. I had an incredible time, and after going home for long enough to run a load of laundry I’m off to NYC to see some jewelry!

I’m also excited to tell you that I’ll be featured in a special guest appearance on the fabulous Engagement 101 Magazine! I’m going be chatting all things vintage engagement rings tomorrow morning via Engagement 101’s Facebook live at 11 am (that’s Tuesday the 4th).

xoxo,
Becky

Internets:

Exceptionally rare collection of star rubies (!!!) headed to auction in June.

The Real-Life Drama That Inspired Feud: Bette and Joan.

This badass 11 year old girl built herself a prosthetic arm that shoots glitter.

Beautiful waterfalls from around the world! Because they’re downright majestic.

Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry (aka Paper Boi) Wears His Mother’s Necklaces in Her Memory. This is fully heartwarming – there’s nothing like jewelry to connect you to lost loved ones.

16 pretty pink houses to lift your spirit.

This story about the Green Angels, a drug ring run by models, is bizarrely fascinating.

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