Good morning, darlings,

I both can’t believe it’s already Thursday and also can’t believe it isn’t Friday yet. May has certainly been a busy month.

Mr. DitL and I are settling into our new house just in time to jet off for Vegas jewelry week June 1st! But first, we’re sneaking away for a few days to celebrate our two year wedding anniversary just a touch early.

I’ll be back next week!

xoxo,
Becky

What I’m reading:

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting: I just started this and it’s craaaaaaaazy so far. Good, but crazy. CRAZY.

The Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare: I’ve read this series before and I’m sure I’ll read it again – utterly delightful historical romance by one of my favorite authors. A collection of bold, brave, misfit ladies finding love. What’s not to adore?

Internets:

An Anthropological Look at Weapons of War as Objects of Art.

From Paris to NYC; hedgehog hair, circa 1785.

I don’t care if it’s a trend, I want all Millennial pink furniture. I love this color.

Tiara Thursday: The Westminster Halo Tiara.

Pirate Jack Sparrow’s jewellery ‘valued’ at £225,000 by F Hinds.

The British Pennies Defaced in Protest by a Suffragette. SO COOL.


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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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