Good morning, darlings!

I’m still working on preparing my Vegas photos for you (first post to come soon!!) but in the meantime, we’ve had fun learning about modern dress clips from Jubilee Jones and talking about my new favorite book all about diamonds!

Speaking of which – my giveaway for Brilliance and Fire ends today. 5 of you will win a free copy, but you can’t win if you haven’t entered. Don’t forget to enter by 3 pm today, because that’s when I’m picking my winners!

xoxo,
Becky

What I’m reading:

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. I’ve been hearing good things about this book for ages and I’m finally getting around to seeing what all the fuss is about. I’m only a little ways in, but it’s really good already.

If I Only Had a Duke by Lenora Bell. This book is pretty delightful. I love a sassy heroine.

Internets:

I loved this article in the NYT! In a Time of Stress, Jewelry Becomes Armor.

The True Story Behind Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Her Mixed-Up Files. Who else loves this book??

That Thing Where You Feel Forced To Choose Either Silver Or Gold For Life.

4 Body-Negative Messages People Spread in the Name of Body Positivity.

A Golden Girls Version of Clue Is Coming Out & I Am Here for It. But is the theme song going to be “Thank you for murdering a friend”? Only time will tell.

The Lavish Work of One of the Last Gilders of the Versailles Court: because it’s almost jewelry-related, and super cool.


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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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