Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit, by Jaye Robin Brown. I just finished this and I really enjoyed it. Sweet YA romance.

To Kiss a Thief, by Susanna Craig. Regency romance! Deception, intrigue, and sapphires.

Internets:

I went antique engagement ring hunting for About.com! See all the pretties in the slideshow here.

Just Look at the Smithsonian’s Beautiful Collection of Historically Significant Cosmetics.

The lovely ladies of Maejean Vintage take a look at the vintage jewelry trends of 2016.

Do you want a wedding cake, or a wedding cake-shaped stack of cheeses? These are the options we have available to us in this beautiful world.

How to Book the Cheapest Flight Possible to Anywhere: I thought I was going to know all of these already, but actually it kind of blew my mind.

Gold Wedding Rings In The Victorian Era.

Jennifer Hudson Turned Her Son’s Baby Tooth into a Statement Necklace. Let’s talk about this, friends. What do you think?

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Nightstand: The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett by Chelsea Sedoti. A YA novel about a teenage girl gone missing – but with a twist. I’m not very far into this one, but it’s intriguing so far. I need to reserve judgement until I see where the plot is going.

Coffee table: The Ballroom by Anna Hope. This one was rather dark – it’s set in an insane asylum on a Yorkshire moor in the early 1900’s. – but I actually really enjoyed. There’s a lot of beauty in the story, despite its bleak setting. It’s not just a miseryfest.

On the balcony: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. I’ve been hearing about these books for years, but am only just now getting around to trying them myself. I just started; can’t wait to really dive in.

Internets:

This guy travels the world with his pet chicken, Monique. I’m on board.

The most inspirational ways to carve watermelon. This sounds boring, but I promise it’s not.

Llamas nearly ruined the Tour-de-France, and they weren’t the first animals to try!

Let’s talk about grillz. Yes, grillz.

Game of Thrones jewelry designer announces his own Khaleesi-inspired collection.

Amateur archaeologists stumble upon largest trove of Viking gold ever found in Denmark.

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What I’m reading:

A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley. I read this on the plane home from Vegas and I loved it. Granted, I was sleep deprived and somewhat medicated (I don’t like planes). But I always enjoy Susanna Kearsley’s novels, regardless of state of mind. This was a fun one.

Gambled Away: A Historical Romance Anthology from Rose Lerner, Molly O’Keefe, Joanna Bourne, Jeannie Lin, Isabel Cooper. A selection of hand-picked romance authors each submitted a gambling-related short story to this excellent anthology. It’s rare to see a collection where all of the writing is so equally good. I want to go find books by every author included. Be aware: there’s some serious sex in some of these stories.

Internets:

Three little boys rocking out Schuyler sisters’ style.

The wacky hats of Royal Ascot. I will never not click on something like this.

A Bit Of Afternoon Cheer: Google Charmed By Grandma’s Polite Searches.

Stray kitten photobombs a live newscast, becomes most popular kitty ever.

Skydivers playing a realistic game of Quiddich in the air!! Heroes.

Remembering the creator of the beehive hairdo. Because why not?

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