Nightstand: Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen. A fellow Book Rioter recommend this series to me when I was looking for a good airplane read – if reading about a plucky minor royal solving mysteries in 1930’s London sounds like a good time to you, pick this up immediately. It’s fluffy and delicious.

Coffee table: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean.This is a reread and I love it even more the 2nd time around.

On the metro: Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James. Oh, Eloisa James. I could read about your duchesses all day. Sometimes I do.

Internets:

I didn’t do a #GrammyJewelry post this year, but a lot of other people did! Here are some of the best: Instore Mag, Cheryl Kremkow, Fashionologie, The Jewellery Editor, and Kremkow again, looking specifically at ear climbers.

How great is this photo of Katy Perry admiring Rihanna’s rings at the Grammys? It’s good to see celebs appreciating the fabulous bling they get to wear.

Another award show happened this weekend, too! See The Jewellery Editor’s BAFTA bling recap, and one from Instore mag, too.

I always love seeing Wendy Brandes’ “Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award” posts.

Kesha Steals Dinosaur, Is Caught Glitter-Handed. Kesha is a priceless treasure regardless of the presence or absence of dollar signs in her name.

A Brief History of Birth Control, in honor of Carl Djerassi: one of the creators of the birth control pill and a fellow Kenyon alum who passed away recently.

I love this: Spell out your love in coloured gemstones: a history of acrostic jewellery.

Did you know that Zazzle offers custom-printed fabric? Read all about it on my fabulous friend’s blog.

10 Signs You Have Low Bookish Self-Esteem.


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Nightstand: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater. A good friend with great taste in books recommended these, and I’m having a great time with these so far.

Coffee table: Duchess By Night by Eloisa James. Eloisa James is delightful.

Audiobook: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling. This is so great on audiobook.

Internets:

Don’t miss this stunning In Detail London feature on Valerie Messika.

I admired these stunning Mattioli pieces in Italy, but I didn’t have a chance to try them on. Jen Heebner did, though!

YES: How to Choose the Perfect Business Tiara.

The Book Riot store just added a new shirt design for Valentine’s Day. It is perfection.

There are some seriously gorgeous pieces in this JCK Marketplace piece on Ian Saudē for Kaiser Gems.

Also awesome: Women in France are badass-ly fighting sexual harassment on the Metro. Let’s bring this to DC?

This Couture Jewelry Is Designed to Protect Against Rape — But It Has One Big Flaw.

I find this video of chubby hamsters moving in slow motion to be incredibly relaxing.

Want to decorate a cake with gems made of sugar? I’ve got your back.

Nightstand: True Pretenses by Rose Lerner. Romance! Delightful. Review to come.

Coffee table: Almost Famous Women: Stories by Megan Mayhew Bergman. I definitely love the concept of this short story collection, but how much I love the actual book is still TBD.

Audiobook: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray. I’ve read this in hard copy, but it’s really fun as an audiobook.

Internets:

A visual tour of the most important Backstreet Boys outfits – if this bores you, we are probably not real life friends.

This requires no editorializing: Tiny Kittens Dressed As Iconic Fantasy Characters Are The Best Tiny Kittens.

“Mansplaining” might be a silly word but it’s an important concept. This article takes a look at other kinds of privileged explaining, too.

The fabulous Stay Gold published a great interview with Communion by Joy.

This is so cool! I love this blog: The Revolutionary Smile of Mme. Vigée-LeBrun, 1786.

Hobbit Sword Glows in the Presence of Unsecured WiFi. Because of course.

Awesome: Hollywood’s got a sexist casting problem—and one actress is cleverly calling it out.

This is a pie shaped like the Millennium Falcon and it’s amazing.