Nightstand: The Proposal by Mary Balogh
Coffee table: Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh
On the metro: How to Catch a Wild Viscount by Tessa Dare. (Currently free on Kindle through Amazon.)
Internets:
The Violent, Royal Story of How Tartan Became Your Favorite Plaid.
Have you ever wished you could own Roger Sterling’s bar cart? You’re in luck: the props from Mad Men are hitting the auction block.
Horrifying: Meet The People Who Suffer From “Kosmemophobia” — A Fear Of Jewelry.
A Gem Gossip feature on one of my favorite antique jewelry dealers, Leola Revives! This store was the source of my beloved double-headed Victorian opal and diamond snake ring.
A roundup of Royals in amazing hats, because yes.
Field trip, anyone? Here are nine of America’s best flea markets.
The Original ‘Waist Trainer’ – 18th Century Stays. I was at a nail salon having my gel manicure removed the other day when I looked down at my tinfoil-covered fingers and just started laughing. My manicurist looked me and said “I know – the things we do to ourselves.” I have that same reaction to this article on stays.
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Wow–can’t believe that “kosmemophobia” article!!
Fascinating, right? In a terrifying way.