Over the holidays, I saw many real and Instagram friends share images of puzzles they were working on. I love that people do puzzles! As a kid, I loved them, but I don’t remember when I last did a puzzle. But what a great activity for cozy, snowy winter days.
phrenology puzzle, $15.76USD
pure white hell puzzle, $37.62CAD (this one has 1000 pieces; there’s a 2000-piece version, too)
monstera leaf puzzle, $14.87USD
gradient puzzle, $30.20USD
map puzzle, $49.95USD
January is a great time to tidy up, to organize, and to say goodbye to things you no longer use or no longer work. While I aim to do this regularly throughout the year, it doesn’t always happen, so January gives me the push I need to take on organizational projects and to assess what items I might need to keep things looking good and working hard.
One of the things that I think I’ll need soon is a dish drainer. I do like my current dish drainer quite a bit actually, but it’s looking worn these days. I wouldn’t be opposed to buying an exact duplicate, but I am also curious as to what other cool, effective designs exist. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far. 
Alessi drainer and tray, $135.96USD
Tosca dish rack, $99.95CAD
Guzzini dish drainer, €37 (this is the one I currently own and really like)
Yamazaki dish rack, $45.50CAD
grass drying rack, $16.99CAD
Joseph Joseph dish rack, $48.51CAD
Are you a holiday baker? And where do you store all of your baked goods? If you’re looking for a festive container, maybe one of these will interest you. I think the cottage is especially sweet.
Santa cookie jar, winter cottage cookie jar, holiday tree cookie jar, Christmas cookie jar, Santa cookie jar, snowflake cookie jar
This Friday has come around very quickly. For no reason in particular, this week has just gone by in a flash. Waterloo is now covered in a blanket of snow, which, yes, is pretty, but reminds me that this is the first of many snowfalls from now until March. Sigh. It is also a sign that the holidays – and parties – are right around the corner. Anyone need a new pair of fancy shoes for such parties? If so, have a look at this stunning collection of sparkling footwear.
How many times have I featured lucite here on this blog? Many, many, I know! But, the thing is, lucite has been around in home and fashion for years, and there’s no sign of an upcoming exit. Lucite pieces are flexible because they match any decor. A side table or console just easily blend into any style, and because the pieces are light, they give the eye a break from other furnishings, colours, wallpapers, etc. Lucite also reflects light nicely, so in a rather dark room, lucite pieces are used to bring in some brightness.
bar cart, $399USD, West Elm
Antonio chair, $439USD, CB2
lucite bed, $5000+USD, Anthropologie
lucite squirrel, $441USD, 1st Dibs
acrylic towel bar, $34.95USD, CB2
floor lamp, $299USD, CB2
In fashion, lucite pieces are light and flexible. Again, they work with a variety of outfits and styles, and you can add as much or as little as you like into your wardrobe. A stacked set of lucite bangles or lucite drop earrings are striking against a solid or colourful backdrop of clothing.
lucite drop earrings, $38 USD, Bauble Bar
Lucite bag, $88USD, Anthropologie
Lena drop earrings, $15USD, Bauble Bar
lucite hoop earrings, $206USD, Macy’s
 
Alexis Bittar lucite bangle, $98USD, The Real Real