Leftovers v.1
My cow-print dining chairs, a great vintage hand belt, and more
Welcome to the new Friday send, a short and sweet list of all the things that did not fit anywhere else: stuff I bookmarked, searched, watched, or became obsessed with this week.
xx,
VC
I’ll say it a million times, until I am blue in the face: the best part of vintage shopping is discovering artists and makers. I recently discovered 1970s artist Susan Smyly (the Hirshhorn Museum has her work in its collection! and so does Demi Moore!) And I found some of her plates on Etsy for $165! I love them.
I am almost sheepish to say it but these chairs are absolutely not vintage; they are from Wayfair. I bought two of them and later bought two more to use as dining chairs! They are a lot better in person.
Is this the best vintage belt that has ever existed? I believe so! I don’t even care that it’s missing a stone.
The packaging alone makes this body serum a worthy buy. I ordered it because I wanted something sculptural to place on the ledge in my newly renovated bathroom (more on that to come!) but it’s actually really moisturizing, too. The candle is by the same brand and it burns into an oil that you can use on the body… very sexy, indeed.
Other recent discoveries:
These ceramic matches that reference iconic New York institutions. One of the best meals of my life was at Le Coucou but I also love the Balthazar and Casa Cipriani designs.
And I love this necklace more than anything right now.
New West makes the most stunning knives I have ever seen and their utensils (like this spatula) would make excellent gifts for the chef in your life.
You can’t beat these sunglasses for under $100.
My large suitcase went caput so I needed to invest in something that would last. I splurged on a Floyd (German brand that utilizes skateboard wheels). They say the exterior is virtually indestructible, so to me that makes it worth it. I love the bright orange interiors.
Something I regret not buying at the thrift store: I just think this would look spectacular with pink peonies in it on a bedside table.
EBY is hosting a Buy 1 Bra, Get 1 Free sale on all bras except the sheer ones. I have probably 20 of their sets and I am unashamed! Nothing is more comfortable than the famous Relief Bra, which has a cult-like following for a reason.
This is an excellent oversized beach shirt in the most perfect shade of Yves Klein blue (also love the matching shorts and bikini).
One of my favorite fruit salads: a pear, an orange, pomegranate arils, some torn mint, a sprinkle of sugar, and a glug of olive oil (the good stuff, if you can, because you really taste it here).
The Diane Keaton auction is quite literally the stuff of dreams.
Was recently turned on to the Trader Joe’s fig crisps and WOW. Little bit of manchego and some honey on top and we are in business.