Fun Finds: Jewelry, Lamp and Finials

I've recently invited a few new things into my life: two pieces of vintage jewelry, a sleek industrial lamp and a trio of aged finials.  As you know, my favorite jewelry maker is the fabulous Christine Wallace.  Just today, she finished a horse-inspired brooch for me made from vintage chains and pins.

 

She also made a bracelet for my mom built around a vintage shoe buckle I purchased several years ago, which will now go into the gift closet for a future birthday or celebratory gift.  Once again, I'm so happy to have pieces brought to life with Christine's one-of-a-kind eye. 

Last weekend, I went to Atlanta with my girlfriends and found this lamp at the Horchow/Neiman Marcus outlet 50% off!  My friend can confirm there was an audible gasp when I saw this on the shelf.  It was love at first sight, even before (but especially when) I saw the price tag. 

I am also very pleased with my new trio of finials from where else but Epiphany, my favorite Nashville store.  I love these on my table, but I have a feeling I'll move them around to different areas of the condo just for fun.  They'd be great together or separate from each other.  

I hope you all have as much fun out there as I have had recently finding fun unique things to cherish!

Summer Favorites

Vacationing at the beach this week has me thinking... what are some of my favorite Summer things out there now to share with you all?  Four immediately come to mind.

 1) The Perfect Scent

From Anthropologie, this candle is quite possibly the world's best. $28

2) Affordable Accessories

Summer is the time of year when accessories need to be cheap!  Traveling and being outdoors opens jewelry up to the elements and the risks of being lost or damaged, so inexpensive is key.  Try these bracelets (and many more) from ASOS, all under $20.  

3) Over-The-Top Heels

Ladies, don't be scared to push the limits with your footwear.  Keep the outfit simple, then shake your tailfeather (quite literally with the Dior heels pictured below.)  Good luck finding a more perfect shoe! 

4) Summer Sweaters 

One trend I've noticed for guys is mixing the seasons up.  Try a light sweater on a breezy Summer night to add an interesting texture.  Pictured below is a cashmere ecru version from 830Sign.