Nice Stuff: Batch 001

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Hello and welcome to the first sampling of NICE STUFF - A tasty little treat delivered to your inbox™️. Here we will muse on decor and fashion to enhance your vibes.✨

I’ve got some fun themes in store for you, ponderings like: Stuff From Home Depot That Isn’t Ugly, Relaxing Shit You Didn't Know You Needed, Kids Home Decor Items I’d Definitely Buy For Myself and other link-filled musings that are sure to train your algorithm with sophistication and aesthetic wonder. 

I’ve been plotting this for a while now, so thank you to my first 60 subscribers for making this real. 

Shall we? 

Let us begin our journey with Zara Home 

It still shocks me that many people don't know that Zara has a home collection - and it’s really so good. It has quality linen bedding, nice, solid wood furniture, chic kitchenware and many a decorative object. Recently they launched a stationary / office line including this sexy leather laptop case among other canvas and leather organizing goodies. This wooden magazine rack reminds me of something my parents used to have and I wonder why people don’t really buy these anymore… I must ask, what happened to the magazine rack? Bring them back! Long live print publishing! I’m also loving this rough white ceramic vase that feels sophisticated while interesting and would likely work with most interior styles.

Mmmm… Chocolate… 

Next on the list, may I please recommend some brown? Brown has always been beautiful, but these chocolate and amber tones are just so soothing to me. Brown can be a warmer alternative to black, but just as sleek and neutral. I love this dark amber acrylic bookend from CB2 and this wavy glass vase from H&M. 

I’m currently on the market for new couch pillows. The ones I have now are just too small and they lack presence! I’m thinking about getting this deep chocolate guy and / or this Turkish silk guy, both from CB2. Each pillow is 23 inches square, which is sizable and will definitely not lack presence.

Brand Highlight: Maison Balzac 

I can’t stop thinking about this glass vase with colorful 3D polka dots. I’ve put myself on a vase purchasing freeze because I have plenty, but I’ll admit I am tempted. I didn't know much about this brand until I recently went to their about page to provide you with some context. The imaginative Australian Elise Pioch Balzac founded the brand in 2012, taking her excellent taste and fashion buying experience to create this playful line of homewares she likes to refer to as “jewelry for the table.” Honestly I dig that concept so much and what an inspiration!

There is something I love very much about the combination of elegance (formal glassware) with playfulness (bold colors, floral stems, polka dots.) Honestly, these items should really be on every wedding / housewarming registry because the only thing more fun than buying something like this for yourself would be receiving it as a gift. Just imagine how lovely this teal bowl would look on your coffee table with some raspberries in it – and it’s on sale. You can find the brand at other retailers but they do have a 20% discount code on their site atm.

Are you for real? 

Just for kicks, I’ll end off with some wild collectable items available on the RealReal. These are less so recommendations and more so amusements because the prices are pretty unapproachable. From left to right: a vintage 14k gold Cartier hand mirror with emeralds and diamonds at back, case included!, $5,195, a Gucci poker set, $5,332, a green plastic Prada frisbee, $222 (honestly if you’re into labels, this could be cool hanging on a wall or stacked on a low coffee table. I have been working on my frisbee game lately, tbh,) and finally a “new” Celine zebra print longboard, $1,325 – pretty pricey, but would make a cool wall item if you’re into designer sports gear!

And with that, I would like to thank you for reading the very first batch of Nice Stuff. I hope you found this somewhat inspiring or amusing, ideally both. 

I’d love to hear from you on how this landed. Please let me know if you’ve got any suggestions, recommendations or requests for future bathes. 

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Have a great week! 

Esther