Sometimes you don’t set out to start collecting things, but it happens anyway. That’s been the case with us and coffee table books. Of course, they’re not just coffee table books, but books that are not only beautiful to display but full of imagery and words that inspire. Personally, I want our coffee table and shelves full of books we actually like to pick up and read every now and again.

Below, I’ve rounded up some books we have and love, some books on our radar, and some vintage options too!

Our collection is equal parts vintage and new. Anytime I’m at a thrift store or antique shop, I always make sure to look through the book section. There’s almost always a few treasures to be found and if you don’t find yourself at a lot of vintage shops, you can still get your vintage fix on Etsy, eBay, Chairish, or 1stDibs! We have these books and love them, and just started collecting these books after seeing them on Instagram.

Books we have and love

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Vintage Books

Special Interest Books

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shop more of our vintage books below

Home, ShoppingMallory FletchallJanuary 5, 2022home decor, coffee table books, books, vintage books, vintage shopping, collectedComment

cozy and affordable decor from Walmart

I cannot believe the holiday season is almost over! Time really has flown by over here, but at least we still have a few more months left of cozy season. Since we didn’t (and still don’t) have many plans to leave the house this holiday season, I’ve really leaned into creating a cozy oasis for us to enjoy the season together. Think as many twinkle lights as possible, comfy throw blankets and pillows, and garland EVERYWHERE. I’ve realized that as much as I love the smell of natural garland, I just don’t love the mess, so faux has been essential for us. This is the latest style I’ve added to our faux garland collection!

I partnered with Walmart to add a few more last-minute touches to our dining corner, including this small pre-lit flocked tree and a few other little pieces of holiday decor. I noticed quite a few cute and cozy items on their website too, so I went ahead and added a chunky throw blanket and textured pillow to my cart too! They will most definitely come in handy during the next few cold months.

S H O P T H I S P O S T

This post is sponsored by Walmart.

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collected: vintage glassware

It’s no secret that I LOVE to collect candle and votive holders. I almost always leave a big antique shopping trip with at least one, and even though we don’t always have the space to add more, they really do come in handy when I’m planning a dinner party or special event. While I tend to gravitate towards vintage (Orrefors and Kosta especially), I also love a good modern candelabra.

Other than buying in-person, my favorite source for quality vintage candle holders is Etsy. Another go-to source? Thrift shops! They are by far the best source if you want to grow your collection without spending too much.

I sifted through my favorites to find some links for you! You’ll notice most are glass, crystal, or metal — all materials I’m drawn to for candle holders. There’s just something about sunlight hitting a glass votive holder that makes me swoon.

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Mallory FletchallDecember 23, 2021home decor, shopping, candle holder, votive, candleComment

cyber week sales

It’s hard to believe it’s that time again, but the biggest sale season has arrived and it’s a good one this year! Personally, I’m happy that retailers no longer limit their sales to one single day (effectively making it the worst day of the year IMO) and instead spread them out over a much more manageable 1-2 weeks.

Adding some of the sales I’ve been eyeing here! I’ll add more as I come upon them.

Anthropologie — 30% off most items

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Bergdorf Goodman — up to 75% off

Frontgate — up to 60% off sitewide

Jenni Kayne — 25% off sitewide

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McGee & Co. — 20% off sitewide

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CB2 — up to 30% off

SSENSE — up to 50% off

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Terrain — 20% off all holiday w/ code MERRYANDBRIGHT

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H&M Home — 30% off sitewide

Parachute Home — 20% off sitewide

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Mallory FletchallNovember 26, 2021sales, shopping, home decor, fashionComment

last year's Christmas decor sources and what I'm thinking for 2021

Honestly, it feels wild to be decorating for Christmas again. For some reason, the last year has flown by so quickly that it’s hard to comprehend that it’s time to break out my trees and garland from storage. Since I never got around to sharing a post on our Holiday decor last year, I figured why not share now. After all, my favorite sources are still the same!

Our last apartment was quite a bit smaller than our new spot, but I feel like we did a pretty good job of bringing a bit of holiday cheer into every room without overwhelming the place. Since we didn’t have the space for a large traditional tree, I opted for skinny alpine trees (all faux) and I have to say, I LOVE them and cannot wait to find a spot for them here.

Terrain is my favorite spot to look for trees, unique garlands, and other special accents that aren’t as easy to find elsewhere. Most of our bottle brush trees are from there as well. I purchased a few fun new things this year including some of the Concordville Dutch houses and the BEST stargazer lights. All my finds are linked below!

My Terrain Picks

Besides our skinny alpine trees, my favorite Christmas decor find has to be these linen stockings! For a few extra $$ you can have them monogrammed. The colors are PERFECTION and the quality is top-notch. I just ordered the pink one with a C (for cats, duh) and I cannot wait to get it in the mail.

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One of the most charming holiday decorations IMHO are village houses. I started collecting a few different styles last year and love the spread them throughout our place, creating tiny little Christmas villages. The colorful row houses set is sadly no longer available to purchase, but I’ve linked similar below!

Holiday Village Houses

I can’t talk about our holiday decor from last year without talking about the floating candles, now can I?! David and I DIY-ed them last year for Halloween but loved them so much that we kept them up through Christmas and NYE. I’m constantly asked how we did it, but instead of going into detail here, you can find the process plus materials used in this article.

Just like last year, I’m looking forward to putting up A LOT of cedar garland. We get the real stuff since it smells so good, has the loveliest drape, and the price cannot be beat. Still, there are some amazing faux garlands available, some of which I have my eye on — linking those below!

HomeMallory FletchallNovember 4, 2021christmas decor, holiday, holiday decor, christmasComment