Some readers have mentioned a decreasing quality in reading posts since we went to The Daily Eight. Â I agree that sometimes I feel like I’m forcing choices to keep up with the volume. Â So I thought I would bring back an old favorite two days per week to keep things fresh.
Corner Office
Kate Spade New York Cameron Byrdie Bag ($298)
Middle Cubicle
Cambridge Satchel Company Saddle Bag ($137)
Intern Desk
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement.
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns.
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Before we start today’s reader questions, I wanted to take a moment to talk a bit about mental health. For those who experience mental health challenges — whether occasionally or frequently — talking about our struggles is a double-edged sword.
Yes I have always liked these articles. Thanks for bringing it back!
YAY!! I’m happy to see this feature return.
I, too, am a big fan of this feature! Thank you for bringing it back.
Problem is, I have Corner Office taste on a Middle Cubicle budget. 🙂 Thanks for bringing this feature back!
Thank you so much for bringing this feature back!
I like this feature too. But does anyone else find saddle bags annoying? I hate having to lift the entire flap to access the inside of the bag. Maybe it’s just me.
Yes, this is why I look for ones that have a small back pocket that I can slide my phone into. I don’t mind opening up the bag to occasionally get my wallet and keys, but want to have my phone readily available.
totally agree. zip tops all the way!
YAY!!! My favorite – thanks for bringing this back!
I LOVE this series!! And appreciate the updated terminology. Ah, the middle cube.
Bell,
I love these posts…thanks for bringing them back!
Love the refreshed feature! Definitely an oldie but goodie. Looking forward to more posts of similar items at different price points.
Happy this is back, thank you! And lovely choices, I want that Kate Spade one so badly.
I’ve missed this feature. I like the news stuff but definitely miss more substantive posts. Loving both today.
Yes! Thank you for bringing this back!
That Kate Spade bag is gorgeous. Oops, I just bought it… 😉
I really want it in the porcini. It’s one of those, in the cart, out of the cart situations.
I forgot how much I loved this series. Nice addition!
I love this feature! Thanks for resurrecting!
Also happy to see the return of this feature.
I have to admit, I’ve been avoiding the site because of the daily eight. I tend to get drawn in to news Roundups and want to read all of the linked items, which results in my losing a half hour of time at work instead of the two minute break I intended to take. To prevent that time loss, I just skip the posts altogether. But then I feel guilty that I’m not keeping up and slightly stressed that the unread posts count in my blog reader is high. It’s ridiculous to feel stress about this, but as someone who strives for an empty inbox everyday at work, it is a well-ingrained response.
So glad this is back! My favorite!
Perfect for my high-end taste and low-end budget.
This is me too. I love the links but it’s so easy to travel down a wormhole! But I love the return of this feature – thanks Belle!
Happy to see this feature return too! Thanks!
This was my favorite feature! So glad it is back!!
I am SO happy you’ve brought back this series! They are my absolute favorite.
Thank you for bringing this back! I didn’t even know how much I missed it until I saw it! The Kate Spade bag is so pretty.
Oh bless you!!! I forgot all about this content section until I saw it again! It’s my absolute FAVORITE!!!!
So glad this is back one of my favorites!!
This was the first feature I loved from your site back when I was a baby unpaid intern in 2010. Now that I’ve leveled up I’m excited you’re bringing it back!