Beauty + Bathroom Counter Favorites!

wallpaper, brass sconce: similar here, hand soap and lotion, mirror: similar here & here, h towel

wallpaper, brass sconce: similar here, hand soap and lotion, mirror: similar here & here, towel

matchbook nail files, vintage dish (similar here!)

matchbook nail files, vintage dish (similar here!)

Happy Wednesday, y’all! We get lots of questions about our beauty routine and recommendations and while we’re not beauty experts, we’ve found our tried-and-true products and some new favorites and are excited to share those with y’all today, along with finds for making your vanity counter pretty, colorful and organized! Our signature lip and nail colors are the perfect place to start…a great red can make such a statement! For lips we adore this cream lip stain in the “Chili Pepper” shade…it goes on so easily (and stays on!) and doesn’t require a lip liner. For nails, our go-to is this lacquer in “A Red-Vival City,” which is an orangey-red color that goes with pretty much everything! Our skin regime includes Tata Harper products like this cleanser and this face oil, this exfoliator by Kate Somerville, La Mer eye balm and moisturizing cream (a recent splurge justified by a quickly-approaching 50th birthday!), and this at-home resurfacing peel by Dr. Dennis Gross, which is a game-changer! This sunscreen has the perfect consistency while adding a little bit of luminosity, and we adore Charlotte Tilbury’s Supermodel Body…it adds a little color and glow to make your skin look great (seriously, try it!).

Lately we’ve been super excited about Westman Atelier products like this highlight stick, this foundation, this bronzer and these brushes! For the eyes we love a neutral shadow with a little shimmer, this liquid eyeliner that we absolutely swear by, this mascara primer, and this mascara. We’ve been using this lighted makeup mirror and are BIG fans…it has so many great features like five light settings, 10x magnification (perfect for these nearly 50-year-old eyes!), bluetooth connectivity, plus a magnetic clip that allows you to attach your phone for photos or even Zoom calls!

A few of our favorite makeup and toiletry bags include this block print pouch, this hand-painted leather case, and this vegan leather bag that can be personalized with your monogram. We love incorporating vintage trinket dishes and small boxes, and a larger tray is a great way to corral all of these smaller containers on your counter. A few vintage finds we’ve been eyeing lately include this porcelain box, this little Wedgwood dish, and this lacquer box, and for larger trays a few favorites include this raffia and seagrass one, this simple white lacquer style (comes in two sizes), and this chic cane find for just $40! Framed art is another one of our favorite ways to add some color and interest to the bathroom counter…some pieces we’re loving right now are this cheetah print, this Roman-inspired intaglio and these pretty paintings by our dear friend Kayce Hughes!

When we started planning our Print Happy collaboration with Anthropologie, we immediately knew we wanted to include everyday items like soap, hand sanitizer and containers for keeping things organized, and our goal was to inject some fun color and pattern into these items so they can bring a little extra joy to your day! We love keeping the mini nail file “matchbooks” in a vintage dish on the bathroom counter, and our pill case is something you can actually keep out on display rather than stashing it in a drawer! And of course no vanity is complete without your favorite fragrances! Our signature scents include Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom and Penhaligon’s Lily of the Valley.

Looking for more of our favorite finds? You can see more of our beauty must-haves on our Shop Favorites page, as well as our latest cozy clothing picks, Amazon favorites, art we love, and more!

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Photography: Jessica Amerson

Crushing on Colorful + Patterned Rugs!

Happy Monday, y’all! We’re always looking to bring pretty color and pattern into our home, and one of our favorite ways to quickly transform a room is with a great rug. Colorful, graphic flat weaves are one of our go-to’s and we love that you can get large sizes without breaking the bank, plus they’re super easy to take care of! Sisal and natural fibers are another favorite…they look great on their own but can also be perfect for layering a smaller patterned rug on top. Two of our favorite sisal styles are this simple one with an ivory border and this one with a greek key motif…in an 8x10’ both are just $300, and they’re available in many other sizes (this style in a 14’ runner is only $132!). Vintage finds are also always a good call…a few great spots to check for vintage rugs include here, here and here! If you’re maxed out on area rugs in your home, think about adding a runner to a hallway…it’s always so fun to see how a pretty runner can elevate these spaces that tend to be a bit overlooked! Right now we’re finding some amazing rug deals at Overstock….we just snapped up this circular jute one for our guest bathroom, and a few others we’re loving include this and this! We’ve rounded up some favorites below, and you can also see more of our rug wishlist here!

This love of color and pattern of course extends to our wardrobe too, and we’re so excited to wear this floral dress (shown above) as soon as things warm up a little bit…other pretty patterned dresses we’re eyeing for spring include this, this and this, and in case you missed the news, our P+P Creative Club collaboration dress with Dondolo is now available online here! The new J.Crew arrivals include pretty Liberty florals on shoes, shirts, dresses and more, and the latest Tory Burch collection has us crushing on cane motifs and warm hues. You can see more of our springtime fashion and home favorites here and here!

Looking for more of our current obsessions? Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page, where we add our latest favorites like lighting, furniture and more rugs! Happy shopping!

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Photography: Jessica Amerson

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, y’all! Each week we love to share our latest fashion and home obsessions, plus all the details on the best sales going on! Today you can get 30% off your purchase at J.Crew with the code FLASH, which includes deals on many of the new styles that were just released, like these floral print pants, this ruffleneck chambray shirt and this rugby stripe dress, and you can also take up to 50% off of sale styles and shirts and pants! We’ve been regularly checking the Outnet, MatchesFashion, Mytheresa and Net-a-Porter for new markdowns on pieces by some of our favorite designers…right now we’re loving this dress, these flats and this wallet! Our favorite finds at H&M this week include this gingham skirt for $35, this jacquard bag for $25 and this button-back floral dress for $60, and H&M loyalty members can take 20% off of purchases over $60 (ends today!). The new collection released by Tory Burch this week has us swooning over the prettiest woven leather bags, cane prints and sunny hues that are perfect as spring approaches…you can see more here, and be sure to check out this post for a roundup of our spring wishlist!

In case you missed the news yesterday, our new P+P Creative Club collaboration dress with Dondolo just launched on their site…our P+P Creative Club Bestie members received it in the most recent Happy Mail box, so if you want to be sure you don’t miss out on getting our curated favorites and latest collabs delivered to your doorstep each month, be sure to sign up for your membership here! The next box is full of SO many fun pieces, and you can get a peek at everything here!

Valentine’s Day is just a little over a week away so you’ll want to snap up any last minute cards and gifts today…we’ve rounded up some fun ideas that are under $100 and some great gifts for guys so be sure to check those out, and our new Print Happy collaboration with Anthropologie is full of sweet gifts to give and receive!

Looking for more of our favorite finds? Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current crushes, like cozy finds, Amazon favorites, and more Valentine’s Day gift ideas! Happy shopping!

P.S. Are you following Pencil and Paper Co. on the LikeToKnow.it app yet? If not, this is just a friendly reminder that it’s a seamless way to directly shop our entire outfit or home pieces that we feature on Instagram! Curious about how to get started? Here's how:

  1. First, you’ll need to sign up on your phone!

  2. Head to our Instagram page @pencilandpaperco!

  3. Screenshot a photo you love of an outfit or interiors shot. Within 5 minutes the images and links will appear in your LikeToKnow.it app for you to purchase the pieces for yourself! It’s that simple!

And as always, be sure to check out our Instagram Stories for more of our Friday Favorites!

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Smitten with These Spring-Ready Finds!

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dress / earrings / shoes / bracelet: this p+p style is sold out but you can shop more of our bracelets here! / lip color (“chili pepper”) / nail polish / lamp: vintage…similar styles here! / desk / chair: vintage…similar styles here! / rug / sconce / bamboo shades: similar here / screen / wall color: “delicate white” by porter paints

Happy Thursday, y’all! Now that it’s February it suddenly feels like spring will be here before we know it! We’re channeling these vibes into our favorite finds today, which include pretty pastels, floral details and lots of rattan and wicker! Our springtime fashion go-to’s always include darling dresses, and we are so thrilled that our Dondolo collaboration dress worn above is available as of today on the Dondolo site! This dress was featured in the most recent P+P Creative Club Besties Happy Mail box…if you’re not familiar with our Besties membership yet, it’s the perfect opportunity to get Gen’s favorite curated finds and pieces from new collaborations we are working on each month, delivered straight to your door for just $85 (each monthly box’s contents are valued at $170+!)…you can get all the details and sign up here! You can see more of our favorite Dondolo pieces for women here, plus the sweetest styles for kids (the new Spring Memories collection is so adorable!). In other very exciting news, we just officially introduced our new Print Happy collaboration with Anthropologie, which is full of so much fun color and pattern…you can read all about it here!

We’re so smitten with the new Tory Burch collection (we’re loving this bag, this dress, these sandals, and you can see more of our favorites here!), and J.Crew just released so many new styles we’re obsessed with (we’re eyeing this ruffled + striped tunic, these gingham mules and this striped cashmere sweater!), plus right now you can get up to 50% off shirts and pants at J.Crew, as well as an extra 50% off sale styles with the code SHOPSALE. H&M loyalty members can take 20% off of purchases over $60 today so it’s the perfect time to snap up some of their newest pieces like this eyelet dress for $60, this gingham skirt for $35 and this jacquard bag for $25! World Market just released a bunch of great rattan furniture pieces at amazing prices, like this side table and this corner shelf that are both under $100, and this coffee table for under $150!

If you’re looking for the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts to give and receive, be sure to check out our Gifts Under $100 and Gifts for Guys roundups with lots of fun ideas, and you can also always find more of our current crushes on our Shop Favorites page, where we add our latest finds like cozy clothing, Amazon favorites, and more Valentine’s Day gift ideas! Happy shopping!

P.S. Are you following Pencil and Paper Co. on the LikeToKnow.it app yet? If not, this is just a friendly reminder that it’s a seamless way to directly shop our entire outfit or home pieces that we feature on Instagram! Curious about how to get started? Here's how:

  1. First, you’ll need to sign up on your phone!

  2. Head to our Instagram page @pencilandpaperco!

  3. Screenshot a photo you love of an outfit or interiors shot. Within 5 minutes the images and links will appear in your LikeToKnow.it app for you to purchase the pieces for yourself! It’s that simple!

And as always, be sure to check out our Instagram Stories for more of our current crushes!

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Photography: Jessica Amerson

Crushing on Cane + Warm Hues

Happy Tuesday, y’all! We’re forever smitten with woven cane, whether it’s the traditional kind using natural fibers, or different materials like leather or even printed motifs, so you can imagine our delight when one of our favorite designers’ brand new collection is full of SO many amazing cane pieces! Tory Burch has just launched woven leather bags (the one shown above comes in two sizes — the large one seen here and a smaller version here that can be worn cross-body), cane prints on silk, swimwear and caftans, and even a darling bucket hat! The new collection also includes pretty florals (we love this dress, this swimsuit and this skirt!), great ankle-tie sandals in three colors, a gingham version of the Lee Radziwill bag, and the cutest set of five printed face masks for just $35…you can see all of the new items here! We’ve included other cane, rattan and woven favorites below as well, plus some pretty pieces in warm hues that will be perfect as we transition into spring — just click on each image below for all of the details!

Looking for more of our favorite finds? Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page, where we add our current obsessions like the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts to give and receive, furniture, rugs, Amazon favorites, and more! Happy shopping!

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Photography: Tory Burch