Go luxe on the most basic thing.

Over the years, as I’ve continued to hone my style more and more, I’ve learned it’s the things we use most often that have the power to set us up for the day ahead. Not our fanciest dinner plates or the Vitamix we use just a few times a year. Instead, it’s the kettle that’s continuously being filled, or a hand towel or tablecloth that gets better with age (oooh, I love this from PORTA, too). Or even the spray cleaner you wipe down your table/counter with every evening (I’m completely addicted to this one and use it 30 times a day, it smells amazing:). My rule of thumb is this—If you use it or wear it a lot, get the best quality you can afford for the one you REALLY want (which is where second-hand comes in handy, too). AND if the one you really want—and love—is cheap and delightful, all the better.