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Bring Some Brightness to Your Day With These 12 Little Pleasures

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Photographed by Nacho Alegre, Vogue, March 2018

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens around the world are practicing social distancing—but we are united in our communal pledge to stay home.

As we are committed to staying safe, and reporting on the breaking news of the crisis, Vogue also strives to offer hopeful content. We have highlighted moments of camaraderie, messages of inspiration from designers, and exceptional acts of heroism from around the world.

We are all looking for a little comfort—be it a soothing social media account, or watching Kaia Gerber and Tommy Dorfman perform a TikTok challenge in matching crop tops. It reminds us of the power of little things. To that end, we have searched the web looking for things to brighten up your home for the days ahead.

Below, 12 little pleasures to bring a bit of joy to your life now.

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    Baggu standard Baggu set of 3

    $36

    SHOPBOP

    This set of three cheerful and reusable shopping bags makes going to the grocery store more seamless (and sustainable). 

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    California Baby Calming Puppy and Dog Wash

    $15

    CALIFORNIA BABY

    Our pets are our roommates and now our coworkers, too. Give your pet a little TLC with a calming shampoo that will have them smelling fresh as they snuggle up next to you.

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    La Double J Babe candle

    $160

    SHOPBOP

    Light a candle to set a soothing vibe for your at-home workspace. Opt for one that s pretty even when it s not burning.

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    Kassatex the Boyfriend shirt

    $130

    KASSATEX

    This oversized boyfriend-style sleep shirt looks nice enough for Zoom meetings, too.

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    Monbouquette Jewelry Ruth pearl necklace

    $429

    MONBOUQUETTE JEWELRY

    Forego your rings and dress up a Zoom call with a necklace. Until April 21st, Monbouquette Jewelry is donating 15% on each purchase to help equip doctors and nurses with lifesaving medical resources for battling COVID-19.

Before joining Vogue as a fashion editor in 2019, Rachel Besser was an on-camera personality, most notably serving as the fashion host of the US Open. Now contributing from the West Coast, Besser continues to highlight emerging trends, from flat caps to transition glasses, while covering the latest parties. When ... Read More