An Inside Crush is a quarterly subscription box that contains a highly curated and hand-selected assortment of five seasonally on-trend home decor and accessory pieces to keep your home current, in style, and is delivered every spring, summer, fall, and winter.
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About An Inside Crush
The Subscription Box: An Inside Crush
The Cost: $99.99 per quarter. (Save 10% with an annual subscription!)
The Products: Five highly curated, well-made, and on-trend home decor items in each seasonal box that seamlessly updates any space.
Ships to: The US
An Inside Crush Winter 2020 Review
There was a minimal card explaining all the items inside.
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Ilapothecary Good Vibe Reed Diffuser - Retail Value $63.90
Let's begin with a very pretty and very chic diffuser! I did a little research and this brand is pretty spendy, which makes it feel just a little more special since I would never buy a diffuser at this price! The scent inside is actually on the sexy end of things, IMO, bursting with ylang ylang, rose, petitgrain, and green meadows. I liked the combo of the black reeds with the black glass bottle because it is minimal and feels very classic in any setting. I decided to use this in my office to make a rather chaotic space feel more like a feminine area I enjoy hanging out in.
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Fog Linen Work 100% Linen Napkins - Retail Value $56.00 ($14.00 each)
FYI: These measure 18 inches by 18 inches.
When I first examined these napkins, the thing that jumped out to me other than the beautiful quality was a sticker that said "Fog Linen Work". This is a Japanese brand that I stalk obsessively! Sure, not everyone out there is going to get this hot and bothered over napkins, but this girl sure is! Founded in the 90s by Yumiko Sekine (who started by importing used books!) Fog Linen Work is one of those labels that (to me) is more than a brand but also a source of inspiration for inside my home. Seriously, check out their Instagram!
On to the actual napkins. They are a beautiful holiday plaid, and as I mentioned before, 100% linen. If you wash them before using them, they will become much softer and acquire that beautiful linen wrinkle that so many of us know and love. These are perfect for the holidays or really anytime during the chilly months. I am super happy with these!
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Gold Hexagon Napkin Rings - Similar found here for $7.00/ring
I can't think of a more perfect compliment to my new napkins than these minimal golden napkin rings. I think a sprig of evergreen would really set these off for a holiday tablescape! They arrived carefully packaged in a burlap drawstring bag and starry tissue paper.
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Here is what the napkins and rings look like together!
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Whitewashed Terra-Cotta Planter - Similar found here for $42.00
FYI: This planter measures a little over 6 inches across and about 5 inches tall.
Most of you know that I have a bit of a plant problem (I prefer to see it as a plant opportunity) and I am always on the lookout for unique planters that enhance the beauty of my beauties. This one is rustic in a way that doesn't actually feel rustic. By that I mean it would be just at home in a cottage home or an industrial warehouse. I love the unfinished texture here and think it will look great in my space. Because this pot doesn't have a drainage hole, I would recommend using it as an outer planter for one of your babies that is already happy in something with good drainage.
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Preserved Sheet Moss
I can't say I have ever gotten sheet moss in a subscription box but I am kind of here for it. Sheet moss is such an easy way to dress up your plants and also help them retain soil moisture (something extra important after we have turned on the heat and our homes are dry!). Will also likes to use it for his miniature models so I am glad this is a really large bag!
Verdict: An Inside Crush is a newer box with a lot to unpack. It is pricy and specific, and not everyone is going to love this one. I will say, though, that I am kind of into it and I think the inclusion of items from actually higher-end brands is really promising! I loved that the napkins were from a smaller Japanese brand and that the diffuser was actually quite luxe! The napkin rings had a great weight and quality to them, the terracotta planter is perfect for my home, and even the sheet moss (though unexpected) was a great touch to this box. As someone who doesn't generally change her decor often, I like the idea of a highly curated and small assortment of thoughtful items. If I could offer one bit of advice to this box, it would be to play up those smaller brands where the items come from. I am a sucker for a backstory and extra little details. It adds so much value to an item for me personally.
In summary, if you prefer to shop exclusively at Home Goods/Marshalls for your home decor (no shade here, I am in a longstanding relationship with my local Marshalls), and you have their prices in mind, this isn't going to be worth it to you. If you are someone who tends to frequent smaller boutiques and who doesn't mind dropping extra $$$ on extremely well-made items for your home from smaller brands, you should consider checking this box out. There is something here that kind of reminds me of Norlii, though with a significantly less Scandinavian theme. I know I personally am intrigued and totally want more! I am looking forward to the Spring 2020 curation with excitement and loads of curiosity.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, your first box will be the Winter 2020 box!
Value Breakdown: This box costs $99.99 bringing the average cost per each of the 5 items to $20.
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