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On the Right Foot: Custom Cocktail Napkins, Extend the Life of Your Sweaters, Martha Stewart’s Unfiltered Thoughts on Her Documentary & More!

November 4, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

Above: a snapshot from our recent trip to York, England. I’ll post a travel diary soon!

Election Day is tomorrow! If you have any questions about voting, visit Vote.org.

This updated Billy bookcase is my favorite IKEA hack to date.

I enjoyed this interview with John Oliver.

Madewell’s popular flat now comes in a beautiful forest green hue.

Last month’s notable purchases can only be described as an overindulgence in barn jackets.

East Fork’s new glaze, “In the Pines,” is perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

Martha Stewart has scathing comments about her new documentary. (I just love her sass!)

I’m planning to make these garlic bread biscuits for our upcoming Friendsgiving celebration.

How to extend the life of your sweaters.

Now through mid-December, I plan to include a weekly gift pick in this weekly roundup. This week’s gift pick: custom embroidered cocktail napkins. How fabulous would these be for your mixologist friend?!

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Notable Purchases, Vol. 6

November 1, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

Not only has it been the season for barn jackets, it has been Old Navy’s time to shine with its selection this year. If you had asked me a few months ago if I’d buy multiple Old Navy jackets this year, I would have scoffed at the suggestion … and yet here we are with three. I started with the viral canvas barn jacket, then fell in love with this quilted one online (it’s thin, but great as a light layering piece), and then found this one in store which must have been an online return as it was the only one and in my size. Kismet.

Better yet, I bought all of them at 50% off — which is basically what you should pay at Old Navy. I almost returned the canvas one because I’m not keen on the feeling of an unlined jacket and how it catches on the fabric of your top. But it has such a nice hint of stretch to it and looks especially cute with striped long-sleeve t-shirts. For the sale price of $30, it earned a spot in my autumn wardrobe.

I also purchased the green Freja Dress from Sezane last month. I bought the grey one back in August and love how cozy it is (and how it doesn’t get stretched out or pilled during the day). My style has been all over the place after the pandemic, and this dress with a pair of tights and ballet flats made me feel like myself again.

And, finally, my annual day planner. I like going analog with my to-do list (don’t worry, I opt for digital calendar reminders for scheduling). This has been my favorite planner for the past three years largely because it breaks down your tasks by week. For my job, that’s more realistic than assigning to-dos to each day.

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On the Right Foot: United Expands Its International Routes, 12 Turkey Recipes, Wisconsin’s Favorite Cocktail & More

October 21, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

Above: I finally saw the Northern lights for the first time!

Declassified army photos from the ’70s and ’80s that look like they could be plucked from high fashion today. (Just scroll down to the section with the hats and ear coverings!)

There’s still time to order Halloween decorations.

Loving the tile work in this home.

An ode to Wisconsin’s favorite cocktail.

United is expanding its international routes to cities that are typically more difficult to travel to.

My most recent purchases. (I’ve been living in that grey sweater!)

Plus, a roundup of covetable finds.

I saw these tin star ornaments on the Schoolhouse site last week, and I’m pretty sure they’re sourced from this Canadian factory. They’re cheaper on the Pietersma Tinworks site, even after shipping fees. You can also find the tin icicle ornaments that Schoolhouse also carries. They’re wonderful for filling in gaps on the Christmas tree and reflecting light.

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. If you’re cooking a turkey, here are 12 recipes to consider.

Investigating Italian Renaissance paintings to rediscover long-forgotten fruit.

A list of perennials you should cut back in the fall.

Enjoy your week!

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