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On the Right Foot: An Inspiring House Tour, “Clean” Beauty, A Swing Dress to Love & More!

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We spent a couple of days in Chicago last week to attend the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit I bought tickets to last fall — and clearly I was very excited to be in a hotel again after more than a year! (We stayed at the new 21c property.) I’ll share a recap of our 48 hours in the city next week!

I don’t think I’ve ever been as inspired by a house tour before!

If you often find yourself with a partially used can of tomato paste, it’s time to try tomato powder. I’m going to try this one the next time I need to place a spice order.

I’m looking forward to the latest installment of Target’s “Designer Dress Collection,” set to launch this spring.

The messy truth of clean beauty.

I didn’t realize you could paint a stand mixer!

I’m long overdue for a closet cleanout. Here are seven questions to ask when going through your wardrobe.

Love food photography? I adore Mia’s account for the pretty photos and the photography tips.

I tried this dress on last week and loved it! The fabric is substantial, it’s lined, there are pockets, and the swingy silhouette is made for girls with wide hips! I just wasn’t keen on the chartreuse hue that was available in store. I think I’m going to order it in that pretty warm cocoa color.

Carrot cake meets coffee cake.

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On the Right Foot: Struggling with Small Talk, a Makeshift Jumpsuit, the Hottest Shade of Green & More!

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The CDC cleared fully vaccinated people for travel so long as safety precautions remain in place, and we decided to book a trip to Charleston for the end of the month. (Trust me, I definitely recognize the privilege of being able to take a vacation during a pandemic.) We spent time researching to make sure we can still socially distance and dine outdoors in the city, even if current data suggests that vaccinated people can’t carry or spread the virus. I don’t have much of a desire to be indoors anyway after a long Wisconsin winter and am eager for warm-weather strolls, al fresco dining, and taking photos of the city’s architecture.

Why people keep asking which vaccine you got.

I ordered this dress a couple of weeks ago and it finally arrived over the weekend. It was well worth the wait as it’s the best Old Navy item I’ve purchased in a long time. It’s a linen-blend that feels substantial. It runs true to size.

Jenna Lyons on coming out (and being outed) after 40.

This coverup looks like it could double as a breezy day dress!

Such a sweet bathroom remodel.

The trendiest shade of green right now.

I just ordered this top and these pants to wear together. It’ll have the effect of a jumpsuit, but without the bathroom acrobatics.

Make your second pandemic birthday better than the first!

Google is partnering with grocery stores to streamline shopping.

The thorny politics of the presidential portrait.

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Things I Bought & Loved: March 2021

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March 2021 Purchases

As I was putting together this post, I was pleased at how minimally I shopped in March — only to realize that it’s because my other orders haven’t yet arrived! (Or just got lost in the mail entirely, as was the case of an Old Navy order that included the pink now-sold-out blouse in this post.) The one I’m most excited about is this lamp! It’s either going to serve as an entry lamp, or I’ll spring for a second and use them as our bedside lamps. Either way, I can’t wait for it to arrive!

IN THE WARDROBE
See all of this year’s sartorial additions here.

  • J.Crew ‘Seaside’ linen-blend short in desert sand – I bought a pair of these last year in loden green and they became my most-worn shorts last summer. They have a three-inch inseam, but they don’t seem that short since they’re meant to have a relaxed fit.
  • Anthropologie ‘Ruth’ mini sweater dress – This dress is so flattering! It has a stretchy nipped-in waist that you can adjust to the most flattering part of your body and it has great movement. It’s as cute with sneakers as it is with ballet flats. It’ll definitely become a workplace staple once offices reopen. I found that it ran true to size.
  • Target pajama set – I don’t normally add pajamas to these posts, but these are too cute not to mention. They’re just $20 and give Soma’s Cool Nights collection a run for its money. Plus, the shorts have pockets!
  • Lele Sadoughi small crystal lily earrings in tortoise – I found these on the jeweler’s site earlier in the month for just $39 and figured they were a no-brainer since most of my spring and summer wardrobe is leaning toward the neutral side with plenty of browns, blacks, and whites.

AROUND THE HOUSE

  • Schoolhouse brass coasters – We already have a set of these, but since one permanent lives in my work-from-home space and one in Dave’s, we added another set to the living room. If you prefer perpetually shiny brass, these aren’t for you. But if you’re a fan of patina, consider buying a set.
  • Target striped throw pillows in black and cream – I purchased a set of linen striped throw pillows last spring for our living room, but they get so wrinkly that they’re better suited for the bed where they’re not being squished constantly. I went with these $20 throws as substitutes. They have a zipped opening for the insert, which is rare at that price point. The tags are also inside the cover, rather than being stitched on the outside, so you don’t have those stupid pieces of paper on the edge of your pillow that so many cheap pillows have. (They always look bad no matter how closely you cut them!)

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On the Right Foot: Earrings Inspired by the “Bubble Necklace,” Traveling When Fully Vaccinated, Chic Sunglasses & More!

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Revisiting an old springtime favorite.

A neuroscientist shares how to reboot your brain after a year of chronic stress.

Chic sunglasses!

I love the work of interior designer Max Humphrey and plan to pre-order his upcoming book.

I’m making this strawberry cake for Easter.

The history of the dining table, and how a dedicated dining room might be a thing of the past.

Get your houseplants ready for spring.

The correct order to apply skincare products.

Remember the J.Crew bubble necklace from the early days of style blogging? It looks like the brand pulled inspiration from its archive for these earrings!

What fully vaccinated travelers need to know before booking a trip.

A $40 linen-blend dress is an absolute must for summer!

Is HGTV itself in need of a renovation?

If you’re a fan of midcentury modern, you’ll be delighted to know that some of Paul McCobb’s designs are being remade exclusively for CB2.

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