Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I spent about six hours practicing pottery at the studio, we finally checked out a new sushi place in Madison, and we visited Dave’s sister and met our new niece — she’s a cutie!

How porcelain dolls became a Victorian status symbol.

Key questions to ask yourself before a bathroom remodel.

A roundup of things that caught my eye. I just ordered the dress to try, the plaid clutch is on my Christmas wish list, I’m trying to rationalize the lamp for our office, and those Mary Janes are sweetly sophisticated.

These glitzy earrings are on sale for just $19.50!

How to care for your houseplants over winter.

I’ve never related so much to something.

This tulle-sleeve top is perfect for layering under sleeveless dresses.

Five virtual interview mistakes and how to fix them.

Airbnb is getting more transparent about fees and rolling out more reasonable checkout rules.

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A friendly reminder that tomorrow is election day! Click here to make a voting plan and see what’s on your ballot.

I took a pottery class for five weeks over the summer and just started my second class last Friday! I get awfully dirty while throwing on the wheel, so I purchased a “Claypron” at the recommendation of a couple of my classmates. The long apron has a split hem so you can keep your legs covered while working.

Liquor up your holiday guests with a cranberry rum punch.

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. If you’re hosting this year, freshen up your table with these festive finds.

In love with this beautiful dining room.

Crushing on these croc-embossed loafers in emerald.

The latest handbag brand getting a lot of hype.

USPS has announced its holiday shipping deadlines to get your packages to your loved ones by Christmas.

The importance of practicing gratitude in your relationship.

I just bought this fun, swingy dress! Go down a size as it runs large. (I’m also tempted by this one.)

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Recent snapshots (clockwise from upper left): Batch Bakehouse made pumpkin bars to look like mummies; finally bought a soap dispenser worthy enough to be in our remodeled bathroom; picked up Oliver’s paw print and, of course, sobbed uncontrollably; went shopping for a new bed, which we hope to select by mid-November.

My favorite holiday candle is back for another year. (If you’re new to the brand, use this code for $20 off your first purchase of $40+.)

We had siding work done on the house last week, which included removing an inoperable door — finally!

Making a case for quality workmanship in a home.

This baking cookbook is on my holiday wish list.

Here are a few mini moments from our recent trip to The Netherlands.

A peek into the fashion closet at Condé Nast.

I just ordered this light fixture to try in our guest room. It’s a great dupe of the West Elm one I had wanted, but for half the price. I can’t wait to see what it looks like in person!

We had an abundance of green tomatoes on our plants that I picked before the first frost and I used them to make this salsa.

Becoming a kinder version of yourself could help boost productivity.

Happy Halloween!

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