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April 2, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Things I Bought & Loved: March 2021

March 31, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

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!

March 29, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

Target - Who What Wear - Short Sleeve Babydoll Mini Dress
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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On the Right Foot: $20 Pajamas You’ll Love, Remembering Elsa Peretti, A One-Skillet Recipe to Try & More!

March 22, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

You guys! We got our COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend! (It’s the only time I’ve been grateful for preexisting conditions.) It’s such a surreal feeling to have a great deal of the nervousness behind us in just a few short weeks!

I bought a set of these $20 pajamas recently and loved them so much that I already bought a second pair.

Remembering jewelry designer Elsa Peretti.

This one-skillet recipe for chicken and orzo sounds delicious, especially with the lemon juice and zest.

Immersive Van Gogh exhibits are headed to 13 U.S. cities this year. I bought mid-April tickets for the Chicago show last fall.

The cultural endurance of the Birkin bag.

It’s worth spending a night in your guest room to see what amenities might be missing.

Everything in the Lizzie Fortunato trunkshow is gorgeous! I’m considering pre-ordering this baroque pearl necklace with a tiny emerald.

Dropping extended sizing isn’t a great look for LOFT.

How the baseball hat became fashionable.

For an affordable spring update to your bedroom, try these watercolor floral sheets.

In case you missed it:

  • A must-have gadget for taper candle lovers.
  • Get a discount on Winc’s popular wine subscription box!
  • Give your home a spring refresh.

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12 Home Decor Ideas for a Springtime Refresh

March 18, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

Spring 2021 Home Refresh

We had another round of snow earlier this week, coming right after a string of 50-degree days that melted everything that was on the ground previously. Hopefully it was the last winter blast before spring because I am so ready for warmer weather after being cooped up during a pandemic winter (and, you know, the rest of the year). Since it’s not quite warm enough to spend much time outdoors, I’m setting my sights on making the indoors spring-ready with lighter colors and plenty of fresh green hues. I’ve already picked up a pair of those striped pillows, which are a steal at $20 each for a zippered pillow and insert. I also recently placed an order for a new lamp! I almost went for that green one above, but decided to go with a different statement-maker instead. I can’t wait for it to arrive next month!

  1. Striped Pillow, $20
  2. Outdoor Dining Chair, $129
  3. Platter, $98
  4. Acrylic Drinkware, $5.50 – $88
  5. Mini Serving Bowl Set, $52
  6. Sateen Sheet Set, $58 – $228
  7. Four-Piece Place Setting, $43.80
  8. Mushroom-Shaped Lamp, $299
  9. Throw Pillow, $47.95
  10. Basketweave Throw Blanket, $135
  11. Striped Runner, $115
  12. Planter, $37

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Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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It’s so nice to be home after a whirlwind week. It’s so nice to be home after a whirlwind week. We flew out to Philadelphia last Friday for a few days of exploring. It was our first time in the City of Brotherly Love and we loved every minute of it from the architecture to the restaurants, and most of all: the welcoming and friendly people. After that, we had one night at home before a flight to Denver to celebrate my cousin’s wedding. We got back to Madison late last night and have spent the day puttering around the house, getting caught up on laundry, grocery shopping, harvesting the season’s first tomatoes from the garden, and admiring just how much the hydrangeas have grown in the course of a week.
I always get a kick out of comparing views of our I always get a kick out of comparing views of our home today to the photos I took during our home inspection. (Swipe to see our main bedroom then!) While I knew the house had potential, it was hard to look past some of the owner’s “design” choices. Though, it looks like the room was destined to have a warm-toned quilt. 😂

P.S. @schoolhouse just released new colors of their popular Stillwater Floral Quilt!

And, for those interested, I’ve linked my bedroom items here: https://liketk.it/5iC8R

#SchoolhouseLiving #InteriorInspo #SlowDecorating #BedroomDecor #MainBedroom #CenturyHome #StillwaterFloral #HomeReno #HomeRenovation
Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a couple nights in the summer and our long awaited anticipation of lounging by the rooftop pool was finally fulfilled last weekend. It also inadvertently became the weekend I made Dave eat a cheeseburger every day, between @redhotranchchicago, @eatmottst, and @smallcheval. There are worst ways to spend a weekend.

#chicago #visitchicago #therobey #therobeychicago #duckduckgoat #mottst #artinstituteofchicago #chicagoeats #auchevalchicago
Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until la Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until late last year when we finally bought a bed, mattress, and a set of sheets. We used some of our own extra bedding (tucking in the generous overhang of our king blankets under the queen-sized mattress) and old bedside lamps from our bedroom: functional, but not quite the charming space I’d envisioned.
 
That started to change when I purchased the Popcorn Grid Coverlet from Schoolhouse — an item I’d been eyeing for years — plus some graphic floral pillows. Then came a bright blue round cushion and the sweetest Teig lamp, both generously gifted by Schoolhouse, and the room finally started to come together. You can shop my picks here: https://liketk.it/5f322

#Ad #SchoolhousePartner #SchoolhouseSpringStyle #SchoolhouseLiving #InteriorInspo #SlowDecorating #GuestRoom
Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hi Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hit peak bloom right around my birthday on May 30. My mom would fill a large crystal vase with fresh-cut stems, and their scent would waft through the house. 

Now that I live a few hours south and lilac season wraps up earlier, the blooms actually mark the start of my birthday month.

#Lilacs #LilacSeason #SpringFlowers #InBloom #BirthdayMonth #MayBirthday
Snapshots from the past week: • Spent quality t Snapshots from the past week:

• Spent quality time with my favorite cat

• Biked for Pacificos, chips and quac, and tacos at @bandit.tacos 

• Loved how the rain collected on the Lady’s Mantle I planted last year

• Dipped my toes (quite literally) into this year’s mesh shoe trend

• Snapped a lot of Lily content

• Drove home with a new lilac in the passenger seat
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