Happy Monday — and a very happy Valentine’s Day! (Here’s some history of the holiday for those interested.)

Our bathroom remodels begin tomorrow and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to see it all come together. We’re beginning with the powder room and then moving to the main bathroom. See the “before” photos of the main bathroom here and the product list for the renovation here.

For those who love malachite, here’s a fabulous cocktail ring.

The opening photo is from this gorgeous home tour.

How Gucci’s bamboo-handled bag came to be.

I ordered the gingham coat that I featured in a recent post. It’s beautiful! Trust the “True Fit” recommendation; it was spot-on for me.

Can you change your personality in three months?

I enjoyed this look back at Betty Davis’ wardrobe philosophy.

I don’t need this quilt, but I very much want this quilt.

This lemon poppy seed loaf with a yogurt glaze looks divine!

Have a wonderful week!

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I adore the use of color in this cheerful cabin!

Here’s what I bought and loved this month.

The new music market is shrinking.

Love matchbooks? Here’s a new-to-me Instagram account to follow.

My Insta feed has been taken over by this banana bread recipe topped with peanut butter frosting.

I just ordered this dress to try!

Is there an area of your house that needs some greenery, but a live houseplant won’t flourish there? Try one of these faux options.

My duvet cover is on sale today!

I enjoyed this piece about Amy Schneider’s pearl necklace she wore on Jeopardy!

You can reuse a KN95 or N95 mask if you follow these steps.

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If you adore minimal homes, this is a beautiful one. I especially love that piece of artwork, which is a collage of photo booth strips.

Honoring André Leon Talley.

I enjoyed Jenn’s post on how to support Instagram content creators.

We’re starting work in our powder room in just a few weeks! I can’t wait! Find all of the items we purchased for the renovation here.

The psychology of why Wordle went viral.

Our neighborhood bar has *the best* Thai carrot soup. I love it so much that I’ll make a special trip in for a bowl when I hear that it’s on the menu that day. I’m going to try this recipe over the weekend to see how it compares.

The latest list of items to love! Isn’t the bag perfect for spring and summer?

Such a pretty blouse! I like the darker version the most.

Eight tips for a tidier home.

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I enjoyed this read on the significance of Kate Middleton’s recent portraits.

These affordable earrings come in the prettiest shade of blue.

I shared a roundup of some fun pearl pieces last week. Here’s another pair of beautiful earrings to consider!

Here’s how to get your at-home over-the-counter COVID tests for free.

I recently learned about the time Napoleon was attacked by rabbits.

You don’t need to spend a lot on a travel jewelry case. Here’s an option that comes in at just $9.

There’s nothing effortless about being a woman.

Freshen up your bed linens with a set of striped sheets.

I wanted to make this no-knead focaccia bread at the beginning of the pandemic, but yeast was scarce and the recipe fell off my radar. I’m finally going to try it next week!

A roundup of the best warm gray paint colors.

In white, this blouse is destined to be a springtime staple.

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