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So long, 2024!

December 31, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

A few memorable moments from 2024.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year’s Eve as you raise a glass to your happiest memories of 2024!

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On the Right Foot: NYE Cocktails, Where to Travel in 2025, Silver Ballet Flats & More!

December 30, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

Above: A snapshot from our May 2024 trip to Barcelona. I promise that a travel guide is coming in the new year!

A few roundups for you to peruse: a list of my most recent notable purchases and my favorite products I bought in 2024.

The most beautiful places in France.

Out of the one billion packages that entered the U.S. in 2022, apparently one-third came from Shein and Temu. Let’s all resolve to spend our money more thoughtfully as we enter the new year.

18 New Year’s Eve cocktails that are worth staying awake for.

Silver ballet flats are very tempting now that they’re on sale.

How to make New Year’s resolutions that stick.

Where to travel in 2025.

I adore the idea of decorating a Christmas tree with only icicle ornaments. (This could never be my main Christmas tree — I love multi colored lights and ornaments too much — but would be lovely on a small tabletop tree.)

A couple of my favorite Christmas gifts: a beautiful leather work tote and gorgeous wine glasses.

Such a cheerful, colorful home!

Happy New Year!

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A Few of My Favorite Things | 2024

December 27, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

I feel like I say this every year, but goodness, I can’t believe we’re on the cusp of another new year and that it’s already time to share my favorite products that I bought over the past 12 months. These are the items that brought the most joy — either because I simply love using them or they made our lives easier — that I think you might enjoy, too.

Jenny Bird “Chunky Doune Hoops” – 2024 saw a resurgence of bold sculptural jewelry in sleek metals. Jenny Bird makes the most beautiful pieces and these quickly became one of my most-worn pairs this year.

Dansk “Bistro Cafe Flatware” – Prior to this year, I had been using Walmart flatware that my parents bought for my first apartment. They were fine, classic-looking enough, and serviceable, so it wasn’t high on my list of priorities to buy a new set. However, I’m so glad I saw this Dansk set earlier this year and decided we were past-due for an upgrade. These are gorgeous! They have a nice weight to them and it’s so nice to have a set of flatware I’m not embarrassed about when we host guests. I splurged on two 43-piece sets so that we have 16 of each utensil and two sets of serving pieces.

Paravel “Main Line Duffle” – I had this on my wish list of years and finally treated myself during a sale earlier this year. It’s beautiful and much lighter than my leather duffle bag. I’ve accumulated quite a Paravel collection and each item surpasses my expectations. Plus, Paravel has wonderful customer service and a commitment to sustainability that makes me feel good about supporting the brand.

OXO Good Grips 8″ x 14″ organization bin – The top shelf of our fridge was a black hole for small items and jars that were pushed toward the back. I’d forget what was there, only to unearth it when it was past its expiration date. Two of these bins solved that problem. Now I can just slide the tray forward to get what I need and keep those smaller items corralled.

Margaux “The Demi” ballet flats – I bought my first pair of Margaux’s ballet flats in 2023 and loved them so much that I added the brown and red pairs to my closet this year. The footbed is cushioned making them comfortable for all-day wear, and the adjustable cord can be cinched so your heel doesn’t slip out. I wear a pair just about every day to work.

Nearly Natural artificial ferns – I love how ferns look in a hanging basket. After two years of trying — and failing — to keep real ones alive on our porch, I threw in the towel and bought artificial ones. Worth every penny, especially because real ferns aren’t exactly cheap to begin with. These come in a set of two and I put both in a hanging basket with some floral foam to keep them from falling out. They definitely pass for the real thing, especially from the sidewalk. I’d suggest buying them before spring, though, as the price seemed to creep up as we got closer to nice weather.

Phoenix Down pillow – We slept on these when we stayed at the InterContinental in Chicago last December, and I thought they were the most comfortable pillow I’ve used in years. I peeked at the tag and bought a set shortly after. The older I get, the more committed I am to a blissful sleeping experience, which brings me to the next product…

Casper “The Dream” mattress – We purchased one of the original Casper mattresses when we first upgraded from a Queen to King bed. We had been very happy with it, but realized that ours was past its prime when we bought “The One” for the guest room and found it to be much more supportive than ours. We ultimately selected the hybrid “The Dream” mattress for ourselves. It’s softer than its all-foam counterpart, but still supportive — and I’m happy to report that the back aches we were both chalking up to old age went away once we bought a new mattress.

Undo Hairware claw clips – These are the best claw clip that I’ve tried. It doesn’t dig into the back of your scalp while you’re wearing it and it stays put all day. They’re expensive for what they are, but I’ve found it to be worth it the splurge.

SpaceAid bamboo drawer dividers – I had a flatware organizer in our large utensil drawer, but the rest of the space was a jumbled mess that would shift around each time the drawer was opened and closed, inevitably making the drawer difficult to open when things got wedged between it and the bottom of the counter. And I could never find what I needed without rifling through the drawer to see where it went. It annoyed me for years. I don’t know why it took me so long to address the problem, but I finally decided to do something about it and found this adjustable drawer divider set in January. Everything now has a home and the drawer stays tidy. Honestly, this is probably my absolute favorite item of the year thanks to all of the headaches it has saved me.

Amazon mesh beach tote – This mesh bag was all over Instagram this year and for good reason. It’s lightweight, cute, packable, and generously sized for all of your beach essentials. I bought it before we went to Barcelona thinking that it’d be easy to bring to the beach or pool with us, but it ended up being more useful than that. I used it to carry our umbrellas for the inevitable light rain shower we’d have midday and as a reusable shopping bag. It held up well after a week of heavy use, which I didn’t expect for a cheap Amazon purchase. It’s now coming with me on every warm-weather trip.

I’ve been sharing my favorites for several years. Find them here: 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023

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On the Right Foot

December 16, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Meet a couple with an impressive collection of sculptural Dansk pepper mills.

Lemon crinkle cookies look like a nice alternative to all of the chocolate and peppermint of the holiday season.

I put together a few gift ideas for her, him, and home.

The pistachio-meets-kelly-green shade of this knit t-shirt is perfect.

Tinsel cacti.

Do you really need to toss your black plastic spatulas?

I just love the texture of these straw flats.

Zogo dell’Oca transforms the central square of Mirano, Italy into a goose-themed board game each year. It looks nothing short of incredible.

A Christmassy morning in our home.

25 best places to go in 2025.

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On the Right Foot: Competitive Tablescaping, 2025 Jewelry Trends, Winter Cocktails & More! (Plus, $20 Off at East Fork for First-Time Customers)

December 9, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

Above: My latest bake from Dessert Person was the flourless chocolate wave cake. You can learn to make it on Claire Saffitz’s YouTube if you don’t want to spring for the book. Best of all, it’s gluten- and dairy-free, so it’s a solid option for catering to dietary restrictions during the holidays.

Jameela Jamil’s audition for The Good Place is a hilariously wild ride.

Mejuri’s newest earrings have a sculptural twist.

Edible glitter.

Martha Stewart’s entertaining tips from 1982.

Inside the world of competitive “tablescaping.”

How the Bonne Maman advent calendar became so popular.

Jewelry trends for 2025.

I just ordered this sweater to try on. I love the low v-neck.

15 winter cocktails.

Gift pick: East Fork’s signature mug. Not only is it beautiful, you’ll be supporting a company that gives back to its community. If you’re a first-time customer, you can take $20 by using this link or entering my name at checkout. Just make sure it’s entered just like this: Jessica Hamm

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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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