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On the Right Foot: A Hand Cream for Dry Weather, the Nostalgia of Bad Photos, AI Names Paint Colors & More!

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Happy first day of November! This year has mercifully flown by and I’m excited to embrace the holiday season — although, maybe brands could hold off on sending Christmas content for another week.

And while I’d like to wait just a little bit longer before we’re knee-deep in Christmas cheer, I really do like these green gingham stockings.

Stuff mini pumpkins with mushrooms and cheese for a beautiful fall dish.

A snapshot of our living and dining rooms has become my most-liked photo on Instagram.

I have such dry skin once the weather gets cooler and recently tried a sample of this hand cream. I love it!

This made me smile!

The names for paint colors seem so random sometimes, but it’s even worse when AI takes the reins.

Loungewear dominated my favorite purchases of October.

Does anyone else kind of miss bad photos?

This Madewell tote is a good one!

Worth a scroll: 13 vintage-filled house tours.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

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Things I Bought & Loved in October (A.K.A. The Loungewear Edition)

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October was all about being cozy with three pajama sets purchased! It was intentional, however, as I have strabismus surgery coming up in November and I wanted to have a selection of loungewear to look forward to wearing on my recovery days. (My left eye has been turning in as I’ve gotten older and I need to have the muscles adjusted so it’s straight again. Yes, I’m nervous. Yes, cute loungewear helps take the edge off.)

I did try on the coat that I was enamored with earlier this month and it was laughably bad on me. The color was beautiful, but the oversize fit was … not great. It looked like I was wearing my father’s jacket. I ordered a couple of additional coats to try and will report back if they’re worth keeping.

Other than that, I did find a beautiful vintage cocktail ring that I posted on my Insta story over the weekend, along with a vintage decanter for our bar. Those will make appearances online eventually!

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

  • Ann Taylor bunny pajama set – Proof that bunnies can be chic! I just love these so much. The colors, the contrast cuff, the satin fabric! It’s just all so good. I sized up to a large since the fabric doesn’t have any stretch to it and pajamas definitely can’t be restricting.
  • Soma tank and short pajama set – My favorite pajamas are from Soma’s “Cool Nights” collection, lauded for the fabric’s ability to stay cool and keep from sticking to you at night. I prefer shorts and tanks for sleeping, so this was a no-brainer for my collection. Plus, I can mix and match it with the two pieces below. (I bought a medium, which is my regular size at Soma.)
  • Soma ‘Cool Nights’ long sleeve pajama top – This top also runs true to size. I’ve been wearing it with the shorts from the pajama set above on work-from-home days.
  • Soma ‘Sunday’ lounge pants – I wore the shorts version of these a lot during the pandemic and fully expect the pants to be equally loved. I wear a medium in these as well.

AROUND THE HOUSE

  • Beech wood doorstops – I actually bought these last month and neglected to tell you about them! Our cat, Oliver, has a tendency to close doors and I get so nervous that he’ll lock himself in a bedroom while we’re gone that I bought four of these to keep our upstairs doors open. They’re prettier than metal doorstops and the price is great at $10 for a set of two.
  • Ranger Station balsam fir candle – The balsam scent of this candle is fresh and clean, making it ideal for the upcoming season. It makes for a great gift too, as it comes with a box of matches and can be used as a cocktail glass once the candle is finished.

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On the Right Foot: Wes Anderson’s Train Carriage, the Cult of the Nap Dress, Colorful Coupes & More!

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Peek inside the train carriage Wes Anderson designed.

Make a batch of Ted Lasso’s biscuits.

In time for Halloween: the history of cemeteries.

I just ordered a set of garland ties for the upcoming holiday season. They act like a twist tie, which will help garlands stay put on a staircase railing better than Command Hooks do.

Why an art museum turned to OnlyFans.

Even if we don’t realize it, adjectives in English absolutely have an order they must follow.

I loved looking through the galleries of these time capsule homes for sale in the Chicago area.

The cult of the Nap Dress.

Yes, Reese’s pumpkins do taste better than a regular peanut butter cup.

I can’t get over how much I love the print on this blouse.

Snag a set of colorful coupes just in time for holiday entertaining. The peach set is my favorite.

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On the Right Foot: Margot Tenenbaum’s Style, the Perfect Fall Coat, an Oktoberfest Guide & More!

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We’ve been talking about going to Oktoberfest for the past couple of years and just booked a Munich hotel for 2022! It’s fully refundable if things change over the next year and flights aren’t even available to book yet, but still! It feels so much more likely now that the hotel is settled! If you’ve been to Munich, please send recommendations! We’re going to do five nights in the city and then head somewhere else (TBD). If Oktoberfest is on your bucket list, here’s a handy guide I came across.

What makes Margot Tenenbaum’s style so good, even 20 years later.

Twelve outdoor sconces under $100.

The layered history of banana pudding.

I’m a huge fan of a physical planner and I have my eye on this one for ’22.

Here are 20 fun facts about James Bond. (We’ve started watching all of the Bond films chronologically. We knocked out Dr. No and From Russia With Love last week.)

This had me cracking up!

I keep clicking on this coat every single day. It’s good, isn’t it? That color!

Did you hear that Eminem opened a restaurant in Detroit called Mom’s Spaghetti? If that’s not ridiculous enough, wait till you watch the commercial.

My favorite fall and winter sweater is back, this time in a pretty camel hue.

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On the Right Foot: SATC Fashion, Pumpkin Bread, A Cheeky Art Move & More!

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I’m loving the warm glow cast by these tealight holders.

A look back at Barbie’s Dreamhouse through the years.

How cute are these pajamas? The bunny pattern is surprisingly sophisticated and I love the playful lilac contrast hem and buttons.

It’s pumpkin season and this bread recipe was a favorite last year! It uses an entire can of pumpkin so you don’t have a little bit extra that just goes to waste.

This is fun! You can scroll back through seven decades of IKEA catalogs on the site’s digital museum.

Here’s what I bought and loved last month. (You can save $20 on your first pair of Rothy’s with this link.)

A sneak peek at the fashion on set of the Sex and the City reboot has made my Monday morning!

Did you see this cheeky move by a Danish artist?

A look at the materials we’re using for our bathroom remodels.

Thirteen thrillers to read this month.

Enjoy the first full week of October!

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