You can thank the Victorians for picnic tables.

Target has some fun designer collabs coming this fall.

I’m tired of seeing all-white nurseries on Instagram, so this one made me smile.

12 of Europe’s most peculiar traditions.

A couple of home items that caught my eye recently: this plaid blanket and this accent table.

I’m late to the game with this one, but does anyone have Bala Bangles and what do you think of them? I’m considering a pair of the one-pound weights for my morning walks.

Is summer camp chic the latest jewelry trend?

A list of some of the best flea markets in the country.

Learn more about how pearls are made.

Redesigning cities for neurodiversity.

If you have an event on the horizon, check out this sweet dress!

Here’s what we did on our recent trip to Charleston.

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We’re back from a few days away in Richmond, Virginia! It was such a fun trip and I’m glad our hotel had a pool to cool off in after the 90-degree, humid days of exploring! (Wearing my new bathing suit above!)

The case for rooms in home design.

Loving the clasps on this lightweight jacket.

Will neckties survive the pandemic?

Where does J.Crew fit in now that prep is coming back?

How to rebuild your wardrobe after pandemic weight gain. (This one really hits home. I’m going to go through my wardrobe and pack away everything that doesn’t fit me right now. It’s too depressing to face off with a closet of too-small clothes every day.)

A history of gymnastics from ancient Greece to today.

I’m incredibly intrigued by this broom that promises to collect pet hair.

A cucumber and avocado salad sounds like the perfect side for grilled meals.

I loved this house tour.

In case you missed it:

• My favorite summer dress only cost $30. I bought it in two colors and I’ve been wearing them constantly.
• What I bought and loved the last two months.

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My beloved duffel bag is getting a workout this month with overnight stays in Madison (staycation!); central Wisconsin; Minneapolis; Iowa City; and Richmond, Virginia. We’ve already one the first two and welcome suggestions for things to do for the other three!

I was influenced by an Instagram ad and purchased this swimsuit. I love it! It’s comfortable, stays in place, and has the right amount of compression.

Victoria’s Secret is rebranding. While it feels a bit “too little, too late,” I’m all for more realistic body types and shining the spotlight on inspirational, successful women.

This is such a sweet tank top.

The Gossip Girl reboot takes to Instagram for fashion influence. (Have you watched the first episode yet? I watched it last night and I have mixed feelings. I hope it gets better.)

I thought this piece on Great Jones cookware and the illusion of the millennial aesthetic was interesting.

The pandemic’s lingering effects on wedding dress code.

H&M has a few items worth checking out: these slides, a window box in a great shade of green (also in a smaller size), and a striped linen table cloth with coordinating cloth napkins.

Learn more about what minerality means in wine.

How to decline a job offer gracefully.

I’ve joined the wait list for these sandals.

In case you missed it:

• Feeling good about my emerging gardening skills.
• We spent the night at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Madison.
• The prettiest sunset at Dave’s parents’ cabin.
• A roundup of red bridesmaid dresses I love.

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Well, we’re still in the midst of collecting bathroom renovation quotes from contractors. Everyone is incredibly busy, which is making the information-gathering stage last a lot longer than anticipated. In any case, it’s going to be a lot of money and probably won’t begin until early next year. In the meantime, I’m focusing my attention on small updates to our house, including swapping out the lame doorknob on the left that led to our enclosed porch in favor of a glass reproduction. (Don’t worry, I’ll also be taking a Magic Eraser to the scuffs and dried paint on the door!)

Tory Burch has an extra 25% off sale prices with code EXTRA.

The bathroom in this house tour is so much fun!

The return of FOMO.

I am in love with this farmer’s market tote.

Did you see the insane diet that Vogue published in the 1970s?

It’s the perfect time to get rid of the five-day work week.

I’m debating what to do with our half bath. This photo and this one are my leading inspiration images at the moment.

The next new recipe I’m going to tackle is this one for chicken seekh kebabs.

The long history of gender bias in medicine.

I’m all about maxi dresses this summer and I’m loving this one. That color!

In case you missed it:

• The most recent roundup of covetable finds.

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