Hello! We arrived back in the United States on Monday and spent the night in Chicago before heading to Madison early Tuesday morning. The trip was wonderful (despite being sick for the first three days of it) and I have so many photos to share, along with what we did, what I’d recommend, and tips for traveling to London. (Side note: the Paravel backpack I purchased late last year was the best travel bag. I’m planning to do a full review now that I’ve actually taken it on a trip.) As expected, this week was all about getting settled, unpacked, and back into the groove at work. And, unexpectedly, shoveling out from a mid-April snowstorm. After getting a taste of spring in the U.K., I’m even more anxious for warmer weather to finally arrive!

Weekend Links:

• In response to the incident in Philadelphia, Starbucks is closing 8,000 stores on May 29 for anti-racism training. I urge you to take Harvard’s implicit bias tests for an eye-opening look at your own subconscious beliefs. You might be embarrassed about the results, but it’s a valuable way to make you aware of your own biases so you can work to change your knee-jerk response to situations.
• A peek into the history of Hanky Panky, which has been making colorful underpinnings in the U.S.A. since 1977.
• This is the woven handbag I want for spring.
• An interesting opinion piece on why it’s perfectly fine that everyone is insecure.
• I think I need an indoor citrus tree.
• A list of the most Instagrammable spots in New York City.
• This cucumber salad looks like the perfect warm-weather side dish.
• I pre-ordered Orlando’s book and it finally arrived this week. I’m only partway through, but it’s hilarious! I’ve read so many sections aloud to Dave, to the point where he’s getting a little annoyed with me.
• Why a cashmere sweater can cost anywhere from $30 to $2,000.
• Take a look back at some of the Met Gala’s most incredible interiors.

Finds Under $50:

• A pretty pair of pineapple earrings. (If pineapples aren’t your thing, how about watermelon slices?)
• Bon voyage.
• I’m loving the preppy navy and red stripes on this cami.
• A contemporary print adds modern appeal to this pretty sundress.
• I can vouch that this cream is amazing for your bikini line.
• Lucite is such a big trend for spring. These earrings are a great way to try the trend on a budget. (I snagged a long Lucite tassel necklace in London that I’m excited to debut.)
• This striped tank top is adorable with the ruffled edge and bow detailing on the back.

Earlier This Week:

• Not much, admittedly, but you can peek at a few London snapshots here.

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Happy Easter weekend! We’re keeping things low key around here, mostly because it’s going to be chilly and windy, which doesn’t offer much motivation to leave the house! While we’re hunkering down at home, I’d like to install the ceiling fan we purchased for our bedroom and the light fixture we bought for the office. Swapping out light fixtures makes the rooms feel more finished, even if they’re not to that point just yet.

In other news, how cute are the red hoop earrings pictured above? Callixto sent them over last week and I can’t wait to pair them with nautical stripes and my favorite pink dress this spring!

Weekend Links:

• There’s still time to dye Easter eggs this weekend! I love how these eggs turned out with plant-based dyes.
• Instagram is making tweaks to the algorithm to [hopefully] show you more timely content.
• These eyelet bow-topped flats are perfect to wear to work this spring. I’m really tempted to pull the trigger!
• If you need a reason to visit D.C., look no further than the Renwick Gallery’s new exhibition “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man.”
• Exploring why your favorite TV characters with less-than-lavish lifestyles have such expensive wardrobes.
• Five stores that will match Costco’s prices.
• More photos of Target’s upcoming Opalhouse line. I need to get my hands on those rattan chairs for our enclosed front porch, even if that renovation is a long ways off. (Although, I’m willing to bet that this rattan beauty is better quality than the Target ones will be!)
• Add personality to boring white napkins with this dip-dye DIY.
• Roasted fennel yogurt dip looks amazing.

Finds Under $50:

• These earrings are on sale for a limited time. I love them in white.
• I know this is such a dorky thing to be excited about, but I just purchased two of these laundry hampers and they look so good inside the closet.
• Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with this red mini dress.
• Take 50% off this color-blocked straw tote with code YESPLEASE to bring the price down to $34. It’ll be perfect for your trips to the farmers’ market.
• If you were interested in Old Navy’s gingham bow sandals, get ’em now. The last size run sold out within a week. They’re also available in black, coral, or blush suede-like material.
• These colorful earrings are fun for summer!

Earlier This Week:

• The pieces I added to my wardrobe this month.
• This week’s “The Coveted” is all about gingham.
• March’s mini moments.
• I’m eager to install this light fixture over the weekend. (Find it online here. I only paid $29, so keep an eye on it.)

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