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Weekend Roundup

April 26, 2019 by jessica Leave a Comment

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The neutral palette and clean lines of this home are right up my alley. I keep feeling like I need to add more color to my space, but there’s something so calm and beautiful about paring down.

It’s common to value the new and novel, but research suggests that doing the same thing twice can be just as satisfying.

I made stir-fried pork udon noodles last weekend and they were so good, including as leftovers the next day! Our grocery store only had the flat udon noodles instead of the thick ones like these, so I’m going to order some (or check out our local Asian market) before making it again.

Oooh! My beloved loafers now come in silver!

The “Instagram aesthetic” is over. (It’s difficult to post more in-the-moment photos without worrying if they go with the feed or if they’ll be liked, but I’m trying to get back to just posting what I like in the moment. Be prepared for an onslaught of Portugal pics next month. 😉 ) And, speaking of Instagram, the app is experimenting with hiding likes.

Okay, one more Insta-related topic … I came across two new-to-me accounts that I’m loving: Year & Day for beautiful tableware and The Inside Collective for old-home inspiration. (I’ve noticed my interests evolving on the app. I’m following fewer style bloggers and more home-related accounts, artisans, and small brands.)

How Mona May turned a fashion degree into a career costume designing iconic films like Clueless.

Five easy ways to make your travel routine more green. Honestly, I’m not as environmentally conscious as I’d like to be, and I’m working on making more sustainable changes in my routine. Plus, that smug satisfaction I feel when I remember my reusable shopping bags is pretty great.

I’m starting to feel guilty about the amount of packaging with online orders — especially with orders from retailers like Net-a-Porter. Sure, I love the fancy box and the ribbon, but I’m not actually going to keep those materials. These startups are offering sustainable alternatives. (Another interesting tidbit from that article: “In the 1920s, an average middle-income woman might have purchased two or three items a year and wore them for 10 to 20 years. Now, the same woman is buying 65 items of clothing per year and, on average, wears each garment three times.”)

I loved this piece on whether or not to embark on DIY projects. Oftentimes they do feel empowering, but when it’s a complex project that, sure, you could technically pull off, it’s okay to hire someone who can get it done in significantly less time.

Finds Under $50:

  • I mentioned this set of cloth napkins in yesterday’s post, but they’re too good to go overlooked if you like to entertain.
  • These are such a pretty and affordable way to experiment with the barrette trend.
  • A terrazzo cheeseboard!
  • I love this striped dress for summer with the figure-flattering smocked top. It also comes in plus sizes.
  • This is another pretty dress for summer.
  • Rattan isn’t going anywhere this year. This planter is the perfect way to bring the material into your home. Just leave a plant in its nursery pot and add a plastic tray to the interior bottom to prevent leakage.

In Case You Missed It:

  • Our custom built-in reveal!
  • Extending my newfound love of neutrals to my wardrobe wish list.
  • Dave bought the earrings in this roundup for me and they’re already my most-worn pair of the season.
  • Here’s what I bought for myself and for our home in April.

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[Early] Weekend Links

November 29, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment

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We’re off to New York today, and I can’t even tell you how excited I am for my inaugural visit to the city — especially when it’s in the midst of the holiday season! I didn’t have time to prep blog posts for my absence, so I’ll be back next Wednesday bursting at the seams with holiday gift guides and a Christmas in NYC photo diary. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Weekend Links:

  • Why department store holiday windows still matter.
  • The double standard of success for Michelle Obama and Beyoncé.
  • Apparently it was possible for the White House decorations to be worse this year.
  • I love this glitzy dress on Liz!
  • Nine Christmassy European cities to visit without the crowds.
  • Cats in literature.
  • I had no idea Christmas rental companies existed.
  • These earrings are awfully pretty.
  • While I love gin, I don’t think I’d like that juniper flavor in a latte.
  • How to gracefully decline an invitation.

Finds Under $50:

  • A pair of beautiful sculptural earrings.
  • The perfect pouch to store essentials in your tote bag, which doubles as a clutch. (This is on my Christmas list!)
  • I can’t believe this wrap dress is only $50. It’s so pretty!
  • This book is perfect for the literature lover on your shopping list.
  • A cashmere scarf that comes in 22 colors.

Earlier This Week:

  • A cashmere sweater is a must for casual holiday outfits. (And this particular sweater is now my go-to travel top. It’s so soft and roomy!)
  • Sharing what I bought in November.
  • Gifts under $25.
  • Crazy about my new handbag.
  • An introduction to Art Crate. Snag my print here.

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Weekend Links

June 23, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment


Throwback to 2016. Read the post here. (I can’t believe I’ve had that bag for so long!)

Happy weekend! I can’t tell you how happy I was to wake up to sunshine this morning after a week of rainy days. Dreary weather puts me in such a funk and I barely get anything done around the house. I had such an ambitious list of painting projects, cleaning, and trip planning for Portland (we leave on Thursday!), too! We’ll have to kick it into high gear this morning so we can get out and enjoy the beautiful weekend! Have a great one!

Weekend Links:

  • I appreciate Emily Henderson’s post on the immigration debate and how she articulated the feelings many of us struggle with. One of the comments mentioned the Young Center, which works to promote the best interested of unaccompanied immigrant children with due regard to the child’s wishes. If you’re in a major metropolitan city (I know I have a lot of Chicago readers!), please consider volunteering as a child advocate.
  • I had no idea that Hitchcock had pitched a movie called Kaleidoscope that was considered too controversial to film.
  • Instead of  your run-of-the-mill flamingo, swan, and unicorn pool floats, how about a “ridiculous swan-thing?”
  • I have mixed feelings on accent walls. Typically, I think you should just go for it and paint your entire room a fun color. However, we have two accent walls in our place. One is behind the bed and helps ground the headboard in the otherwise white and airy room. The other is in my closet where I went with a minty blue. I didn’t want my clothes to all be up against that color and preferred white for everything else.
  • Meyer lemon margaritas sound delightful!
  • Queer Eye season two is out! Here are some spoiler-free highlights from the first episode. (I think episode two was even better, though!)
  • I’m happy to see that plastic straws continue to lose popularity in favor of biodegradable paper versions.
  • The Supreme Court ruled that states are now allowed to collect sales tax from online retailers even if they don’t have a physical presence in the state.
  • How Marc Jacobs fell out of fashion.
  • My old carry-on suitcase is on its last legs, er, wheels. It’s really not a surprise given that I only spent $40 on it. Dave and I just upgraded to these Delsey carry-on bags. We both have one of the brand’s full-size suitcases and are really happy with the durability. He snagged it in charcoal grey and I went with pink.

Finds Under $50:

  • A pair of pink sunglasses.
  • A midi dress with a hint of skin.
  • Rattan and tassels make for the best budget-friendly summer earring.
  • These woven chairs are an affordable way to style your patio.
  • I don’t love recommending knockoffs, but this is an inexpensive alternative to Monica Vinader’s signature bracelets at a fraction of the price.
  • A set of playful packing cubes.
  • I bought this dress last year in a navy eyelet fabric. This year’s fabric mix is even cuter!

Earlier This Week:

  • Nine of the best circle woven and wicker bags under $150. (Most are under $100.)
  • What I’ve learned in our first year of homeownership.

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Weekend Links

June 16, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Happy Saturday! Can you believe that we’re just days away from our first house-iversary? It doesn’t feel like a year has passed since closing on June 20 and dedicating all summer evenings and weekends to cleaning and painting! I can’t say I miss those days, either! Last summer was exhausting and while we made a lot of progress before we moved in, and plenty of progress since then, we’ve been good about balancing work and fun this summer. And that’s exactly what we’re up to over the next couple of days. We’re starting to tackle another painting project that fell off the priority list last year (the upstairs hallway and the built-in linen closet), along with continuing to paint our doors and remove paint from the antique hardware. It’s tedious work, which is why bike rides and outdoor cocktails are a welcome break!

Weekend Links:

  • The popular podcast S-Town is coming to the big screen.
  • Here’s why expensive pasta is worth the extra cash.
  • An artist reimagines noteworthy pieces as “melting masterpieces.”
  • If you love the shape of this Cult Gaia bag, but think it’s ridiculously oversized (it is), check out this $35 clutch!
  • Six finance experts share their advice for millennial women.
  • There’s a startup company that’s looking to transform food crop waste into wearable fibers for clothing.
  • “The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week” might be my new favorite podcast.
  • A roundup of some of the best acne-fighting facial cleansers on the market.
  • Proposed legislation in California would require that all public companies headquartered in the state to have at least one woman on their board.
  • We’re adding Vietnamese banh mi street tacos to our meal planning next week. They look incredible!

Finds Under $50:

  • I came home to this bag sitting on my doorstep the other day (c/o WhoWhatWear). I have yet to feature it, but it’s such a cute mini bucket bag for summer and I love the vibrant red hue. It’ll look adorable with all of your Fourth of July looks!
  • Lace-up detailing adds interest to this swing dress.
  • The batik-inspired print on this blouse is perfection.
  • A stunning plant stand.
  • Pair this red, white, and blue top with a pair of high-waist trousers.
  • I picked up this long-wearing lipstick to try (in red, which is a weird departure from my signature pink) and they’re not exaggerating. This stuff doesn’t budge.

Earlier This Week:

  • Style steals under $50 and under $100.
  • The best full-price purchase I’ve made in a long time.
  • Celebrating this guy’s 10th birthday.

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Weekend Links

June 8, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Weekend Links:

  • Kate Spade’s passing touched many of us this week. Her pieces were oftentimes our first foray into the designer fashion world, and what a fun and imaginative world it was! A couple of my favorite pieces of remembrance can be read here, here, and here. (As I was writing this, I just learned of Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. I’m stunned that we lost two creative greats this week.)
  • According to a piece in the New York Times, “a majority of women, and nearly half of men, say it’s unacceptable to have dinner or drinks alone with someone of the opposite sex other than their spouse.” And it gets more shocking when it comes to business meetings. Read the study here.
  • I have a crush on these studded sandals.
  • Lydia looks so cute in these pics. (Isn’t her vintage bag absolutely perfect?)
  • A blueberry-pecan galette looks like the ideal summer dessert.
  • Bats take up residence in a Portuguese library to aid in book preservation.
  • I just learned that Getty Images has a site to purchase framed art prints. Check out the Slim Aarons collection, for example.
  • Decluttering? Don’t just put things in the donation pile without first seeing what they might be worth. Here are some of the items that hold resale value.
  • Tips on how to feel confident in a bathing suit.
  • A bit of patio inspiration to get your deck in tip top shape.

Finds Under $50:

  • A butterfly top looks like a perfectly breezy way to beat the heat. (The colorway I like is actually $2 more, but I can’t resist those sherbet-like hues!)
  • I love the knot detail on this pretty cami.
  • Oversize beaded flower earrings? I’m in! (If you’re in the market for a more modern statement earring, check out these.)
  • This dress looks a lot like the one I wore here.
  • A sleeveless sweater is such a great wear-to-work option for summer.

Earlier This Week:

  • The best dress to beat the heat in Austin.
  • Crazy about the affordable net bag in this week’s “The Coveted.”
  • Practical tips to prep your car for a summer road trip.
  • Mini moments from last month.

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Your vote matters. It matters in national elections, statewide elections, and local elections. It’s crucial that Democrats organize as strategically as conservatives did and restore reproductive rights. 

In the meantime, donate your time, talent, or treasure to help those facing an unwanted pregnancy. @thecut has a great list on their site with organizations to support in states likely to prohibit abortion. I’ve donated to @plannedparenthoodwi.
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More photos to come!

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For as stressful as this project has been, it’s For as stressful as this project has been, it’s amazing to see it come together. (Swipe for a before!) 

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