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On the Right Foot: Japan on a Budget, $10 Chunky Hoop Earrings, Your Guide to the Lunar New Year & More!

January 27, 2025 by jessica

The last weekend of January went by entirely too fast. We went out for dinner on Friday to Umami for Restaurant Week. I typically avoid Madison Restaurant Week now as its no longer a deal, removing much of the incentive to join the crowds. However, Umami had a solid menu this year. On Saturday, we popped over to a friend’s house to celebrate her birthday and yesterday was spent doing chores, starting The Next Mrs. Parrish, throwing at the pottery studio, and making pasta e fagioli. (I mistakenly read the soup recipe, though, and used an entire box of pasta rather than just shy of two cups. It’s more pasta than soup now. Still excellent.)

How to plan a trip to Japan on a budget.

11 finds for a home decor refresh.

Meet Japan’s original decluttering guru, Hideko Yamashita.

Loving Sezane’s new cropped jacket.

Did you know there’s a secret game you can play at Dishoom in London?!

Bon Appetit’s stir fry recipes have typically been a hit for us. I’m eager to try this basil chicken version.

A guide to the Lunar New Year.

I just purchased these $10 earrings, which are a dupe for a Mejuri pair.

The biggest interior color trends of the year.

The crochet details on these sneakers are too good.

Enjoy your week!

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Everyone we met in Philly apologized for their gruff nature, despite no one actually living up to that stereotype. 😂
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I always get a kick out of comparing views of our I always get a kick out of comparing views of our home today to the photos I took during our home inspection. (Swipe to see our main bedroom then!) While I knew the house had potential, it was hard to look past some of the owner’s “design” choices. Though, it looks like the room was destined to have a warm-toned quilt. 😂

P.S. @schoolhouse just released new colors of their popular Stillwater Floral Quilt!

And, for those interested, I’ve linked my bedroom items here: https://liketk.it/5iC8R

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That started to change when I purchased the Popcorn Grid Coverlet from Schoolhouse — an item I’d been eyeing for years — plus some graphic floral pillows. Then came a bright blue round cushion and the sweetest Teig lamp, both generously gifted by Schoolhouse, and the room finally started to come together. You can shop my picks here: https://liketk.it/5f322

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