BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

We Finally Chose a Paint Color for Our Bedroom Accent Wall + Our Home’s Paint Palette

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It’s been over a year since we decided the old wall color had to go, and I’m happy to report that we finally made the change last week!

As a reminder, this is where we started. When we closed on our house, we tried to paint as much as we could in two weeks before our floors were scheduled to be refinished. Unfortunately, the expedited process didn’t allow for much time to mull over colors and I chose this way-too-bright blue from just the paint chip. I thought it would be more saturated than it was, plus I realized soon after that I like to wear bright colors not have them in my decor.

We kept this color far longer than we wanted — mostly due to paint fatigue after we painted nearly every wall and ceiling in the house! It was a year ago that I started getting serious about finding a new color. I tried a sample of Benjamin Moore’s “Raccoon Fur” and while I love how it looks in Instagram photos, I didn’t love it in this room. There’s a reddish undertone that read brown or purple depending on the light. Eventually I settled on Sherwin William’s “Homburg Gray,” a neutral gray with green and blue undertones.

Here’s how it looks with the other paint colors in our home:

I know that accent walls are controversial, but I really like it in this room to anchor the headboard. (That said, I’m incredibly tempted to paint the whole room this color because I love it that much.) I’ll be adding curtain rods and drapes yet this summer to visually extend the width of the window beyond that of the bed and really make it a focal point.

Then, it’ll be new lamps and — eventually — a new dresser. Updates to come!

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Things I Bought & Loved in July

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See this year’s sartorial additions here.

  • Madewell poplin ruffle a-line midi dress (also available here) – This is, without a doubt, my favorite clothing purchase this summer. I love how light and airy it is for the hottest summer days (which is needed during this heat wave). Plus, it has pockets! It runs large, so you’ll need to go down at least one size. It’s also available in a couple of solid colors.
  • Boden printed notch-neck top – I first ordered this in the yellow, but it had more of a greenish tint that wasn’t flattering with my skin tone. I loved the cut, though, and reordered in the blue and it’s lovely! The shape is forgiving, but drapes well so it doesn’t look like a sack. It’s a lightweight cotton with metallic threads woven throughout making it airy enough for summer. It’s also cute with jeans for when the weather starts to cool again.

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  • Schoolhouse Electric ‘Isaac’ desk lamp – You know I’m a sucker for Schoolhouse — especially their lighting. I’ve been eyeing this lamp in that pretty vintage green shade since it debuted, but I had been waiting for a sale since $400 for a desk lamp seemed a bit steep, no matter how great the quality may be. I finally snagged it earlier this month for 30% off and I couldn’t be more delighted with it. A note of warning, though, if you move the position of your lamp a lot, this isn’t for you. The arm requires you to release the tension in the joint and retighten it.
  • West Elm linen pillowcases – These pillowcases are a fun contrast to the quilt I purchased for summer. I’m using them decoratively rather than finding a coordinating sham.

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Life Lately & On the Right Foot

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Happy Monday! Here are a few snapshots over the past few weeks (clockwise starting with upper left): a lakeside bike ride; a drink at Turnkey; at the Capitol for the summer Concerts on the Square series; loving how this glaze turned out on a bowl; added some edging and mulch to the front of our house; trying donuts at Zippy Lube, a coffee, donuts, and fried chicken place in a former auto shop.

It’s the season of frozen drinks! Here’s a history of blenders in bars.

How to stop worrying about work while you’re on vacation.

Barbie’s Dreamhouse through the years.

This Etsy shop has seriously cute lamps and lampshades.

Which clutter type are you?

The only thing I’m considering from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

I made these curry noodles last week and they’re perfect when you want comfort food, but make it spicy.

This family has managed to make a container home look enviable — and just look at that outdoor fireplace!

Enjoy the week!

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Things I Bought & Loved in June

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WARDROBE
See this year’s sartorial additions here.

  • H&M linen t-shirt – I love this t-shirt on hot days but be aware that it shrinks in length even when washing on cold in the delicate cycle and line drying it. I went with my typical size medium at H&M, which still allow for a looser fit. It still has relaxed fit after laundering, just a tad shorter. Consider sizing up if you have a long torso.
  • J.Crew sparkly waterfall earrings – I had overlooked these online, but adored them in person. They’re large and incredibly sparkly, which will be fun when the holiday season rolls around again. They’re a great buy on sale.

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  • Schoolhouse ‘Stillwater’ floral quilt – I just adored this quilt when it debuted and had it on my wish list since, peeking at it every so often and then talking myself out of it since it’s a pricier piece. I gave in this month when our down comforter proved to be just too hot for summer. It’s generously sized and perfectly lightweight without sacrificing quality.
  • Julie Cloutier double bowl – Another piece that was on my long-term wish list made its way into my home this month. I’m not even sure where I first saw Julie’s work, but I immediately fell for her double bowl — perfect for snacking on cherries or olives; just put the pit in the tiny attached bowl! Julie had taken a break from throwing these forms and just recently started taking orders for them again.
  • Crate & Barrel x Athena Calderone pillbox throw pillow – This is not a comfortable throw pillow. Rather, it’s a beautiful decorative piece. My only qualm is that it doesn’t actually have a zipper as the product details suggest. The tags are sewn on the outside. One is easy to tear off, but the other needs a seam ripper. I haven’t tried it yet because I can’t tell if the tag is sewn on with its own small piece of thread or if it’s in the actual seam of the pillow. Either way, it’s a gorgeous pillow and I love the pillbox shape. It coordinates well with the floral quilt on our bed.
  • Loam ‘Community Garden’ candle – I picked up this candle at a small shop in central Wisconsin over the weekend. It’s smells just like a fresh, sweet summer garden. I’m happy to report that the scent is just as pretty when its lit and the fragrance throws throughout the room.

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On the Right Foot: My Summer Candle, Caring for Hydrangeas, a Must-Have Summer Dress & More!

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Pictured clockwise from the upper left: added a foxglove to our yard; I made this rhubarb cake and it’s incredible; spending lazy weekends outside on the deck; stopped by Horseradish Kitchen + Market in Princeton, Wisc. over the weekend while we were up at Dave’s family’s lake house and had the kimchi-packed Korean nachos; bought another mock orange to put in our front yard; Lily loves the new quilt as much as we do.

Speaking of that quilt, Schoolhouse is having an incredible sale right now. I took it as a sign to order the desk lamp I’ve been crushing on.

11 plants that are easy for beginning gardeners.

Loving this easy summer dress. The green-and-white stripes sold me!

How and when to deadhead hydrangeas.

Level up your tater tots with Chinese five-spice powder and chili oil.

Loam is a new-to-me, Black-owned candle company that’s inspired by gardening. Learn more about its founder, Jessica White, and her inspiration here. (The “Community Garden” candle is my favorite. I bought one over the weekend!)

Seven tips for navigating summer flea and antique markets like a pro.

I enjoyed this post on Emily Henderson’s site that really shows how different art influences the feel of a room.

How often should you be washing your clothes?

Enjoy your week!

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