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On the Right Foot: Life Lately + This Week’s Links

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Why hello there! Time sure flies, doesn’t it? The past month and a half has been incredibly busy with work, so the last thing I want to do when I have time to myself is be on the computer. Instead, I’ve been spending my free time at the pottery studio, dusting off the bicycle for the year, cultivating my green thumb, and hanging out with the cutest cat (I know, I’m biased).

Pictured clockwise from the upper left: lazy Saturday mornings with Lily; a camera roll of pretty blossoms make allergy season worth it; went to the Memorial Union Terrace for the first time this year and enjoyed lakeside beers; beyond proud of this round vase I threw at the studio; installed two raised garden beds (we’re waiting to see how much sunlight we get behind the garage before filling them); enamored with Bandit Tacos.

It’s getting too warm for our down comforter, so I placed an order for the quilt that I’ve had my eye on! It arrives today and is great motivation to finish up our bedroom design and share photos with you!

You have to make this rhubarb pie. Don’t skip the butter crust!

Botox has proven mental health benefits for depression and borderline personality disorder.

Isn’t this the truth?

I recently stopped by H&M to do a return, and left with this dress. It’s comfortable and a little sexy — perfect for summer!

If we had a finished basement, this would be my ideal cozy rec room situation.

Loving this geometric fruit bowl from the Molly Baz x Crate & Barrel collab.

Everything you need to clean your jewelry is right in your kitchen.

Speaking of kitchens, this renovation is seriously beautiful!

Enjoy your week!

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Things I Bought & Loved in March

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I channeled some of that January shopping restraint this month and refreshed my closet and home with just a couple of new additions.

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See this year’s sartorial additions here.

  • RIXO ‘Lorena’ Dress – With a mandarin collar, Missoni vibes, and a body-skimming silhouette, this dress is different than what I typically reach for. That’s what makes it so much fun! I wore it with black tights and these Mary Jane flats at an event recently. I went up a size so it wasn’t hugging too tightly. I was a bit concerned that the knit fabric would snag, but it held up.

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  • West Elm linen pillow covers – I already have these in olive and they’re beautiful, but I wanted a lighter color for spring and summer and ordered a set in “natural.” I especially love the contrast edge. The pillow covers are 20″ square, but I use these 22″ inserts with them.

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On the Right Foot

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I feel like a broken record with “it’s been awhile,” but it’s been awhile! I’ve been incredibly busy lately between work, pottery (I’m now a studio member!), and our long weekend away in Denver. I’m hoping, though, that things will settle into a more regular clip soon. The photos above are from Garden of the Gods last weekend — a highlight of our trip to Colorado. We had beautiful spring weather and it was a welcome reprieve from the snow in Wisconsin. That said, I’m happy to be back — both at home and right here on my little corner of the internet. To get back into the swing of things, here are some links from around the web the caught my attention recently:

Is melatonin giving you nightmares?

I’m a sucker for fancy flats.

Filed under “neat old house things:” stair dust corners!

For your spring bouquets, check out this glass pedestal vase. It’s $23 and comes in different embossed patterns.

Anyone else thinking about spring gardening? Here’s a guide on how to fill your raised beds.

SHEIN has forced the fashion industry to create a new term: ultra-fast fashion. Not surprisingly, it’s awful for the environment.

Your wood cutting board should last a lifetime — if you take care of it.

Add to your reading list: Strong Female Character by Fern Brady. It’s a poignant, heart-breaking, and witty account of being an autistic woman.

Loving this sculptural bowl for warm weather decorating.

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Things I Bought & Loved Last Month

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Goodness, I may have been too busy to blog and make an appearance on social media last month, but I certainly made time to shop. I thought I’d continue into 2023 as picky and streamlined about my purchases as I was in January — and it was true for the most part with items that I’m enamored with — but I was definitely less conservative about adding things to my cart.

As I alluded to in this post, we’re also making strides in giving our bedroom a bit of a facelift. I’m not adding those purchases in these roundups and will plan to do a full post once I share photos of the room.

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See this year’s sartorial additions here.

  • J.Crew cotton voile cover-up – I’m not surprised this striped cover-up is almost sold out. It’s incredibly cute and those green stripes give it vintage Beverly Hills Hotel vibes. I went with a size up for extra room around my hips.
  • J.Crew metallic ball earrings – These eye-catching earrings are versatile and lightweight. They’ll definitely be a staple this spring.
  • Nike ‘Pegasus’ trail running shoes – We’re going to Denver for a long weekend later this month and are hoping to for nice weather that will allow for a bit of hiking. I felt like my regular Nike sneakers don’t offer enough traction on trails, so I ordered a more practical pair for hikes this year. I went with my regular size.
  • Boden tiered dress – Our niece is getting baptized this month and while I’ll be sitting a pew for the duration of it, I still wanted a new day dress with church-appropriate sleeves. (I’m not religious in the slightest and this is the first baptism I’ve been invited to. Let me know if I’m off base with this dress.) I thought this one was just so cheerful with that pretty shade of yellow, and it looks cute with ballet flats as well as sneakers. I can see myself wearing it quite a bit this spring. It ran true to size for the most part — perhaps a little generous, but it’s on sale and a size smaller wasn’t available to try.
  • Kate Spade cocktail ring – It’s been awhile since I’ve fallen this hard for a cocktail ring that I just had to have! It’s absolutely stunning in person and I love the variegated sizes of the rhinestones and faux pearls. (I keep a “Splurge” savings account open where I put around $25 per paycheck, so I can pull cash out of that fund whenever something I can’t otherwise justify sweeps me away.)

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  • Vego raised garden beds in ‘pearl white’ – I’ve toyed with the idea of raised garden beds for a couple of years now and finally took the plunge with a couple of these 2′ x 5′ beds. I had a lot of success with tomatoes and habaneros last year, and I’m eager to expand my little garden this spring!
  • Art print by Jess Franks – This print reminds of me vintage paint-by-numbers and I just love the color combination the artist used. I bought this for our half bath, meaning it’s finally time to take and post reveal photos — just a year late!
  • Target faux shagreen box – I have a difficult time staying focused when my workspace is messy and this impulse buy was just the thing to corral miscellaneous clutter on my desk at home.

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On the Right Foot: History of the Croissant, Questions to Ask During a Job Interview, Hair Cycling & More!

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Why, hello! It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Work has been incredibly busy lately and my free time has been split between going to the pottery studio, getting together with friends, and tackling projects around the house. Last week was the final session of my most recent pottery class and it’s fun to see how much I’ve improved since my first time on the wheel. Three of my latest pieces are above. These are dipped in white glaze and ready to be put in the kiln for their final firing, which will transform the matte glaze into a shiny, glass-like texture.

History of the croissant.

American Girl’s latest “historical” characters are from 1999.

Questions candidates should ask in a job interview.

Loving this playful take on a classic tennis bracelet.

I started following Joe Horner, a UK-based photographer and floral artist, on Instagram.

What is “hair cycling” and does it work?

I’ve been enjoying the new TV show Poker Face.

To get the look of a chunky baroque pearl necklace for a fraction of the price, I found this shell pearl version.

I made these shawarma-inspired chicken thighs a couple of weeks ago. So. Good.

A home that makes a case for keeping knotty pine paneling.

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