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On the Right Foot: The Swimsuit I Bought on Insta, Millennial Cookware, Post-Pandemic Wedding Dress Codes, and More!

July 12, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

My beloved duffel bag is getting a workout this month with overnight stays in Madison (staycation!); central Wisconsin; Minneapolis; Iowa City; and Richmond, Virginia. We’ve already one the first two and welcome suggestions for things to do for the other three!

I was influenced by an Instagram ad and purchased this swimsuit. I love it! It’s comfortable, stays in place, and has the right amount of compression.

Victoria’s Secret is rebranding. While it feels a bit “too little, too late,” I’m all for more realistic body types and shining the spotlight on inspirational, successful women.

This is such a sweet tank top.

The Gossip Girl reboot takes to Instagram for fashion influence. (Have you watched the first episode yet? I watched it last night and I have mixed feelings. I hope it gets better.)

I thought this piece on Great Jones cookware and the illusion of the millennial aesthetic was interesting.

The pandemic’s lingering effects on wedding dress code.

H&M has a few items worth checking out: these slides, a window box in a great shade of green (also in a smaller size), and a striped linen table cloth with coordinating cloth napkins.

Learn more about what minerality means in wine.

How to decline a job offer gracefully.

I’ve joined the wait list for these sandals.

In case you missed it:

  • Feeling good about my emerging gardening skills.
  • We spent the night at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Madison.
  • The prettiest sunset at Dave’s parents’ cabin.
  • A roundup of red bridesmaid dresses I love.

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Shopping List: 9 Red Summer Dresses I Love

June 23, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

Outfit Details: Grace Atwood x The Drop dress | Tory Burch mask (other styles) | Birkenstock sandals | Paravel backpack (similar) | Chimi sunglasses (available in black) | Aurelie Gi rings (learn about the brand here)

Admittedly red is not one of my favorite colors, falling somewhere near purple for least-loved. However, nothing can beat the fiery hue when you need a jolt of color. I picked up this dress last fall (and it’s surprisingly still available in a few sizes) and hadn’t worn it outside of a Zoom call up until our trip to Charleston in April. I have a renewed appreciate for the color and found myself browsing for other red dresses recently. Here are nine of my favorites:

  1. A dress with a classic fit-and-flare silhouette.
  2. Pair this cute mini with white sneakers.
  3. I adore the smocked top of this eyelet dress.
  4. This cotton voile option would be pretty over a swimsuit and out for cocktails.
  5. This dress has the prettiest woven striped detail.
  6. Ruffled straps add interest to an otherwise simple maxi dress.
  7. A tiered cotton dress that’s perfect for the hottest days.
  8. A long-sleeve option with a plunging neckline.
  9. While it’s a splurge, you’ll wear this tunic dress each summer for years.

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On the Right Foot: Colorful Tile, the Maxi Dress to Buy Now, FOMO Returns & More!

June 22, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

Well, we’re still in the midst of collecting bathroom renovation quotes from contractors. Everyone is incredibly busy, which is making the information-gathering stage last a lot longer than anticipated. In any case, it’s going to be a lot of money and probably won’t begin until early next year. In the meantime, I’m focusing my attention on small updates to our house, including swapping out the lame doorknob on the left that led to our enclosed porch in favor of a glass reproduction. (Don’t worry, I’ll also be taking a Magic Eraser to the scuffs and dried paint on the door!)

Tory Burch has an extra 25% off sale prices with code EXTRA.

The bathroom in this house tour is so much fun!

The return of FOMO.

I am in love with this farmer’s market tote.

Did you see the insane diet that Vogue published in the 1970s?

It’s the perfect time to get rid of the five-day work week.

I’m debating what to do with our half bath. This photo and this one are my leading inspiration images at the moment.

The next new recipe I’m going to tackle is this one for chicken seekh kebabs.

The long history of gender bias in medicine.

I’m all about maxi dresses this summer and I’m loving this one. That color!

In case you missed it:

  • The most recent roundup of covetable finds.

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The Coveted

June 18, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN | EIGHT

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On the Right Foot: The Meal You Need to Make, NYT Cooking Comments, American Girl Nostalgia & More!

June 15, 2021 by jessica Leave a Comment

Add this sheet-pan gnocchi to your summer meal rotation immediately. We made it over the weekend and it’s going to be a staple ’round here for an easy warm-weather meal.

This gauzy dress would make a cute beach coverup.

Why you might be feeling the urge to overspend right now.

Are people really wearing high heels again?

Shoutout to Rachelle for the heads up about the @nytimescookingcomments Instagram. It’s hilarious and worth a follow.

Mark your calendar for June 26 to snag this fun rattan chair.

The enduring nostalgia of American Girl dolls. (I had Molly, but poured over every character’s books.)

Planning summer travel? Here are 15 places in the U.S. to learn more about Black history.

The double-strapped version of my favorite Birkenstocks are now available! (I have these in cognac.)

This pasta salad will be a hit at every potluck.

In case you missed it:

  • A recap of what I bought last month.
  • Sometimes the light hits the water just right.

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Jessica Hamm
Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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I’m challenging myself to get through a backlog I’m challenging myself to get through a backlog of travel photos before we book our next trip. First up, photos of the gothic York Minster. I’m not religious in the slightest but I can’t resist stunning architecture and the opportunity to climb hundreds of cathedral stairs for a city view. This one only had a single rest stop about halfway up the flight of 275 steps for a closeup view of the flying buttresses — and a waiver you had to sign before your ascent to promise you’re healthy enough to make it.
Can you hear meow? 😸 Lily is putting the phone Can you hear meow? 😸 Lily is putting the phone nook to good use.
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Visiting York earlier this month put us in the Hal Visiting York earlier this month put us in the Halloween spirit. While it claims to be the most haunted place in Europe and is dubbed the city of a thousand ghosts, we only encountered the wire-mesh sculptures of Ghosts in the Gardens (@the_york_bid) and the family of souvenir ghosts I brought home from @yorkghostmerchants. 

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