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Notable Purchases, Vol. 3

July 31, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

A few more recent purchases that are worth keeping on your radar:

  • Boden ribbed striped long-sleeve t-shirts (also available with a v-neck) – I bought one of these Boden long-sleeve tees on sale back in November and loved it so much that I refreshed the page almost daily to see if other colors would come back in stock. They never did, so you can imagine my delight to see this style part of the new pre-fall arrivals! I immediately ordered it in navy and yellow, along the the v-neck version. I go up a size so it’s not too snug across my midsection. I’ll likely buy another navy one to replace an old J.Crew tee that I’m not too keen on.
  • Undo Hairware claw clips – These are the prettiest claw clips that I’ve come across and they’re comfortable for all-day wear. (I hate when you can feel claw clips poke the back of your scalp!) They come in a variety of beautiful shades and are handmade in Italy. Yes, they’re pricey for what they are, but I’m over the moon with them. The 2″ clip is my favorite for securing a low bun. I’m planning to order the espresso one for autumn.
  • Monica Vinader turquoise pendant necklace (also available here) – This necklace was the only thing that tempted me into making a purchase at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s dainty, but the turquoise shade is so bright that it’s still eye-catching.
  • H&M printed dress – This is such a great dress for late-summer and early-fall when you’re eager for fall colors, but the temperature doesn’t support wearing heavier materials. Plus, this is such a unique color combination that you don’t find often.
  • metal slat platform bed (also available here) – As I shared in a recent post, we’re working on our guest room and bought a bed! This was tricky because I wanted a platform bed that felt sturdy, was a combination of traditional and modern, and didn’t cost an arm and a leg — and would arrive before my parents stayed with us recently. Enter this bed. We bought it over the Fourth of July weekend when it was on sale for $520, which is about what I’d recommend paying for this. I will say that the quality is better than expected, and it doesn’t creak or otherwise make noise when you’re lying on it. I’m really happy with this purchase and appreciate that it goes with a more classic aesthetic without feeling old-fashioned.
  • Cocofloss – I realize that floss is such an odd thing to add to a roundup of notable purchases, but hear me out. I first heard of this brand from a dental hygienist and since I’m one of those odd people who actually likes to floss their teeth, I was intrigued. It’s thicker than your standard floss, but unlike most drugstore brands, it’s not overly waxed and slick. I wouldn’t say it’s gritty, but you can feel and see the fibers in the strands. This helps to remove plaque more efficiently. I’m on my fourth refill.

Find previous “Notable Purchases” here and click here to see what I’ve added to my wardrobe this year.

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The Coveted: Items I Love, Own, or Would Love to Own

July 26, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

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

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On the Right Foot: CopenPay, the Best Books of the 21st Century, Europe Travel Inspiration & More!

July 22, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

Above: Who could have predicted that a predominately concrete home could look so luxe? The green trim is perfection.

The Devil Wears Prada is getting a sequel!

The only item I bought at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

While other countries are tightening restrictions on tourism, Copenhagen is rewarding eco-responsible travelers with free activities, drinks, and meals through CopenPay.

The best books of the 21st century.

Pairing a missed opportunity to buy a puffin sweater with the power of the internet yields this heartwarming story.

Burst tomato pasta is a summer hit.

Making progress on the guest room, which is even further along now. I’ll share another update soon!

A fantastic little drink table.

11 trips to inspire European wanderlust.

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We’re Finally Tackling the Guest Room

July 10, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

It’s amazing how quickly time slips by after you’ve purchased a house and how some of those “we’ll get to it eventually” projects are still on the to-do list years later. It’s not all that unexpected, of course. Houses are expensive and it takes time to save money again if you’re unwilling to shell out even more right away for renovations or furnishings. And then there’s the sage advice of urging you to live in your space before you make real changes. It gives you time to consider how the space is utilized and the opportunity to pinpoint the things that drive you crazy. And, if you’re like me, your style evolves along the way.

One of our spaces is the guest room — or, rather, the room on our second floor that makes sense to be a guest room but hasn’t actually had a bed in it since we’ve moved in seven years ago. The idea of spending money on a bed and mattress when we were in our mid-30s wasn’t something that we wanted to take on when we had other priorities: our own bedroom and a two bathroom renovations. Something recently switched for us and we’ve been more intent on furnishing that space. We’ve ordered a bed and a mattress, and I have plenty of products pinned to round out the room.

Before we get to all that, I wanted to share the guest room’s progress starting from our inspection through today.

Here’s where we started:

At some point, this house was a two-flat and the guest room had some kitchen cabinetry in it. We removed this within the first four hours of having the keys to the house and eventually put it up in the garage for added storage. On the left, you’ll see a doorway that was boarded up with an inoperable door and brackets. We also removed that right away, leaving us with an “open concept” space between the guest room and main bedroom that we ended up living with for a couple of years.

We had our floors refinished a couple of weeks after closing on the house. The timing worked out well as we had about six weeks left of our apartment lease while we were doing some cosmetic updates to the house, which included painting as much as we could manage. We were going to the house every day after work and painting until it got dark, then driving to the apartment. It was draining, and it’s what likely led me to go with this paint color initially:

I swear it looked grey in the swatches, but I didn’t take the time to put multiple samples on the wall to evaluate how it changed with the light. Instead of a pretty dove grey, it was lavender. I didn’t bother repainting right away; it was a space we weren’t using and we needed to solve this doorway situation before I was willing to spend a couple of hours repainting.

We eventually filled in the gap in the doorway with a shallow built-in on the main bedroom side (see it here). Our carpenter also created baseboards to match the original trim in order to fill in and repair the missing trim along the floor.

Also worth noting is that this area of the wall is now thin; it’s the depth of a piece of drywall and a layer of wood on the back of the built-in. There won’t be anything hung on the wall here because the nail will go right through the back of the built-in.

For paint, I decided to go in a completely different direction. Our main bedroom and office on the second floor are light and airy. Since the guest room doesn’t get a lot of light, I wanted to lean in on the coziness and go for something dark, yet classic. “Billiard Green” is one of the historic colors at Sherwin-Williams and I appreciate that it doesn’t skew too blue or yellow as many greens tend to do.

It was like that room was always meant to be green — just not in its previous iteration. It’s a beautiful color and I love how it looks on the original plaster walls.

(Oliver! I miss that little guy!)

After getting the walls squared away, we swapped out that ceiling-fan bracket for an actual light fixture and went with this one. It’s a $60 dupe of a more expensive West Elm fixture.

Now, the fun part! I don’t have a design fully fleshed out, but here’s what I’m thinking:

A metal bed is traditional and echoes the ribbed texture of the ceiling fixture. Plus, the bed is a a great price at $620 for a queen. Our style is very much traditional-meets-midcentury, so I’ll opt for a vintage-inspired nightstand like this one. We have a vintage dresser that I’ll keep, which has a similar wood tone. I haven’t settled on this lamp yet, but I do like the mix of wood and ceramic. I’m still exploring options for bedding, but I can’t wait to show you how it’s coming along!

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On the Right Foot: A Traditional-Meets-Modern Home Tour, Progressive Dinners, Best Beach Vacations in the U.S., and more!

July 8, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

I’m starting to edit our Barcelona photos. (Just look at that mosaic work on a façade downtown!) It’s giving me major wanderlust, which has me looking into the best beach vacations in the U.S. — but we’re also very tempted to go back to Oktoberfest in Munich this fall! (Read my first-timer’s guide here.)

I absolutely love this home tour. It’s a lovely mix of traditional and modern that really speaks to me.

A recent roundup of purchases I love.

Go follow Riley Sheehey on Instagram. She’s using a playing card each week as inspiration for a painting and it’s the most charming thing.

I’m snagging this petite clear crossbody for concerts or sporting events where a translucent bag is preferred.

Cooking tip: Use baking soda to tenderize meat.

Stunning tile inspiration for a historic home.

If you haven’t done a progressive dinner with your neighborhood friends, it’s time to schedule one — they’re a blast!

A pair of sandals with Chloe vibes, but without the price tag.

Spoiler alert: Thoughts on season three of The Bear.

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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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