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Recent Snapshots: the best iced orange latte with oat milk from Ledger; brownies from the Dessert Person cookbook on one of my new East Fork pottery bowls in Big Sky; Lily keeping warm next to the air vent under the bathroom sink; date night at Lallande.

A poet’s guide to Venice in the winter.

The history of eating paczki on Fat Tuesday.

A renovation that preserved this home’s historic and relaxed charm.

Rounding up recent purchases here and here.

I forgot to add another recent item to the latest “Notable Purchases” post: this $25 solar lamp. Such a great midcentury-inspired design. I bought it in black because it hides the solar panel and charging port the best.

I finally watched Martha, the Netflix documentary about Martha Stewart. Perfection.

I’ll be snapping up this necklace the moment it’s available.

Recapping the 48 hours we spent in York, England last fall.

The most iconic chairs in design.

Meet the person who makes the red carpet.

A rattan fruit bowl to add texture to your table or a bookshelf.

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Above: a snapshot from our recent trip to York, England. I’ll post a travel diary soon!

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This updated Billy bookcase is my favorite IKEA hack to date.

I enjoyed this interview with John Oliver.

Madewell’s popular flat now comes in a beautiful forest green hue.

Last month’s notable purchases can only be described as an overindulgence in barn jackets.

East Fork’s new glaze, “In the Pines,” is perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

Martha Stewart has scathing comments about her new documentary. (I just love her sass!)

I’m planning to make these garlic bread biscuits for our upcoming Friendsgiving celebration.

How to extend the life of your sweaters.

Now through mid-December, I plan to include a weekly gift pick in this weekly roundup. This week’s gift pick: custom embroidered cocktail napkins. How fabulous would these be for your mixologist friend?!

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Above: I finally saw the Northern lights for the first time!

Declassified army photos from the ’70s and ’80s that look like they could be plucked from high fashion today. (Just scroll down to the section with the hats and ear coverings!)

There’s still time to order Halloween decorations.

Loving the tile work in this home.

An ode to Wisconsin’s favorite cocktail.

United is expanding its international routes to cities that are typically more difficult to travel to.

My most recent purchases. (I’ve been living in that grey sweater!)

Plus, a roundup of covetable finds.

I saw these tin star ornaments on the Schoolhouse site last week, and I’m pretty sure they’re sourced from this Canadian factory. They’re cheaper on the Pietersma Tinworks site, even after shipping fees. You can also find the tin icicle ornaments that Schoolhouse also carries. They’re wonderful for filling in gaps on the Christmas tree and reflecting light.

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. If you’re cooking a turkey, here are 12 recipes to consider.

Investigating Italian Renaissance paintings to rediscover long-forgotten fruit.

A list of perennials you should cut back in the fall.

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While I’m a little sad that summer is coming to its unofficial end, I’m looking forward to fewer social obligations on my agenda. For months, we’ve had plans nearly every week night and weekend making it difficult to make time for hobbies like pottery, gardening, and the blog. But it really was a lovely summer as evidenced by the snapshots above: from summer nights playing bocce to participating in my first wood kiln to evenings on the Capitol lawn for the orchestra’s annual summer concert series to making zucchini bars. For now, though, I’m looking forward to getting back in a routine — starting with the weekly roundup of notable links:

Here’s the recipe I used to make zucchini bars. I put more cream cheese in the frosting and adjusted to taste.

The definitive guide to Chicago restaurants featured on The Bear.

A home tour with a slide installed next to the stairs — it’s a child’s dream!

The latest social media trend? “Underconsumption Core.”

…and if you want to try giving the underconsumption trend a whirl, here are tips for shopping less from people who love to shop.

If you need a clear purse for this fall’s sporting events, this is one of the better-looking options. I bought it in white.

The best coffee shops in London.

Sharing my favorite purchases of last month.

This product allows you to turn your candle holders into bud vases.

Seriously considering these Mary Jane flats in the “spiced camel” velvet.

Some travel inspiration if you’re looking to book an autumn trip abroad.

I’m tempted to order this retro-inspired lamp with the birch base, especially since it’s on sale with an extra 20% off.

Rumor has it that there might be a Ted Lasso season four.

Happy Labor Day!

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