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• Madewell cashmere oversized crewneck sweater – I’ve wanted an oversized grey cashmere sweater for the past three years, but I kept coming up short. Most sweaters were fitted and going up a size just made it seem like I bought the wrong size. I even considered a men’s sweater, but didn’t like the cut. It was always one of those items that I kept wishing I had in my wardrobe every autumn and winter. I was very optimistic when I saw the Madewell one on their site this year and ordered it during a recent sale. It’s perfect! While I normally hate drop-shoulders, it works here as an intentionally oversized piece. As far as cashmere goes, it’s on the thinner side and I can’t speak to how it’ll wear over time, but it drapes wonderfully and I’m just so delighted with it. I’m planning to buy a second one if it goes on sale again to have as a backup. After waiting so long to find The One, I’d hate for something to happen to it!
• Tory Burch small ‘Kira’ quilt shoulder bag – Make no mistake that this was a splurge for me, but I could not stop thinking about that perfect brown hue on a supple leather bag. Tory Burch had their fall sale earlier this month, which brought the price down by 30%. Even then, it was still a bit of an investment and I dipped into my “Splurge Savings” to cover the costs. It’s a beautiful addition to my wardrobe and it fits all of the daytime essentials easily. The chain strap allows the purse to be worn as a crossbody bag or doubled up and worn over the shoulder. It feels so grown up and ladylike!
• Amazon gold-plated hoop earrings – Grace posted about these recently and I thought they’d be a smart option to pack for our trip to Switzerland — if I lost them, no biggie! Since they’re small, they’re convincing enough to pass for fine jewelry.

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• Let’s Eat by Dan Pelosi – Dan’s recipes haven’t lead me astray yet, especially this pasta salad! While I haven’t made anything new in this book yet, I’m very much looking forward to digging in. The photos are beautiful and Dan’s anecdotes peppered throughout are charming.

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This month’s roundup includes a few more outdoorsy items than I’d normally purchase and for a very good reason: we’re going to Switzerland next month! I can’t begin to share how excited I am about our Alpine adventure; everything looks like it was plucked right from a storybook.

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• Muyan waterdrop earrings – For a pair of designer dupes, these aren’t bad. Definitely worth the price for a cheap thrill.
• Athleta seasoft hoodie – The fabric on this has a unique hand feel. I wouldn’t say it’s slippery, but kind of? In any case, the texture and weight make it drape nicely. I went with my typical size medium.
• Pomander Place “Kenzo” dress – I feel like I haven’t quite found my style again since the pandemic ended. I think that has a lot to do with working from home almost exclusively. I don’t often wear dresses anymore and it’s not for lack of interest. It’s really just a lack of human interaction motivating me to dress up! I ended up purchasing this dress to wear with ballet flats for a daytime work event and it’s really quite cute! It runs true to size and the cut is forgiving without overwhelming your frame.
• Boden “Edie” fair isle sweater – I just adore this sweater! I wanted a more colorful sweater than what I currently have in my closet and I fell for the retro-inspired vibe of this one from Boden. It fits true to size, but it’s on the slimmer side. Go up a size if you prefer your sweaters to be roomier.
• Eddie Bauer stowaway packable backpack – This is not the most thrilling purchase of the month, but it’s practical. I needed a packable backpack to bring to Switzerland that will fit my daytime essentials on hikes. This easily fits a puffer jacket, DSLR camera, water bottle, and sweatshirt with room to spare.
• Danner trail 2650 hiking shoe – I was so optimistic about the Nike trail runners I bought at the beginning of the year, but they cut into the back of my ankles no matter how much I try to break them in. That’s just not going to work for our trip and I opted to buy a pair of hiking shoes from an actual outdoor brand, Danner. These are incredible comfortable with plenty of traction for hikes. (I’ve been testing them out on the weekends.) I’d love to buy the classic Danner boots with the red laces eventually, but I didn’t want to lug those around on this year’s trip!

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• Schoolhouse “Bond” lamp – Finally! New bedroom lamps! When we moved into our house six years ago, we bought a pair of inexpensive lamps from Target. The scale was always too small next to a king-size bed, but it was never a priority to replace them until we upgraded our bedframe and knew what direction stylistically we’d be going in. I had pinned the Schoolhouse lamp on my Pinterest board over a year ago, but kept shopping because they aren’t cheap and I wanted to make sure that they really were “the ones” before committing. After Photoshopping different lamps into my mood board, I found myself going back to these over and over again. We waited until a Schoolhouse sale before placing the order and, as expected, they’re perfect. (I’ve mentioned this before, but we have a shared savings account for home-related expenses. The money is already earmarked for a house expense, which makes a purchase like this feel less financially daunting.)

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• Barbour stretch ‘Cavalry’ quilted jacket – We’re going to Switzerland this October and I wanted a waist-length puffer jacket that would keep me cozy on our Alpine days but could easily be packed away in a backpack if the weather warms up. Not only did this Barbour jacket check of my must-haves, it’s also extremely flattering for a puffer with the knit paneling on the sides to give it shape and the chevron quilting. I also love that it has a double zipper and snaps on the back to allow for some give around the hips if needed. Go up a size if you think you’ll be wearing it with thicker sweaters. My regular size was great with a long-sleeve t-shirt, but got too snug when I put something more substantial underneath.
• Warby Parker ‘Augusta’ sunglasses – I can’t walk into Warby Parker and leave without a pair of sunglasses. What I loved about the frame isn’t just flat across the front. Instead, the frame is concaved between the edges of the frame and the lenses. It’s a fun refresh for my sunglasses collection, especially since I’m never going to get on board with the tiny sunglasses trend.
• H&M rib-knit sweater with collar – I’m going to wear this all fall with jeans. It’s cozy, but still pulled together enough to wear to work. I went down a size.
• Madewell ‘Lucie’ floral print dress – I’m on the fence about this dress, even though I’ve kept it. We bike a lot with our friends to go out for happy hours or dinner and I don’t always love wearing shorts to do so — I’m not graceful enough to bike without shorts under a dress. I’ve been adding a few dresses to my wardrobe that are dark enough that I can wear bike shorts underneath that stay concealed. This dress seems a bit twee for my style, but it’s pretty cute paired with strappy sandals, a woven bag, and ’70s-inspired sunglasses. I went up a size for length since the smocked top fit similarly in my regular size.
• Target crewneck cashmere-like pullover sweater – This is such a hit from Target! It’s so soft that it has me eager for sweater weather. I went up a size because it’s cropped and I preferred the extra length to half-tuck into my waistband.
• J.Crew seaside short – I have these in black and wear them all the time, so I added navy to the mix this summer.

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• Target woven pumpkin – Target does such a great job with its annual pumpkin lineup. Mine was actually from the “Dollar Spot” for $3 and is slightly different. I have this one from last year, though, and I love that it’s autumnal without being garish.

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• 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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• 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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