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Loving Lately

May 13, 2014 by jessica Leave a Comment

Lately, I’m loving:

  • My third pair of striped canvas shoes this season. After purchasing this pair from the Gap and block heel pumps from Tory Burch, I welcomed even more stripes into my closet: a pair of loafers from J.Crew. I used a Christmas gift card on them, so I didn’t feel too guilty making the purchase. However, it’s probably time to slow my roll.
  • Incredibly affordable handmade Greek sandals I just discovered on Etsy. I’m debating between this pair and this pair, or both, considering they’re under $40 each. An absolute steal compared to the Ancient Greek Sandals brand if you’re smitten with simpler designs.
  • Working on my European packing list, which was an excuse to order this dress from LOFT. It hasn’t arrived yet, but doesn’t it look like the perfect dress to go from sightseeing to dinner? Other than that, I’ve purchased a couple of Baggu bags to tuck in my purse and I’m considering this neck pillow (not the most glam, but I need to sleep on the plane) and sanitizing wipes (lavender is much more appealing than the standard-issue alcohol scent).

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Loving Lately

May 2, 2014 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • This breathtaking necklace that Patile from KALAN by Suzanne Kalan sent to me. It’s one of the prettiest pieces in my jewelry box. (Patile is planning to add e-commerce capabilities to her site in the coming months, which is going to be dangerous for jewelry lovers everywhere. Until then, you can get your fix at Nordstrom.)
  • The official start of Birthday Month, which was the only excuse I needed to buy the Tory Burch scarf that’s been featured in my sidebar for weeks. (Now I need a scarf tutorial more than ever…)
  • Mint juleps and microbrews. The Kentucky Derby is the only sporting event I can fully get behind. You’ll find me cheering for the Run for the Roses on Saturday with a mint julep in hand. (Served in the silver-plated julep cups we purchased in Louisville, naturally.) It’s also the start of Madison’s Craft Beer Week, so don’t be put off by any hops-related Instagrams over the next few days. Cheers!

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Loving Lately

April 25, 2014 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • Finally booking our trip to Belgium! We leave at the end of July for a 10-day stay in Brussels in the cutest hotel imaginable. I can’t wait to explore the EU’s capital and enjoy all of my favorite treats: chocolate, frites, beer, mussels and waffles. We haven’t starting planning too much of our itinerary, so let me know if you have suggestions! We’ll probably do a day trip to The Netherlands or France and a trip to Bruges or Ghent.

  • This crazy cute pajama set I won from Sleepy Jones. I was able to mix and match a set that included their new Liberty print. Aren’t the shorts adorable with this oversize seersucker top?
  • Tory Burch’s Friends & Family sale (25% off with code FRIENDLY). You have no idea how badly I want to buy this scarf. The print is so beautiful and now that Dave has a convertible, I obviously need something to tie back my hair, right? I also adore this little iPhone wristlet. (I’d buy it at Saks, though. They also have a 25% Friends and Family promotion now, but with free shipping.)

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Loving Lately

April 7, 2014 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • Yet another bouquet of tulips. I can’t help myself.
  • This trench coat in navy. Before my self-imposed shopping ban went into effect, I placed one more order at Banana Republic. The jacket has a subtle sheen that makes it feel more elevated than your standard-issue beige trench and the striped lining with magenta piping won me over. As some of the reviews mention, it really is tight in the shoulders and bust, so take that into account if you have your eye on it. The white eyelet shift also arrived last week, which was a huge disappointment. I was pining for this since BR’s spring preview last fall and it fell short of expectations. It runs really small and I didn’t love it enough to go up another size or two to get the carefree fit that dress needs. The final item from my order (this dress) is scheduled to arrive today. Fingers crossed for a success!
  • A batch of lemon bars I made yesterday afternoon. Even though they’re one of my favorite sweets, I rarely make them because I’ll eat the entire pan within the week. Time to cue up a workout with Jillian Michaels to burn off that pound of butter.
  • A pair of Loeffler Randall sandals for just $62. Will someone please buy all of the size 7s so I’m not tempted anymore?!

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Loving Lately

April 2, 2014 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • The promise of warm weather, so I can break out my favorite spring shoes. I’m itching to wear these Kate Spade pumps again.
  • Iris Apfel’s upcoming sale on One Kings Lane. You know how much I adore this woman (even more so after she referred to herself as a “geriatric starlet”) and I’d love to own a piece that belonged to her. Though, something tells me that the April 5 sale will be priced above my budget.
  • Finally sending off my passport for renewal. I’m not sure if you’re allowed to smile in your photo, but I’m risking it. (The government site isn’t very clear—they require a “neutral expression,” yet some allowable photo examples show people smiling.) Hopefully it gets approved. My non-smiling expression looks pretty angry.
  • An interesting article that reinforces the principles behind The French Wardrobe Challenge.

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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. Follow along for personal style, travel, and lifestyle content.

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I am just the happiest! I keep looking at this bat I am just the happiest! I keep looking at this bathroom and thinking how lucky we are that we were able to do this! It wasn’t always easy to navigate the stressful moments, but the end result is worth it. I feel like I’m at a luxury hotel every time I shower! (And it sure beats showering with the spiders in our [basically unfinished] basement bathroom. It was like camping in our own home for the past six weeks — and I very much hate camping!)

More photos to come!

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For as stressful as this project has been, it’s For as stressful as this project has been, it’s amazing to see it come together. (Swipe for a before!) 

The rest of the shower tile will be installed on Monday and then they’ll starting laying the floor tile. I can’t wait!

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Grocery store tulips arrived a month later than us Grocery store tulips arrived a month later than usual this year. Let’s hope spring doesn’t follow suit. 

#flowers #tulips #whiteflowers #whitetulips #grocerystoreflowers
My NCAA bracket was busted within the first few ho My NCAA bracket was busted within the first few hours of the tournament, but there's a much more fun one to take part in: a bagel bracket with @bantambagels -- and you can win a month's supply of the winning flavor! There will be a daily matchup on their Instagram stories each Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday now through April 5. Each vote in the daily face off is a chance to be one of five grand prize winners! My vote goes to Everybody's Favorite, an everything bagel stuffed with veggie cream cheese. 

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So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye ... to So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye ... to this bathroom. Demolition on our upstairs main bathroom starts today! I love old houses and #OldHouseThings, but this bathroom's prior renovation clearly isn't part of the original home -- nor was it done well. A leak from the bathtub into our kitchen on Easter 2020 kicked off our plans for the renovation and it's finally coming to fruition two years later. The prior damage wasn't caused by leaking pipes (although we just replaced all of the old galvanized pipes with PVC plumbing to futureproof the house); it was from water pooling on the edge of the tub after a shower and then spilling over the side onto the floor. As we discovered, the tub isn't level (nor is the toilet) which caused water to flow over. I'm sure we'll discover plenty of other water damage as our contractor's team starts pulling everything out and I'm so excited for the peace of mind that will come from getting everything in tip top shape. 

Today is also the day that fixtures will be installed in the half bath! There's a short punch list of small things yet to do in that space, but the finished product is right around the corner! 

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