Tracking down the origins of carbonara.

Things I bought and loved this month – plus a $20 discount at East Fork pottery.

It’s okay to pocket the branded restaurant pen.

Bringing back a “Look for Less” feature with earrings at a fraction of the cost of a similar designer version.

I love a green and white stripe, so I jumped at the chance to buy this cover-up the moment I saw it.

The going-out top is back.

Rounding up a selection of bedframes and sharing which one we purchased!

I’m challenging myself to make more desserts from Claire Saffitz’s cookbooks this year (Dessert Person and What’s for Dessert) and made this peach, bourbon, and pecan cake over the weekend.

Tour a home that fully embraces color.

I wish I had a place for this sweet pendant light.

A reminder to use the nice things.

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Recent Snapshots (clockwise starting from upper left): Meet Lily and follow her on Instagram; I bought the dress featured in this post and wore it at an event last week; Lily was fascinated by the recent snow fall; we finally bought a new bed (details soon!) and now I’m selecting a color for the accent wall.

Kohler is bringing back a couple of its vintage hues. Vote for your favorites here.

I adore this colorful home.

Goals for 2023.

You don’t need to have a birthday on the horizon to make this easy vanilla cake.

This resonates with all pet owners.

If you’re on the lookout for a show-stopping centerpiece bowl, get on the wait list for this one.

See 25 images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest, run by the Natural History Museum in London. Fair warning, some of these images are haunting.

Beach bound? Add these sculptural earrings to your suitcase.

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If you ever wondered what would happen if French onion soup met pasta, this is for you. I made it last week and it was ridiculously good!

The psychology of online shopping.

I hope this Frank Lloyd Wright project comes to fruition in Madison!

Design Files: The Robey, which just might be my new favorite hotel in Chicago.

This is fascinating: a British zoologist wants to reinvent color.

Keep your eyes peeled at Target for when this decorative box comes out. Our Target already had it out and it’s even better in person. I bought one to store miscellaneous things on our desk.

A roundup of covetable finds!

Mirrored walls are making a comeback.

Five mistakes people make when talking to executives at work.

Can tourists help bring back Venice from the brink of death?

Art Deco-inspired earrings that are casual enough for everyday wear.

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Gift ideas for the traveler and stocking stuffers under $25.

I’m in the middle of this book and I’m loving it.

Absolutely adored this home tour!

Did you know that LEGO has a program that will wash, sort, and donate old blocks? If they don’t meet quality standards for donation, they’ll be grinded down and used to make new bricks.

The latest list of covetable finds.

Talk about an aspirational Christmas tree!

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you know that I made these cookies over the weekend. If I were to do it again, I’d hold off on adding the jam dollop until just before serving. It added a lot of moisture to the cookie and made the texture of the already-soft cookies even softer.

What a clever IKEA hack to transform a cabinet into a greenhouse.

I made this cheeseball for a holiday party last weekend. It was a hit!

Loving this budget-friendly pleated dress!

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First up, the Laundress is recalling many of their products due to bacterial contamination. Lean more here and check the list of recalled products here.

‘Tis the season for gift guides! First up: modern heirlooms and ideas for the home cook/baker.

I love how this baker used antique crochet piece to create a design on bread.

Photos and recommendations from our recent trip to Salzburg, Austria.

Such a great way to reimagine an entryway closet.

Stunning earrings for pearl lovers.

I couldn’t get into the first season of the Gossip Girl reboot and never did finish it, but I might have to try again knowing that season two is reminiscent of the original.

Things I bought and loved last month!

These shoes are so whimsical with a caged cork for a heel!

I can’t wait to make these raspberry thumbprint cookies.

Mark your calendar! Season four of You is back on Feb. 9.

How to become a truly excellent gift giver.

Tips for decorating with Pantone’s color of the year.

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