My dwarf mock orange exploded in fluffy white blossoms last week!

In case you missed it, I shared an update on how our front porch stain is holding up after two years and a roundup of some seaside-inspired items. Coming up this week: the main bathroom reveal on Wednesday and how much it cost on Friday.

Love the use of dark tile in this home tour.

Did you know that Nordstrom has a service where you can buy split-shoe sizes or a single shoe if needed? They really do have the best customer service.

Landlords are embarrassed to be called landlords.

The latest Birkenstock collaboration is so good. There’s a double-strap style and a T-strap option.

On the menu this week: grilled chicken thighs with a lemongrass glaze and sticky ginger sesame chicken meatballs.

Cobalt blue is this season’s must-have color.

I bought this Target dress over the weekend.

If your dream destination is too expensive, here are some less expensive alternatives.

Flared leggings are back. (I’ll be sitting this one out.)

A super cute, on-sale basket bag for just $50.

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We spent the long weekend celebrating my birthday with bike rides, dining out, antiquing, and an overnight stay in Milwaukee at the Iron Horse. It was a wonderful way to ring in year thirty-nine and I’m excited to see what the next year brings!

And now that I’m on the cusp of what will likely be my best decade ever (or at least I’m channeling that energy), there are two choices that keep a midlife crisis at bay.

On the blog last week: what I bought and loved this month, and the main bathroom progress report part three.

The history of subway tile.

What happens to used hotel soaps.

With iOS 15, your iPhone can identify plants you have on your camera roll.

Bob Mackie was not thrilled that Kim Kardashian wore the dress he sketched for Marilyn Monroe.

AI is being used to predict what you’ll order at a restaurant.

How to paint a dresser and avoid a streaky finish.

I’m eyeing this pair of beautiful earrings.

Have a wonderful week!
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Happy Monday! Work has been incredibly busy this month with our largest event of the year, which took place last week. Between juggling that and the home stretch of our bathroom renovations, I hadn’t been able to carve out time to pop in here — but I’m back now and incredibly excited to get back into the blogging swing of things! So, hello again!

In case you missed it, here’s a sneak peek at the main bathroom! I have another progress post in the works for later this week and I’ll share the reveal soon!

I’m going to buy myself a food processor just so I can make this whipped feta and charred scallion dip.

I’ve been enjoying Emily Henderson’s new book.

A new-to-me blog that I absolutely adore.

80% of Americans who move do so in the summer. If you’re moving to a new space, here are tips to keep yourself organized when you pack.

Highlights from the Chelsea Flower Show.

Trees in your neighborhood are more beneficial than you may realize.

Hacks is back for another season and you should definitely add it to your must-see TV schedule.

We planted rhubarb last year and can finally harvest it now that the plant had a year to establish its roots. I’m looking for all of the rhubarb recipes including a crumble-topped pie.

Such a fun cocktail ring!

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I went to the botanical gardens yesterday to see what was in bloom and get inspiration for our own yard. I fell in love with the pretty white and blue flowers of the puschkinia plant and the dense ground cover it provides in early spring. I’ll be planting some blubs in the fall.

A roundup of items I have my eye on. I actually ordered the bench for our bedroom. I signed up for restock notifications months ago and immediately bought it once it came back.

This snack cake uses an entire orange — including the peel!

The martini is making a comeback.

Here’s what I bought and loved last month.

What the fitness industry doesn’t understand.

These earrings are so much fun for summer!

Shoe size can change during pregnancy and Allyson Felix’s brand wants to help.

16 ways to use lemon juice around your home.

The best indoor hanging plants.

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Holy moly, friends, I didn’t mean to go dark for most of April! We’ve been knee-deep in our bathroom renovation (and going over budget), had some computer hiccups that kept me away from the blog, and it’s my busiest time of the year at work. I’m hoping to get back into the swing of things again soon!

I adore this home tour!

The difference between an interior “decorator” and “designer” — and the history of the latter.

Cultivating the latest “It” plant.

I just ordered this work-appropriate faux wrap dress in an easy to wear jersey fabric.

A flow chart illustrating how the Instagram algorithm works.

Emily Henderson’s team reviewed popular styles from Summersalt. I loved seeing how the styles look on different body types and I’m now tempted to order this one in olive!

When to replace your bakeware.

Loving these earrings!

Seven ways to hide cords and wires throughout your home.

Declutter for peace of mind.

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