Happy Labor Day! You can find me over at Kimi’s blog today with an interview about my workwear style!

Late summer is the perfect time for decluttering.

I love the original Gossip Girl, but – uh – the relationship between Chuck and Blair wasn’t great…

I was in Door County last weekend where I hiked, filled my camera roll with photos of plants, toured a lighthouse, and stayed at a beautiful new hotel. I have more photos to publish on Instagram this week and a travel guide coming soon!

The most iconic furniture items by decade that decor lovers should know.

The return of long denim skirts is a trend that I’m not here for.

I’m late to the game with ThirdLove bras, but I’m so glad I finally took the plunge. They’re beautiful and they have half-sizes for smaller cups! (Plus, unlike other brands, they don’t restrict those with small cup sizes to just the most basic t-shirt bras.) I bought this one and this one.

Cut up your late-summer tomatoes with the correct type of knife. The serrated blade will prevent you from crushing them.

Have you watched The Chair on Netflix yet? Loved it!

Curious about what I bought and loved last month? Here you go!

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This is a fun house tour to kick off your week.

Here’s what happens if you test positive for COVID while traveling abroad.

There’s a new Girl Scout cookie!

Transforming blanket remnants into cabin wall art.

Speaking of blankets, here are nine throws that will be perfect for fall!

I just ordered this dress and I can’t wait for it to arrive! I bought the gingham one earlier this year, but I think chambray will be more versatile for late-summer and early-fall weekends.

Add Everything and the Elote Dip to your cart the next time you’re at Trader Joe’s. So. Good.

This cake recipe looks heavenly.

Leave it to Martha to introduce me to “moon gardens” and leave me daydreaming about what I’ll be adding to our yard next spring.

I’m not sure I’m ready for these early ’00s trends to make a comeback already!

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Monet is the latest artist to get the immersive treatment.

A set of pajamas that’s understated-sexy and made of 50% recycled materials.

Make a batch of kimchi hot honey this week!

27 black-owned jewelry brands to have on your radar.

A pair of curtains for $25! I ordered two sets in both gray and black (which is really a dark gray) to try in our bedroom. We have roller shades to block the light, so these would just be for aesthetics.

How washable rugs stack up.

14 chicken-and-salad recipes that aren’t boring.

Who thinks I should start posting cocktail recipes to justify buying pretty glassware like these coupes?

How the Delta variant might change your travel plans.

The best books to read this fall.

In case you missed it:

• The items that caught my eye recently.
• A snapshot of our living room — and the outtake where Oliver makes an appearance.

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You can thank the Victorians for picnic tables.

Target has some fun designer collabs coming this fall.

I’m tired of seeing all-white nurseries on Instagram, so this one made me smile.

12 of Europe’s most peculiar traditions.

A couple of home items that caught my eye recently: this plaid blanket and this accent table.

I’m late to the game with this one, but does anyone have Bala Bangles and what do you think of them? I’m considering a pair of the one-pound weights for my morning walks.

Is summer camp chic the latest jewelry trend?

A list of some of the best flea markets in the country.

Learn more about how pearls are made.

Redesigning cities for neurodiversity.

If you have an event on the horizon, check out this sweet dress!

Here’s what we did on our recent trip to Charleston.

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