My beloved duffel bag is getting a workout this month with overnight stays in Madison (staycation!); central Wisconsin; Minneapolis; Iowa City; and Richmond, Virginia. We’ve already one the first two and welcome suggestions for things to do for the other three!

I was influenced by an Instagram ad and purchased this swimsuit. I love it! It’s comfortable, stays in place, and has the right amount of compression.

Victoria’s Secret is rebranding. While it feels a bit “too little, too late,” I’m all for more realistic body types and shining the spotlight on inspirational, successful women.

This is such a sweet tank top.

The Gossip Girl reboot takes to Instagram for fashion influence. (Have you watched the first episode yet? I watched it last night and I have mixed feelings. I hope it gets better.)

I thought this piece on Great Jones cookware and the illusion of the millennial aesthetic was interesting.

The pandemic’s lingering effects on wedding dress code.

H&M has a few items worth checking out: these slides, a window box in a great shade of green (also in a smaller size), and a striped linen table cloth with coordinating cloth napkins.

Learn more about what minerality means in wine.

How to decline a job offer gracefully.

I’ve joined the wait list for these sandals.

In case you missed it:

• Feeling good about my emerging gardening skills.
• We spent the night at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Madison.
• The prettiest sunset at Dave’s parents’ cabin.
• A roundup of red bridesmaid dresses I love.

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Well, we’re still in the midst of collecting bathroom renovation quotes from contractors. Everyone is incredibly busy, which is making the information-gathering stage last a lot longer than anticipated. In any case, it’s going to be a lot of money and probably won’t begin until early next year. In the meantime, I’m focusing my attention on small updates to our house, including swapping out the lame doorknob on the left that led to our enclosed porch in favor of a glass reproduction. (Don’t worry, I’ll also be taking a Magic Eraser to the scuffs and dried paint on the door!)

Tory Burch has an extra 25% off sale prices with code EXTRA.

The bathroom in this house tour is so much fun!

The return of FOMO.

I am in love with this farmer’s market tote.

Did you see the insane diet that Vogue published in the 1970s?

It’s the perfect time to get rid of the five-day work week.

I’m debating what to do with our half bath. This photo and this one are my leading inspiration images at the moment.

The next new recipe I’m going to tackle is this one for chicken seekh kebabs.

The long history of gender bias in medicine.

I’m all about maxi dresses this summer and I’m loving this one. That color!

In case you missed it:

• The most recent roundup of covetable finds.

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Add this sheet-pan gnocchi to your summer meal rotation immediately. We made it over the weekend and it’s going to be a staple ’round here for an easy warm-weather meal.

This gauzy dress would make a cute beach coverup.

Why you might be feeling the urge to overspend right now.

Are people really wearing high heels again?

Shoutout to Rachelle for the heads up about the @nytimescookingcomments Instagram. It’s hilarious and worth a follow.

Mark your calendar for June 26 to snag this fun rattan chair.

The enduring nostalgia of American Girl dolls. (I had Molly, but poured over every character’s books.)

Planning summer travel? Here are 15 places in the U.S. to learn more about Black history.

The double-strapped version of my favorite Birkenstocks are now available! (I have these in cognac.)

This pasta salad will be a hit at every potluck.

In case you missed it:

• A recap of what I bought last month.
• Sometimes the light hits the water just right.

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Happy Monday! Our bathroom remodel is getting real! We’ve had two contractors stop out so far, but only one returned quote which came in at $15,500 — right where we were expecting. I’ll share more about this saga in another post, but it’s so much more exciting now that we have an actual cost to plan for and products that we’ve started earmarking! We’re on the cusp of my 38th birthday (coming up on Sunday) and this feels like peak adulting.

Nicole Richie’s Creator Collab is a good one.

I’m loving Wyeth’s work and recently purchased this piece, which reminds me of early mornings at state parks. (For those of you looking to begin pet art collections, browsing Instagram and purchasing original pieces from small artists is a great way to start!)

Over the weekend, I made the strawberry, basil, lemonade pitcher cocktail as outlined here (sans simple syrup; it didn’t need it). Give it at least a few hours to infuse, but overnight is better.

If you ever wanted to know what paint color most closely matches a vintage Coleman cooler, here you go.

Your standard square and rectangle tiles can be anything but basic.

Cheez-Its turn 100 this year! Here’s a brief history of arguably the best cheese crackers in America.

This ceramic and wood planter caught my eye recently.

After seeing numerous articles recently about the lax showering standards during the pandemic, I fully identified with this op-ed in favor of daily showers.

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I didn’t expect to ghost the blog for a week, but it’s been busy around here! I’ve been knee-deep in researching contractors for our upcoming bathroom remodel and scheduling appointments for quotes. It’s exciting, but it’s going to be an expensive endeavor! Ashley’s bathroom is serving as my main inspiration at the moment. It’s classic and traditional, and perfect for an old home.

A reminder to stop “wish-cycling.”

Two dresses caught my eye recently: an emerald lace number and a cute gingham one.

The hype surrounding limited-release drops is now hitting ceramic mugs.

Your household probably has a “familect.”

These are the prettiest acrylic glasses. I bought a set (three each of the double old-fashioned size in clear, pink, and blue) a few years ago and they’re still going strong!

Love delicate seed bead work? Give this artist a follow.

I love the idea of mailing yourself a postcard each time you travel!

I love linen sweaters for cool summer nights.

In case you missed it:

• Six tips to improve your iPhone photography — and one mistake to avoid.
• Coveting these items!
• Daydreaming about being back in Charleston.
• Much better than that work-from-home life.
• Lilac season is the best season.

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