A neuroscientist shares how to reboot your brain after a year of chronic stress.

Chic sunglasses!

I love the work of interior designer Max Humphrey and plan to pre-order his upcoming book.

I’m making this strawberry cake for Easter.

The history of the dining table, and how a dedicated dining room might be a thing of the past.

Get your houseplants ready for spring.

The correct order to apply skincare products.

Remember the J.Crew bubble necklace from the early days of style blogging? It looks like the brand pulled inspiration from its archive for these earrings!

What fully vaccinated travelers need to know before booking a trip.

A $40 linen-blend dress is an absolute must for summer!

Is HGTV itself in need of a renovation?

If you’re a fan of midcentury modern, you’ll be delighted to know that some of Paul McCobb’s designs are being remade exclusively for CB2.

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You guys! We got our COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend! (It’s the only time I’ve been grateful for preexisting conditions.) It’s such a surreal feeling to have a great deal of the nervousness behind us in just a few short weeks!

I bought a set of these $20 pajamas recently and loved them so much that I already bought a second pair.

Remembering jewelry designer Elsa Peretti.

This one-skillet recipe for chicken and orzo sounds delicious, especially with the lemon juice and zest.

Immersive Van Gogh exhibits are headed to 13 U.S. cities this year. I bought mid-April tickets for the Chicago show last fall.

The cultural endurance of the Birkin bag.

It’s worth spending a night in your guest room to see what amenities might be missing.

Everything in the Lizzie Fortunato trunkshow is gorgeous! I’m considering pre-ordering this baroque pearl necklace with a tiny emerald.

Dropping extended sizing isn’t a great look for LOFT.

How the baseball hat became fashionable.

For an affordable spring update to your bedroom, try these watercolor floral sheets.

In case you missed it:

• A must-have gadget for taper candle lovers.
• Get a discount on Winc’s popular wine subscription box!
• Give your home a spring refresh.

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The anticipated Simone Rocha x H&M collection launches this week on March 11.

Are you an interrupter or a “cooperative overlapper?”

How writing a cookbook helped Julia Turshen break free from diet culture.

Two indoor/outdoor pillows I’m loving for warm weather: this striped lumbar and this jute-inspired option.

Make-up artist and model, Sasha Pallari, has spearheaded a campaign called #FilterDrop to expose the unrealistic expectations of beauty that filters create — especially when it’s used on an Instagrammer’s skincare or makeup post.

If you’re not sure what “the institution” or “the firm” means, or why Meghan and Harry’s child would not receive a royal title, read up here.

I adore this canvas bag for spring.

Late-stage pandemic is messing with your brain.

Watching Jersey Shore: Family Vacation has been one of my guilty pleasures, so I especially loved this piece.

Tikka masala meets mac and cheese.

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some female artists you should know.

In case you missed it:

• A roundup of modern candlestick holders.
• The latest list of covetable items.
• A home-security essential.

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How the pandemic affected our sleep habits.

I already own — and love — this jacket in olive. I’m tempted to get the emerald green one, too!

Martha Stewart is the original influencer.

Black eyeliner is back.

How good is this paint treatment?!

Pinterest is putting the spotlight on women-owned small businesses in time for Women’s History Month.

Loving this pink tunic for spring. (I just ordered it and will report back when it arrives!)

Designing restaurants for a post-COVID world.

Reconciling COVID style with the clothes worn before the pandemic struck.

I’m into this little lamp.

Ten stylish Black-owned hotels to book for your post-COVID trip.

In case you missed it:

• Shopping Guide: Spring Vases
• What I bought and loved in February.

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ROOM SOURCES:

Pitcher: Tory Burch
Table: Article
Chairs: Baxton Studio (also available here)
Tallboy: vintage via Cream City Restoration in Milwaukee
Light Fixture: West Elm
Plant Stand: West Elm
Plant Type: ZZ Plant
Curtains: West Elm
Curtain Rod: Pottery Barn
Curtain Rod Finials: Pottery Barn

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How fun are these ripple glasses by Sophie Lou Jacobsen? They’re a bit expensive at $25 each, but I could see using one as a bud vase to brighten up your work-from-home desk!

My new favorite Instagram account: @cats_of_brutalism.

Have you taken part in the Instagram photo dump trend?

Inside the pizza culture of Naples.

We have a new pandemic obsession ’round these parts: at-home espresso! We talked about getting an espresso machine for awhile now, but didn’t want to spend a ludicrous amount of money and, yet, didn’t want something as simple as a Nespresso machine. Dave did a lot of research and we opted for the Breville Bambino Plus (in stock here), which has an attached milk frother. It sounds like a robust introductory machine that will last us several years. Of course, my old $40 coffee grinder isn’t going to cut it anymore and now we need to upgrade that before our espresso adventure can truly commence. I’m pretty excited about our in-home café experience, though! If you have any tips, please share!

I enjoyed Emily’s deep-dive into the Shaker style.

I’m tempted to pick up a collection of colorful, sculptural glass candle holders.

The CDFA launched Impact, a talent directory for Black and brown creatives.

The “dark twig” color of this swimsuit is unexpected and yet undeniably chic.

The history of Singapore’s colorful shop-houses.

In case you missed it:

• A midday pick-me-up.
• The Danish-designed watch brand to have on your radar.
• We’ve had Oliver for an entire year now!

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