I planted delphiniums this year (above). Here’s a guide to growing them.

Things I bought and loved in July.

Is And Just Like That missing the cynicism that made Sex and the City so good?

The most popular Barbie from the year you were born.

The color we chose for our bedroom accent wall.

My garden was a flop this summer due to drought conditions and unseasonably hot weather, despite watering it nearly every day. I’m throwing in the towel on my harvest and trying late-summer gardening instead.

The pops of color in this apartment tour are so cheerful.

Loving West Elm’s latest collaboration, especially the striped pillow covers and this centerpiece bowl.

For those who love Swedish cardamom buns, this recipe is for you!

I just adore these flats in silver.

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Happy Monday! Here are a few snapshots over the past few weeks (clockwise starting with upper left): a lakeside bike ride; a drink at Turnkey; at the Capitol for the summer Concerts on the Square series; loving how this glaze turned out on a bowl; added some edging and mulch to the front of our house; trying donuts at Zippy Lube, a coffee, donuts, and fried chicken place in a former auto shop.

It’s the season of frozen drinks! Here’s a history of blenders in bars.

How to stop worrying about work while you’re on vacation.

Barbie’s Dreamhouse through the years.

This Etsy shop has seriously cute lamps and lampshades.

Which clutter type are you?

The only thing I’m considering from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

I made these curry noodles last week and they’re perfect when you want comfort food, but make it spicy.

This family has managed to make a container home look enviable — and just look at that outdoor fireplace!

Enjoy the week!

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Pictured clockwise from the upper left: added a foxglove to our yard; I made this rhubarb cake and it’s incredible; spending lazy weekends outside on the deck; stopped by Horseradish Kitchen + Market in Princeton, Wisc. over the weekend while we were up at Dave’s family’s lake house and had the kimchi-packed Korean nachos; bought another mock orange to put in our front yard; Lily loves the new quilt as much as we do.

Speaking of that quilt, Schoolhouse is having an incredible sale right now. I took it as a sign to order the desk lamp I’ve been crushing on.

11 plants that are easy for beginning gardeners.

Loving this easy summer dress. The green-and-white stripes sold me!

How and when to deadhead hydrangeas.

Level up your tater tots with Chinese five-spice powder and chili oil.

Loam is a new-to-me, Black-owned candle company that’s inspired by gardening. Learn more about its founder, Jessica White, and her inspiration here. (The “Community Garden” candle is my favorite. I bought one over the weekend!)

Seven tips for navigating summer flea and antique markets like a pro.

I enjoyed this post on Emily Henderson’s site that really shows how different art influences the feel of a room.

How often should you be washing your clothes?

Enjoy your week!

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Why hello there! Time sure flies, doesn’t it? The past month and a half has been incredibly busy with work, so the last thing I want to do when I have time to myself is be on the computer. Instead, I’ve been spending my free time at the pottery studio, dusting off the bicycle for the year, cultivating my green thumb, and hanging out with the cutest cat (I know, I’m biased).

Pictured clockwise from the upper left: lazy Saturday mornings with Lily; a camera roll of pretty blossoms make allergy season worth it; went to the Memorial Union Terrace for the first time this year and enjoyed lakeside beers; beyond proud of this round vase I threw at the studio; installed two raised garden beds (we’re waiting to see how much sunlight we get behind the garage before filling them); enamored with Bandit Tacos.

It’s getting too warm for our down comforter, so I placed an order for the quilt that I’ve had my eye on! It arrives today and is great motivation to finish up our bedroom design and share photos with you!

You have to make this rhubarb pie. Don’t skip the butter crust!

Botox has proven mental health benefits for depression and borderline personality disorder.

Isn’t this the truth?

I recently stopped by H&M to do a return, and left with this dress. It’s comfortable and a little sexy — perfect for summer!

If we had a finished basement, this would be my ideal cozy rec room situation.

Loving this geometric fruit bowl from the Molly Baz x Crate & Barrel collab.

Everything you need to clean your jewelry is right in your kitchen.

Speaking of kitchens, this renovation is seriously beautiful!

Enjoy your week!

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I feel like a broken record with “it’s been awhile,” but it’s been awhile! I’ve been incredibly busy lately between work, pottery (I’m now a studio member!), and our long weekend away in Denver. I’m hoping, though, that things will settle into a more regular clip soon. The photos above are from Garden of the Gods last weekend — a highlight of our trip to Colorado. We had beautiful spring weather and it was a welcome reprieve from the snow in Wisconsin. That said, I’m happy to be back — both at home and right here on my little corner of the internet. To get back into the swing of things, here are some links from around the web the caught my attention recently:

Is melatonin giving you nightmares?

I’m a sucker for fancy flats.

Filed under “neat old house things:” stair dust corners!

For your spring bouquets, check out this glass pedestal vase. It’s $23 and comes in different embossed patterns.

Anyone else thinking about spring gardening? Here’s a guide on how to fill your raised beds.

SHEIN has forced the fashion industry to create a new term: ultra-fast fashion. Not surprisingly, it’s awful for the environment.

Your wood cutting board should last a lifetime — if you take care of it.

Add to your reading list: Strong Female Character by Fern Brady. It’s a poignant, heart-breaking, and witty account of being an autistic woman.

Loving this sculptural bowl for warm weather decorating.

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