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Weekend Roundup: Chili Butter, Guide to Porto, a Cozy Sweater & More!

January 11, 2020 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Happy Saturday! We’re bracing for a snowstorm today, so we’re keeping close to home with some cleaning and organization projects before walking to a friends’ house for an evening of board games and cocktails. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I love the shape of these affordable sunglasses.

Nikki’s guide to Porto makes me want to go back! (As well as edit my photos from our May 2019 trip to Portugal.)

If you’re not already following Hitha on Instagram for her near-daily Five Smart Reads, go do that now. One article she shared yesterday is about the “Grooming Gap” and its effect on women in the workplace.

It seems that a spicy Calabrian chile butter is what my kitchen has been missing.

This oversize striped sweater looks like the perfect weekend piece.

Have you seen the brilliant billboard that was designed to promote BBC’s new series, Dracula?

Everything you need to know about storing wine at home.

How Tulum transformed into a tourism hot spot.

Everything you can do to help Australia.

Is the body positivity movement working?

Finds Under $50

I can’t help myself when I stop by a greenhouse and brought home a pilea peperomioides last week. I’m torn between this planter and this one.
This is such a great ruffled blouse! It also comes in plus sizes here.
How great is this skirt for a swimsuit cover-up?! I absolutely adore the vintage print. (I’d wear it with the not-under-$50 swimsuit I’m crushing on.)
Schoolhouse Electric is having a bedding sale! It’s a great time to snag the pillow shams I bought last year.
I have a set of these little bowls and I use them so often for meal prep, toppings, or for portioning out candy.

Earlier This Week

Sharing my resolutions for 2020.
The house projects I want to accomplish in the first six months of the year.

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Weekend Links

June 29, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment

Greetings from Portland, Oregon! I’m seriously so excited to be hanging out in the Pacific Northwest. The opportunity for travel came out of the blue last month when Dave had to schedule a visit to his company’s Portland office. The plane tickets from Madison were expensive (around $550), but it was impossible to pass up when his ticket and the hotel were both covered. I have a fair amount of time on my own to explore the city and get in all the coffee shops and boutique shopping before Dave finishes up at the office each day. Let me know if there’s anything I have to see! Instagram DM is the best way to reach me while I’m gallivanting. Have a great weekend! I’ll be back on the blog late next week.

Weekend Links:

Breaking up with your cell phone might be the hottest new trend in wellness.
Here’s a checklist of what you should do around your home before your next vacation.
There’s so much inspiration to be found in Mandy Moore’s home.
I need this dress to go on sale so I can buy it and wear it all of the time.
There’s a mural in Los Angeles that’s reserved only for the Insta-elite.
Another art restoration gone wrong.
Fifteen of the best anti-aging serums on the market.
I know it’s way too early to think about holiday shopping, but I came across this sampler of handmade soaps and thought it would make for the best hostess gift later this year.
How Hunter boots became a staple at music festivals.
Is a “Netflix of podcasts” on the horizon?

Finds Under $50:

I’ve featured this top multiple times in various posts, and I finally ordered it in pink a couple of weeks ago. It’s so pretty! I want the black one, too.
If you liked the simple pendant featured here, you’ll love this wallet-friendly version.
Trim is a weird thing to get excited about it, but wait until you look at this cami!
This lightweight scarf has such a pretty pattern. (It’s best in the light blue colorway.)
The mixed stripes on this maxi are so much fun!

Earlier This Week:

Remixing a versatile linen dress for summer.
This week’s most coveted picks.
A new jewelry brand that should be on your radar.
What I added to my closet this month.

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Weekend Links

March 10, 2018 by jessica 1 Comment

Happy Saturday, everyone! We made it through another week, which means spring is that much closer. (Don’t forget to “spring ahead” and move your clocks an hour forward tonight.) We have absolutely nothing on our must-do list this weekend and I couldn’t be happier about it. Yesterday afternoon was a busy one, though. I was on the phone for almost two hours scheduling companies to give us quotes on tree trimming and widening the end of our driveway. I also scheduled an appointment for someone to come in and discuss adding roller shades to our dining room and bedrooms. They don’t look difficult to do on my own, but I want to feel all of the material choices and have someone else measure and install them so I don’t screw it up. We’ll look at adding drapes down the road. For now, I just need our bedroom to be dark!

Weekend Links:

Daylight Saving Time starts tomorrow. Even though I find the concept asinine (even more so after reading this), I’m excited for it to be light out longer after work.
Exploring the history of leopard print clothing.
Lydia linked to this post about the early days of blogging in her “Peaks of the Week” post last Friday. Does anyone else miss the days where we were all eager to support each other and share the great things one another was posting? It made the blogging community so fun! I’d like to become better about doing that myself.
Mattel’s Barbie brand is honoring a new group of women in its “Shero” collection. The collection was launched in 2015 with dolls “based on women who break boundaries in sports, politics and entertainment.”
Did you see Bozoma Saint John’s amazing Oscar look?
These shoes look way more expensive than they are. Plus, you can take 40% off this weekend with code FRIENDS40.
How to estimate the cost of a renovation.
A tangerine, ginger, and chocolate tart looks like an amazing choice for an Easter dessert.
I discovered the whimsical work of Janet Hill Studio this week.
These are such good tips for having a date night at home. (I’m guilty of wearing loungewear … making a mental note to correct that!)

Finds Under $50:

I stopped by Old Navy yesterday to buy this dress in grey. It’s going to be so comfy for our international flight! I then spotted this dress on my way out. I was wearing layers and tights and didn’t want to go back in the dressing room, but it looks like it’s good quality and it’s really cute!
This tie-front dress is perfect for spring!
I always feel conflicted about designer knockoffs, but these affordable parrot earrings are pretty amazing.
A simple dress with a twist.
Brighten up your kitchen with a colorful collection of juice glasses. (While we’re on the topic of colored glassware, I’m thinking about this pitcher for the tray on top of our bar cabinet. It’s so pretty!)
A sophisticated menswear-inspired nightshirt.

Earlier This Week:

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Weekend Links

February 10, 2018 by jessica 1 Comment

Happy Saturday! This weekend we have a post-holiday gathering with Dave’s family, I get to pretend I’m Nina García as a judge for this event (and yesterday I realized I actually have to talk to introduce myself to the crowd — ugh, I have the worst anxiety about public speaking of any kind), and I’m going to get to work on more painting. Speaking of which, I’m going to incorporate more home posts into my content over here. I was trying to keep everything house-related on Curated Couple, and I still plan to keep that as a diary of our house updates, but the house is so ingrained into what I do each weekend that it feels weird to completely cut out a large part of my life. So, think of those posts as the “Bedknobs” portion of my blog title! I’ll still keep the emphasis on style, of course, but I’ll pepper in some of the fun home content and things we’re working on.

Weekend Links:

McDonald’s is giving away a “Bling Mac” ring worth $12,500.
Nine sheet mask reviews.
Erin’s design-focused guide to Portland makes me want to book a trip immediately.
Dave found this Etsy shop yesterday. To say that I’m obsessed with their light fixtures would be an understatement. I’m going to measure to see if this would fit at the top of our stairs.
Since I’m obviously a Gucci fan girl, I enjoyed this old article about how the brand embraced their logo despite the popularity of minimalism and logo-less designs.
Add panache to your cocktails with homemade maraschino cherries. It looks so easy and probably tastes a lot better than the bright red, overly candied version at the grocery store.
The inspiration behind Tory Burch’s carnation-filled runway.
Maayan Zilberman turns making candy into an art form.
How to know if your stylish home investment will be considered dated or classic.
Wow your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a meal of French bistro classics.

Finds Under $50:

Sophisticated champagne coupes to elevate your bar.
A sweet sundress to tuck away until spring.
Earrings that look like ribbons: here, here, and here.
Love the springtime stripes of this sweater, but the traditional navy and white version is great, too!
A sassy notepad for your desk.
Micropleats add interest to this top.
Oversize earrings for $14 is a great deal!

Earlier This Week:

I made the biggest sartorial splurge of my life. (I’ll do a post next week about what actually fits inside. I had a few people ask about that after I posted the bag on Instagram Stories, so I figured I’d show everyone in case it’s on your wish list, too.)
Valentine gift ideas for her (you?) and him.
At the end of 2017, I realized that I missed the little round ups I used to post that recounted some of the previous month’s snapshots. So, I’m bringing that back. Some are images that made it to Instagram, others are just fun things on my phone.

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Weekend Links

February 2, 2018 by jessica 1 Comment

Weekend Links 02.02.18

Today marks seven years that Dave and I have been together! We’re heading to Milwaukee this weekend for a little getaway to mark the occasion where we’ll be hunting for vintage furniture, scouring record stores to add to our vinyl collection, wandering around the Third Ward, experiencing the ice bars, and meeting up with friends at Mitten Fest. In other news, we booked a trip to Austin for my 35th birthday at the end of May! If you have any recommendations, let me know!

Weekend Links:

Over five years, a waiter collected 8,000 origami sculptures left by customers.
What you need to know when buying furniture.
Ten anniversaries worth traveling for.
How cute is this planter?
All of the 2018 Super Bowl ads that have been released thus far.
Thoughts on how to save shopping malls.
Does data science work when it comes to dating?
Try these breathing techniques the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed.
The science of swearing.
There’s a ceiling fan at the top of our stairs and it’s pretty much the stupidest place for one. We’re likely going to replace it with this beauty.
Menswear revenue is expected to outpace the womenswear market.

Finds Under $50:

Vintage-inspired glasses to update your home bar.
A sweet gingham dress.
Pick your favorite shade of Pantone’s Color of the Year for your next manicure.
A romantic and flattering wrap dress.
A pair of geometric statement earrings.

Earlier This Week:

Reflecting on a month of [almost] no shopping.
The sunglasses in this week’s “The Coveted” are ridiculous in a really fun way, and they’re only $16.
I lost four followers on Bloglovin’ after posting this outfit. Meh. I like the top! 😉
I can’t resist a selfie when there’s a sunburst mirror around.
This is why I can’t always hate on winter in Wisconsin.

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