I pushed my Recent Finds post to tomorrow because I was SO EXCITED to share our patio makeover!
Patio Makeover
July Playlist
I’m back with another playlist!
The artist I’d really like to draw attention to is Phoebe Bridgers. I’ll probably never stop talking about this #sorry 🤦♀️, but it came out last year that my (former) favorite artist, Ryan Adams, did some abhorrent things to women. As an admittedly obsessive fan whose memories were so entangled in his songs, it hit like a ton of bricks. Since dropping him, though, I’ve found new-to-me artists who rose up from the abuse. One of them is Phoebe Bridgers, and I’m obsessed with her song “Motion Sickness,” which is about her relationship with him. Please give it a listen; she’s amazingly talented and the song has deeply impacted me. (#2 on the the July Playlist.)
Hey! Idea. (That just came to me. I should really start considering thinking posts through before I sit down to write them. 😆) Maybe I’ll highlight a few songs every month that are particularly meaningful to me. Ooooh! And I can only write for as long as the song is. For example, if I’m writing about the song “California Stars,” I have 4 minutes and 59 seconds to write and then I have to stop.
YES. Boom. Here we go.
What’s This, an Outfit Post?
Mark & Graham Crossbody (20 percent off today + ships free with code “SUNSHINE.”) / Sarah Flint Sandals c/o (Use code “SARAHFLINT-Kelly” to take $50 off your first order.) / Old Gap Dress (This is almost exact, and this one is awesome, too! Similar here, here, here and here.) / Similar Sunglasses here, here and here
It’s been a while!
Elisamama
Today is #BlackoutDay2020, which is a day of economic solidarity with the Black community. (It’s not a new thing; it actually began in 2015!) The ask is to avoid making purchases unless they’re from Black-owned businesses.
Our Holiday Weekend
T-Shirt Dress (50 percent off with code “GOFOURTH.” Also have and love this tiered one, this shorter one, and this short striped one. T-shirt dresses for the win!) / Waterproof Birkenstocks (Size down. Also available here, here, here and here. Cork-soled white Birkenstocks here.) / Emma’s Dress (Baby version here. Lucy sadly grew out of hers!) / Mitch’s Shirt (Newer) / Lucy’s Star Top (Newer) and Similar Lobster Bubble (The one she is wearing was Emma’s and it’s from Gap Kids.)
We were supposed to be in Ocean City with my family for the Fourth of July this year, but obviously those plans changed. I’ll admit that I was sad despite knowing how comparatively insignificant that sadness is right now. Last year’s trip had been AMAZING, and I was so looking forward to all being together and finally meeting my adorable nephew. But we ended up having the most wonderful weekend with my in-laws on the lake, and my parents are driving to Chicago on Saturday to spend a week with us! (When and where I’ll meet Baby Christopher is still unknown, but I’m holding out hope that I’ll be cuddling him soon. ♥️)
How to Not Get Hacked
Mitch here!
In today’s edition of Unsolicited Tech Advice from Mitch, I’m going to share an awesome way to prevent your accounts from being hacked. It’s simple, free and has saved my butt hundreds of times.
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
Chef Mitch here!
It’s salad season up in this, and if you’re planning a socially distant, virally considerate July 4th celebration, this is the perfect dish to prepare.
Weekend Sales
Let’s protect each other this holiday weekend! Mask up when in the vicinity of others! Stay safe. Love, Noodle
Hey guys! There are some crazy sales going on this weekend, so today’s Recent Finds will be covering that. A quick overview:
J.Crew: 70 percent off sale styles with code “GOFOURTH.” Unreal!
J.Crew Factory: 60 percent off clearance with code “SWEETSALE.” Woo-ee. Haha.
Tuckernuck: New styles added to the sale section. They’re amazing!
Nordstrom: Up to 60 percent off.
Pottery Barn: Up to 25 percent off and free shipping with code “SAVEMORE.”
Pottery Barn Kids: Up to 60 percent off during Fourth of July Sale. Use code “SUMMER” for free shipping.
Pottery Barn Teen: Up to 60 percent off during Fourth of July Sale. Use code “FIREWORKS” for free shipping.
Serena & Lily: Up to 60 percent off.
And here’s the best of the best from J.Crew, Factory + Tuckernuck:
Outdoor Walkway: Before + After
After
Every Chicago outdoor space I’ve ever seen has looked tired after the winter. It’s just how it seems to go; winters here are brutal and they do a number on everything–and everyone!
After the 2019/2020 season, our patio was looking rough. Specifically, the outdoor walkway from the house to the garage was in some serious distress. 🙈 We bought a broom and a whole lot of soap, and it got MUCH better, haha…. but it was definitely still in need of some TLC.
So here’s what we did!
Diversify Your Feed, Vol. 1
I wanted to take today to amplify the voices of some of my amazing Black co-workers. Sure, they might not technically be my co-workers, but that’s often how I think of fellow bloggers because I otherwise get very lonely. 😉