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First, I can’t get over how long decorating a new home can take. There are so many small tasks that pile up! Take the girls’ rooms. I’ve been working on them since last May. LAST MAY. 😂 And only now are they just about done. (The only remaining things are hanging a roman shade on Lucy’s door, and getting art for both rooms.)

It’s been incredibly enjoyable, though! I haven’t rushed anything, and I’ve put a good amount of time and thought into picking out things that I love–and that I think the girls will love once they’re a little older, too. You can see what the rooms looked like when we moved into the house in this blog post; I’m so happy with how much warmer everything feels!

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Do You Use a Smartwatch?

I’m not great with technology. I use and appreciate it, of course; I just wouldn’t say it’s an area of strength for me. I frequently throw up my hands when I have computer issues, I lose passwords, I’ve long rejected the idea of online calendars, I resist software updates, and I forget to respond to texts or miss them completely. And my e-mail inbox? Nothing short of a disaster. 😉

But I can operate a smartwatch. So if you’re like me–someone who regularly holds out against new technology 😜–hear me out for a second.

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Let’s talk planners!

For a few years, I used Emily Ley’s Simplified Planner for an agenda, and it was pretty good. Last year, I was a total mess and used scraps of paper and toilet paper for my to-do lists. (Jokes. But no planner.) For 2020? I’m using the Day Designer, because my good friend Blair (from the Fox & She!) recommended it and I need all the help. 🙈

Recent Finds, 1/26

J.Crew Factory Cozy Jeans (Under $40 and AMAZING. So soft and warm! TTS.) / Laney Pumps / Madewell Texture & Thread Top / Tde. Phone Case / Master Bedroom Details Here

Three things:

  • J.Crew Factory came out with “Cozy Jeans,” and they’re under $40 and AMAZING. Factory was never really a go-to for jeans for me, but I ordered two pairs recently (the Cozy ones and this pair of white jeans) and both fit and feel like $200 designer denim! Amazingly flattering and unbelievably soft yet substantial. I don’t know what they did, but they’ve created some masterpieces here, haha. Of course, now I really want to try this pair of lighter skinny jeans and this darker wash pair, too. (Note: I found the white pair to run a bit large. I would recommend ordering your regular size or one size down if you like your skinny jeans super tight like I do!)
  • Have you heard of Texture & Thread? It’s one of Madewell’s lines, and it consists of pieces that are amazingly comfortable–kind of like your favorite sweatshirt–but that also help you look put-together. So. Great. The Texture & Thread top I’m wearing in the above photo is sadly sold out, but there are a few other awesome pieces that are available. My faves are this side-button top and this ruffled neck top.
  • Sorry about all the iPhone mirror selfies. It’s been snowing for roughly a week here in Chicago, and while I did manage to shoot one outfit, I figure that my day-to-day casual looks are perhaps a little better right now anyway. January is tough, but if you’re super into basics and cozy clothing that also looks somewhat polished, I AM TOO, and you’re in the right place. 😜

Okay! On to this week’s Recent Finds:

Inglesina Fast Table Chair

Inglesina Fast Table Chair / Also available via Amazon with the tray and without the tray / With Emma, we had the Phil & Ted Lobster Chair / You can buy the tray separately for $15 here

My next-door neighbor recently passed down her Inglesina Fast Table Chair to us because her girls had outgrown it. And it’s changed our lives. Thank you, Nicki!