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9 Things of Note | June 2020

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020By JoannaPosted in shopping + gift guides

Time during COVID has really been weird… I feel like new, fresh months keep rolling in, even though it feels like we’re still stuck back in March. Anyone else?? But here we are, July 1 and I’m really shocked by there the last month went. It’s already time to share my 9 things of note, aka new-to-me products that I tried and loved during the past month — and this is a good one, especially if you’re looking for a really good, affordable detangler, the perfect summer tank top for less than $10, and how to use a CoffeeSock.

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The Best Sources for Affordable Outdoor Rugs (under $200!)

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, shopping + gift guides

The other night I was chatting with my friend Kate from Drinking with Chickens about a new outdoor space she was working on. Mostly we were trying to figure out her outdoor rug situation… when it dawned on me that I haven’t shared best best sources for them on the blog! Literally, I couldn’t remember if I had written a post dedicated to this topic, so I searched… and nope! So here we are… I scoured tons of my favorite outdoor decor sources to find the best affordable outdoor rugs for your deck or patio!

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5 Things of Note | May 2020

June 9, 2020June 8, 2020By JoannaPosted in shopping + gift guides, book report

This post was originally slated to publish last week, but it didn’t feel right to talk about shopping. Don’t get me wrong: there is still a lot of work to be done to support equality. What I am saying is that you can support a movement, continue educating yourself, and speak your mind while also indulging in superfluous ‘fluff,’ like this post about 5 products I enjoyed last month. So let’s dig into May’s 5 things of note, including the True&Co. bralette that I am obsessed with.

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My Favorite Sources to Shop for Chic Outdoor Furniture & Decor

May 13, 2020May 11, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, shopping + gift guides

Ever since we entered into quarantine, Sean and I have focused on improving our backyard since we can’t escape to the mountains. I shared a bit about the changes we’re making this year, but one of the biggest changes is updating our outdoor furniture. Ironically, I ordered a larger outdoor dining table so that we could entertain more this summer… that was before there was a global pandemic though. As I’ve shared our progress on Instagram, I’ve gotten lots of questions about my favorite sources for outdoor furniture & decor, so I put together this list for you! I hope it helps you get your outdoor space in tip-top shape just in time for summertime.

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13 Modern Air Purifiers That Aren’t Ugly

May 8, 2020May 7, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, shopping + gift guides, wellness

Recently, I conducted a poll on Instagram and tons of people asked me to share a round up that’s similar to my post about stylish humidifiers — but this time about modern air purifiers! I’ve used plants as air purifiers for a while, but with spring upon us, my allergies are terrible. We have the windows open to let in that fresh air, but woof, the pollen!! In case you’re in the same scenario, I thought it would be helpful to share which air purifier I use + round up a few more stylish and modern options for you!

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9 Things of Note | April 2020

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020By JoannaPosted in shopping + gift guides

Since I took last week off, April’s Things of Note post is a little bit behind. Sorry about that! But there’s so much good stuff in this post… as I was gathering some faves to share, I wasn’t expecting there to be a lot of products to share. Basically, I haven’t been shopping much in quarantine since our budget is pretty tight, but apparently I have enough to fill this post! Funny how that happens… Let’s dig into some of the products I tried and loved this month, including decor from Bloomist, my bff’s new book, and more!

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6 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Small Businesses

May 5, 2020May 4, 2020By JoannaPosted in shopping + gift guides

Hopefully this list of Mother’s Day gift ideas isn’t too late for you! I wanted to share a few small businesses that I love because they offer so many amazing products that would definitely be a treat for mom. It’s also especially important to support small and local businesses now in any way you can! Let’s dig into each one and check out some of my favorite gift ideas for mom this year.

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