Weekly Roundup

Did you see that plants arrived in the backyard? I’m so excited to have specimens that are totally new to me, fruits that will feed my family, flowers to be appreciated by pollinators, and shade-loving plants that I never thought I’d have a home for in my sunny climate. See all of the plants we got from Monrovia here! (AD)

I was not expecting this! So sneaky.

A special someone is getting one of these for her first birthday.

The death of detail (tap through to each slide)

This is my upcoming read.

I’m seeing the popularity of the “trick” of using Easy Off Oven Cleaner to strip wood furniture, and its scary. Please don’t! In short, it’s putting flammable materials deep into the pores of wood, then bringing it inside a home. It’s a fire hazard and introduces fumes that can off gas, polluting the air you breath. Instead, use a product that’s designed to safely strip wood!

The next civil rights movement?

How NOT to go zero waste.

Here’s a sneak peek at Margot’s nursery. I look forward to sharing the full reveal soon - a whole year after she was born!

I swear by this lip balm - I haven’t had chapped lips in ages.

This home has the perfect blend of neutrals and bold colors.

Just a little bit “crazy.”

Have I mentioned that these are my favorite candles?

Update: I wrote all of this last night before the news today, which makes candles and lip balm sound so trivial. Here is a resource for supporting providers and helping people access the abortion care they need. Millions of women are now less free than men in the paths of their own lives.