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A person wearing a long puffer jacket with the hood up, standing in front of a red brick building. It is snowing.

Quince Review: Responsible Down Puffer Jacket & Other Winter Staples

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We've been having a spate of frigid weather here in NYC so I thought it'd be apt to write about some of my most worn winter items from Quince. 

February 2, 2026
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A flat lay of a watermelon print shirt, a checkered wool skirt, and horsebit loafers.

How My Low Buy 2025 Went (spoiler: I failed)

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In my eighth year of publishing this annual post reflecting on my year in more conscious consumption, I failed at making my goals for a low buy year.

January 15, 2026
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Diary, Latest, My Shopping Diary
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Year in Review: Top Posts of 2025

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Looking back at the year in blogging during rising authoritarianism.

January 6, 2026
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A Great Jones baking dish with a pink design on a counter, with enchiladas topped by melted cheese.

Functional & Fun: Great Jones Baking Dish Review

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The Hot Dish from Great Jones is a ceramic casserole dish with a retro design. But it's not just stylish. It performs well, too.

December 15, 2025
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A stack of boxes with post-it notes that have drawings of the shoes inside of them, plus a pair of sandals

How I Store My Off-Season Shoes with Limited Space

Published by welcomeobjects

Living in a small apartment with small closets, I need to be efficient about how I store things.

November 13, 2025
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Low Buy 2025: Q3 Check-in

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A belated diary of what I bought in the third quarter of 2025.

November 6, 2025
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A hand with three rings, one of them diamond, two of them with emeralds, on a hand with snakeskin patterned nail polish.

Quince Review: 14K & Gold Vermeil Jewelry

Published by welcomeobjects

I'm in that gold jewelry stage of life.

October 16, 2025
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A person walks in front of a red brick wall in a beige trench coat.

Autumn Style Inspiration: A Review of Petite Studio

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My honest thoughts on an ethical brand just for petites. Plus, an exclusive coupon code.

September 20, 2025
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My Stay in a Vintage Trailer at Ojo Caliente

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A more economical (and cozy) way to stay at the storied New Mexico hot springs is in a refurbished vintage trailer.

September 6, 2025
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