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Yesterday’s look 💚 . . . . #caftan #preppyst Yesterday’s look 💚 
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#caftan #preppystyle #juliaamory #vivaiashoes #eleganthome #greendress #styleblogger #classicstyle #stpatricksdayoutfit #victorianhouse
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The weather is all rain Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The weather is all rain and no rainbows here, but we’re feeling festive with this Irish tea!
@kingarthurbaking Irish Soda Bread
@kerrygoldusa butter 
@harneytea Irish Breakfast 
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#afternoontea #teatime #vintagechina #stpatricksdaydecor #saintpatricksday #stpatricksday
Thank you so much to @vivaia_official for these in Thank you so much to @vivaia_official for these incredibly comfortable heels! Yes, comfortable heels. I took them for a spin in downtown Dayton, and many blocks later, am feeling no pain. The heels are the perfect height (not too high) with a soft insole that has great arch support. Each shoe is also made from six recycled plastic bottles - since I'm always trying to find ways to be sustainable, they're a (literal) perfect fit. The material is still very breathable and great for a long day on your feet.
Here I've styled the #vivaiatracy heels three ways - for the office, for a casual weekend outing and for a party. The removable bows make the Tracy shoes especially versatile (and cute!).
I had so much fun styling the looks for this collab! If you're interested in trying out #viviaia, enjoy 10% off with code VIVAIA4U
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#VivaiaComfort #runningheels #ComfortableHeels ##vivaiaonmyway #vpurpose #comfortablehighheels #heelsforwidefeet #vivaiatracy #preppystyle #officelook #howtostyle #weekendlook #partylook #preppy #gifted
Happy Wednesday! Brought in some daffodils from th Happy Wednesday! Brought in some daffodils from the garden while they’re still in bloom and took them back outdoors after photographing as they’re not pet friendly. A floral arrangement does brighten up the deck, though 😂😂
We’re enjoying a banana snacking cake and this teapot I thrifted last week. It’s finally sunny today, and after a surprise Level 1 Snow Emergency yesterday morning, we are snow free.
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#blueandwhiteforever #blueandwhite #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhitechina #juliaamory #springflowers #nytcooking #vintagechina #teatime #afternoontea #teatablesetting #chinoiserie #chinoiseriechic #grandmillennial #grandmillennialdecor
Sometimes, the blog falls by the wayside simply be Sometimes, the blog falls by the wayside simply because I struggle for post topics. Today, I’ve posted simply to say hi and chat about the weekend. How are we all doing after the time change? Drop by the blog to say hello, and I also wouldn’t hate it if you recommended a post topic. I hope you had a great weekend, too, and am wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
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#teatime #roses #vintagechina #bloggerslife #midwestblogger #preppyblogger #elegantstyle #tea #justcheckingin #pinkandblue #victorianinterior #victoriamagazine
It’s been so much fun connecting with all of you It’s been so much fun connecting with all of you and having so many of you join me since my book series launched in August 2021. I’d like to invite everyone to become a part of my new book club, which kicks off in April!
Whether you’ve never read any of the books in the Pedigree series, have bought them but haven’t found time to read yet, or have already read one or all, everyone is welcome!
Here’s how it works:
-Sign up (it’s free!) via the Google Form in my bio link/Stories
-By registering, you’ll gain access to our group in Discord. Download the Discord app (also free) if you don’t already have it
-Grab Book 1 ‘The Date’ from Amazon. The series is also available at Barnes & Noble if you prefer to shop there.
-Join us for our virtual meeting via Zoom each month to enjoy a friendly book discussion + bonus cocktail recipe + copious author’s notes (copiousness is directly proportional to cocktail strength)
I hope to see you there and look forward to connecting with everyone in new and meaningful ways! Drop any questions you have below.
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#authorsofinstagram #pedigreeseries #pedigreeseriesbookclub #preppyblogger #preppystyle #writersofinstagram #mytalbots #bananarepublic #workwear #ferragamo #bookclub #virtualbookclub #contemporaryfiction #preppy
When I had my previous cat, I wasn’t buying cut When I had my previous cat, I wasn’t buying cut flowers weekly. They seemed like a waste of money, and I knew the cat would go after them. Now that we have pets again and have grown to love having cut flowers in the house, I’m struggling to find or create pet friendly arrangements. All my favorites are toxic to cats - lilies (the worst), tulips, hydrangeas, daffodils, amaryllis. A lot of the flowers on the ‘cat safe’ lists are difficult to find, but roses make the (literal) cut.
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#blueandwhiteforever #traditionalhome #eleganthomestyle #periodhome #victorianhouse #mydecorvibe #homestyle #discoverunder5k #roses #flowers #chinoiserie #chinoiseriechic #grandmillennial #grandmillennialdecor #writersofinstagram
March is in like a lamb! Swapping my afternoon tea March is in like a lamb! Swapping my afternoon tea and laptop for iced coffee and a playground date on this picture perfect day ☀️ 
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#preppystyle #sperrymyway #beanoutsider #saintjames #springtimevibes #delcopark #ketteringohio #playkettering #preppystyle #preppyblogger #midwestblogger #starbucks #discoverunder5k #springfashion #over30style
A quick cup between settling in our new piano (!!! A quick cup between settling in our new piano (!!!) and dashing off to ballet class. If you're mostly here for style content, it will be back this week! I had a rough week last week and was in no way up to hopping in front of a camera. I'm glad to be feeling better after a refreshing weekend - we had friends over for a nice visit, and I also got to work on some writing, both blogging and fiction. If you do any type of writing or creative work in general, today's blog post is for you - I'm sharing my secrets for avoiding writer's block. (They really do work. I used to write about 80K words per year and am now writing about 320K. Seriously, friends, tap that Linktree.)
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#pedigreeseries #teatime #casualelegance #victoriamagazine #betterhomesandgardens #juliaamory #earlgrey #fortnums #portmeirion #sophieconran #afternoontea #teastyle #livingabeautifullife
“And suddenly, the memory returns. The taste was “And suddenly, the memory returns. The taste was that of the little crumb of madeleine.” 
-Marcel Proust
Some mementos of summer on this springlike afternoon 🐚 
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#bluewillow #blueandwhiteforever #blueandwhite #teatime #madeleinecookie #williamssonoma #tea #teafromabove #juliaamory #harneyandsons #citrusseason #discoverunder1k #afternoontea #elegantliving #livingabeautifullife #slowliving #victoriamagazine #vintagechina #chinoiserie
A closer look at yesterday’s setup. I think thes A closer look at yesterday’s setup. I think these colors and patterns are my favorite combination so far ❤️💙❤️💙 Hope you’re having a great Tuesday!
A fitting color scheme for Presidents Day with a c A fitting color scheme for Presidents Day with a cherry crumb cake in place of a traditional cherry pie. Do you have cherries on Presidents Day? We always did when I was growing up - sometimes my dad affixes a pastry hatchet to the pie crust.
I’m enjoying the long weekend and break in the routine. On the blog today are a few ways I’ve been getting myself through the long winter this year. I hope you find them helpful!
Swipe to reveal the teatime interloper 🐈 
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#presidentsday #teagram #teatime #redwhiteandblue #discoverunder1k #tea #teatimemagazine #victoriamagazine #winterblues #wintertips #afternoontea #blueandwhiteforever #chinoiserie #chinoiseriechic #aprilcornell #eleganthomestyle
Can you see who snuck into this photo? I hadn’t Can you see who snuck into this photo? I hadn’t planned to post this one to the grid until I noticed Maple lurking on the left edge. 😺 
I hope your week is going well. I’m ready for that three-day weekend.
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#periodhome #periodhomesofinsta #victorianhouse #traditionalhome #grandmillennial #grandmillennialdecor #eleganthomestyle #mydecorvibe #discoverunder1k #russianblue #russianbluesofinstagram #birchlane #homedynamix #pier1love
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you’re having a Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you’re having a lovely day. This rooibos tea is the perfect color for a Valentine tea break (with thanks to @yukari_shiro for putting rooibos tea back on my radar!). Visit today’s blog post for a quick review and brewing tips.
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#teatime #valentine #valentinesday #tea #eleganttable #afternoontea #rooibos #harneyandsons #grandmillennial #elegantliving #slowliving #valentinetreats #vintagechina #victoriamagazine
A brisk, beautiful morning over the weekend had me A brisk, beautiful morning over the weekend had me reaching for my impractical winter white vintage coat. That #nofilter blue sky completely stole the show, of course. If you’re looking for ways to incorporate vintage pieces into your wardrobe, read today’s blog post!
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#vintagefashion #vintagecoat #winterwhite #ketteringohio #fashionblogger #discoverunder1k #outdoorphotoshoot #publicart #elegantfashion #vintageinspired #styletip #fashiontip #preppystyle
Sharing my workwear OOTD highlight! All the govern Sharing my workwear OOTD highlight! All the government office looks Instagram can handle 😂 I would love a better spot to take photos than our unrenovated upstairs bath, but I’ll take what I can get! Have a great weekend and save this Reel for Monday - Friday outfit ideas!
Enjoying a few days of jacket-free bliss before th Enjoying a few days of jacket-free bliss before the temperature nosedives again. I ended up in an all @llbean outfit except for the bag, which is my favorite #madeinengland tote from @salthouseengland. Happy Thursday!
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#beanoutsider #salthouseengland #preppy #preppystyle #fairislesweater #classicstyle #preppyblogger #midwestblogger #over30style
Afternoon tea with a strong dose of afternoon suns Afternoon tea with a strong dose of afternoon sunshine. Last week, I posted an adapted version of my great-great aunt's scone recipe. Over the weekend, I experimented by making the straight-up, unadapted vintage version, which was a great success. Raisin scones don't need to move with the times. That recipe is on the blog today in all its 1960s glory. Enjoy! Don't substitute for the buttermilk; it makes it all worthwhile.
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#tea #teafromabove #teaflatlay #teascape #vintagerecipe #afternoontea #heirloomrecipe #scones #sconerecipe #victoriamagazine #aprilcornell #heirloomchina #teatime #elegantstyle #citrusseason
A very rare (for me) all-black outfit post! I wore A very rare (for me) all-black outfit post! I wore this to a recent business-attire-requested evening event. Everything I’m wearing is over 15 years old - either vintage, secondhand, or has just lasted forever in my wardrobe. Details are on the blog.
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#cocktailattire #eveninglook #thriftedstyle #ootd #ferragamo #vintagestyle #preppystyle #vintagejewlery #preppyblogger #sustainablefashion #elegantlook #allblackoutfit #jpeterman
Stills from the Valentine tablescape reel. I got h Stills from the Valentine tablescape reel. I got home from a work conference yesterday, which made today feel like a Monday. Since I’m out of the office tomorrow, it’s actually more like a Friday. 🎉 I had a great time, but I definitely need to recharge this weekend!
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#tablescape #valentinesday #valentinetablescape #grandmillennialdecor #grandmillennial #blueandwhite #blueandwhiteforever #aprilcornell #yorkwallcoverings #periodhomesofinsta #periodhome #discoverunder1k
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