I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season! Things are starting to get festive around here. We hung the garland on the banister, put Christmas lights on the outside of the house, and broke out our collection of holiday music on vinyl. We’ll get our tree on Friday, which is when we’ll decorate the rest of the house. I can’t wait!

There are so many great sales today! I haven’t narrowed down my shopping list yet, but here are the sales I’m eyeing up: ThirdLove’s Cyber Monday deals, Tory Burch (30% most items and an extra 50% off sale), an extra 15% off the Black Friday sale at Julie Vos, 50% off at Banana Republic (this dress!), and up to 50% off everything at Kate Spade (I ordered a pair of fancy flats that’ll look cute with jeans or a little black dress).

Create a scent memory the next time you travel.

Modern heirlooms to get and give this holiday season.

Thinking about buying any of the Instagram-famous cookware brands? Read this post first.

Consumers can’t resist the lure of well-designed packaging.

A roundup of what I bought and loved this month.

The best memes of 2021.

I love the unexpected pops of color in this charming home tour.

One look at this breezy dress has me ready for summertime again.

LED Christmas lights with the warmth of vintage incandescent lights! (If we didn’t just buy new strands of lights last year, I’d be all about these.)

Enjoy the week!

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Yesterday marked our unofficial kickoff to the holiday season with a Friendsgiving celebration, and it was incredible to think about what a difference a year makes. Last year, it was just Dave and me celebrating a quiet day together with more food than two people could possibly eat in a day (but a week’s worth of leftovers was appreciated!). This year, things feel closer to what they were pre-pandemic and I’m thankful for the opportunity to take part in those traditions again. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

A sequin dress to put you in a festive mood. I love the forgiving A-line shape!

The seven-day week orders our society, but is it the best structure for time?

An update of where things are at with our bathroom renovations. We need to get the flooring selected for the powder room soon, and I’m leaning toward the blue tile. What about you?

A gluten-free carrot cake that’ll satisfy the sweet tooth of anyone with a gluten allergy this holiday season.

A great deal on a cozy throw blanket.

Early holiday decorating could make you a happier person.

A roundup of some of the best air purifiers for pet owners.

Wear-with-anything modern hoops that are perfect for gift-giving, even if the recipient is yourself. Prefer a playful pair? Try these!

Holiday gift ideas for the gardener.

How to make your candles last longer.

The best Christmas movies of all time.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thank you for all of your well wishes on Instagram over the past couple of weeks. My eye muscle surgery went well and I’m on the mend! Cosmetically, my eye is finally straight and not turned inward. But more importantly, I can see! I didn’t realize that my depth perception was essentially non-existent. Everything pops more than it did before! I had been seeing everything like a one-dimensional photograph with a slight bokeh around the edges of objects. It’s difficult to explain, but it’s kind of like getting glasses for the first time and you can finally see the detail that didn’t exist before. It’s really incredible and I’m beyond grateful for the surgical team.

The latest issue of Bon Appetit was filled with can’t-wait-to-make-it recipes. I’m going to start with roasted brussels sprouts with gochujang brown butter.

This home tour is a good reminder that layering neutrals is anything but boring.

Bookmark this recipe for a classic Manhattan cocktail.

Save 20% on the best winter candle today only! The glass can be repurposed for cocktails later, making it a wonderful gift as well.

How pearls obtain their symmetry.

The claw clip of the ’90s is back.

The trailer for the Sex and the City reboot has been released.

The prettiest neutral Christmas decorations.

The dress I ordered didn’t work out (it ran a bit small and the quality doesn’t justify the price). I still wanted something new to wear when I see extended family over Thanksgiving weekend and ordered this blouse to try. Fingers crossed that it works!

I love this moody space.

Nine credit cards that cover the cost of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.

I hope you have a lovely week!

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Someone replaced the T-Rex in Jurassic Park with a cat and, if I may be so bold, it’s better than the original.

It’s time to add Richmond, Virginia to your travel itinerary.

How to cut back your hostas in the fall.

Ceiling medallions weren’t always just ornamental.

These shoes! Oh my goodness, aren’t they just the prettiest and perfect for, like, every single special occasion you’ll have?!

Make apple cider donuts at home.

I’m in love with these cocktail picks for the holidays!

An artist that repurposes broken ceramic pieces into porcelain sculptures.

I placed an order for this darling dress.

Oliver was featured on the Schoolhouse Electric Instagram!

If you can’t snag reservations to stay in Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment, at least you can get the paint colors.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

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Happy first day of November! This year has mercifully flown by and I’m excited to embrace the holiday season — although, maybe brands could hold off on sending Christmas content for another week.

And while I’d like to wait just a little bit longer before we’re knee-deep in Christmas cheer, I really do like these green gingham stockings.

Stuff mini pumpkins with mushrooms and cheese for a beautiful fall dish.

A snapshot of our living and dining rooms has become my most-liked photo on Instagram.

I have such dry skin once the weather gets cooler and recently tried a sample of this hand cream. I love it!

This made me smile!

The names for paint colors seem so random sometimes, but it’s even worse when AI takes the reins.

Loungewear dominated my favorite purchases of October.

Does anyone else kind of miss bad photos?

This Madewell tote is a good one!

Worth a scroll: 13 vintage-filled house tours.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

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