Gift ideas for the traveler and stocking stuffers under $25.

I’m in the middle of this book and I’m loving it.

Absolutely adored this home tour!

Did you know that LEGO has a program that will wash, sort, and donate old blocks? If they don’t meet quality standards for donation, they’ll be grinded down and used to make new bricks.

The latest list of covetable finds.

Talk about an aspirational Christmas tree!

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you know that I made these cookies over the weekend. If I were to do it again, I’d hold off on adding the jam dollop until just before serving. It added a lot of moisture to the cookie and made the texture of the already-soft cookies even softer.

What a clever IKEA hack to transform a cabinet into a greenhouse.

I made this cheeseball for a holiday party last weekend. It was a hit!

Loving this budget-friendly pleated dress!

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First up, the Laundress is recalling many of their products due to bacterial contamination. Lean more here and check the list of recalled products here.

‘Tis the season for gift guides! First up: modern heirlooms and ideas for the home cook/baker.

I love how this baker used antique crochet piece to create a design on bread.

Photos and recommendations from our recent trip to Salzburg, Austria.

Such a great way to reimagine an entryway closet.

Stunning earrings for pearl lovers.

I couldn’t get into the first season of the Gossip Girl reboot and never did finish it, but I might have to try again knowing that season two is reminiscent of the original.

Things I bought and loved last month!

These shoes are so whimsical with a caged cork for a heel!

I can’t wait to make these raspberry thumbprint cookies.

Mark your calendar! Season four of You is back on Feb. 9.

How to become a truly excellent gift giver.

Tips for decorating with Pantone’s color of the year.

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Tips to make your Christmas tree last longer.

12 pairs of candy-colored earrings for the holiday season.

This adorable bag is finally on sale!

I love the wallpaper Ann chose for her dining room.

Here’s the recipe for my family’s tried-and-true sugar cookies. ‘Tis the season!

Now is the perfect time to purge unwanted holiday decor.

This made me smile.

Tips to stay healthy during the holiday season.

I love a backpack when we’re traveling and this one has caught my eye. It’s also available in a larger size.

Can’t resist a moody home tour.

Have a great week!

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Weekend snapshots (clockwise from upper left): furniture shopping again for a new bed and I think we’ve narrowed it down to this one in matte teak; sifting through the vintage Christmas decor I inherited when my grandma passed earlier this year; made the season’s first batch of Chex Mix (and forgot the pretzels); gave my plants a shower to rinse the dust off.

Asking everyone to bring pie isn’t the worst idea…

The culture of Friendsgiving.

It’s time to stock up on my favorite holiday candle with 25% off (code RANGER25).

Such a beautiful home tour.

Loving how chic a camel-colored puffer coat looks, especially with the cropped length.

Tips for starting a new tradition.

We had our first snowfall of the year and it was a pretty one.

How to remove salad dressing stains. (And while we’re on the topic of stain removal, this stuff is great for removing red wine.)

18 free things to do in London.

My favorite knit beanie is back in stock in a myriad of colors. It tends to sell out quickly each year.

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Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I spent about six hours practicing pottery at the studio, we finally checked out a new sushi place in Madison, and we visited Dave’s sister and met our new niece — she’s a cutie!

How porcelain dolls became a Victorian status symbol.

Key questions to ask yourself before a bathroom remodel.

A roundup of things that caught my eye. I just ordered the dress to try, the plaid clutch is on my Christmas wish list, I’m trying to rationalize the lamp for our office, and those Mary Janes are sweetly sophisticated.

These glitzy earrings are on sale for just $19.50!

How to care for your houseplants over winter.

I’ve never related so much to something.

This tulle-sleeve top is perfect for layering under sleeveless dresses.

Five virtual interview mistakes and how to fix them.

Airbnb is getting more transparent about fees and rolling out more reasonable checkout rules.

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