Long time no see, friends! No time like mid-February for my first blog post of the year, huh? After spending a little too much time putting together gift guides for the holidays, I decided it was time for a break - but we’re a month and a half into 2024 and I’m ready to flex my creative muscles again. I’ve still got lots to catch you up on (including a big bedroom refresh update and a sneak peek at our pantry makeover plans), but I thought it would be fun to start the year with a glimpse of what's been...
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THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MOVIE CHECKLIST
I love pretty much everything about Christmas - and one of the best things about the holiday season is watching my favorite Christmas movies! Every year when December 1st rolls around, Darian and I start our annual tradition of watching as many Christmas movies as possible in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Each night after dinner we put on our comfy clothes, light a candle, and cozy up on the couch to watch our seasonal favorites. Over the years we've perfected our list, and I'm excited to share that list with you on the blog today!
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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE PAMPERED PET
Today I'm sharing my LAST gift guide of 2023, a gift guide is for everyone's favorite family member - your pet! If you're anything like me, your pets aren't just pets - they're treasured members of the family. Our pets are our loyal companions and provide us with so much unconditional love each and every day, so the least we can do is show them some love by making sure there's something special under the tree for them on Christmas morning. If you consider your pets family and get great joy from seeing their faces light up every time they...
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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE ONE WHO HAS EVERYTHING
Today's gift guide is for the person in your life who seems to have everything! I know many people have that one person in their life who feels impossible to shop for because it feels like if they want or need anything, they just buy it themselves! These people are always the hardest ones to shop for, so I've rounded up some gifts to help you surprise them with something they don't already own. If you know someone who's difficult to shop for, check out the gift guide below for my gift ideas for the one who has everything!
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CAUSES TO SUPPORT THIS GIVING TUESDAY
Happy Giving Tuesday! In honor of Giving Tuesday today, I thought I'd take a break from gift guides and encourage everyone reading this to donate to a charity whose mission is meaningful to you! For anyone who is unfamiliar, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. After a weekend where everyone is encouraged to shop, shop, shop, Giving Tuesday reminds us all to take a pause from consumerism and give back to causes that mean something to us.
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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE SENTIMENTAL LOVED ONE
Today's gift guide is for the sentimental one in your life! We all know someone who cares most about the effort and meaning behind a gift. Any of the gifts on this list would be great for the loved one who relishes opening a thoughtful gift that shows them just how much they mean to you (and just how well you know them) - even if it might make them cry. If you know someone who prefers to receive gifts that come from the heart, check out the gift guide below for my gift ideas for the sentimental loved one!
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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE FITNESS FANATIC
Today's gift guide is for the fitness fanatic in your life! There are many different types of fitness fanatics, from the runner to the Crossfit junkie to the yogi - so I tried to incorporate ideas that would appeal to a wide range of audiences who are passionate about fitness. If you know someone who loves nothing more than a good workout and considers fitness to be a top priority, check out the gift guide below for my gift ideas for the fitness fanatic!
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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE INTERIOR DESIGN LOVER
Today's gift guide is for the interior design lover in your life! As someone who loves all things interior design, I thought I'd include a few tips for shopping for your favorite interior design lover alongside this gift guide. Interior design aficionados can be tough to shop for because they usually have a very particular style. However, I find that there are certain tried-and-true items that all interior design lovers would be thrilled to receive as gifts. My top tip is to avoid artwork or anything that would hang on a wall - that's a big commitment and so subject...
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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE GRILL MASTER
Today's gift guide is for your favorite grill master! The one whose grill is their most prized possession and who loves nothing more than a perfectly grilled steak. Whether they're an avid tailgater or they love hosting and grilling up their favorites at home, they'll love the gifts featured here. If you know someone who thinks everything tastes better when it's prepared on their favorite grill or smoker, check out the gift guide below for my gift ideas for the grill master!
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RECIPE ROUNDUP: TRIED AND TRUE THANKSGIVING RECIPES
Over the past few years, I've noticed more people realizing the truth about Thanksgiving - it's all about the sides!!! I used to get a lot of questions about how I handle Thanksgiving as someone who doesn't eat meat, but the truth is, it's pretty easy. All the best sides don't have meat in them anyway! I'm seriously obsessed with Thanksgiving food, and once November hits I find myself constantly dreaming about that meal and the delicious week of leftovers that follows. My perfect Thanksgiving meal includes several types of potatoes, warm dinner rolls, cranberry sauce (the canned kind, obviously),...