Some fresh kitchen finds from Amazon! (We just replaced all our drinking glasses with this incredibly well-priced set. They’re my favorite!) Lots of woven textures, lovely light blue, muted grass green, white, scallops...how bad could that be?

Sweet stockings stuffers (or surcees if you're reading this after the holidays).

These are actually the exact things we got for our 4-year-old and 2-year-old this year. I love stockings, but I always shop for them last!

A few notes: We love these M&D ColorBlast sets even more than WaterWow! No mess, and the paper changes color instantly (unlike the Crayola Color Wonder). The lollipops are our favorites - they’re delicious and dye-free. I just bought these water bottles today to replace our beloved Contigos that are falling apart. The crayons are confetti crayons and the Play-Doh is sparkle Play-Doh!

More Etsy finds! A few field notes:
The leather duffel is handmade - but still affordable - and can be monogrammed.
The leather bows are dog collars - so cute.
This particular rocks glass is one of my favorites that I’ve seen - and the subtle monogram is perfect.
The bee stationary set and desk calendar are both letterpress. The calendar would be perfect for a man's desktop.
If anyone’s address is 316 - you should snatch up this blue and white enamel mailbox/door number.

Etsy is such a treasure trove! You can find all the special, unique, and personalized things you could hope for. Etsy sellers put a lot of love (and maybe blood, sweat, and tears) into what they do.

Decorate your nursery, dote on your little one, and support small businesses at the same time!

Tried-and-true favorites that work well on my very picky skin:
1. A great cleansing “first pass" at removing makeup and impurities, but doesn't strip skin of natural oils.
2. Eye cream that truly helps plump and moisturize the under/outer-eye area. Thick texture that's better for bedtime - not under makeup.
3. Exfoliating glycolic acid pads. My skin LOVES glycolic acid (took me years to pinpoint!), so I use 20% strength. For me, it’s the absolute best ingredient for preventing/treating breakouts.
4. Very mild toner that leaves your face feeling fresh, clean, and awake. I would never skip washing my face at night, but would never fully wash it in the morning, because it would be overkill (drying/stripping) for my skin. This is the perfect compromise. Says it’s “makeup removing," but I don’t trust it for that (more on that in a moment...).
5. Multipurpose serum that’s my favorite skincare product of all time. I've tried many fancy/prescription retinol products, and I could never fully avoid the dryness/peeling. This serum has all the anti-aging and anti-blemish benefits of retinol, but is somehow moisturizing too.
6. The best truly moisturizing product that does NOT cause breakouts. Really versatile too...use a thin layer as a moisturizer, or slather it on and sleep in it as a deep-moisture mask.
(2nd row)
7. Good ol’ Vaseline works better than any other product on dry skin around my lips - and I have tried everything. I prefer the tube container to avoid bacteria.
8. Proper makeup remover for your eye area and entire face. For me, removing foundation with an actual makeup remover (not just cleanser/toner) is key for preventing clogged pores. This really seems to remove only makeup - not the natural oils your skin needs.
9. Hand cream that’s so moisturizing, but doesn't leave the slightest greasy residue. Once it absorbs (quickly), your hands still feel clean.
10. Toner that I use the same way as #4, but reach for more often if my skin has any irritation/inflammation. “Calming,” as it claims.
11. Use to apply any liquid products - and in lieu of any kind of physical exfoliator (scrub). Just push a little harder when you need more exfoliation.

Quick-ship wrapping supplies - including organizers, helpful little tools (that I didn’t know existed until I started putting this together), and - of course - pretty paper, pretty ribbons (and more).

Pom-poms are objectively cute, right? But I set out to find pom pieces that would work newborn through adult. I included lots of pillows, baskets, bedding, a shower curtain, a bath mat, and blankets - more than just what’s shown here. (Most come in other colors too.) I can picture most of these in a nursery or a well-styled grown-up room alike. Go pom-poms go!

More than 100 gift ideas are included in my Amazon Gift Guide: Her.

Cane furniture and decor favorites. Caning has been around for centuries, so I think it’s safe to say that it stands the test of time. Natural, durable, textured beauty at its finest. Some great deals on some of these pieces - and a few splurges for good measure.

Fun festive finds that are perfect for the holiday season, but won’t “expire” come January! (Don’t you love that?)

Some great Amazon home decor items - all at the $25 price point (or pretty darn close). Plenty of blue and white, woven textures, boxwood, brass/gold, etc. - the new(ish) classics that look both timeless and fresh. What's not to love?