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Health

Weekend Notes *Holiday Edition*

Hey guys! I’m sure many of y’all are also in full holiday mode this weekend: trimming the tree, wrapping gifts, and jingle bell rockin’ at parties tonight. These weeks in December fly by so quickly that it feels like a challenge to squeeze in all the requisite holiday festivities before the season ends — but […]

Beauty

16 Glittery, Glamorous, Fun Dresses for New Year’s Eve

It seems like every December we overhear some grumpy chatter about New Year’s Eve being the most overrated holiday of the year. But we’ve always known exactly what this holiday is — an excuse to wear head to toe sequins, regardless of social setting. Our advice? Worry less about finding something impressive to do and […]

amazing croquembouche!
Hosting Tips

A Party That’s All About Eating Dessert First

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is that every day is cause for celebration; instead of waiting around for a big milestone to throw a party, there’s a reason to get festive every day between now and New Year’s. In that spirit, we’re raising our glass with Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur as […]

Bourbon Maple Cider| A Holiday Dinner with Britt Maren
Hosting Tips

Entertaining with Britt Maren and Derek Orrell

When you get invited to a dinner party at Britt Maren and Derek Orrell’s Brooklyn apartment, there’s no need to even check your calendar: the answer is an immediate “yes.” Britt’s a successful model and passionate foodie/baker, and Derek was most recently the renowned executive chef at The Heyward, and is now in the early stages […]

holiday champagne bar // great idea for decorating in a small space!
Food

Holiday Cocktail Party

Who doesn’t love a good holiday cocktail party? It’s the perfect excuse to don something sparkly and pretend to be fancy show your sophisticated side. But as anyone who’s hosted such a fête can attest, what sounds like it should be easier to throw than a dinner party can actually end up being way more stressful when all […]

DIY snowflake wreath made with greenery pipe cleaners
Design

Pine Snowflake Wreaths

This holiday DIY checks out in every category: inexpensive, easy, and delightfully festive. I found these pine pipe cleaners at the local craft store and bought them not knowing what their purpose would be. But within just two minutes of bending and twisting, the wired greenery suddenly took on a fun snowflake shape, and so […]

gorgeous holiday gift set
Health

How to Be a More Thoughtful Gift Giver

If you’ve not yet been acquainted with the beautiful world of Simone LeBlanc, allow me to do the honors. As LA’s most trusted source in specialty gifting, Simone works wonders curating gorgeous gifts, then magically packaging them in the most sophisticated, jaw-dropping gift boxes. With the holiday season officially here, we knew we wanted to get her on the site to […]

modern holiday table
Hosting Tips

Chicken and Biscuits with Laura Vinroot Poole

Laura Vinroot Poole might be my entertaining kindred spirit. Not only does her home strike that elusive balance between being classic yet still edgy (can we please talk about the wallpaper and light fixture in her dining room?), but her food sensibilities are right up my alley, too. With an insatiable craving for anything Yotam Ottolenghi and a love for simple, satisfying […]

Chai French Toast // Gluten-Free and such a delicious way to kickoff Christmas morning breakfast!
Food

Chai French Toast

The holiday season calls for a few indulgences, and now that December’s upon us we only have a few more weeks to let loose. (By the time January rolls around, I don’t even want to lay eyes on holiday cookies or a traditional turkey dinner spread!) I’m ready to kickoff the month with something really festive, so this chai-infused french […]

Health

A Professional Organizer’s Guide to Gifting

Are you guys in crazy holiday mode yet? This morning I took a look at my social calendar for the week, and for the first time this year felt that jolt of winter anxiety… so. much. to. do. And with my first gift swap this Thursday (and Hanukkah starting this Sunday), I’m already kicking myself for […]

DIY Spice Christmas Tree Ornament
Design

Cinnamon Spice Christmas Ornament

Cue up the Santa Baby… at our house, today officially kicks off the Christmas season! We make it a tradition to decorate the tree and hang the stockings on the day after Thanksgiving every year. After all, we’ve only got 29 more days to be in the holiday spirit, and this season always flies by so quickly. Thought […]

apple cider bar
Hosting Tips

The Ultimate Cozy Night In

Today’s party concept is kind of a big deal — not just because we’ve put together an absolutely gorgeous guide for hosting a night in for your family and friends during the holidays, but also because today marks our first time talking about television on the blog. Given how much we gab about our favorite series around the […]

A Thanksgiving Modern Tablescape
Food

A New Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving week is upon us, which means it’s time to wrap up our menu planning and make some decisions already — grocery shopping awaits! Whether you’re hosting the meal or bringing a dish to the potluck, every Thanksgiving cook is faced with a major decision: stick to tradition or add your own little twist? Sweet Potato […]