Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Christmas Movie Night
Might just be your coziest night of the year.
Hosting Tips
The Biggest Holiday Hosting Hurdles—And How to Overcome Them With Ease
Perfectionists, listen up.
5 Beautiful Thanksgiving Tables to Inspire Your Setting This Year
Simple, stunning and so easy to recreate.
Ditch the Small Talk: Tips for Navigating Tough Conversations This Holiday Season
Vulnerability is your superpower.
3 Holiday Appetizers for Hosting a Simple (and Festive!) Gathering
Step 1: make a Target run.
Raise a Glass—My Scandi-Inspired Holiday Party Table is Here
Plus, links to shop everything.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Checklist for a Stress-Free Feast
Don’t break a sweat.
10 Easy Ways to Deck Out Your Home for the Holidays
Today’s guest post comes from blogger, designer and DIY extraordinaire Carrie Waller of Dream Green DIY. She’s here with ten fun, inexpensive ideas for turning your home into the ultimate holiday haven, so get ready to take notes, folks! Take it away, Carrie… As a DIY blogger and freelance writer by day, the holiday season is arguably my […]
Creamy Pumpkin Oat Bran Porridge
Hot breakfast cereal may sound like the healthy and responsible choice in the morning, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be equally delicious! It’s all about the add-ins (obviously) and in the fall & winter months, the options are really endless. I love my oatmeal, oat bran, etc. with tons of warm spices and something special like pumpkin […]
Gift Guide for Guys
featured image by brad bridgers for man of the world Year after year, it invariably seems that some of our toughest gift recipients are guys: dads, brothers, boyfriends, husbands… they all seem to know exactly what they like and get most of it for themselves! Truth be told, I love shopping for menswear and guys […]
Best Beauty Gifts 2014
‘Tis the season: for socializing, merrymaking, and, of course, finding the perfect gift for every person on that very long list of yours. I’ll admit that I’m not necessarily the best or most original gifter in the world — I mean, what does one get one’s beloved father-in-law who neither wants nor needs anything? — […]
Dream Kitchen with Vintage Charm
With the first major holiday feast under our belts, I’m getting excited for all the festivities to come. And if I work up the courage to host my own soirée this year, I’ll be taking inspiration from Dianna Agron’s casual yet refined entertaining style, whose kitchen boasts the most beautiful kitchen appliance known to man. If I had […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
To our dearest readers — we hope you’re lounging somewhere cozy and feeling grateful today. We count ourselves lucky to have built a family of fantastic readers and we are thankful for each and every one of you. Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo, Team CS photo via autumn cozy
Embracing the Unconventional Thanksgiving
Almost everything about this upcoming Thanksgiving is unconventional for me. For starters, my folks are traveling to Austin, which means for the first time in my adult life, I’m playing host. Except, my first hosting gig will be made possible thanks to one of my favorite restaurants who is providing the big feast. With the […]
Our Holiday Card Picks (and a $500 giveaway!)
I have a tradition of getting most of my cards written, addressed, and ready for mailing during the long Thanksgiving weekend. When everyone’s settled into their turkey coma, I curl up in front of the fire with my cards and a cup of tea — and it’s become one of my favorite rituals to kickoff the […]
A Sign and Stamp Social
I love sending Christmas cards every year — it’s the perfect time to pen a simple note to the people I care about, many of whom live far away. But all too often the act of sending cards can be fraught with stress (yet another thing to check off the do list during this busy […]
20 Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
It’s the eternal Thanksgiving debate at our house: try out a “new twist” on the traditional desserts (me), or stick with the classics (pretty much everyone else). The men in our family look forward to my mom’s perfect pecan tart all year long, and my sister and Phoebe are major pumpkin pie girls. Though I […]
Cranberry Pumpkinseed Granola
Making granola is my favorite weekend activity. Besides being delicious (and a million times better when it’s homemade), having fresh granola baking in the oven makes the house smell completely mouthwatering. Plus, you feel so productive filling a few jars full of homemade cereal for the coming weeks. All I do is vary the ingredients depending on […]
The Chunky Knit
The word on the street (or at least, in our office) is that Camille’s mom knits up the world’s coziest and downright dreamiest knitted cowl scarves. So while I still yearn for my very own homemade chunky knit collection (hint hint) I’ve found myself fantasizing about cozy chunky sweaters, embellishing my wardrobe with warm knitted socks, and […]
12 Best Thanksgiving DIYs
With Thanksgiving less than one week away, it’s just about time to wrap up (or start!) planning for the big day. Although the scrumptious turkey, sides and pies often get the most attention throughout the evening, we want the decor to steal the show this year. From adorable ideas for place cards to votive candles made from apples, we’ve got […]
A Friendsgiving Tea Party
Has anyone else been craving Thanksgiving flavors and festivities for weeks? Though the countdown to the big day is still going strong, I took it upon myself to preemptively celebrate a few weeks early with a tea-filled Friendsgiving dinner party with some of my favorite girls. Lucky for us, the cold (ish) weather settled in Austin just […]
Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes with Vanilla Glaze
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cocoa
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Paper Gifts for Everyone on Your List
While we decidedly like to hear our favorite Christmas tunes after Thanksgiving, it’s never too soon to get our holiday cards in order for the season. And while browsing our favorite online destination for custom cards and stationary, we were thrilled to see that Minted has expanded their inventory into art prints, kids items, and […]
Dressed-Up Sweatpant
It’s no secret that these last two months of the year are jam-packed with events, engagements, and errand-running galore. I often talk about the need for looks that can play chameleon with my ever-changing schedule, and the “sweat pant for day” trend is perfect for running around, grabbing a quick bite, an afternoon meeting, or […]
Apple Picking Season
Is it obvious that we’re in an autumnal state of mind around here? If today’s apple-themed inspiration board doesn’t have you feeling the same, I don’t know what will. Camille and I got to spend a few days in New York last week, and the cold temps and changing leaves we experienced there were such a […]
The Fresh Exchange
Megan and Mike of The Fresh Exchange are the kind of creative couple who truly embody effortlessness. Their aesthetic is on trend-yet-approachable, their recipes require just a handful of ingredients, and their travels inspire a sense of wanderlust that isn’t just aspirational. I’ve had my eye on the stylish duo for a while, but thankfully held out until […]