We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. The holiday season always seems to rush in—lists to check, gatherings to plan, moments to capture. But somewhere between the noise and the nostalgia, there’s a quieter rhythm waiting to be found. For me, decorating my home...

No matter how much we love them, the holidays have a way of stretching us thin. Between school events, family expectations, gift lists, travel, and the mental load of making the season “magical,” it’s no wonder many of us barely cross the finish line. And while the pressure to say yes is very real, this...

  No matter what the season, wine makes a great gift. But it’s especially lovely around the holidays when we’re celebrating more often. Not only can wine enhance our favorite holiday meals, but it can also become part of our holiday traditions, making our celebrations all the more merry.  But searching for that perfect bottle...

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you up to this week? The boys left this morning, and I already miss spotting their random socks around the house. But my dad arrives in a few hours, which will be fun. Hope you have a good one — eat all the potatoes! — and here are a few links from...

Idun in St. Paul There’s no better way to find a truly meaningful gift than wandering a local shop and stumbling upon the thing that makes you think, Oh, this is perfect for them. That moment of discovery? You just can’t replicate it online. I asked our Instagram audience what their favorite local shops were...

Creating a home that feels warm, stylish, and timeless often comes down to striking the right balance between modern and traditional décor. With thoughtful planning and the right design choices, you can achieve a space that feels cohesive rather than cluttered. Whether you’re redesigning a living room, updating your dining area, or simply starting with...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. If you’re anything like me, gift-giving is an art form. I love the thrill of finding just the right thing for the people I love—something thoughtful, personal, and perfectly them. But what’s a gift without the vessel...

A big comfy sweater in a cool color, $150, plus a ribbed tee or reversible beanie. (Get up to 40% off — including on cashmere.) Green Goddess candle that’s refreshing, original, and radiant, just like her — with notes of freshly picked basil, mint, and rosemary. $51. (Get 20% off almost everything right now.) A pasta...

Have you ever seen the show… You Can’t Ask That? The Australian documentary series features people from different marginalized groups in each episode — say, people who live in public housing, transgender folks, Muslim men and women, survivors of sexual assault, people with eating disorders, wheelchair users, and more. The interviewees take turns answering blunt questions...

Everyday sunglasses to protect his kind eyes — or a gift card and trip to the store to try on frames together (how fun would that be?). From $95. A New Yorker cartoon mug to make him laugh. $22. Chipmunk shortbreads holding cashews, orange peels, and pecans. $10 for all three. A French terry half...