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According to all of the blogging websites, I should have started posting my gift guides back in October, making publishing this guide on *checks notes* November 26 way, way too late. Sure, delaying these guides until now is a hit to my wallet (affiliate links are how I primarily fund the costs of running this …
Happy Small Business Saturday, friends! As has become a tradition around here, I’m thrilled to share a curated guide of local gifts from my current home state in honor of this day. Today’s carefully edited list features a variety of unique and beautifully made items that support North Carolina artists and makers that you should …
It’s here!: My annual roundup of all the best travel, style, and home sales for Black Friday + Cyber Monday. The sales this time of year are so fascinating to me – it’s been wild to watch the transition from waiting in line early on Friday mornings to week-long promos offered online. As annoying as …
Considering purchasing cashmere this season? Here’s a review of two popular styles from Mott & Bow. Growing up, I seemed to only ever own one or two sweaters at any time, and they were generally flimsy things made from cotton or *shudders* acrylic. I didn’t really need anything else – considering I lived in Florida …
Sharing my real-life carry-on packing list for a long weekend in San Francisco. I’m happy to be back in this space to share a real-life packing list with you! I’m pretty confident this was the longest trip of 2023 – five days in San Francisco to spend time with friends and attend their wedding (side …
Sharing an honest review of the 100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress from Quince. Well, I wasn’t planning on sharing any Halloween content this year, but I’ve been sitting on this review for several months and figured it would be a good one to launch in this spooky season. Not that it was necessarily my …
As I mentioned in my review of Nisolo’s Go-To Flatform Sandals, my shoe preference has shifted quite dramatically over the years—from slim-soled to substantial—to match the cyclical trend of shifting garment silhouettes. Now that I’ve broken those sandals in comfortably for travel, guess what? Cold weather has arrived. Nisolo kindly gifted the Go-To Lug Chelsea …
Sharing an honest review of ABLE’s Maha Leather Jacket, along with an exclusive discount code for readers I am absolutely reveling in the autumn weather, so today I’m bringing you a review of an essential Fall wardrobe piece: the leather jacket. Well, not just any leather jacket. A warm, toasty, nutty leather jacket that practically …
Everything I packed for a fall weekend in Durham, North Carolina.
Sharing an up-close look at Everlane’s cactus leather after one year of consistent use.