Wow, it’s been a busy week over here on the blog! On Sunday I shared my packing list for Europe (yep, all that went in a carry-on suitcase!), and all week long I’ve shared five travel gift guides: for her, for him, for the littles, for the luxe traveler, and a roundup of budget gifts.
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Offline, Michael and I have been incredibly busy with work, but we managed to find time to set up and decorate our Christmas tree and even have begun the gift-wrapping process. Because of all that, this week’s set of links is a bit shorter than usual (but just as interesting, promise!):
Travel
Jetting with your pet? Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s a great roundup of vintage stores in Portland, Oregon.
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Life & Home
Some timely etiquette reminders. [no longer available]
This log holder really makes me miss having a fireplace…
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Food
I’m generally trying to eat healthier than usual these days so I can treat myself over the holidays, but these churros look so tempting…
This Norwegian sweet cheese would make a lovely end to a meal.
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Style
I’m loving Lee’s roundup of winter outfits!
How to style a little black dress for the holidays [site closed].
Things I bought this week
Lots of shopping this week—most of it for other people (but definitely some of it for me!). I’m trying to knock out all of my Christmas shopping by the end of the weekend, with the goal of only giving gifts that are useful and beautiful, and trying to keep to a limit of $25-30 per person.
My cousins will each receive a filet bag (my favorite reusable bag to stash in my purse or suitcase) and one will receive a bow scrunchie* and the other will receive a couple of these fun foil masks. My horse-girl little sister will get this pretty horse print to hang on her wall. My mom will get a jade roller* (and I bought one for myself, too!) and my stepmom will receive this rosewater toner (which, um, I also bought for myself); I also picked up this makeup remover since I’m nearly out of my current stuff.
Each night we diffuse essential oils in our bedroom, so I picked up two new ones to try. And, as a kind of spur-of-the-moment purchase, I added a pair of Levis Wedgie Jeans to my cart as I’m struggling to find a good pair of light-wash jeans. I know it’s not “traditional” to wear light denim in the winter, but it feels so fresh right now—especially when paired with dark sweaters.
*no longer available; linked to similar
How has your week been? Are you a last-minute holiday shopper, or is everything wrapped and tucked under the tree?
