A: Parents can be so tough to shop for. My top picks for loved ones here, but I will say I have yet to find a woman who doesn’t love a new pair of nice pajamas for Christmas (have personally suggested these to about half a dozen close friends looking for gifts for MILs/moms/step-moms — and they can still guarantee delivery by Christmas) or slippers (Other slipper options: I have been living in these, but these look like heaven, I’m personally desperate for a pair of these, and I bought a loved one a pair of these, which are wildly popular. I should note that my sister and I were almost allergic to the Ugg brand after wearing them in our teen/college years and looking back with chagrin at how we paired them with denim mini skirts but…now? I totally get them. Bought mini her first pair this year! They are warm, easy to slip-on, and good for most weather. Oh, and if you want to spend more, these Gucci slippers are…to die.)
Finally, just about anything on this shopping list is something I personally am eyeing/have bought…
Q: An outfit for myself to wear home with my new baby, due in February.
A: Ooh! Congratulations! Depending on temperature, I would go with a new Hill House nap dress in an opaque fabric (most are nursing-friendly — I would probably do the navy check in the Ellie style) and treat myself to a new cardigan (a bunch of chic ones here) with a pair of slip-on mules/slides (would be dreamy and extra to wear these Guccis or a pair of timeless Manolo maysales). Easy, loose-fitting, no buckles or ties or anything complicated.
If the dress is not your vibe or it’s too cold in your parts, a fun new long-line statement cardigan (also love this — perfect for a mom and baby girl pick if daughter is wearing pink to leave the hospital) is perfect for celebrating in — I’d layer over a nursing tank and my maternity leggings!
A: Honestly, I’d skip the dustbuster and invest in a Miele C1 classic canister vacuum. I wish I’d done this years ago. One of the best purchases I’ve made, and the attachments can accommodate nearly any circumstance where you’d need a dustbuster.
That said, we did buy this for our car back when we had one (we sold ours a year into living in Manhattan) and — pre-Miele — I did find I used it quite a bit at home. It’s a great, sturdy, surprisingly powerful handheld vacuum.
Q: Interesting detailed tops for zoom calls.
A: Love this! So 2020. Some of the patterned turtlenecks I shared here would be fun, as would be anything from the statement collar microtrend (this and this are amazing and both under $100). A couple of other specific finds:
THIS $118 BLOUSE, WHICH REMINDS ME OF SOMETHING BY SEA
A: Aw – sweetest! My first thought was a Love Every subscription. People love these kits because they send you beautiful (think non-plastic/non-blinking) age appropriate toys. I wish I’d done this for Hill, to be honest — I bought him so few new toys (lots of hand-me-downs) and I think this would have been a special little treat for my second baby.
Some of the gourmet gifts here or the gifts for book lovers here would also fit the bill!
Q: Christmas gift for boyfriend’s parents! Something the whole family could enjoy?
A: Gourmet gifts — I have lots of really fun ideas from fantastic sources (i.e., not just your standard box of fruit or popcorn tin). Also love the idea of a chess set (so trendy RN thanks to Queen’s Gambit) or this luxe set of classic board games.
Q: A super-soft long sleeved tee (athleisure/loungewear) for my mother-in-law.
Q: A classic gold signet ring that will last a lifetime.
A: Check out Stone and Strand! One of my chicest girlfriends wears a vintage, personalized signet ring on her pinky and she looks amazing. Upgrade pick: Tiffany.
Q: My friend is pregnant and going through a rough time (unrelated to pregnancy). $50-ish gift idea?
A: Shoot – sorry to hear that. Honestly, the most amazing and out of the blue gift I received when I was going through a tough time was a bundle of cookies and cake balls from MilkBar, and, a few years later, a big box of Levain cookies. These and other gourmet treats here. Not suggesting to eat your feelings but…haha! Sometimes it just feels good to treat yourself to something fun and frivolous and indulgent when you’re feeling blue.
Otherwise, a luxe face mask (who else loves receiving skincare/cosmetics as gifts? So fun!). I personally love this Origins clay mask and use it at least once a week — maybe bundle with the much-buzzed-about La Neige lip mask?
P.S. More of what you’re shopping for right now here.
My winter 2020 uniform has been turtlenecks layered beneath chunky cardigans. (And, despite my best efforts, I’m back, most days, in jeans. They are just easier for me to pair with boots on cold days!) Above, I’m wearing a tissue turtleneck from J. Crew (I now own like ten of these) and this Vita Grace cardigan. I have been branching out into patterned turtlenecks recently — I especially love this tartan style from J. Crew (70% off right now)! I have also snagged a couple of excellent chunky cardigans from Zara this season, including this one with the most perfect jeweled buttons.
To sustain this winter vibe, I am currently majorly lusting after…
If cardigans just aren’t your style, I also love layering a turtleneck under a blazer like this (but then go high-waisted on the jeans, tuck in your turtleneck, and make sure your shoes are FIERCE to avoid looking too buttoned up — think embellished biker boots like these) OR under a funnel neck sweatshirt like this (I own this exact style in the camel color and especially like it layered over a striped turtleneck) or this (!!! — such good colors).
Most often, I’m wearing this little cardi-turti combo at home with my velvet house slippers (similar here), and I like to throw on embellished stud earrings like these or these in the evenings to mark the end of the work day and the launch of happy hour.
I treasure all of the reader responses to my getting to know you post. Did you know there is a Magpie reader who…
+”Makes chocolate chip cookies on average three times a week.”
+Describes “Hiddensee (small Island at the baltic sea coast of Germany)” as her favorite place on earth.
+”Built a standing committee at my very traditional synagogue to improve treatment of and relations with interfaith families. As a child of an interfaith family and current member of an interfaith marriage, this has been a real labor of love.”
+Describes her superpower as “patience and my deep love for my children. I put them first always.”
+Wishes she could tell herself ten years ago: “You look amazing, own it.”
+”Was the first person in my family, extended included, to earn a college degree.”
+Just before bed, every night, tells her husband she loves him and hopes he has sweet dreams — “Could not live with myself if he would pass in the night without it!”
+Lists as her desert-island book: “The Thornbirds by Colleen McCollough. (As my sister says, it’s a good book to read if you want to fall back in love with reading.)”
+Uses as a mantra: “‘Everything you need is already inside.’ It’s a quote from Bill Bowerman, former Oregon coach and co-founder of Nike.”
+Identifies the following mezcla of interesting people as her dream dinner party guests: “My grandfathers (who passed away) and fiancé (they never met but would have had so many interesting conversations) and Hannah Ahrendt.”
In awe of each of these women for different reasons. Today, I thought I’d get to know you better but leaving you with an asynchronous icebreaker — what are five surprising or interesting facts about you? I usually hate this prompt in real life because I can never think quickly enough on my feet, but because we can take our time here…GO. And feel free to scale back or dial up if you can only think of two or have a desire to share seven.
I’ll start. It was a little hard to think of these since I share so much with you already, but here goes:
1 // I am left-handed. So is my husband, my daughter, and, likely, my 1.5 year old son.
2 // My great-great-grandfather, Arunah Shepherdson Abell, founded The Baltimore Sun newspaper in 1837. (How bout that name?)
3 // I triple majored in English, History, and French. The University of Virginia did not allow triple majors (double majoring was the maximum permitted), but I completed all area requirements for majoring in all three disciplines nonetheless.
4 // Steven Spielberg scouted my childhood home for one of his movies in the early 90s. I’m not sure which film it was for or whether it was ever produced, for that matter, because my parents — fiercely private as they are — firmly declined to entertain the conversation.
5 // I studied piano lessons from first through tenth grades. Unfortunately, my hands were so small, they barely spanned an octave, meaning many classics (especially more technically complex ones) were logistically tricky for me to pull off. Serious piano playing was just not in the cards for me.
Go!
Post Scripts: Items You Never Knew You Always Needed.
*Many of these items would make incredible, quirky gifts for a loved one who is difficult to shop for. How about these beautiful shears for a flower lover?
+Premium cheese grater with olive wood box. We hunted for a long time for a cheese grater that would yield the kind of hard, pebble-like gratings vs. the thin, long shards you get with a Microplane. Surprisingly difficult to find! Then we found this, which is beautifully designed and yields the perfect grated cheese for topping pasta or soup (i.e., the gratings don’t dissolve immediately upon contact). It’s pretty enough to leave the wooden box out on the table with a spoon for serving! The shipping will make you pause and think twice, but don’t — even if this item cost double what it does, it would be worth it. Beautiful gift for a discerning cook! UPDATE: Mr. Magpie was adamant I should clarify this grater is for hard cheese only.
+Brass bumble bee door knocker. Can you imagine a happier greeting on a front door? Just the sight of this on someone’s door would make me want to get to know the homeowner.
+First day / last day pennant. I decided to forgo the individualized grade years for back-to-school and last-day photos and get this infinite-use pennant instead. One side reads: “First Day”; the other reads: “Last Day.” Comes in a range of great colors. Buy now and you’ll be ahead of the game come year end. (And this one will really be a “last day of school” to celebrate.)
+Shun utility shears. I mentioned this in a recent post, but these are an MVP in our house. Cuts through just about anything, including crab shell, but great for things like trimming twine, assisting in the breaking down of a chicken, cutting anything from parchment paper to herbs, etc. The handles come apart for easy cleaning and they are dishwasher safe. We have two pairs of these and they are used daily.
+Upholstered sconce shades. You would be startled at how much a relatively small investment like this can transform and personalize a space.
+Botanical clogs. For slipping on to take out the garbage or grab the newspaper from the front lawn.
+Plastic trays. If you have small children, these will be your best friends. I use them daily and for infinite purposes — setting up activities, corralling markers while in use, arranging a sensory bin, etc. Easy to clean and the perfect dimensions.
+Marvis toothpaste dispenser/squeezer. It’s the little things in life, OK? Like a tidy spot for your toothpaste that forestalls the inevitable argument with your husband about squeezing the toothpaste from the top instead of the bottom of the tube. (Just me?)
+Silicone mat. Wonderful to use when little hands are coloring/crafting somewhere that makes your stomach uneasy (fancy dining room table) or using a material (glitter) that leaves you chanting quiet mantras of peace to yourself.
+Pack of 12 white appetizer plates. Used daily in our house for any manner of purposes — a spoon rest, a small snack, a bread and butter plate, a dish to set a small basil plant in, etc. The perfect size.
+Kuhn Rikon peelers. Just the best. So sharp and easy to maneuver. The design is perfect — we have more expensive ones from OXO that we hate in comparison to these.
+Pruning shears. Speaking of shears, everyone needs a pair of proper pruning shears. Even in our apartment, we’ve used them for things like our Christmas tree (which needed a little haircut on top), woody-stemmed flower arrangements, etc. We also have a pair for flowers (the pruning shears would be a bit heavy duty for standard flower arrangement) that I use whenever we have cut flowers in the house.
Is there anything more festive and outrageous than feather detailing on an evening out? I have been seeing so many stunningly chic pieces out with feather trim recently!
A few favorites to get the look this holiday season (perfect for NYE)…
*Love the look of the narrow galley kitchen above — very NYC — and especially the Oriental runner rug. Get the look with this (on sale!). And some great gear for small apartments hereas well as luxuries for even the smallest home here.
My Latest Snag: The Pedicure Tool.
Thanks to a reader’s suggestion on this post a few days ago, I just got my hands on one of these Amope electronic foot files. The reviews are strong and I can really use some help thanks to closing in on a YEAR without a professional pedicure. (Haaaalp!) I’ll share a full review once I’ve tested thoroughly but I’m very excited. Does anyone have a foot mask she swears by?
In a Zoom book club meeting this past week, I made the splashy and absurd comment that Joan Didion is the most intelligent woman on earth. (But, like, she might be…?) Afterward, I revisited a comment of hers that I had written in the margins of my notebook:
“I think we are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not.”
For me, it is partly a reminder to take full responsibility for myself and my past — a nudge that says: “You might imagine yourself a different person, and you might well be one! — but you must also carry who you were with you.”
What do you think? How do you react to this?
Post-Scripts: Toddler Shoes.
+Mini seems to be on a foot growth schedule where she needs a new pair of shoes in the middle of each season — ahhh! Currently in the market for new shoes in all categories for her, and these are my top picks:
+OK, this boucle robe looks like a dream…more specifically, a Barefoot Dreams throw (ha). This brand keeps coming up (apparently they are tremendously popular) so I polled my Instagram readers and the overwhelming response was that people secretly LOVE these ultra-soft, plush blankets (<<50% off here. Sometimes it says SOLD OUT but I have seen they come back available every few times I’ve checked).
+I swore by this Clarins body oil during pregnancy. Currently 15% off. I think stretch marks might be genetic, but I had none — whether this oil helped or not I do not know BUT it was still clutch for my dry, stretched, uncomfortable, itchy skin. Deeply hydrating. I’ve turned at least two dozen women on this stuff while pregnant.
Magpies! I have to gush over the prettiest Christmas cards that Erin Wallace designed for me — swoon! I reached out to her because I liked the look of a lot of her pieces, but was hunting for a non-photo-centric holiday card, and she was such a joy (and font of creativity!) to work with. She is a speech pathologist by day and creates gorgeous paper as a side hustle — I love her gorgeous gift enclosure cards, stationery, and birth announcements and am confident she will be able to help you with whatever you have dreamed up for a future invitation or moving announcement or what have you. These lunchbox notes and laminated placemats are also adorable!
P.S. More of my favorite desktop finds here, and a roundup of my work from home essentials here.
Botanical prints have been a major vibe for awhile now, owing partly to the wild popularity of the grandmillennial trend. Today, I thought I’d round up a few amazing botanical print finds…
This is a guest post by my sister, Elizabeth Sites, an expert in early childhood literacy. You can read her tips on promoting literacy at home in the face of the coronavirus pandemic here.
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The holidays are approaching, and for me, there is no better gift than that perfect book for just the right person. I love writing a personal note on the inside cover, but in the face of this pandemic, I have had to settle for a card mailed separately. (It bears noting that my favorite D.C.-area bookstore, One Page Books, will kindly write a note for me if I request it!)
Because I’ve read hundreds and hundreds of picture books over my career as a reading specialist-trained educator, aspiring picture book writer, and library-obsessed mother of two young boys, I hope I can inspire a few fun gift ideas for you this season and beyond. In this post, I’m focusing on recently-published works (i.e., books published in the last five years) to share my perception of current market trends. At the end of this post, I include a footnote on how to decipher which books are appropriate for your child’s age (or the age of a child you know!).
I will note when a book is especially geared to an age group, but if not designated, you can assume the book is best for ages 3-8. I also asterisked my absolute favorites but all the books on this list are fantastic! Bold-named author/illustrators are considered especially “hot” in the publishing world right now. Enjoy!
+Finding Kindness by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Irene Chan (2019) – I love this book from one of my favorite authors; so many opportunities to have rich discussions with a child about ways to be kind.*
+Best in Snow, Full of Fall, and Being Frog by April Pulley Sayre (2016, 2017, 2020) – Just a few of her wonderfully-photographed and thoughtfully-written books.*
+Triangle, Square, Circle by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen (2017, 2018, 2019)
Just Plain Hilarious Books:
+Life on Mars (2017) and The Wall In The Middle Of The Book (2018) by Jon Agee. In my opinion, the all-time funniest author. I don’t think there is a single book of his I haven’t laughed at…and I’m pretty sure I’ve read them all! These books in particular are clever and well-executed.*
Fairies: Ten Magic Butterflies by Danica McKellar, illustrated by Jennifer Bricking (2018 – part of a number series) – ages 1-4
Sharks: Shark Nate-O by Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie, illustrated by Daniel Duncan (2018) or Misunderstood Shark by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Scott Magoon (2018)
Silly-Spooky Things: Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown (2017)
Mermaids: Part-Time Mermaid by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Cambria Evans (2018)
+All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman (2018)
Hope you found a good book idea or two and that you share in my love of children’s books! Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season. You can follow me on Twitter @LizSitesWriting for more book suggestions and please do share your suggestions in the comments!
Footnote: Which Book Is Appropriate for A Child Aged ___?
Here are some notes on deciphering which books are appropriate for your child’s age:
0-2: Board books are usually best because babies have been known to chew on books! (See my post here for even more ideas.)
3-5: Read-aloud picture books aimed for this age often have shorter word counts and heavy use of picture clues to support the story. Emergent and beginning reading books for this age group may have one word or up to a sentence or two as the levels advance on each page. One example is the BOB books series. Sometimes, Mo Willems’ books can be read at this age level, depending on the child.
5-8: Read-aloud picture books may have more advanced concepts and plot lines. Beginning-to-independent level books for children to read by themselves at this age still use a formula of decodable text with high-frequency words. As children advance, they may start to read “Early readers” such as Frog and Toad, National Geographic books, and early chapter books.
8-12: Publishers generally call chapter books aimed at this age group “middle grade.”
12-18: Publishers generally call books aimed at this age group “young adult” or “YA.”
P.S. Many of these books would be excellent gifts on their own or bundled with a stocking stuffer from this list. Bigger ticket items for babies here, small children here, and older children here.
What?! 40% off all clothing at Anthro today through this weekend — I currently have this sweatshirt in my cart but can’t decide between the camel or pastel blue colors. I have been LOVING turtleneck/mockneck sweatshirts over my tissue turtlenecks this winter.
Also worth a gander:
THIS SEQUIN DUSTER, A BESTSELLER IN RECENT WEEKS — PERFECT FOR FESTIVE AT-HOME HOLIDAY STYLE (PAIR WITH LEGGINGS ET VOILA!)
THREE PACK KNIT GLOVES — INEXPENSIVE AND UNFUSSY AND THEREFORE PERFECT BECAUSE GLOVES ALWAYS GO MISSING AND EASY TO KEEP A PAIR TUCKED INTO EVERY BAG/BACKPACK/COAT POCKET!
PRETTY PLAYING CARDS — SUCH A GREAT STOCKING STUFFER OR SMALL GIFT FOR SOMEONE YOU APPRECIATE BUT DON’T KNOW WELL…MY MOM USED TO GIVE EVERY CASHIER AT HER LOCAL SUPERMARKET A HOLIDAY GIFT WHEN I WAS GROWING UP BECAUSE SHE WAS THERE AT LEAST 3X A WEEK! THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT…
PRETTY SHIRT BOXES — JUST ORDERED SOME OF THESE TO HELP WITH HOLIDAY WRAPPING
CUTE STRIPED MATERNITY TEES — SOMEONE RECENTLY ASKED FOR AFFORDABLE MATERNITY WEAR! THIS WOULD BE ON MY LIST
A: I’m currently lusting after the merino ones from Tracksmith after a few readers recommended this new-to-me brand just last week! I currently use and love a range of the long-sleeved styles from Lululemon (listed here), this tee from Outdoor Voices, and a performance material running top from Athleta from like five years ago that I believe is this style, or at least a forebear of it, layered under this running jacket which keeps me quite warm, even when in the low 30s. Athleta also has their own line of merino running tees that I am eyeing for that reason.
Q: Pink sweater as a Christmas gift for my sister to wear with Levis and Vejas!
A: So cute! I rounded up my favorites at all price points here.
Q: Gifts for 20-month-old twin brothers (my nephews!)
A: Hill is about the same age — if you want to give them something to share, a Brio train set (a classic! Hill is into this already) or this little garage set (<<we are giving Hill this for Christmas). If you want something more individualized, give each a Janod wooden activity set like this or this. Your sibling will thank you — these toys are incredibly well-made, attractive, and learning-oriented. More ideas here!
Q: Chic slippers for around the house, under $100 preferably.
A: I like the quality and price point of the rugs from Erin Gates — and she designs many that are suitable for play rooms/nurseries without being too childish. I love this, this, and this — and we are currently using this in Hill’s nursery. We are using a Dash & Albert rug in my daughter’s room — my friend Jen, an interior designer, immediately recommended them for nursery/children’s spaces — and I love the playful stripes (ours is discontinued, but this is very similar, and I love this one in the blue colors).
Finally, if you have a higher risk tolerance profile than I do, I love the look of a thick white/cream rug like this in a baby’s room.
Q: Baby socks or slippers that don’t slip on hardwood floors.
A: I so hear you! We’ve had a number of incidents this year because my three year old daughter LOVES these warm camp socks, but they slide all ov erhte place. In general, I almost always buy my children’s socks in white because they go with everything and losing a mate doesn’t matter as much. I like the triple roll style from H&M and Gap, both of which have grippies on the bottom, and also these slightly more athletic ones from Amazon.
Q: Foot cream recommendation!
A: I just wrote about this earlier this week (great minds think alike), but I am devastated La Roche Posay discontinued their INCREDIBLE foot cream. I am trying something that’s just OK right now, but will be testing this baume from LRP next. I find their products rarely let me down.
Q: Gift ideas for my fiance, who wants to start helping me cook!
A: So sweet! I wonder if an apron from Hedley & Bennett, his own chef’s knife (<<this is the one I use most consistently in our kitchen; buy him an 8″ or 10″ style — I use the 10″ but it did take some accommodation at first, since it feels very long when you first start using it!), or a Boos cutting board (this one with the juice groove is one of our favorites — great for catching stray mise en place bits or juices from resting meat) would be a good starting point. (Or all three, depending on budget!) I also have a bunch of my favorite items for the kitchen here.
Q: A gift for my sister who is currently pregnant with her third child.
A: Super comfortable maternity/nursing pajamas. I feel like good quality pajamas were the highlight of both pregnancies. I lived in these Cosabella pajamas — they are the absolute most comfortable and flattering ones that exist. I bought multiple pairs. They work post-partum, too. I also loved the ones from Lake Pajamas.
Alternately, love the idea of giving her something indulgent like a fancy face mask (<<this one is getting a lot of good buzz) or La Mer cream. Something that reminds her — treat yourself!
Q: A small holiday gift for our renter in Hawaii — he’s a single guy in the restaurant business. Ideas?
A: Luxardo cherries, wrapped up in cellophane with a big bow, for his next batch of Manhattans.
Q: Christmas presents for parents who seem to have everything.
A: Gourmet gifts are usually fun for parents. We do a lot of these for my parents-in-law and my own parents, too. I also like to think about what hobbies my parents have and graft onto those as I find they’ll be more likely to get used — things like puzzles (<<this brand is excellent!), great running gear, or a new kitchen tool (<<Mr. Magpie is obsessed with these).
Q: Fashionable, indoor, no-skid entry rug.
A: I love this style in the blue or gray (won’t show dirt as easily) — it’s designed for high-traffic areas and refreshingly modern.
Q: A chandelier that is a touch modern but goes with traditional decor.
A: This could be just the ticket. Elegant but slightly architectural. And this — swoon and gasp! I almost convinced Landon to buy it for our current apartment but we just couldn’t stomach such an extravagant investment given that we aren’t sure how long we’ll live in this unit. This Aerin style is also an amazing statement.
Q: A luxurious throw (under $300 though please).
A: I love mine from St. Frank. It’s gorgeous, soft, and lightweight — the perfect thing to throw on over yourself while laying on your bed reading. For something heavier-duty, is there anything more gorgeous than a 100% cashmere throw (many here are under $300)? Lastly, I have a faux fur throw that I absolutely love to snuggle under while watching movies. The weight is fantastic. People also seem to go crazy over the brands Chappy Wrap and Barefoot Dreams, though I’ve never tried them myself. I just know that they constantly sell out and cause a frenzy whenever marked down — probably because they are ultra-soft and cuddly. Not sure if either of those have the “luxe” vibe you’re after though.
A: How chic is this?! People LOVE this brand for everything from pillowcases (I gifted my bestie one) to eye masks (I own one!) You can also get a set sans bow.
Q: Seafood scissors/picks for eating crab legs.
A: I wouldn’t pay for seafood scissors — utility kitchen shears (we have two sets of these!) have served us well on this front and handle nearly anything else you need in the kitchen, too. Super heavy-duty (can cut through shell), go in the dishwasher (halves separate easily), stainless steel (not likely to rust), and I personally love the tabs on the tops of the scissors, which I use to puncture safety seals much more safely than with the tip of a knife.
For picks/crackers, we’ve always used inexpensive sets picked up from here and there (I think several of mine are from Sur La Table and Pier 1 actually) — if I were starting from scratch, I’d just do an inexpensive set like this (good reviews).
Q: Holiday scalloped placemats that I keep seeing all over instagram that won’t break the bank.
A: I hear you! They can be so pricey — over $100 per placemat! These are still not totally inexpensive, but I bought my mother a set of mats from La Gallina Matta, and they are wonderful — water and wrinkle-proof, and about 1/3 or 1/4 of the price of so many others in a similar vein. This Etsy shop also does a similar style for about $25/mat. More holiday tabletop finds here!
By: Jen Shoop
Bloomingdale’s is offering 25%+ off some amazing brands that we love in our home and that can be difficult to score on sale, including…
MINI CUISINART (MARKED DOWN TO $39 PLUS AN EXTRA 20% OFF — HONESTLY, I PREFER THIS SIZE TO OUR BIG ONE MOST DAYS! SO HANDY AND EASY TO PULL OUT TO USE FOR MAKING SMALL BATCHES OF HUMMUS, PUREEING VEG, CHOPPING NUTS, ETC)
STAUB COCOTTE — USED AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK IN OUR HOME…THE BEST
Bloomie’s is also running $25 off every $150 spent on beauty, which means you can score La Mer for $25 off, or buy a few Diptyque candles at a discount.
