SUNDAY CATCH UP
This week was so long, yet so short! I felt super burnt out by the end of it, so I took a mini hiatus from Instagram for just a couple days. Boy, did it help. I think most of my holiday blog deadlines were in the past week, so now I feel like the biggest hurdles are behind me, and it’s holly jolly from here on out. Carly and I shot something really exciting outside (and distantly) for one of our mutual favorite brands, and I can’t wait to share it.
Andrew and I decided that this Thanksgiving, the most important thing is safety, so we will be at home just us two. My parents are older, and Andrew’s live a bit further away, so what made sense for everyone was to make things virtual! I’ll get a turkey breast, make lasagna, stuffing and some cranberry brie. Is the lasagna weird? Lol. My mom makes the best lasagna with cinnamon in it and I’ve been thinking about taking a stab at it. I think growing up in New Jersey, even though I am not Italian, we had so much good Italian food around, that it’s without a doubt my favorite cuisine to both eat and consume! So, I’m going to make some because why not, right?! Lol.
SUNDAY SHOPPING
LOFT HOLIDAY COLLECTION: Have you shopped LOFT lately? Their cozies are number one in my book. They launched plus a few years ago, and the proportions are separate from the straight sizes, so everything always fits like a dream. I wrote a curvy guide on how to shop LOFT for classic pieces, and I love everything they have right now.
TARGET PLUS-SIZE HOLIDAY PAJAMAS: Holiday pajamas are harder to find in extended sizes! You can find your traditional flannels, but fun cotton sets are far and few between. Target has adorable size-inclusive pajamas, some even for the entire family. Love them!
J.CREW FACTORY 50-70% OFF HOLIDAY SALE: Factory has been having a crazy sale of 50-70% off EVERYTHING! So, if you wanted to grab a few tartan pieces, now would be a good time to do so. Never pressure to shop sales, this one is just TOO GOOD not to share!
WIDE AND REGULAR WIDTH DUCK BOOTS ON SALE: Sperry is having a pre-black friday sale, and my favorite boots are on sale! I like the Sperry Duck Boots vs. competitors, because the width is just such a game changer. I have the style with the sherpa and always feel so cozy.
HERE ARE SOME THINGS I’M EYEING….
SUNDAY READING AND WATCHING:
HOMEGOODS IS GOING TO BE SHOPPABLE ONLINE: My friend Maria of CablesandCrewnecks shared that Home Goods is going to be shoppable online soon! I am so excited for this. I feel like we all needed this!
HOW DO I MAKE THANKSGIVING GROCERY SHOPPING SAFER?: One thing we can all agree on, is we want to be as safe as we can this holiday season! Grocery shopping is essential, and I found this to be an informative and helpful read on the subject.
HGTV’S HOLIDAY CRAFTERS GONE WILD WILL GIVE YOU PLENTY OF DIY IDEAS THIS SEASON: First off, how did I not know about this show?! This is amazing. This article was such a lighthearted and funny read, any crafter or holiday lover should give this a skim.
13 BEST ADVENT CALENDARS TO GIFT THIS YEAR: Guys, this is so cool! I had no idea so many fun and unique advent calendars were out there. This is a great curation of advent calendars ranging from ones for the ultimate FRIENDS fan to Tea lovers. So good!
NOTES TO SELF BY GRACE FARRIS (CUP OF JO): There was something about this blog post that was so short, so sweet, and so digestible that I just loved. Sometimes, it can be sensory overload and information overload. These notes to self by Grace Harris were so simple and lovely.
Thanks for all those tips. The Sperry boots sound like something I could use this winter on walks.
This year is a new way to spend the holidays, while difficult, it is best to be safe, as you say…you certainly will look comfy, cozy and cute while hunkering down in your husband and wife bubble. Stay safe!
Hi Elsa
Where is your red loungewear set from that you are wearing in the top photo? I love the color and it looks so cute on you!
Thanks!!