Happy Friday 12/15/23

Happy Friday! How are you? Any exciting weekend plans? We’re meeting up with our nephew and dear friends in Seattle and for a college basketball game (go Zags!). There will also be a little last minute holiday shopping and, of course, eating all the good city food ;) Wishing you a lovely weekend!

Photo by Paul J Havel

Links from the week…

Oooo to be a guest of Amanda Brooks! Her former piggery turned charming guest cottage is such a dream (adaptive reuse is my favorite!). Also taking note of Amanda’s very-handmade Christmas decor: “I think I might be post bows on Christmas trees. This year I'm going for more of a woodland theme. I don't think Christmas should ever be too tasteful. Where's the fun in that?”

Some of my favorite books of 2023.

Oxford’s 2023 word of the year is…honestly I had never heard of it.

My mvp of my makeup bag this winter (I have the Beverly Hills color and it’s the perfect soft peach).

I think this is the cutest holiday craft on Instagram this year!

We tried out these chocolate peppermint snowball cookies this week and loved them!

What is transitional design and why is it so popular right now? “There is a really rich territory for innovation in the space between design styles.”

Ever dream of moving to the south of France and buying an old villa to fix up? Now’s you’re chance!

How to take holiday photos from a professional kid wrangler.

My family had way too much stuff. Here’s how becoming minimalists changed our lives. “After we got rolling, it became intoxicating.”

Kitchen trends for 2024. While I personally think all-white kitchens will always be in style (when tastefully done!), I’m thrilled for the ‘organic kitchens’ and ‘kitchens with personality’ trends.

Have a good one.

xx