29 Irresistible Thanksgiving Recipes Your Guests Will Love

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When it comes to Thanksgiving recipes, I believe the more options the better. Below is a curated collection of festive breakfast ideas, appetizers, mains, desserts, and cocktails to inspire your Thanksgiving menu and the quieter weekends of fall.

Thanksgiving recipes - desserts, cocktails, and sides

Thanksgiving is approaching fast, and I’m already dreaming about all the seasonal treats I want to make before the end of November. To make things easy to browse, I’ve grouped favorites by category: breakfast, appetizers, dinner, desserts, and cocktails.

Here are 29 drool-worthy fall recipes perfect for Thanksgiving and beyond.

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6 Weekend DIY Projects You Can Finish in a Day

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This weekend Jeff and I are exploring London and doing a lot of shopping. So far the weather has been pleasantly dry, and I haven’t needed an umbrella—surprising after our last visit, when it rained almost the entire time. When I do need one, I love a bold, patterned umbrella. Do you have plans for … Read more

101 DIY Gifts for Everyone: Handmade Ideas for Every Person

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DIY gifts for everyone — quick, thoughtful projects you can still finish before the holidays. I wanted to compile a big, useful list of DIY gift ideas for the holidays while there’s still time to make something special. There are plenty of projects here that can be completed in a weekend — or even an … Read more

Source Horse: Inside the Workspace — Tools, Setup & Workflow

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I received several questions about the small items featured in the workspace makeover, so I put together a complete guide sourcing everything from that area of the studio. I also included a few pieces I didn’t show in the original post that I’ve since finished styling.

Below is the full source list with more photos and notes about where each item came from and how I’m using it in the studio.

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Preschool Valentine Craft Ideas for Little Kids

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Looking for a simple preschool Valentine’s craft? This wooden lacing toy is inexpensive, quick to assemble—even last-minute—and perfect for little hands. Finding an original preschool Valentine craft can feel impossible after seeing the same ideas everywhere. When I spotted plain wooden shapes online, they instantly reminded me of classic wooden lacing toys used in early … Read more

Morning Makeover: My Everyday Beauty Routine and Tips

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Fave products for your morning beauty routine

I’ve already shared my work uniform and my go-to quick hair styles. Today I want to walk you through the products I use in my morning and evening beauty routine—the items I truly reach for every day.

Before we begin: these are products I actually use. I purchased most of them myself (one was a gift from a friend), and they’re genuine favorites I keep repurchasing or carrying with me.

Below are the products that make up my everyday skin, body, and hair care routine, used mornings and/or nights.

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6 Weekend DIY Projects You Can Complete in a Day

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I’m heading to Chicago at the end of this weekend for a few days — feel free to share any recommendations. I’ll be collaborating with Ki Furniture to teach a DIY tutorial at their booth during NeoCon. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hello; registration is free.

Before I leave, I’m wrapping up a few work tasks, so I likely won’t start any new projects in the next couple of days. That said, I love hearing about your DIY adventures. If you have some time for a small project this weekend, here are a few ideas to inspire you.

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Small Bathroom Makeovers on a Budget: Before and After Ideas

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Challenging myself with a $350 (or less) budget bathroom makeover! When we moved into this house, our guest bathroom desperately needed attention. We kept it as-is for a long time while prioritizing larger renovations—new flooring, skylights, and other updates that were more urgent. Recently, with those major projects finished for now, it became obvious we … Read more

Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe — Chewy, Chocolatey Treats

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Try these Cadbury choc chip cookies with leftover Easter candy—or pick up a bag of Cadbury mini eggs before the holiday because these cookies are that good. Easter candy is one of my favorite holiday treats—especially Cadbury Mini Eggs and Robin’s Eggs. With a bag of mini eggs on hand, I decided to fold them … Read more