I've always loved this time of year, not only for the obvious reasons (plenty of quality time with family, ample servings of my mom's cooking) but also because it allows me to pause and reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. While every year goes by in the blink of an ...read more
When our VP of Ecommerce, Ann, organized an office potluck yesterday, the theme was obvious: Thanksgiving. We each brought in our specialities—Emily baked a pumpkin pie, our Marketing Manager Kelly baked a Tater Tot Hot Dish ("Midwest, baby!"), Geoffrey made a turkey, and our ...read more
Whenever I'm in need of some inspiration, I turn to magazines. Maybe it's because I first fell in love with fashion and home decor while flipping through glossy editorials, but I never fail to find at least one spread or article that inspires me. Simply receiving a magazine with ...read more
The first time I met Adam Rapoport, the Editor in Chief of Bon Appetit, was the evening he guest lectured at my graduate program four years ago. He walked up to the lectern, pulled two Bud Light Tall Boys out of his briefcase, then proceeded to open one and plunge the other into ...read more
This year has been a tough one. I've struggled with personal loss, professional set-backs, and at times, crippling anxiety about what's going on in the world. I have high hopes for 2018, but in the meantime, I'm trying to remain present. I have so much to be grateful for and if ...read more
Before our team broke for the extended holiday weekend weekend, we rounded up a few of our favorite Thanksgiving Inspired-inspired outfits, recipes, and DIYs to help inspire you and your family. Enjoy! 1. Unexpected Holiday Glam 2. Sliver of Silver 3. Cocooned in Camel 4. ...read more
The holidays have always been my favorite time of year for the simple reasons that they provide me with an excuse to spend even more time with my family, and because I'm never one to turn down a tradition. Since G and I have hosted two Thanksgivings, we have our own traditions ...read more
It's easy to get into the mode of "buy, buy, buy" this time of year—it's far and away the time when I spend the most money not only on the people I love, but also on myself, prepping for holiday parties, and taking advantage of sales. But it's important to remember that this ...read more
When I met Heather Taylor a few months ago at a "Parents and Me" event for incoming students (if you can call them that...) at Sloan's school, I was immediately drawn to how pulled-together she looked. Even while pregnant, she always looked beyond-chic with a bright lip, cool ...read more
Every year, amidst the chaos of having family and friends over, I try to take ten minutes to myself to think of what I'm thankful for. It's a small practice my mom instilled in me when I was growing up—which, in retrospect, was probably a ploy to keep me out of the way of the ...read more
Every Thanksgiving, a new crop of videos pops up in our news feeds—the family dog eating a turkey straight off the table, epic explosions, burnt birds. While nothing quite so dramatic—or dangerous—as a fried turkey fire ball has ever occurred during our own Thanksgiving dinners, ...read more
At every Thanksgiving I've attended, there's always been some version of labeling dishes. Usually it's a piece of paper perched next to a dish, with "Bacon Brussels Sprouts" scrawled across it, but it's only recently struck me—especially since I started hosting my own ...read more
For all the fanfare turkey, stuffing and other savory side dishes receive, one of my favorite Thanksgiving treats is the under-appreciated roll. Maybe it's my undying devotion to all-things carb based, but a perfectly baked buttery roll is one of life's simple pleasures. These ...read more
This morning we're piling into our car absurdly early (4:30am!) and heading up to my parents' house in Mill Valley. My fiancé and I have been making this drive together for four years now, and it's become one of my favorite traditions. The drive itself is long and quiet, but ...read more
This year I was given the task of creating a centerpiece for our Thanksgiving table (that will seat fourteen). Instead of relying on classic autumnal decorations like pine cones (which I used for place settings last year), acorns, or leaves, I decided to go with a more rustic ...read more
{Table setting last year} Thanksgiving isn't a holiday that's celebrated everywhere, but the premise is simple; be thankful for what you have. I have so much to be grateful for this year and I can't wait to get home to Mill Valley to celebrate with my family and friends. As ...read more
I'm usually not big on place settings at the table. It's not that I'm opposed to anyone dictating where I should sit, but far too often the cards are unattractive and take away from the overall aesthetic. For Thanksgiving this year, we'll have about twenty people, so I offered ...read more
Today, I'm grateful for: -my healthy family -rainy weather on Thanksgiving -chocolate lava cake, my heated mattress pad, red nail polish -sharing a home with my wonderful boyfriend -the beatles, peppermint ice cream, cashmere socks -girlfriends that are hilarious and pretty ...read more
Despite the laid back nature of Thanksgiving, it's always a tricky holiday for which to dress. Of course, you want to look nice, but given the four extra pounds you'll be acquiring in an afternoon, comfort is of utmost importance. Since only Joey Tribbiani can get away with ...read more
This year, we're having a big Thanksgiving dinner, about which I couldn't be more excited. Sadly, since my only talents in the kitchen include getting in the way and excessive sampling, I've been assigned table duty. After I got over the initial embarrassment while reading ...read more