christmas decor

Here comes… well first, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Get your holiday decor at a better price this Christmas by taking advantage of all the upcoming online sales. Below are a handful of my favorite pieces of Christmas decor… Simply click the pic to be taken to each piece directly.

Maisonette Merry Christmas Fringe Garland

West Elm Faux Metallic Magnolia Wreath

Maisonette Pleated Tree, Set of 3

West Elm Disco Ball Ornaments

Maisonette Hand Felted Wool Christmas Stocking

West Elm Jingle Bell Garland

Crate & Barrel Red and Green LED Globe String Lights

eco-friendly holiday alternatives

In a year already full of so much waste, here are some excellent eco-friendly substitutes for those holiday items that you can’t do without…

Recyclable Wrapping Paper from Wrappily, $10: While this may come as a surprise, most wrapping paper is actually non-recyclable. This super-cute, double-sided, fully recyclable wrapping paper is even made from recycled newspaper. Wrappily has prints so cute that doing your part doesn’t have to come with any sacrifices.

Felt Monogram Ornaments from Anthropologie, $7: A colorful and cute substitute for plastic ornaments. These mixed with some wooden or glass ornaments will leave your tree looking merry and bright!

Recyclable Eco Christmas Crackers from Etsy, $3: These crackers are plastic free and come in a DIY kit so you have the option to fill them yourself.

Plant Based Eco-Glitter from CultureHustle, $26: If you have little ones, we’d imagine there will be lots of crafting this holiday season. So don’t use plastic glitter when you can use an eco-friendly alternative.

holiday gift guide: gifts for the homebody

Dear Santa, I would like all of the below. Thank you and best wishes, K Shan.

Sunny Stripe Mug by Double M Pottery, $48: Perfect for that morning cup of joe or bedtime tea. Its bright colors and fabulous style will always bring a smile to ones face.

Incense Holder from The Garage Collective, $36: This handmade ceramic incense holder is a simple beauty. Pair with P.F. Candle Co. Sandalwood Rose Incense, $9: Incense is a great way to add a pleasant aroma to a room and naturally bring a calming presence.

Personal Concrete Fireplace from Food52, $95: This tiny fireplace is the perfect way to add ambiance - and make s’mores on your bed side table. Just kidding. But any homebody would love this gift.

Cloud Cotton Robe by Parachute Home, $99: This Turkish cotton robe is lightweight and so cozy. Perfect for lounging or staying cozy after a hot bath.

Velour Hoodie from The Shop Laguna, $66; Velour Sweatshorts from The Shop Laguna, $49: Velour is back and it’s better than ever! This two-piece ensemble is the perfect mix of luxury and comfort.

Sunday Citizen Weighted Blanket from Food52, $259 & up: Weighted blankets are great for many reasons; for starters, the even weight can help you sleep better. And there’s evidence these magical blankets can help reduce anxiety. Win-win.

holiday gift guide: gifts for him $75 and under

Having trouble searching for a great gift for a guy in your life? Check out a few ideas below that won’t break the bank…

Snake Charm Hemp Tee by Amber Fort, $36. Great gift for any stylishly casual stud. Amber Fort is a hemp-based bedding company located in sunny Southern California. They not only makes a killer tee, but also some of the coziest, most sustainable bedding on the market.

Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce by Mago Hot Sauce, $7: This hot sauce is absolutely mouthwatering and we’re not over exaggerating one bit when we gush about this being the absolute best little gift for any hot sauce lover. It’s literally the perfect addition to everything from eggs to chili to Taco Tuesday.

Safety Razor by The Art of Shaving, $75: This sleek razor looks sleek on a counter and is the perfect gift for your fuzzy man.

The Future Will Get Weird Tee by Adam Mars, $32. Adam Mars is a Los Angeles-based artist who has made custom clothing for Billie Eilish, Axl Rose, Post Malone, and The Growlers, to name a few. He is currently selling his art via clothing made with organic cotton and water based ink. Hey Adam, how’d you know the future was gonna get so weird?!

Cookin’ With Coolio from Amazon, $12. Quite possibly my favorite gift for any guy with a sense of humor. Be sure to check out his cooking videos on YouTube as well... It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Beer Chilling Coasters from Uncommon Goods, $45. Chill these stone coasters in the fridge and use to keep beers, waters or sodas extra cool.

Home Beer Brewing Kit by Craft A Brew, $45: For the crafty beer drinker in your life, this kit will make him feel like the king connoisseur.

diy holiday edition

DIY can sometimes look, well, DIY. However, we found this super pretty and fun DIY from Monika Hibbs called the Holiday Paper Garland that will help get you and your home in the Christmas spirit. If you’re the type of person (like me) that hates the mess and constant clean-up of real garlands - and you don’t like the cheap look of a lot of fake ones - then this is the perfect DIY for you! It’s simple, tasteful and can be a great way to get crafty with your younger ones. Click here for full the tutorial.

By Monika Hibbs DIY

deals deals deals: black friday

Happy Black Friday, party peeps! Since online shopping is at an all-time high while being in purple zone/quarantine/lockdowns/you name it, we thought we’d help you find some of the best deals out there from the comfort of your own sweatpants.

AllModern: Great place to shop for Mid-Century Modern-style furniture. Shop their Black Friday Clearance +Extra 25% off with code EXTRA25 and Flash Sales.

ABC Carpet & Home: Beautiful, Eclectic, chic furniture and home accessories. Offering 30% off everything through Cyber Monday.

Anthropologie: Boho, Eclectic, crazy-cute. 30% off ERRYTHING for Black Friday (!!!).

Birch Lane: Great retailer for classic staples. From November 26 til December 1, shoppers can take an extra 25% off with code SAVE25 and shop their Flash Sales.

Crate & Barrel: Free furniture delivery, up to 30% off holiday decor, and up to 20% off toys.

CB2: For the Modern/Eclectic lovers. With code SAVEMORE, customers take 15% off a purchase of $100 or more; 20% off a purchase of $1,999 or more; and 25% off of a purchase of $2,999 or more. They are also offering 50% off clearence items.

Lulu and Georgia: Clean, sleek, refined design. If you want some classy-minimalist holiday decorations, definitely check them out. Shoppers can take 25% off ALL full-price items with code THANKFUL from November 23–29 and up to 30% off everything with codes CYBER20, CYBER25 CYBER30 from November 30 til December 1.

Pottery Barn: Take 20% off your entire purchase starting November 26 til December 1.

Parachute Home: Great linens and bath towels. Shoppers take 20% off site wide, offer ends November 30.

Rejuvenation: Beautiful sconces and hardware for your home. Shoppers take 20% off site-wide and 25% off a purchase of $1,500 or more.

Serena & Lily: Beautiful Costal furniture. Enter code TOGETHER in your shopping bag to receive 20% off your order. Offer ends December 2.

West Elm: 15% off furniture and 20% off everything else. Ends December 1.

And a twist to Black Friday, The Citizenry is taking their sale tactics in a different direction. Instead of giving deals they are giving to charity, which we love. On Black Friday, with every $130 you spend, it funds one month of school and music lessons to a young girl in Columbia. Over all they are trying to fund a year of school for 165 girls. Let’s help make it happen!

Happy shopping!