Happy Sunday, everyone! The weather’s already been cool in Portland, but the temperatures in LA are finally making it feel like the beginning of the holidays. We are all pretty excited to get to spend time with our families this week for Thanksgiving, and maybe check off some holiday gifts during Black Friday. We hope y’all are looking forward to it too. Ok, links?

This week’s house tour is a VERY cool story of how an Austin couple promised the owners of a 100-year-old home, they wouldn’t tear it down if they sold it to them. They kept their promise, but you have to see what they did!

From Emily: Our family has been BINGING a show that I missed altogether, but I must tell my generation, as I know I’m not alone in my former snobbery. Brian and I were in our 20s in New York when Survivor debuted. I had never seen a frame of it, but then Marlee and Gretchen were saying they watched it with their parents in high school, so out of desperation (we finished Modern Family), we gave it a go. We are officially addicted. Marlee gave me a list of the best seasons (there are over 40 now), so we started with season 20, then 28, then 32, 34, and now we are so into it that we are ok watching the less all-star seasons. Our kids (10 and 12) love it, and we talk a lot about psychology, risk-taking, lying, adventure, etc. We watch 1-2 episodes a night after dinner (or their sports/play activities), and it’s become such a lovely way to spend time together with zero effort and full snuggles. Charlie and I sit on floor pillows in front of the fire together and snuggle, which I treasure so much since he’s entering his teen years, like now. So shout out to Jeff Probst and the Mark Burnett crew (who produced my season of Design Star, which I do NOT recommend, LOL.

From Gretchen: After so long hearing Em rave about her favorite percale sheets from Brooklinen, I finally caved and tried them out for myself. And YUP, she’s absolutely right! They are simply the BEST. I knew how soft they were from shooting with them, making the bed, and whatnot, but actually sleeping on them? That’s an entirely different story. It’s almost hard to describe how cozy and comforting they feel. It’s a wildly noticeable difference from sleeping on my run-of-the-mill IKEA sheets, and for that reason, I truly don’t think I’ll ever go back. A great gift for yourself to amp up your sleep game or for any holiday guests if you want to really show off your hosting skills!

From Marlee: I recently got a new pair of jeans that I am really loving. They’re the low loose from Levi’s- low/mid rise (just below the belly button), they sit right at my hips, and are very straight leg. This is my dream fit for jeans – for context, I have a shorter torso with long legs, and feel very awkward in high-waisted jeans. I got them in this really nice dark wash and have already gotten SO many compliments on them in the first week of wearing them. Definitely going to grab them in one more wash! On their website, they recommend sizing up; however, I am usually between a 26 and 27, and I ordered a 26, and they fit perfect. (I also ordered the 27 and they still fit, but just didn’t like the looser look.) My friends who also have them agreed that sizing down is the move because they stretch out a bit after a few wears. I’m 5’8” and got them in the 32” length, and they fall right below my ankle. I like the length of them and think they look great with a boot or clogs, but a 30” length probably would have been a good cropped look too!

Also From Marlee: Also, if you’re reading this on Sunday, we’ve got a 30% off Anthro code for y’all! It’s EMILYH30, and it works on home decor, clothes, you name it. A few of our recent Anthro faves: Em’s favorite new fuzzy blanket, these really solid flameless pillar candles, this super cute trench Em has been wearing this fall, and this puff sleeve sweater:) Today is the last day to use the code!

From Mallory: I’ve been loving a little patterned jacket lately, and this one is SO good for only $55!! How cute is that brown houndstooth?? It’s so perfect for fall.

From Caitlin: I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but I could run a Theragun store out of my apartment. (We have the old school standard Theragun, the mini, the roller, the one that wraps around your back…it’s a lot.) But this year, my boyfriend Dennis brought home the crowning jewel of our collection: The Prime Plus Theragun. I want to kiss whoever invented this thing RIGHT ON THE MOUTH. Unlike the Theraguns of yore, this one offers heated attachments, cooling attachments, and a few new shapes (the wedge!) that offer a premium massage experience from the comfort of your home. (Don’t even get me started on the red light functionality – it feels like I’m in a spa whenever I’m using it. And the guided treatments in the Theragun app really work – I can fix my tight hips or back in a matter of minutes!) If you’re looking at a Theragun this holiday season, this is the one worth buying – don’t waste your time on the others. Added bonus: you can buy it with your HSA/FSA funds! Keep your eyes peeled for great deals this week.

From Jess: A brand I’ve loved from afar is Simon Miller. Their clothes are fun, bold, and yet sophisticated. The dream! Well, last week they had a sample sale and let’s just say I am now the proud owner of high-quality sequined pants (plus a handful of other pieces I’m very excited to wear). This sale was also next to their regular store (dangerous), so my friend and I popped in. I then found this knit top. It’s so chic, you can wear a normal bra, and it lies so nicely on. I’m tempted to buy the matching pants on Black Friday, but we’ll see!

From Arlyn: Looking for the gift that *truly* no one knows they needed? A gift that could work for a preschooler or a 40+-year-old? Something small enough to fit in a stocking that everyone will be fighting over using? Well, I’ve got you! The Nee Doh cube is the best $7 you will spend this season, I promise. I first discovered these in the “calm corner” of my daughter’s preschool classroom and couldn’t put it down. Then my husband experienced it one weekend when volunteering in said classroom on clean-up duty, and came home transfixed by it. So, I grabbed one for his recent birthday, and we’re all addicted to its firm, squishy squeeze. Just…trust me on this one!

From EHD: Since Black Friday sales are very much already here, we wanted to highlight our beloved long-term partner AllModern with some gift ideas for a loved one (or just you;)). Let’s get into!

Vases That Will Make You Look Chic

VENTINA HANDMADE CERAMIC VASE $129

BLACK CERAMIC VASE $65

A cool vase is never not an awesome gift because it’s usually not something we prioritize buying for ourselves. We love both of these a lot! The painted one is a slightly different version of the one Jess has on her living room mantel. It’s bold without being loud. Then the shape of the black one is so good. It’s modern, cool, and so versatile.

Great Lamps

RIALTA FLOOR LAMP $239

EDWARDS TABLE LAMP $159

Need a great lamp that’s a very good deal? These two fit the bill. Both are timeless with a Midcentury Modern feel and just look very sophisticated, but not over the top or cold. Either of these would elevate any room.

Cool Geometric Decor

MONTICELLO CHAMPAGNE FLUTES $79

GEOMETRIC STORAGE BOXES $42

Ok, here are some great gift ideas! So often with champagne glassware, we head straight for a classic flute. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, wouldn’t drinking out of one of these be so fun and so great to display? Functional art, if you will:) Then, a little decorative storage box is another thing we typically don’t feel is a decor “necessity,” but it can add just a great punch of pattern, color, and/or texture! This green color palette is awesome and would work with a lot of other colors in a room.

For the Gardener

PRESTON WATERING CAN $49

CORTEN STEEL SERIES PLANTER $133

A great watering can is an excellent gift for anyone with a plant, and this one is cool, fun, and modern! Then, if you were in love with Bower’s back house backyard makeover, you might remember these planters. They looked so good in her space and probably would in yours too;)

The Bestsellers

AICHA COFFEE TABLE $429

ACCORDIAN CHRISTMAS TREES $76

Our final little duo is two of our current best sellers that are also on sale! That coffee table is so awesome, and we love that many of you now have it in your homes. Chic, cool, simple. Then, if you’ve been paying attention, we LOVE accordian Christmas trees and this set of 6 was used in The Carly Christmas shoot, so you can see for yourself how great they are:)

Head here for more great deals!

Thanks for stopping by, and see ya tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: Farmhouse Update: Testing Out The Barb Sofas In Our Living Room (Game Changing)