Happy Sunday, everyone! We hope that everyone got some time to spend with their families and friends, and everything went 100% smoothly:) While still making sure we are updating you on all of the best Black Friday Sales (HUGE thanks to Caitlin for that), we were very grateful for that little time off. Q4 is truly no joke, ha. But don’t worry, we haven’t actually stopped working and have a really special post for you tomorrow. Until then, here are this week’s links…

This week’s house tour is happy, modern, fresh, with a heavy dose of charming quirk! It’s so fun to see the creativity of this space. Go check it out!

From Emily: The true crime podcast (but not too creepy) I BINGED. Monica Padman (of Armchair Expert fame) created this wild podcast, Beth’s Dead, that explored after her favorite podcasters (Andy and Elizabeth from Nobody’s Listening, Right?) abruptly stopped publishing. Eight years later, she found out why, which was due to a really upsetting parasocial relationship gone awry. I paid to join Patreon so I could binge the entire thing (I HAD to find out what happened), but there are 5 episodes out now and 5 more you can listen to for free anywhere you get your podcasts. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. There are twists and turns, and the ending, well, I don’t want to give it away, but you leave feeling way better than you thought you would. If you are driving or flying or just need to take a long walk during Thanksgiving break, binge Beth’s Dead.

From Arlyn: With the exception of the Hoka running shoes I bought a few years back (and still use), I really try not to spend more than $60 or $70 on sneakers. I always see influencers sharing ridiculously cute sneakers, but as soon as I see the price has three numbers behind the dollar sign, I click away. Nope. It’s one thing if I’m buying true performance sneakers for running or tennis, etc., but I mostly stick to fashion versions. Which is why I was so stoked when I came across these red Nike Cortez for about $58! They’re lightweight, comfortable for hours of walking, and get tons of compliments. Not to mention, they seriously jazz up my predominantly black, navy, and burgundy wardrobe.

From Jess: I don’t know about y’all, but I was being advertised HARD the ROZ Haircare line. And with bleaching my very grown-out roots a month-ish ago, my hair felt like it lost a lot of the health I’d been working on this prior year. So I thought, why not, and so far I LOVE how my hair feels. I had the pre-shower oil, shampoo, and conditioner. My hair feels and looks so soft and smells really great. Once I run out of the one I already have, I’m going to get their Milk Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner Hair Serum. On their site, they do have a 2-week “try before you buy” option, or if you want those Sephora points, they carry their line too!

From Mallory: I stumbled upon the BEST sample sale last weekend and found the cutest wool pants – Em first introduced me to Trovata a few years ago, and I’ve always really loved their pieces (it’s a super small brand, the guy working there said there were only 7 people in the whole company!!). The quality of their products is really impressive, so when I bumped into their store, which had a massive sample sale, I knew I had to snag some items – like these great pants. A lot of the sale is still happening online (or if you live close to Newport Beach, that’s where their flagship store was!) Definitely check it out – these pieces would also make great gifts! 

From Gretchen: I’ve been in desperate need of a new vacuum and have been weighing my options for a while now. My parents were coming up to stay with me for the holiday, so I needed to bite the bullet and purchase one finally so I could banish the dust bunnies before they’d have to face family judgment. All vacuums I’ve owned previously have been cordless, and for various reasons (battery strength, suck-ability, and a constant need to cut my long hair free from the roller mechanism), I’ve never been super happy with the ones I bought (admittedly, they were cheap and under-researched choices). So I took to the internet to find a corded option that was easy to maneuver (like my previous cordless vacs) in hopes that it would be more reliable. And the one I found has so far been awesome! It’s the Shark Detect Ultralight Corded Stick Vacuum. Unfortunately, I can’t give you a months-long-use review, but in the few times I’ve used it, I’ve already fallen in love! It’s got the size, shape, and bagless features of the cordless machines that came before, but it does plug in, meaning I never have to worry about the battery dying on me. Plus, the cord is long enough to reach most spots in my apartment without the need to re-plug. The main reason I went for it is that it boasts automatic hair removal, which has so far been true—none of my long, loose hairs stand a chance getting stuck on the roller. I also love that it has just two simple suck modes–hardwood or carpet–and comes with a bunch of attachments. It glides super easily, isn’t heavy, and can break down to be used handheld, with a long-wand or standard push-along. The price tag was just right (I bought it on Amazon for under $200 two weeks ago, but annoyingly, it looks like they’ve since raised the price. But actually, it’s on sale on Shark’s website for less than what I paid for a BF sale). It has a nice “dust light” so you can really see what gunk needs sucking up and if it’s working (it does). I had literally been on my hands and knees using a shop vac to clean my place before, so this is leaps and bounds better. So happy I can check “quality, easy, inexpensive vacuum” off my list!

From Marlee: I really love a low-profile shoe. I have a pair of vintage Onitsuka Tigers that I thrifted in high school that I have worn into the ground – the soles are completely falling off, even though I’ve super-glued them multiple times. I love them so much and would wear them forever if I could. I definitely want to pick up another pair at some point, but I found this pair of Adidas at Nordstrom, and they have a similar vibe/silhouette. I love that they give a sporty look without being actual walking/running shoes – but still so comfy. I got the yellow color because it was on sale, but I also loved this brown color, the silver, and this maroon is so fun too. Adidas definitely runs big – I’m normally between a 9 and a 9.5, and I comfortably fit into an 8.5 in these.

Thanks for spending a little bit of time with us today, and see y’all back here tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: My Favorite Places To Shop Small In Portland – Design Forward Gifts, Furniture, And Home Decor