Happy Sunday, everyone. Last weekend was devastating, as so many seem to be. While we spent the week getting ready for our big break (and making sure you all still were getting fun content), it was hard for us not to feel the weight. If anything, really hold your loved ones tight, but also, we so desperately need gun reform. It feels beyond cruel that nothing has changed in the US, and on top of actual reform, we need our leaders to promote true anti-discrimination in all forms and for all people, especially our marginalized communities and neighbors. Hate only ever begets hate. It’s the only way forward with any sense of safety and hope. The least we can all do is to spread as much love and community as we can right now. Alright, here are our links for this week.

This week’s house tour is one we’re sure you’ve seen, but given its beauty and the designer is a favorite of ours, Heidi Caillier, we think it deserves to be celebrated more! This mountain home owned by Kendall Jenner is full of pattern, color, deep wood tones, and a lot of soul. Check it out here!

From Emily: Two MUST-WATCH shows to binge. I know you are all in the middle of holiday movies (Elliot and I are barreling through the Christmas switch currently), but Brian and I also binged a couple of grown-up shows. Y’all, if you didn’t watch Normal People (on Hulu) when it came out a few years ago, you MUST. This is Brian and I’s second time through because we loved it so much. It’s a romance series with Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones based on Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel. It follows them as high school students through college and a lot of heavy life stuff, and it’s a 10/10 in acting, directing, writing, and chemistry. If you liked One Day, you’ll LOVE this (I think it’s better). But if you want a domestic thriller, then check out The Beast In Me (on Netflix) with Claire Danes and Michael Rhys. OMG. It’s so thrilling with exceptional performances. It is in the domestic thriller realm, with wealthy people acting badly, but the twists and turns are exceptional. We watched it while on our little getaway a few weeks ago, and I’m sad it’s over.

From Marlee: Ok, this is one of the best inventions ever – in the past, I thought that these were gimmicky and maybe didn’t work, but after trying one, it has quickly become a must-have. It’s one of those headache caps that you keep in the freezer and can pull down all the way over your eyes. Last year, I bought one to gift in a white elephant (kind of as a joke?), but it was fought over, and my friend who ended up with it LOVES it. Since then, my roommate has one that she lets me use, and it truly is life-changing. Any time I have a headache, I pop this on, and it’s instant relief. 10/10 invention. This would make a great stocking stuffer:)

From Gretchen: I didn’t do a ton of Black Friday shopping this year, but I did take advantage of the sale at Levi’s and bought myself 4 pairs of jeans–knowing I’d likely return at least two. Well, unfortunately, three out of four pairs were a hell no (only because they were too small. When I go to return them, I’m going to size up and see how I like the fit). But the fourth pair might just be my new go-to pant! They’re a light-weight leopard print jean in the “baggy dad” style, but look more how I’d like a barrel style jean to look on me. They run a little big (I think in Levi’s I’m likely a 31, but I tried these in a 30 and they were perfect). They have a 30″ inseam and hit perfectly at my ankles. I love the baggy look paired with this more stylish print. It makes me look like I’m trying with my outfit, without giving up on comfort. At the time of writing this, they’re on sale again, too!

From Mallory: If you didn’t know already, I REALLY love Christmas, and like Emily, I have a bit of an ornament obsession. I love to gift personalized ornaments to family and friends too so this year I gifted this one to my roommate, Jade (which I changed the wording on a bit bc it’s not our first christmas as roommates lol) and then I got this custom pet embroidery ornament for my sister and her husband Tom (who got a new pup this year) and then that spiraled into getting one for my parents dogs and my boyfriends parents dog too. I know it’s after Christmas, but I honestly recommend ordering these in advance so you can give them out earlier this year 🙂

From Jess: Last week I talked about my perfect sweater, and this week it’s all about my new boots🙂 I was Christmas shopping last weekend and decided to pop into one of my favorite little new shops in Highland Park, When Two Become One: Intentionally Blank x Ririku. I’ve talked about Intentionally Blank a ton because they are one of my favorite shoe brands. Anyway, I’ll be in NYC for the holidays and thought, as long as it’s not snowing, I could easily wear these incredible burgundy cowboots since my only other walking boot is basically a rain boot. My puffer coat might be from 2013, but my boots are full on 2025! They make me feel very, very cool.

From Arlyn: I have been eyeing a pair of Rothy’s for quite a while, but the price tag always felt a little too steep for a ballet flat. So when I saw the pair I loved (these in burgundy with little brass studs) was on sale for $89, I scooped them up faster than toast burns in the air fryer with your back turned. I had a bit of a sizing issue on my first go; the description says true to size, but I found that to not be accurate for me. I’m a solid 8, but the 8 in the square Mary Janes was way too tight. Maybe if my foot were narrower. The exchange process was super easy and quick, and the 8.5 ended up being perfect for me. Since they arrived on Thursday, I’ve worn them every day, and they just make all my lazy mom clothes look so much more elevated! Some colors are still on sale, so RUN!

Thank you for hanging out a little with us, and for those of you celebrating Christmas, we hope you have a very merry Christmas. But also see you tomorrow xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kailtin Green | From: Christmas In Our Home 2025 – Whimsy, Color, And Non-Traditional In A Really Cozy Way