It’s here! Thanksgiving week. Can you believe it?!
I, for one, can not. We’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, so this week feels different as it’s prep, prep, prep mode. Add that to me nesting hardcore lately in preparation for baby, and you’ve got yourself Emily-In-Machine-Mode. Meaning I’m kind of driving Doug crazy with all our to-do’s. Ha!
Looking forward to this week’s events and seeing all our favorite people, and also…shopping! It’s my goal to get it all done between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. (If you haven’t yet, definitely check out our gift guides – so many great suggestions especially as you navigate all the upcoming sales!)
Lots to do, lots to see, lots of places to be. Hoping to get a little calm and serenity throughout it all, too. (One can dream, ya?!)
Here are this week’s great finds + links. Enjoy!
The Charming Roundup: V7
Adorn
5 models talk about diversity in the fashion industry.
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show has officially been cancelled. FINALLY!
Great finds to shop now: WOW this dress is so beautiful + a non-maternity bump-friendly dress that I’m eyeing for the holidays. The boyfriend jeans I’ve been living in lately. Also have been living in this Afterglow Mock Turtleneck (The soft white is such a lovely color for winter) + this slouchy tunic, which comes in lots of great colors. Also, I’ve been living in this oversized blazer lately – so many cute ways to style it!
Mother
Mister Rogers & telling kids the truth.
The concept of parallel parenting, and how it changes how we view divorce.
What matters to kids today? Experts spill all.
What’s lost when black children are socialized into a white world. (A very important read!)
Need holiday gift ideas for young kiddos? We’ve got you covered.
Explore
Fitting for this upcoming week: Here’s a deep dive into Thanksgiving and why it’s a thing.
Cultivate
A lovely reflection piece about a tough year, and how she emerged with clarity.
Why friendship breakups hurt so bad. (Thought this was very insightful!)
A way to scare your coworkers. (Isn’t this SO TRUE though?!)
Create
Not a link, but a fun fact! I was listening to the radio this week and a snippet of a Celine Dion interview came on. Did you know that she didn’t really like “My Heart Will Go On” and was against recording it? She ended up singing it just once – on a demo tape – as a favor to her husband. That demo then became the hit. Crazy, huh!?
On breaking up with your business. (Sometimes, it’s the best move for your career!)
Young, amish and Tik Tok famous. (Tik Tok is seriously SUCH a mystery to me! Anyone else just not get the appeal?!)
Nest
How to start composting. I found this article after diving into the subject when I featured a kitchen compost bin on my “Sustainable” gift guide. Thought this was a great overview for those who are just starting! (Which we intend to do!)
A guide to designing a slow-living inspired home. I love the point about designing for the senses.
The history of pumpkin spice. (And why we’re obsessed with putting it on everything.)
We just bought this rug for our basement! Can’t wait to see how it looks.
In Case You Missed
This week we shared 10 Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table Settings That Are #Goals + 8 Ways to Style The Everlane Oversized Blazer This Winter.
More gift guides from this week, coming at ya hot!
Guides that went live this week: Pamper Your Man or Put Him To Work. Gift Picks For Both. + Gifts Under $15: Stocking Stuffers For The Entire Family + 15 Ethical + Sustainable Gift Ideas That Give Back + 17 Gifts For Grandparents That’ll Make Them Feel Loved.
Other guides to check out: 12 Hostess Gifts That Will Make You The Guest Of Honor + Babies, Toddlers, Oh My! 30 Perfect Gifts Straight From Santa’s Bag (2 Gift Guides in One!) + 15 Gifts T0 Say “Thanks!” That They’ll Actually Want + 25 Charming Gifts For The Ladies On Your List + 20 Interesting Books To Gift To A Book Lover
