HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving! We're so thankful for our family, friends, and especially our boyfriends (who put up with taking photo of our outfits and picking us up from events ;D).

And a very special thanks to you. Thank you for reading our blog and becoming our BFFs! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thanksgiving Print Poster ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs

What is everyone doing for Thanksgiving this year?

Jess & Jill

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Happy Fourth of July! Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday with their friends and family!

Jess is headed to Wisconsin for cheese, beer, and hiking; and Jill will be enjoying the weekend with her two favorite men (BF and dog, of course)!

'Let's Sail Away' Nautical Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs

See you on Monday!

Jess & Jill

CONGRATS, JILL!

'Today Is The Day' Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs

Today is the day... Jill graduates with her Master's from the University of Chicago! Congrats to my other half for being a smartypants and accomplishing so much.

'The World Is Your Oyster' Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs

And now the world is your oyster, so get it gurl!

Jess

GALLERY WALL INSPIRATION

Gallery walls are a perfect way to decorate your place with unique prints, personal photographs and mementos, or just pretty things! Perfect place to find all that? Etsy, of course! No matter where you're doing a gallery wall, there is something perfect for every room. Add to it by mixing and matching frames that you can buy at West Elm, Crate and Barrel or antique and vintage finds. Check out some of my favorite prints for any blank wall below!

1. Chicago Heart Map ($18.00) - LuciusArt, 2. The Jolly Old Whale ($9.99) - StayGoldMedia, 3. Top Knot ($20.00) - ElizabethMayville, 4. Retro Kitchen Utensils ($23.00) - ProjectType, 5. Treat Yo Self ($24.00) - paperchat, 6. Roam If You Want To ($17.00) - JumpOffThePage, 7. Squirrel Lady ($35.00) - berkleyillustration, 8. Hello Life ($15.00) - AmandaCatherineDesigns, 9. All That Glitters Is Not Gold ($28.00) - JessicaIllustration, 10. Seafoam Chevron ($16.00) - BentonParkPrints, 11. World Map No. 6 ($25.00) - JessicaIllustration

Alright, I've got my frames, how the heck do I put them up?! Don't fret, this image says it all.

Jess

KEEPING IT GREY

My apartment is full of prints and color (who would have thought, right?), but I'm in the mood to have a bedroom that screams, or rather quietly shows serenity and peacefulness. Hence, my new obsession with a bedroom with grey on grey (no surprise there). Now on to my favorite grey goodies for the bedroom!

1. Monochrome Tapa Crewelwork Rug ($78.00 - $448.00) - Anthropologie, 2. Nomad Coverlet + Shams (29.00 - $189.00) - West Elm, 3. Acid Etched Letter ($10.00) - Urban Outfitters, 4. 'Live Simply' Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs, 5. Capri Blue Hourglass Candle Jar ($24.00) - Anthropologie, 6. Turning Triangles Terrarium ($39.00) - Urban Outfitters, 7. Soiree Grey Candleholder ($4.95) - Crate & Barrel, 8. Alpine Gunmetal Bed ($599.00 - $699.00) and Organic Grey Percale Sheet Sets ($19.95 - $109.00) - CB2, 9. Cast Metal Jewelry Tree ($29.00) - West Elm

What is your bedroom theme?

Jess

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

'She Tosses Confetti at Midnight' Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs

XO Jess & Jill

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas! We wish everyone a very jolly and bright holiday with your closest family and friends! Hope our Chicagoans are enjoying their white Christmas while we enjoy the warm and sunny weather. We're definitely not complaining!

'Oh Christmas Tree' Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs

See you Monday!

XO Jess & Jill

THE PERFECT GIFT GUIDE

The last weekend before Christmas is upon us! You know what that means... Time to finish off that gift list! Having a hard time figuring out what to get? Skip those gift cards and get the perfect gift just for them. Whether they're an Earth-conscious friend, an upcoming bride, a little sis starting college, or a new mom - there is something they need and want.

Apple & Bee Organic Cotton Canvas Tote ($37.00) - Nordstrom, SPROUT Watches Cork Dial Strap Watch ($50.00) - Nordstrom, Vegan Ultrabalm ($13.95) - LUSH, Dogeared 'Mind, Body & Spirit' Om Pendant Necklace ($62.00) - Nordstrom, Pure Balance Water Bottle ($28.00) - Lululemon, Peace On Earth Print Yoga Mat ($21.98) - Gaiam

Butter Bride ($42.00) - butter LONDON, Brushed Silver Wall Frames ($24.95 - $39.95) - Crate & Barrel, Monogrammable Herringbone Stripe Hand Towel ($10.00) - West Elm, Mr. and Mrs. Muse Mug ($24.00) - Jonathan Adler, Philosophy 'Love Sweet Love' Layering Gift Set ($49.50) - Sephora, Nestled Ring Dish ($10.00) - Anthropologie

Packable Backpack ($88.00) - Marc by Marc Jacobs, 'Home Sweet Dorm' Print ($15.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs, Pocket Hard Cover Daily Planner ($16.95) - Moleskin, Red Cable Photo Cord ($6.95) - CB2, Over-The-Door Vanity Station ($59.00 - On Sale!) - Urban Outfitters, iHome Portable Speaker ($39.99 - On Sale!) - Best Buy, Kate Spade New York Composition Notebook iPad Case ($85.00) - Bloomingdale's

I'm A Parent? Guided Journal ($16.00) - Knock Knock, Timi & Leslie 'Charlie' Diaper Bag ($159.99) - Nordstrom, Desert Rose Frame ($28.00) - Anthropologie, Healthy Skin Essential Every Night ($72.00) - Kiehl's, Initial+Birthstone Necklace ($48.00) - Objets d'Envy, Eileen Fisher Wool & Cashmere Knit Poncho Sweater ($142.00 - On Sale!) - Saks Fifth Avenue

Who do you have left on your list?

XO Jess

CHRISTMAS DECOR & MORE

I love Christmas.

For me, it's a time of seeing and catching up with my family and friends that I may not see so often, eating my mother's home cooking and giving gifts that I've been looking for year-round! But it's not just about the eve and day of - it's about engulfing yourself in the holiday for the whole month before (and for me until January 6th). I love it when the trees and lights go up on Michigan Avenue and the Christmas music starts playing everywhere. It gets me excited for my trip to Florida and spend some quality time with my loved ones. And this is the first year my boyfriend and I will be celebrating the holiday together, so I'm extra excited!

My personal way of getting ready for the holiday? Making my place feel like a winter wonderland with silver and glitter details and splashes of red. I do quite a bit of shopping every holiday season and fell in love with more festive pieces again this year. Check out some of my favorites!

Glitter Snowflake Ornament ($3.00 - $4.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

'Cozy Christmas' and 'Ornaments' Print Pair ($30.00) - Amanda Catherine Designs Etsy Shop

Felt Garland ($15.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

Patchwork Christmas Dessert Plates ($8.00) - West Elm

Mason Jar Snow Glove ($28.00) - Anthropologie

Driftwood Wreath ($55.00 - On Sale!) - Restoration Hardware

Rattan Balls ($14.00) - The Bread and Butterfly Etsy Shop

Punched Silver Tree Topper ($13.97 - On Sale!) - Crate and Barrel

Chunky Knit Stocking ($39.50) - Pottery Barn

Raj Hurricane and Candleholder ($4.95 - $17.95) - Crate and Barrel

And it's not all about decorating your home - there's a nail set to make you festive everywhere you go!

Deborah Lippmann 'Christmas in the City' Nail Lacquer Trio ($42.00) - Nordstrom

Already done with decorating and have moved on to wrapping gifts? Here's '10 Sources for Unique Holiday Gift Wrap' from Apartment Therapy.

Christmas not your thing? Don't worry, we will have a Hanukkah-themed post soon!

XO Jess

THANKSGIVING DEALS

Keep checking this post as we update with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!

Amanda Catherine Designs: 25% off your entire purchase, use code HOLIDAY.
Ann Taylor: 40% off your entire purchase, use code THANKS.
Apartment Number 9: 20% off entire purchase.
Banana Republic: 40% off your entire women's purchase.
Bliss: 30% off select bundles online.

Brooklyn Industries: 25% off your entire purchase.

Cache: $25 off any purchase of $125 or more.

Charles David: 50% off everything at 1 PM.

Cynthia Rowley: All fall merchandise is 20% off.

DNA2050: 40% off all full-priced denim from 9 AM to 12 PM. 70% off other selected merchandise all day.

Eskell: $20 credit on purchases of $100 or more, $50 credit on purchases of $300 or more (credit expires 1.31). Black Friday contest with a chance to win 30% off any full-price item in the store.

Gap: Up to 60% online now and in-stores Friday.
Gilt: "Mispriced" mystery product throughout the site, all day.
GUESS: 30% everything and up to 50% select items. Open on Thanksgiving!
H&M: Finds starting from $5.
Haberdash: 33% off any full-priced item (excluding Alden, Apothecary, Canada Goose and Made to Measure).
Karen Millen: 30% off any purchase.
Lori’s Designer Shoes: 20% off entire store.
Macy's: Black Friday preview online now.
Sarca: 20% off your entire purchase.

XO Jess & Jill

AMANDA CATHERINE DESIGNS

Amanda Helmer of Amanda Catherine Designs has just the way to decorate darling without breaking the bank. And you may have seen her on the websites of you know... Oprah, ELLE Interiors, Fossil, Lauren Conrad and you've also seen her on our November Decor post earlier this month! Her Etsy shop has unique and affordable prints for any type of girl (or guy), home and gifts perfect for this holiday season!

And speaking of the holiday season... From Black Friday to Cyber Monday (11.23 - 11.26), just use coupon code HOLIDAY to receive 25% off your order on Amanda Catherine Designs! Also, each sale over $30 will receive a free gift. Want more? Follow @AmandaCathDes for a fun giveaway!

We couldn't just pick a couple prints to share, so we picked more than just a few!

"Just Be You" ($15.00)

"Wear Sequins to Breakfast" ($15.00) | "Macaron" ($15.00)

"Pattern" & "Be a Little Kinder" Set ($30.00)

"Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind" ($15.00) | "Paris Is Always A Good Idea" ($15.00)

Nautical Collection ($45.00)

Hello Life ($15.00) | Confetti Heart ($15.00)

"Eat More Cupcakes" ($15.00)

What art piece do you love?

XO Jess & Jill