CHRISTMAS DECOR

Thanksgiving is now over, and it's time for my favorite holiday... Christmas! A tradition of mine and my fiancé's is to decorate our tree while watching Home Alone (alternating between 1 and 2, of course). This year will be no different, but there's always room to add a few more decorations - from the tree to the coffee table, bookcases to even nightstands.

Here are a few of new Christmas decor items I'm squealing over!

Bent Wood Sled ($149.00) - CB2

Santa Mailbox ($59.00) - Pottery Barn

Snow Frosted Tabletop Treet ($12.00) - Urban Outfitters

Snow Globes ($18.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

Interlace Sequined Stocked ($54.00) - Anthropologie

Felt Pom Pom Tree Skirt ($55.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

Lantern String Linghts ($38.00) - Anthropologie

LED Glitter Wreath ($55.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

Have you started decorating for the holidays yet?

Jess

2016 CALENDARS AND PLANNERS

It's crazy, but it's real... 2016 is upon us. In less than two months, we'll be celebrating the new year and tossing out last year's calendars and planners. 

You're probably thinking, it's 2016 - why the heck are you still using a paper planner?! There is no better satisfaction that physically crossing off something on your to-do list! Calendars are also a part of your office decor, just like that cute stapler or adorable picture frame. Don't get that boring black one - opt for a pretty design or artwork that screams out your name.

Check out some of my favorite planners and calendars!

2016 Birch Floral ($34.00) - Rifle Paper Co.

Weekly Times Desk Notepad Calendar ($17.95) - CB2

2016 Cities Wall Calendar ($26.00) - Rifle Paper Co.

Open-Dated Planner ($32.00) - Anthropologie

2016 Les Femmes ($18.00) - Rifle Paper Co.

2016 17-Month Large Agenda ($36.00) - Kate Spade New York

Sugar Paper Planner 2016 ($12.99) - Target

Everyday Weekly Desk Pad ($12.00) - Rifle Paper Co.

Pocket Datebook ($28.00) - J.Crew

Scout Books DIY Pocket Calendar Set ($28.00) - Urban Outfitters

Do you have your 2016 calendar or planner yet?

Jess

10 SECRET SANTA GIFTS YOU'LL ACTUALLY WANT

It's that time of the year to start planning for the inevitable Secret Santas. Whether you'll be participating in a work one, friend's one, or your family's, we all play the game at some point. And as if shopping for people you know isn't hard enough, shopping when the receiver is unknown can seem like the worst type of holiday challenge. That's why we've rounded up 10 gifts - all under $20 - that make the perfect Secret Santa gift. The best part is, they're all gifts people would actually want.

Brass Hashtag ($19.00) - West Elm

Dashing Sants Bath Bomb ($5.25) - LUSH

Color-Drip Candle Set ($4.00) - Urban Outfitters

Nutcracker Appetizer Plates ($19.95) - Crate and Barrel

Mission Grove Face Mask ($16.00) - Anthropologie

PRIME Playing Cards ($12.00) - Art of Play

The 52 lists Project ($16.95) - Moorea Seal

Prisma Picture Frame ($14.95) - CB2

50 Ways to Lose Your Glasses ($15.00) - Warby Parker

Old School Gamer Bottle Opener ($11.95) - Zazzle

Jess & Jill

SWEATER WEATHER

It's officially the first day of fall and you know what that means - it's finally sweater weather! Oh, did I mention it's still hitting 95 degrees here in Houston? It's time to drop the AC and sacrifice my electricity bill for the sake of fashion.

There's nothing better than curling up with a cozy sweater and taking in the cool temps. In my case, sweat it out a little. Anything for the feeling of my favorite season of the year! I'm loving the cool textures and prints to spruce up your wedding this fall.

See my favorite sweaters below.

Top to bottom, left to right: 1. Rachel Comey 'Fringe Hem' Sweater ($391.00) - Nordstrom, 2. Zadig & Voltaire 'Faro Yu' Knit Sweater ($470.00) - CUSP, 3. Geometric Fringe-Deatil Sweater ($110.00) - Madewell, 4. Moschino Bear-Intarsia Wool Sweater ($650.00) - Net-A-Porter, 5. Moth 'Zigged Formation' Pullover ($138.00) - Anthropologie, 6. Silence + Noise 'Placid Herringbone' Pullover Sweater ($69.00) - Urban Outfitters, 7. Oversized Mohair Jumper ($125.00) - COS, 8. 360 Sweater 'Salem' Sweater ($300.00) - French Cuff Boutique, 9. Cut Out Sweater ($49.90) - Zara. 

And here's a bonus one for your dog!

Jess

IS IT SCARF SEASON YET?

They weren't kidding when they said Houston was hot. It hit 104 degrees this week. 104 actual degrees! On a day where I bought a wool poncho. What the heck was I thinking?! I can handle the humidity they warned me about - I lived in swampy Central Florida for half a decade. B-b-but that heat! It's unbearable! 

Naturally, I've been daydreaming about the crisp air that comes when fall is around the corner. Since that's not coming for a long time, so I've heard - I'm counting down the days until Jill's wedding in October in NYC. And with that, I've been searching for a scarf or two that I can't wait to get my hands on.

Get your accessory game on point before the chilly weather arrives with a few of my favorite scarves.

Postcards Cashmere Silk Scarf ($225.00) - Yarnz

Oversized Square Scarf In Oversized Blown Up Check ($32.25) - ASOS

Arrow Scarf ($65.00) - Moorea Seal

Sole Society Raccoon Print Infinity Scarf ($24.95) - Nordstrom

Basic Floral Print Scarf ($19.90) - Zara

ETRO Printed Cashmere Scarf ($1,030.00) - Net-A-Porter

 

Textured Woven Stripe Eternity Scarf ($19.99 - On Sale!) - Urban Outfitters

Lake of the Woods Scarf by Mimbres ($185.00) - Anthropologie

SUMMER DRESSES AND FUNKY GLASSES

I love summer because I hate wearing pants. The first thing I do when I walk through the door is change into lounge shorts, so a light dress is my favorite ensemble when I can wear it. The only bad part is having to shave my legs!

When I saw this Urban Outfitters dress in the store, I loved it, and actually wore it for the second night of my bachelorette party. These sunglasses from Le Specs are so funky and unique, which I was drawn to. When you wear black almost every single day, you gotta spice it up somehow, right? I'm also wearing GUESS wedges.

What's your summer go-to outfit?

x Jill

CAFTAN SEASON

After both suffering a few Chicago winters, it's no surprise that when we like to vacation, we opt for somewhere warm. Being from Florida, it's in our blood to wear a swimsuit under our clothes, especially those 100+ degree days. That's why we're always hunting for cute caftans that are appropriate to wear all day, but are still airy and comfortable. 

Jen's Pirate Booty Pixie Mykonos Embroidered Kaftan ($308.00) - Nasty Gal

Mara Hoffman Embroidered Gauze Caftan ($297.00) - Neiman Marcus

Seafolly Soundwave Drummer Caftan ($98.00) - ASOS

Miguelina Rachel Long Crochet-Panel Caftan ($598.00) - Neiman Marcus

Ravena Caftan ($175.00 - On Sale!) - Tory Burch

Band Of Gypsies Dye-Tech Caftan ($89.00) - Urban Outfitters

Lemlem Safara Cover-Up Caftan ($285) - Barneys New York

Vintage Map Long Caftan ($128.00) - Tommy Bahama

What do you like to wear during swim season?

Jess & Jill