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

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

CRAZY ABOUT COPPER

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with rose gold, and with such an obsession, it's only natural that I would keep it going with home goods in copper. What started as a jewelry piece here and there, is now a candleholder, a frame, a vase, cutlery in every room from the bathroom to the kitchen! (And will even be my wedding centerpieces.) 

I have pieces from my favorite home stores, but my latest find is my the coolest (and cheapest) find - so many goodies at H&M. Where was I when they announced a home section? See my next must-have copper decor!

1. Puckr Tall Copper Vase ($39.95) - CB2, 2. Wire Frame Arrow ($99.00) - One Kings Lane, 3. Copper Top Flatware ($78.00) - Anthropologie, 4. Cathy's Concepts Personalized Moscow Mule Copper Mugs ($75.00) - Nordstrom, 5. Martini Side Table ($149.00) - West Elm, 6. Glass Box ($14.95) - H&M, 7. 4040 Locust Rustic Metal Table ($89.00) - Urban Outfitters, 8. Tea Light Holder ($6.95) - H&M, 9. Kat Copper Picture Frame ($34.95) - CB2.

Do you like copper for your home?

Jess

MONOGRAM IT!

When in doubt - monogram it!

Whether it's for birthdays, the holidays, or just because - monograms are the perfect personalized gifts. (And perfect for yourself, as well!) With wedding favors on my mind, I found the tip of the monogram iceberg. There's serveware, jewelry, towels, leather goods... You name it and there's a way to get anything imaginable with someone's initials on it. Make sure no one's forgets your name or go that extra step in gift-giving with these monogrammed goods!

Top to bottom, left to right: 1. Monogram Boxed Candle ($7.95 - On Sale!) - Anthropologie, 2. Navy Greek Key Monogrammed Initials Tray ($86.50) - Jonathan Adler, 3. Monogram Card Set ($25.00) - Kate Spade, 4. Lock It Up ($75.00) - Lola James, 5. Colofield Clutch ($45.00) - Mark and Graham, 6. Signet Ring ($220.00+) - Bittersweets, 7. Front Door Key Fob ($19.50) - Madewell, 8. Block Monogram Necklace ($150.00) - Erin Gallagher, 9. Organic Brighton Matelasse Euro Sham ($29.99+ - On Sale!) - West Elm

How do you like to monogram?

Jess

CATCHALLS FOR EVERY ROOM

Catchalls.

We never knew the little trays and dishes that were perfect for every room had an actual name (and the autocorrect for it is hilarious - try it out on your phone). Whether it's for your keys, jewelry, loose change, or your favorite lipstick, they're the perfect little design addition to any coffee table, kitchen sink, or nightstand. We need one in every corner of our house!

Check out some of our favorites that we've spotted on the internet. And by spotted, we mean shopped for.

Top to bottom, left to right: 1. Crescent Moon Catch-All Dish ($14.00) - Urban Outfitters, 2. Best Day Ever Catchall ($14.00 - On Sale!) - Pottery Barn, 3. Suede Catchalls ($21.00 - $29.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm, 4. Ceramic Heart Catchall ($14.50) - J.Crew, 5. Cha Ching Catchall ($25.00) - Smith and Boyer on Etsy, 6. Daisy Place Tray ($60.00) - Kate Spade, 7. Heritage Catchall ($19.00) - West Elm, 8. White Lace Ceramic Catchall ($16.00) - Self Rescuing Princess on Etsy, 9. Reclaimed Wood Catchall ($68.00 - $78.00) - Anthropologie.

Jess & Jill

WEST ELM x KATE SPADE SATURDAY

Jess loves West Elm, Jill loves Kate Spade Saturday (and vice versa, of course), so this collaboration is a match made in heaven for us. Imagine our excitement when we saw one of our favorite designers is a collaborator at one of our favorite home stores!

We love the fun, bright - yet grown up - collection these two creative brands made. It's got good vibes written all over it.

Check out of favorite pieces below and see the entire collection here.

Kate Spade Saturday Anders Chair ($599.00) - West Elm

Kate Spade Saturday Building Blocks Duvet Cover + Shams ($24.00 – $119.00) - West Elm

Kate Spade Saturday Splatter Pillow Cover ($29.00) - West Elm

Kate Spade Saturday Abstract Printed Rug ($69.00 - $79.00) - West Elm

Kate Spade Saturday Good Vibes Wall Art ($199.00) - West Elm

What do you think of the collection?

Jess & Jill

BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN

What I love most about my new place is all the light that comes through! And with all the sun that Houston offers, my latest obsession has been succulents and terrariums. I've seen them at almost every home store around for awhile, so I admit to being late to the planter party. If you want to join me in my new obsession, see what I think are the perfect stepping stones to bringing the outdoors in!

The Plant Recipe Book ($18.34) - Amazon

Succulents - Set of 3 ($22.50 - $31.50) - West Elm

Display Box Terrariums ($24.00 - $59.00) - West Elm

Riddling Rack Succulent Stand ($199.00) - Pottery Barn

Marbled Hanging Planter by PotterLodge ($20.00) - Etsy

 

Sempervivum Study Vol.1 ($70.00) - Moorea Seal

Dodecahdron Hanging Terrarium ($75.00) - Moorea Seal

Metallic Planter ($12.00) - West Elm

Canoe Planter by Judy Jackson ($24.00 - $32.00) - Anthropologie

Do you garden?

Jess

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS DECOR

If this December has been as insane as ours, decorating for Christmas hasn't been on the top of our to do lists. And it just doesn't feel like the holidays without a little festivity in our homes. Thankfully, our favorite stores are stocked with holiday decorations (and some are even on sale)! Now it's time to finally get started on that holiday shopping...

Brass Reindoor ($55.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

Gilded Garland String Lights ($38.00) - Anthropologie

Deco Letter Ornaments ($4.00 - On Sale!) - West Elm

Chalkboard Stocking Hook ($38.00) - Anthropologie

Geo and Apex Tress ($6.95 - $14.95) - CB2

Matryoshka Nesting Dolls ($104.30 - On Sale!) - Crate & Barrel

Gold Balloon letter Ornament ($6.00) - Urban Outfitters

Hickory Stripe and Denim Stocking ($39.95) - CB2

What's your favorite Christmas decoration?

Jess & Jill

THANKSGIVING DECORATIONS

Thanksgiving will be here sooner than we think, and it's time to make things a little bit more festive around your home! Even if you're not the one doing the hosting, and plan on eating all of the food someone else is cooking (like we do), it's always fun to decorate your house. What we love about seasonal decorations is that they're another thing to look forward to during the holidays, and can become a family keepsake. Here are some items to add to your home for Thanksgiving!

Marin Turkey Platter ($55.96) - Crate & Barrel

Fall Safflower Wreath ($69.00) - West Elm

2014 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Tray ($11.99) - Macy's

Trot Turkey Candleholder ($9.95) - CB2

Set of 2 Fox Salt and Pepper Shakers ($9.95) - Crate & Barrel

Thanksgiving Banner ($18.00) - Etsy 

Copper Leaf Hurricanes ($9.95 - $29.97) - Crate & Barrel

Cast Leaf Bowl ($5.00 - On Sale!) - Pottery Barn

Ceramic Turkey Mini Candle Holder ($14.50) - Bath & Body Works

How are you decorating for Thanksgiving?

Jess & Jill