Sabrina, Author at The Beauty Look Book

Diptyque Black Friday Baies 2021 + Favorite Candle Accessories

November 26, 2021

The Diptyque Black Friday Baies Candle is back! This year’s 2021 Limited-Edition Baies retails for $74. You can find it in Diptyque stores and online at Diptyque. This year’s candle has a beautiful design with lines of gold, black and white. It’s available for 4 days only while supplies last.

I love the little details including the black colored wax and the 2021 print on the back.

The Standard Baies Candle is one of my favorites with a rich mix of blackcurrant and rose. I have lost count of how many of these I’ve bought over the years in multiple sizes and scent forms. I’m particularly smitten with the Baies Room Spray ($68) as it’s quite strong and lasts a decent amount of time for a spray.

Hourglass Diffuser

Book / Vase / Speakers / Room Spray / Mini Candle

The Baies Hourglass Diffuser ($190 has been on my wishlist for years. I bought this as a gift last year for my bestie’s birthday as she loves all the decorative pieces from Diptyque. She said she loved it! I finally decided to buy one for myself and I love it too. Reviews are mixed but I think it has just the right amount of throw. Scent is diffused when you turn it around for the liquid to fill the room. The diffusion cycle lasts about an hour making it easier to control when you want the scent on.

Reed Diffuser

3-Wick Black Candle / Acrylic Case with Gardenia / Aesop Book / Tom Ford Book

This holiday Diptyque launched a Reed Diffuser ($190) which comes in a boxed set including a glass diffuser jar, refill bottle, funnel and six rattan reeds. The Diptyque team kindly gifted one and I think it’s a beautiful home accent piece. The throw is very potent and with this one there is a continuous scent that fills the room. Refills are also available for $95.

Some of you asked me which one I prefer and I would say it’s a tough pick. They’re both different and unique in their own way! A few of my readers messaged me saying they have both and prefer the Hourglass version as you can control the scent diffusion time when you turn it and it’s not too overpowering. I think they summed it up perfectly. I prefer the Hourglass too although if you want something more continuous and want to splurge opt for the Reed Diffuser.

Diptyque Photophore

Marble + Brass Tray / USB Lighter / Vase

I thought I’d highlight a few more of my favorite candle accessories!

One of my favorite things Andrew has gifted me is a Diptyque Photophore. He bought one for me while on a trip and I’ve had it for over a decade! I’ve since added a few more to my collection and love the Coast Photophore in the Large ($106) and Small size ($85). They are made of thick torch-blown glass and I find them very sturdy. A black stand is also included.

Candle Accessories

A Wick Trimmer is essential and I love that more candle companies are making these. The Diptyque Wick Trimmer ($40) is one I’ve owned for many years and it has held up really well. I also bought a few USB Lighters and as one who doesn’t really like matches I find this perfect. There’s less smokey, less mess and it’s easier to use. Also think this one is interesting too!

Match Cloche

Vase / Tray / USB Lighter

Many of you may remember this Skeem Design Match Cloche from last year. The glass is on the thin side so I find it delicate but it has held up well and I haven’t had any issues with it breaking. I think it makes for a beautiful accent piece or gift! You can find it in a variety of colors, sizes and finishes.

If you’re shopping online don’t forget to check the Diptyque Special Offers page for the current gift with purchase offer they have! Individual stores and boutiques often have these as well (their offerings vary per store/season).

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What are your favorite candles for the holiday!

Black Friday Baies + Reed Diffuser gifted from Diptyque. All other items purchased by me.

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Sales

Best Black Friday Sales To Shop This Year

November 25, 2021

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Happy Thanksgiving to you! Grateful for so many things even though this year has been a challenge. Particularly grateful to each and every one of you who continue to read my blog, follow me on social, send me the sweetest messages and thankful for your support. I still pinch myself every now and then. Some days I cannot believe that I am able to do what I love (this blog). Happy to be able to connect with beauty junkies like myself around the world.

I’ve rounded up what I feel are the Best Black Friday Sales to shop this year. I went through my full list and edited it down to the sales I think are worth exploring. Since Black Friday and Cyber Week sales launched early I’ve already completed a big chunk of my holiday shopping. I have a few more people on my gift list this year that I still need to shop for though!

Here are the best sales by category!

BIG RETAILER SALES + SAVINGS

Anthropologie – 30% off, discounts marked down at checkout

Bloomingdale’s – Take 25% off items labeled TAKE 25% off, ends 11/28, plus loyallists get a $25 reward for every $100 you spend

Neiman Marcus – Up to 75% off Regular Price + Sale Items, Up to $500 Off with code THANKFUL (includes beauty and fragrances)

$50 off $200
$100 off $400
$250 off $1,000
$500 off $2,000

Nordstrom – Up to 50% off Black Friday Deals now through 11/2, Beauty Sales here, select colors of Barefoot Dreams also on sale!

QVC – Black Friday Sale Offerings + Sale on select items

Revolve – Up to 50% off new markdowns

Saks Fifth Avenue – Earn a $75 Gift Card With Only a $150 Purchase, use code BLKFRISF, ends Friday, plus 15% off beauty!

Shopbop – Up to 50% off, take 15 to 30% off storewide with code HOLIDAY

BEAUTY SALES + DEALS

Bobbi Brown – 30% off any order plus create a 5-piece gift set with your purchase of $75+

Briogeo – 25% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY

By Terry – Up to 50% off sitewide

Chanel – Les Beiges Swipe and Glow Set ($77)

Chantecaille – 25% off with early access code CYBER

Charlotte Tilbury – 40% off makeup + skincare superstars (sale ends 3:59 AM EST 11/30) and step up gift with purchases including full size products:

Spend $125 to unlock a Luxury Palette in Walk of No Shame
Spend $175 to unlock a Luxury Palette in Walk of No Shame + an Hot Lips 2 in Glowing Jen
Spend $225 to unlock a Luxury Palette in Walk of No Shame, an Hot Lips 2 in Glowing Jen + Cheek to Chic in Pillow Talk

Christophe Robin –

11/25 40% off masks
11/26 40% off best sellers
11/27 40$ off Regenerating Line

Diptyque – Black Friday Baies Candle launching for a limited time starting FRIDAY

Farmacy Beauty – 30% off sidewide with code FRIYAY30

Fresh Beauty – 25% off sitewide

Ghd – Up to 30% off sitewide + free heat protect spray with code GHDXBF

Kerastase – 20% off with code THXFF21

Kiehl’s – 25% off sidewide plus 50% off select best sellers

Kosas – shop more, save more: 30% off orders $75+, 25% off orders $50+, 20% off orders $25+

La Mer – Black Friday 7-piece Gift with purchase with any $150 purchase

Omorovicza – 20% off plus an exclusive gift when you spend $300

Pat McGrath Labs – Black Friday Fantasy Sale Monday, 11/15 @ 11am ET – Saturday, 11/27 @ 11:59pm ET

25% Off $50+ USD
30% Off $150+ USD
35% Off $250+ USD

Riki Loves Riki – 27% off sitewide

Sephora –

11/22 through 11/28 Daily deals 25% off a different brand each day
11/25 get 25% off Peter Thomas Roth
11/22 – 11/29 Get 20% off Sephora Favorites Hello!

Sisley-Paris USA – Now until 11/27 best-selling skincare up to 45% off plus exclusive gift with purchases (tiered)

SkinStore – Up to 50% off + extra 10% off with code EXTRA

T3 – 25% off sitewide

Tarte – 30% off sitewide + 50% off holiday steals with code CYBERSZN

Tatcha – 20% off sitewide with code CYBER21, plus gift with purchase options

Ulta Beauty – Shop Black Friday Deals

Victoria Beckham Beauty – 20% off sitewide

Violet Grey – 20% off the Industry’s Beauty Edit selections

FITNESS + ATHLEISURE

Alo Yoga – 20% off sitewide and up to 70% off off sale

Lululemon – Black Friday Sale items

Manduka – Save up to 50% off sale items

Theragun – Up to $200 off Theragun devices

FASHION + HOME

Equipment – Enjoy 40% OFF sitewide with code: THANKS2021 at checkout! (Valid 11/24 – 11/29)

Express – 40 to 50% off everything online

Everlane – Over 60 styles up to 40% off through Monday

Free People – 15% off FP Movement

H&M – 30% off sitewide, prices as marked

Jenni Kayne – 25% off everything

J.Crew – 40% off your purchase with code SHOPEARLY

Madewell – 30% off Black Friday Picks with code OHJOY

Reformation – 25% off everything until Monday

Simplehuman – Up to 30% off

Sugarfina – Black Friday mark downs

Splendid – 50% off sleepwear and 50% off everything else with code BF21

Truffle – 25% off select styles through 11/29

Vince – Spend $250, enjoy 20% off, spend $500 enjoy 25% off, spend $750 enjoy 30% off

Sales I’ve shopped so far include the Alo Yoga sale (bought the Foxy Sherpa Jacket in the Ivory color), Victoria Beckham Beauty (ordered the new Chiffon Lid Luster Shade + Cream Blushes I’ve been eyeing), Chantecaille (to stock up on some staples like the Blur Powder), Sugarfina Sale!

What’s on your shopping list this year? Any sales you shopped that I didn’t list?

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Chanel

Chanel Holiday No 5 Makeup Collection

November 24, 2021

I finally have a look at the Chanel Holiday No 5 Makeup Collection! This season I ordered a few pieces from Chanel.com. I had my eye on quite a few of the holiday sets but was surprised how fast they all sold out! Holiday has been out for a while now but in case you still wanted swatches and my take keep reading! I also have a quick look at the Black Friday Set at the end of this post.

Les 4 Ombres No 5

This year’s holiday quad is the Les 4 Ombres No 5 ($65). It has the classic No 5 bottle embossed on each shadow’s surface. The colors are soft and easy to blend. I found pigment to be pretty good although the two pale golds/ivory shades are really similar on my eyes. I wish they had added a bronze or taupe shimmer in place of one of the lighter shades as I think it could have tied the look together. The palette itself is gorgeous, but colors aren’t entirely my vibe. I think it’s missing that warmer shade to make it wearable for me.

Shimmers have the most beautiful sparkle to them though. Almost like fairy dust!

Ombre Premiere Laque

I hauled both Holiday Ombre Premiere Laque shades ($36 each) in 27 Or Ambre and 17 Or Noir. I think the Or Ambre is STUNNING! I love the color and shimmer and it blends out to lovely all over wash without disappearing. The darker shades have been tricky for me to work with and holiday is the same. The Or Noir is nice for a smoky eye look but it takes careful blending to make it work for me. The extra time it takes me makes it an easy pass. I would rather use a smoky deep brown or black powder shadow and blend it out. Lasting power on these is very good though!

Rouge Allure

For this holiday all the shades are variations of red in the Rouge Allure Lip formula and in the holiday spirit decided to I try three of the shades: Rouge Allure in 191 Rouge Brulant is a warm pink red, 147 Emblematique is a bold classic red and 157 Legendaire is a plum red.

I like the plum one the best! Formula is smooth, comfortable, long-wearing and luminous. Color-wise, it pains me to say this but I feel like the options this year are boring. I wish they would consider bringing back some of the old glossimer shades in the new Rouge Coco Gloss formula. Colors like Equinoxe, Seashell, Blizzard etc would have been fun for holiday! If you’re a neutral lip lover like me I still think Or Beige from Holiday 2020 is one of the best shades and it’s still available online (I just ordered a backup). Below wearing the holiday collection with lip swatches:

Foundation – Chanel CC Cream in 40 Beige
Powder – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless in Medium
Blush – Chanel Joues Contraste in Jersey
Highlighter – Chanel Holiday 2021 Fluid Enlumineur Or Ivoire
Eyeshadow – Chanel Les 4 Ombres No 5
Cashmere sweater is from Nordstrom (On sale! Wearing an XS)

191 Rouge Brulant is a warm pink red

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147 Emblematique is a bold classic red

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157 Legendaire is a plum red

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Fluide Enlumineur in Or Ivoire

Chanel launched a new liquid highlighter in Fluide Enlumineur ($48) in Or Ivoire and I think this is the star of the collection. It has a sheer subtle finish like the Les Beiges Highlighters (reviewed here) but with a little more bigger shimmer particles that have a more reflective sheen. I love this on top of the cheek bones. It is sheer so your mileage may vary depending on how you like your highlighters. I am considering ordering a backup since it’s limited-edition and I think the color is so lovely.

I’m wearing it in this post with the Joues Contraste Blush in Jersey. My foundation shade is the Chanel CC Cream in 40 Beige.

Le Vernis in 913 Rouge Intemporel

Last I have a look at the Le Vernis in 913 Rouge Intemporel ($28). This is a classic red cream. It’s a one-swipe wonder, but Chanel has so many beautiful reds already. If you already own a lot of reds I think you can safely skip this one.

Sublimage Le Coffret Fondamental

Most of the sets have sold out online but the Sublimage Le Coffret Fondamental ($570)* is still available! This is the ultimate splurge gift in skincare with their Redefining Serum (designed to tighten and firm the skin) along with a limited-edition Massage Tool (quite hefty!). I have not tried the serum but I love the Sublimage line and am really excited to be able to try this out.

Chanel Les Beiges Swipe and Glow

For Black Friday Chanel will be releasing their Les Beiges Swipe and Glow Set ($77) which includes the Baume Essentiel in Sculpting (swatched here) and Les Beiges Healthy Glow Lip Balm in Medium (swatched here and all shades swatched here). This was available as an exclusive to Nordstrom a while back but sold out in a day. I was lucky to get it back then and if you missed out you can Pre-Order it now online at Chanel.com. It is supposed to officially launch online on Friday.

Overall the Holiday Collection offers quality well-made pieces that perform true to Chanel’s standards. I love the extra embossed detailing on the eyeshadows and lipstick caps. Stand out to me is the Fluid Enlumineur Liquid Highlighter.

If you’re like me and missed out on all the holiday sets, keep an eye out for Cyber Monday. They have 2 sets available in the black sparkle tweed pouches. Also Spring Collection will be launching in a few weeks! I already have some of the product and cannot wait to share it with you! Review, swatches and everything will be up as soon as it launches online.

Did you check out the Chanel Holiday collection this year? What did you think? You can find everything available online at Chanel.com.

Sublimage Set gifted. All other items purchased by me.

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Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Ideas For the Girls Who Have Everything

November 23, 2021

I have another gift guide sharing some ideas for the hard to shop for. If you’re in search of some gift ideas for the girl who has everything I hope this gives you some good ideas! When in doubt you can’t go wrong with a good hand cream, face mask, lip balms, or their favorite hair styling products in a set!

Gift Ideas For the Girls Who Have Everything

1 Eye Mask Trio / 2 Gucci Duo / 3 Olive & June Set / 4 Biscuit Candle / 5 Light Up Mirror / 6 La Mer Set / 7 Chanel Eye Mask / 8 Chanel Hand Cream / 9 Belt Bag (love these) / 10 Westman Atelier Mini Trio / 11 simplehuman Mirror / 12 Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Duo / 13 Clear Train Case / 14 Oribe Dry Styling Set / 15 By Terry Palette / 16 Byredo La Grande Selection / 17 La Mer Lip Volumizer / 18 Evening Mist / 19 Hand Cream

I love 111Skin Sheet Masks and Eye Masks! This holiday they have a cute Jetsetter Kit ($30). It comes with 1 Rosegold Illuminating Eye Mask, 1 Sub-Zero Depuffing Eye Mask and 1 Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask and a zip pouch.

A good purse mirror that lights up makes a huge difference for those on-the-go! I love both the Riki Cutie Portable Lighted Mirror ($60) and the simplehuman Compact Makeup Mirror ($80, mirror is 3x magnified).

The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag ($38) is one of my best buys this year. They launch seasonal colors and I think the Mulled Wine and Pink Savannah are really cute!

A DIY mani set is always fun and Olive and June has a lot of great sets to pick from. I love that you can customize some of them too! The Mani Weekender has all of the essentials for an at-home manicure. They also just launched The Press-On System which I’m excited to try!

If you have someone on your list who loves Byredo I just noticed a beautiful set online. They launched La Grande Selection ($310 on pre-order) which contains 24 x 2 ml vials of their iconic scents. This is the ultimate fragrance sampler!

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Chic Gift Ideas

1 Creed Candle / 2 Creed Room Spray / 3 Match Cloche / 4 Sherpa Jacket / 5 Venus Et Fleur Roses / 6 Truffle Jumbo Travel Case / 7 Scarf / 8 Sherpa Belt Bag / 9 Customizable Perfume Trio / 10 Marble + Acrylic Storage Tower / 11 Wristlet / 12 APL Slides / 13 Instant Print Camera / 14 Vanity Mirror / 15 Beauty Organizer / 16 Scarf / 17 Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar

The Sugarfina Holiday Sets are always fun and I’m completely obsessed with the Advent Calendar (ordered these for my niece and nephew).

Good fitting Sherpa Jackets are hard for me to find. Since I’m on the shorter/petite side most overwhelm my entire frame but I still love the Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Jacket ($188, use code VIP2021 for 20% off). Wearing it here.

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Luxury Splurges

1 Dior Advent Calendar / 2 Bobbi Brown Holiday Highlights Deluxe Set / 3 Molton Brown Advent Calendar / 4 T3 Aire Brush Duo / 5 Gucci Lip Set / 6 Fresh Mask Set / 7 Fresh Sake Bath / 8 By Terry Advent Calendar / 9 Hair Set / 10 NuFace Fix Set / 11 Oribe Signature Experience Set / 12 Aesop Advocate Set

For the ultimate splurge you can’t go wrong with one of the Beauty Advent Calendars this year. I shared a look at the By Terry Advent Calendar on Instagram Reels here. It’s currently on sale on the By Terry website (marked down to $164)! The Molton Brown Advent Calendar ($270) is always a win for anyone as it’s filled with things that will actually get used up!

The Bobbi Brown Holiday Highlights Deluxe Set is stocked with staples I think anyone would love to have. Perfect for travel or to try out new skincare in mini form.

The T3 Aire Brush Duo is currently on sale at T3 and Ulta marked down to $134.99. Sale at T3 is 25% off sitewide (ends 11/28).

Last item I want to highlight the Fresh Sake Bath. I’m a bath person and think it’s the best way to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Fresh finally brought back their Sake Bath ($82) and I think it’s 100% worth the splurge.

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Dior Sephora

Glowing Beauty Looks for the Holiday Season

November 22, 2021

Now that the holiday season is in full swing I’m excited to share some holiday looks featuring some new beauty tries from Dior. New bronze and plum tones launched in the Dior Backstage Line at Sephora and I think they’re perfect for a glowing look.

Backstage Face and Body Foundation

A long-wear natural looking base is essential for me this time of year. I want something that stays put, feels lightweight and lasts all day. I love a number of Dior foundations but my go-to this holiday will be the BACKSTAGE Face & Body Foundation (my shade is 3N).

For extra coverage and brightening I love the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer (my shade is 2.5N). It’s the one I’ve been reaching for non-stop to help with dark under eye circles. It makes me look more alive and awake. Love the creamy opaque texture that’s easy to blend. Doesn’t cake or crease. 100% love.

New Backstage Makeup Shades: Bronze + Plum

For color Dior launched new colors in the Backstage lineup in Bronze (more natural) and Plum (more glam). If you want a polished look for the holiday, definitely check these out.

The BACKSTAGE Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze Neutrals is a 9-pan palette. It has a creamy base color you apply all over the lid as a primer. I love that it has a mix of shimmers and metallics with a soft blendable texture. The golds add a nice glow with a brightening effect that I love.

Dior also added a Bronze Lip Glow and Bronze Lip Maximizer to compliment the eyeshadow palette and I love them both. The Bronze Lip Glow has a soft gold look in the tube but it’s color enhancing and on my lips it gives me a soft flushed pink glow with a subtle sheen. The Bronze Lip Maximizer is a stunning sparkling copper bronze. It has a smooth finish (no texture even with the shimmer). I love it alone or layered on top of the Lip Glow.

Bronze Lip Glow Look

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Bronze Lip Maximizer Look

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For a more glam look the Plum color palette has some nice neutral-cool tones. The BACKSTAGE Eyeshadow Palette in Plum Neutrals has a mix of pink, gold, plum and grey. You girls know I gravitate towards bronze tones and neutrals, but I really love the purples in this one!

The Lip Glow and Lip Maximizers in Plum are both stunning. They look ultra deep in the tube but on the lips they give a more sheered out plum look. The Lip Maximizer is more of a true plum while the Lip Glow gives my lips a more flushed stained plum look.

Plum Lip Glow Look

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Plum Lip Maximizer Look

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Nude Look

For the neutral lip lover I can’t rave enough about the Rouge Dior in Nude Look. It’s been my go-to neutral nude rose lip this year, love that it has a soft velvety finish.

Last I have a look at the Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Lip Glow Gift Set. It’s perfect to gift to the beauty lover or yourself. The Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet has a really pretty floral vibe perfect to lift the mood and spirits.

If you’ve been looking at the new Bronze and Plum colors I hope you found this roundup post helpful! You can find my entire beauty look at Sephora. Also wearing the Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer + Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, Rouge Blush in Rose Montaigne, Forever Natural Bronzer in Shade 5.

What’s your go-to look for the holiday season? Do you go for something natural or go full glam?

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Many thanks to Sephora and Dior Beauty for partnering to sponsor this post. As always all opinions are my own.

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Gift Guide Holiday Gift Guide Home / Interiors

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Home

November 19, 2021

Sharing three gift guides today with Holiday Gift Ideas for the home! I have three roundups including cute Hostess Gift Ideas, Work From Home Gifts for the home office, and also gifts for the Kitchen.

Gifts for the Home and Hostess

1 Diffuser / 2 Match Cloche / 3 Room Spray / 4 Lighter / 5 Glass Boxes / 6 Marble + Brass Tray / 7 USB Lighter / 8 Wick Trimmer / 9 Tray / 10 Barefoot Dreams / 11 Candle / 12 Slippers / 13 Speakers / 14 Mini Candle Set / 15 Candle / 16 Aesop Set / 17 Cozy Blankets / 18 Shearling Slides / 19 Wine Bottle Jacket

I love Aesop for the home and the Protector Set has all of my favorites for the home. I ordered some USB lighters and really like them! I think pairing this with a cute candle would make a great gift. You girls know I love APL Slides and I still love their seasonal Shearling Slides (I plan on buying this year’s colors for myself too). You can’t go wrong with a cozy throw or blanket and I 100% love Barefoot Dreams! Also love Marshall Speakers and I have the Uxbridge Speaker in my home office. Has a lot of power, great sound, but compact so it doesn’t take up a lot of shelf or desk space.

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Gift Ideas for the Kitchen

1 Mini Coquette / 2 Dutch Oven / 3 Nespresso Machine / 4 Cheese Plate / 5 Cheese Knife Set / 6 Marble Wine Cooler / 7 Hand Soap Dispenser / 8 Mini Copper Mugs / 9 Mini Cocotte / 10 Ice Bucket / 11 French Press / 12 Non-stick Pan / 13 Serving Boards / 14 Water Kettle / 15 Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar Duo / 16 Mini Bowls / 17 Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Rounded up some cute ideas for the kitchen and home! I swear by my Nespresso Vertuo Next Machine since it makes both coffee and espresso. I used to work at Williams-Sonoma for years and put a lot of tools to the test in their cooking class demos and love both Staub and Le Creuset for dutch ovens or mini coquettes. I own both brands and use them weekly. A cute cheese board + knife set is a no-fail gift! And I also love the Williams-Sonoma Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Olio Santo is another favorite. I’ve used them for over a decade!

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Work From Home Gift Ideas

1 Acrylic Desk Organizer / 2 Pink Clock / 3 Desk Tray / 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 Acrylic Wall System / 8 Alarm Clock / 9 Felt Basket / 10 Basket / 11 Acrylic Desk Set / 12 Earbuds / 13 Charging Tray / 14 Paperclip Paperweight / 15 Two Tiered Tray / 16 Agate Tray / 17 Water Bottle / 18 Tumbler / 19 Portable Speakers / 20 Scissors / 21 Oval Tray / 22 Letter Tray Drawers / 23 Acrylic Memo Board / 24 Acrylic Memo Tablet

I pulled some gift ideas for the home office especially since many of us work from home these days. I found a lot of things I actually want for myself! Two things I use on a regular basis are water bottles and tumblers. I own and love both the Lululemon Water Bottle and Yeti Tumblers. I think either make for great practical gifts people will actually use. Andrew bought me these Jaybird Vista2 Headphones recently which I really love. I have small ears that are sensitive and I really like that these have interchangeable ear gels that fit my ear shape/size without hurting them. They come with a charging case and the battery life is very good!

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If you’re looking for home gift ideas I hope you found some inspiration here!

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Gift Guide Holiday Gift Guide Nordstrom

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Hostess + Home

November 17, 2021

I’m excited to share a Holiday Gift Guide today with some cute finds from Nordstrom for the Hostess and Home. There are so many fun seasonal scents this time of year for candles, shower gels, hand soaps and diffusers! For the new home owner or for the hostess you can’t go wrong bringing a chic candle (or set), fancy hand washes, room sprays or diffusers.

NEST

Nest has some beautiful options I think have excellent throw and festive notes. I love their Festive Votive Candle Set ($48) with 3 votives in Holiday, Birchwood Pine and Blue Cypress & Snow. The Festive Petite Diffuser Set ($54) is super cute! There are a few variations and I ordered the one with Birchwood Pine, Holiday and Spiced Orange and Clove. I got this as a gift but will probably order one for myself too.

JO MALONE

Jo Malone always has beautiful holiday options. I literally want them all but opted to try the White Moss and Snowdrop Candle ($74) which is a beautiful soft delicate scent. It’s hard to describe but it’s fresh, moss-like with a white floral vibe. This is the perfect holiday scent for those who don’t like pine or gourmand scents in their home. I think their Pine and Eucalyptus is a classic for holiday. They have it in a Scent Surround Diffuser ($105) and Room Spray ($74) too.

MOLTON BROWN

Molton Brown has the best hand soap sets and mini shower gel sets! I think these are versatile for any age and style. Their Holiday Cracker Bath and Shower Gel Set ($25) makes for the perfect stocking stuffer. They also have a Men’s Cracker Set ($25) and if you want to splurge the Stocking Filler Collection ($50) has 10 minis.

I love their hand soap sets. The Citrus & Fruity Hand Trio ($75) is a beautiful gift set option. I also love their Orange and Bergamot Hand Duo ($55).

AESOP

Another great brand for hand care is Aesop. I love their sets especially during the holiday. Anyone can use some extra love and care for their hands these days and I love their Adventurer Roll Up Set ($67) which comes with their Resurrection Rinse Free Hand Wash, Hand Mist and Aromatique Hand Balm in a canvas rolled pouch.

You can’t go wrong with their hand soap. I swear by their Resurrection Hand Wash ($39), also available in their Advocate Set ($105).

DIPTYQUE

I’ve saved my favorite for last with Diptyque! I look forward to their holiday scents every year and I think the design this year is one of the most stunning! I love the festive design and the full-size candles come with a gold lid this year. Sapin ($42- 78) is their classic smoky pine I think everyone should try. There are two other scents which are lovely in Biscuit (smells like a gingerbread cookie!) and Flocon (floral). Love their Candle Set ($126) which is a trio of the small holiday candles.

Last but not least if you’re looking for a splurge gift to impress, the large Baies Candle ($195 for 21 oz) comes in a beautiful matte vessel with 3 wicks. Their Hourglass Diffusers ($195) make for a beautiful accent piece with great throw that you can control when you turn the hourglass around. Their latest addition for holiday is their Glass Reed Diffuser ($190) which comes in a few different scent options. The strength of this one is pretty potent and you can buy the refills separately.

I still love the Best of Baies Set ($135) which has a small candle, mini room spray (love) and a scented oval.

Outfit and makeup details in this post:

Top: Free People / Denim: Paige / Sneakers: Golden Goose (similar style here) / Foundation: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5 / Powder: Chantecaille Blur Powder in Light-Medium / Cheeks: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Universe / Lips: Tom Ford Lip Color Spanish Pink + Gloss in Sunrise Pink / Eyeshadow: Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in First Frost / Mascara: Tom Ford Extreme Mascara

That wraps up my favorites for Holiday Gifts for the home! Would love to hear what your favorites are!

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