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V-Neck Sweatshirt

Can we please say yes to more v-neck sweatshirts in 2021? I mean, if we have to be in loungewear forever, let’s make it stylish, yes? YES. This V-neck Sweater from Agolde is unsurprisingly perfect—they’re one of my favorite brands for denim so it’s no shock to me that they can make a chic sweatshirt, too. The balloon sleeves give this sweatshirt an added point of interest in addition to the v-neck, which is really a nice change of pace after about a year’s worth of standard-issue crewnecks.
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Collapsible Metal Straw With Case

Hello, my name is Mary and for some reason, I don’t want to drink anything out of a glass like a normal adults. I JUST LOVE A GOOD STRAW, OKAY? Specifically, give me this handy, and dare I say cute collapsible metal straw that comes in its own little case with a cleaning brush so that it never has to leave my side. You can buy them individually (in a huge range of adorable colors) or there’s a four pack, so you can toss one in every bag and never have to use a plastic option ever again.
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Fondue Set

I recently purchased a vintage fondue set and I have to tell you, it has officially become one of my favorite quarantine activities. I mean hello, it’s things dipped in cheese or chocolate or some other delicious sauce. This gorgeous copper fonduee set is a very similar style to the one I have, and also has the benefit of looking beautiful in the center of your table. Alternatively, if you’re looking for an affordable option, this Cuisinart fondue set is very highly rated. However you get into fondue, JUST GET HERE. Rich and I will be enjoying fondue this Valentine’s…
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Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs

These hot cocoa bombs are such a cute (and literally sweet) gift for someone this Valentine’s Day and it is 100% okay if that “someone” is you. If you haven’t seen these before, they’re decadent little “bombs” that you drop in a mug and top with the heated milk of your choice. They “explode” and all sorts of cocoa deliciousness and accompaniments (like marshmallows, hello) are revealed. I’ll take 17, thank you.
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Crepe Maker

We’re inching closer toward one full year of pandemic. We deserve crepes. Quite frankly, we deserve a lot of things, but let’s start with crepes. This crepe pan and spreader set should get you started perfecting your craft, whether you prefer savory or sweet, or both in several courses. (Lol, guess which sort of person I am.) If you’d prefer, this electric crepe plate also exists. I have no preference as to how my crepes are made, all that matters is that they magically appear in front of me thank you and goodnight.
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Valentine’s Day Sweater

Um, HOW CUTE is this & Other Stories sweater for Valentine’s Day? The perfect shade of red (although it also comes in navy and powder blue), the chic neckline, the HEART SHAPED BUTTONS?? Honestly, I’m not a big V-Day person and I’m not sure I have a single thing in my closet with a heart motif of any kind but somehow… this one is just CHIC for Valentine’s Day and beyond. I also appreciate that the alpaca-blend sweater has ribbed cuffs and hem, plus some slight pleating at the shoulders to give it a strong shape. The navy option also…
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LoveShackFancy Baseball Caps

The cuteness, the CUTENESS I TELL YOU! I recently bought two of these incredibly charming caps from LoveShackFancy, and I’m going back for more. I wear caps constantly in warmer weather, and I love all the pretty floral colorways. Oh, did I mention they FIT PERFECTLY?? I’m very particular about the fit of a baseball cap and these checked absolutely every box, complete with the ideal back adjustable strap. 10 out of 10.
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Circadian Optics Light Therapy Lamp

If the lack of sunlight in colder months is bringing you down, this popular and very highly-rated light therapy lamp can help with that. The UV-free lamp provides the recommended 10,000 LUX of brightness to help cure our winter blues, regulate our sleep, improve focus, and even boost energy. It’s designed to mimic the colors of daylight and has a slim design so the device doesn’t become an obvious tech-y eye sore atop your table.
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Valentine’s Pajamas

Typically, Valentine’s Day isn’t a thing I get super into. But, in a pandemic? I will take every opportunity to party (in isolation, obviously). I just ordered these heart pajamas for Colette and me (she doesn’t know, please don’t tell her), but I also think they’d be such a sweet gift to send to someone you love as a cute Valentine’s Day surprise. Also chocolate. You can send chocolate. To loved ones or to me.
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Siblings Candles

This is GENIUS. Siblings candles have finally come up with a way to reuse our beautiful jars and canisters once the original candles that came in them have burned down. The system offers an eco-friendly way to enjoy candles at home by delivering refill scented wax that you melt yourself and pour into the vessel of your choice. I haven’t tried them yet but one of my best friends has said that they’re so easy to make and the scents are divine. I will absolutely be using my stunning Jo Malone Townhouse candle canisters with Siblings wax. First on my…
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