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Favorite Daughter Favorite Pants in Coffee Satin

I have something to admit: I own these trousers from Favorite Daughter in four different colors. You might think I have a problem, but I believe I have four solutions because the fit on these pants is absolutely incredible. The pleating is so flattering and the coffee-colored satin drape is to die for. These pants can be styled in a million different ways, but most recently, I wore them on Saturday night with this Madewell top and this tweed jacket from Veronica Beard.
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Tea Party Game

We recently received this tea party game as a gift from my sister-in-law and it has QUICKLY become my girls’ favorite. Appropriate for ages three and up, the game provides all of the elements of a tea party with none of the breakable china. The sturdy cardboard pieces are durable and the illustrations are adorable. As someone who appreciates the art of a beautifully-set table, I am proud that my girls are so taken with this one. Now, if I can just get Gigi to say “tablescape” as her first word, my work here will be done.
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Miele Canister Vacuum

We bought this Miele canister vacuum back in June and I thought it was absurd to spend this much on a vacuum, but our new cleaning lady (who comes to us with a long career of expertise) insisted. I echo the glowing review laid out in this article by an author who apparently had the same experience with a cleaning lady who insisted on it. The most spot-on line: “While Dyson has that British sex appeal, futuristically garish design, and woohoo-what-a-cool-invention marketing strategy, Miele’s vacuums have nothing but blunt German know-how.” Amen. The Marin style is available in five colors…
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Disney Princess Collection

If you have a little one who is obsessed with Disney princesses, you need this book. Whether it’s Jasmine or Cinderella, this bestselling storybook has over 250 pages of Disney princess stories your kids know and love. Each story is abridged and is the perfect length for a bedtime story (roughly five minutes), so we can all live happily ever after.
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Tyler Böe Cardigan

This zip-up floral cardigan from Tyler Böe is one of the reasons I love sweater weather. The navy and powder blue floral pattern, the slightly puffed sleeves — it’s sweater weather gold!
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Pumpkin Candle Holder Hack

I absolutely love this idea for any fall decor or tablescaping needs. You just take an apple corer (like this corer I just ordered) to a pumpkin and use that space for a candle. Then, you can add all sorts of flowers, leaves and berries with a toothpick or pin to personalize your centerpiece. Get ready to see this idea on my Thanksgiving table next month.
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Sezane New Arrivals

Someone please get me a bib because Sezane’s new arrivals are a drool-fest. Currently inhabiting my shopping cart is this 60s-inspired short wool dress, this fall-ready loafer and this pink suede jacket. It’s giving fall Barbie.
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Magnetic Tape

Whether you’re assisting your kids in a delicate art project or actually looking to hang said art project on the fridge, you’re going to want to check out this magnetic tape. It has light adhesive on one side and a light magnet — perfect for photos and paper — on the other side. This tape is easy to tear and stick anywhere magnetic, like filing cabinets, lockers or whiteboards.
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Tuckernuck Popover

I’m officially obsessed with this cozy wool gray popover top from Tuckernuck. The fit is inspired by vintage equestrian pieces and I adore the way this popover top looks paired with a white button-down layered underneath with a popped collar. Effortlessly chic, no horse required.
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TheraFace Facial Massager

I ordered this facial massager from TheraFace back in July and absolutely love it. The handheld device actually does way more than just massage your face, it has six different attachments for a range of uses like microcurrent for skin brightening or the LED light to stimulate collagen. I also used the compressive massage function when I had a horrible sinus infection to help increase blood flow and it worked unbelievably well. This facial massager is like the Swiss Army Knife of facial tools and has been worth every penny.
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