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Cocktail Plate With Wine Holder

As you may have gathered by now, I love throwing cocktail parties. They’re not as big of a commitment as a dinner, but still offer a welcoming environment for guests to gather and enjoy each other’s company. The problem: it’s really hard to eat standing up with a glass of wine in your hand. These cocktail plates that have a built in wine holder are the most elevated option I’ve seen yet for providing a genius solve for those of us who can’t locate convenient counter space on which to set our wine so that we can eat shrimp. Whew,…
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Cardholder Phone Case

I love a phone case that’s also a cardholder, but they do present a dilemma for those of us who also want to add popsockets/phone holders to our phones. That’s why I love this case that doesn’t make me choose. The hard back conceals your cards while also allowing for a strong surface to adhere your phone holder of choice, which for me right now, is actually this ring holder/stand.
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Friends 25TH Anniversary Collection at Pottery Barn

Yep, this is a real thing that exists. Friends is leaving Netflix soon, and if you’re stressed about it, Pottery Barn has found a way to keep your pals close at all times. Could I BE more obsessed with everything? My standout favorites include this epic coffee table and the sweetest tea towels ever, but check out the whole collection. It really takes you back.
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Homesick Candles

You may have spotted these Homesick Candles around the ‘gram lately. My wonderfully talented friend and fellow Wisconsin native, Elizabeth Eulberg (you must read her new book, Past Perfect Life), recently sent me this incredible Wisconsin-scented “homesick” candle, which if you live away from home is absolutely the sweetest and most thoughtful gift. They have every state, plus other specific, emotion-evoking scents like Grandma’s Kitchen and NYC. But seriously, READ HER NEW BOOK IT’S AMAZING.
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Minted

I have lots of family and friends coming to NYC this weekend for my baby shower and am obsessed with the invitations the hostesses sent out from Minted. (This is the exact one… in pink with scalloped edges and a gingham envelope liner.) The personalization options are so fun and the quality is truly top notch. Not only do I appreciate this because the invitations are definitely going to be immortalized in a baby book (or maybe framed?) but also now I think I need to go back for matching thank you notes… and birth announcements… and any/all paper goods…
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Cute House-Warming Gift

We’ve all got that plastic garlic press or wobbly pizza cutter we know we need to get rid of but kind of never do. Can you imagine then how sweet this chic seven-piece set of kitchen essentials would be to receive as a house-warming or hostess gift? Help your friends pull together a kitchen that’s on point (and toss anything that’s stayed at the dinner party too long). I know you’ve got that arsenal of scented candles for these types of occasions, but why not mix it up?
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Pottery Barn Baby

Something I’ve learned in recent months is that navigating the endless baby options out there can be SO overwhelming. But, any time I’m looking around on Pottery Barn Baby (which is OFTEN these days) I don’t feel that way. I think it’s because the selection is so curated that I don’t feel the need to go down a two hour internet research rabbit hole for every item—the hard work has already been done for me. Pottery Barn Kids has always been my go-to for cute baby gifts because their quality is top-notch… but also because nothing (and I do mean…
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The Best White Elephant Gifts

Everyone loves to hate on White Elephant exchanges, but I think we all secretly love them. The tough part is finding a gift so good/hilarious that the entire party will literally fight over it to the point of knocking over the Xmas tree. This list is one of the best I’ve seen so far, so shop with confidence, and if it’s really cute, buy two. I call dibs on the shower wine glass holder.
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