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MakeSpace

Right, so… babies need a lot of stuff. Additionally, the baby I’m currently working on has two parents who have a lot of stuff, too. Rich and I just signed up for MakeSpace which is the city-dweller’s survival system when life’s possessions threaten to collapse inward upon you. It’s genius, and MakeSpace takes care of everything—they provide you with packing materials (fo free), pick up your stuff (also free), inventory your items in an online catalog, store them (obviously), and if there’s ever something you need, you can just tap on it via their app and MakeSpace will deliver the…
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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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How To Wash Silk

If your answer to this is typically “send it to a professional,” you’re not alone. But my friend Jean Wang of Extra Petite just shared an immensely handy guide on how to wash silk (the right way) at home, and I am incredibly grateful. This is a very practical breakdown that hits on every aspect of washing silk yourself, so you walk away feeling really informed and maybe also like you’re not about to ruin your clothes (or your bank account).
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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 Mirror

If you’ve seen this all over your instagram feed and are wondering if the hype is real, allow me to clear things up for you: IT REALLY REALLY IS. At first glance, the mirror looks like any sleek floor-length mirror you might hang on the wall in your home. However, inside this beauty lives a magical HOME GYM. When turned on, the mirror transforms into an interactive LCD screen with instructors ready to take you through just about every possible workout class under the sun (barre, boxing, cardio, chair, dance, yoga, ERRYTHANG). It’s completely personalizable (can even sync with your…
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Oven Gloves

Hey, here’s something that’s not cute: You know when you bake or grill or roast marshmallows or do any of the fun summer-y, campfire-y things and accidentally torch yourself? Yeah, let’s stop doing that. These gloves protect your forearms, not just your hands, and are 100% Kevlar with 932°F heat resistance. Seriously look at those reviews. They will protect your paws from all of the fun outdoorsy cooking you’ll get into this season, pain-free. Also, I feel like they should just replace my oven mitts in general. Why must we be restricted to early 20th century creations that give us…
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Chalkboard Labels

In addition to ordering these stacking drawers for the re-organization of my beauty and skincare products, I also ordered these cute chalk board labels for the drawers because they’re functional and adorable. For a cool $6.99, you get 90 reusable labels PLUS the chalk board pen. Aside from labeling my new drawers, I also love the other uses showcased on the product page and 100% plan to use them for labeling cheese boards when entertaining this summer (because ya know it’s brie, but I might want you to know something else about it that’s fancy). These are such a cute…
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Container Store Stacking Drawers

It might be the “nesting phase” kicking in, but I’m on a major cleaning/organizing spree. This weekend I took a page from Marie Kondo’s book (that or I was just overwhelmed by the sheer amount of product about to cave in on me) and did a massive reorganization of my beauty closet, using these stacking containers. They are truly amazing. You can choose the sizes you need and stack them together in any configuration that fits your space. They’re absolutely brilliant, easy to use, easy to stack and now my collection no longer feels like it’s on the verge of…
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Navy Snuggies

Yes, those snuggies. You might’ve seen us wearing these recently on the roof last week in order to enjoy our outdoor space without requiring a regimen of DayQuil afterward. Naturally, I was inundated with questions afterwards. We use these blankets-with-arms when dining or enjoying a glass of wine al fresco and they’re the best. I know we’re about to be in prime summer weather but for anyone living on the west coast or anywhere it gets cool at night, these are a must!
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Anti-Fatigue Floormat

And now, in tired feet news, this anti-fatigue floormat is very cool if you have a standing desk or if you spend a lot of time standing and cooking in the kitchen. The floormat relieves pressure on your feet, legs and back and makes things extra comfy so that you can focus on the task at hand, as opposed to your aches and exhaustion. I’ll let the 2K+ five-star reviews on amazon do the rest of the talking.
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