Friday Favorites: November Things I’m Loving
I’m loving November more than ever this year. The Miami air has finally softened into something that almost feels like fall, and life at home feels a little cozier with each passing day. And while so many creators have already jumped headfirst into garlands and twinkle lights, I’m still holding onto my tradition of decorating after Thanksgiving.
But… that doesn’t mean I’m not dreaming. Or planning. Or quietly shopping for all the little things that make the most magical season of the year feel even more joyful.
Speaking of Christmas
I’m such a Christmas-mug girl, and I’ve already found the cutest ones to add to my collection this year. There’s just something about handing a warm cup of coffee to family in a cozy holiday mug that makes my heart so happy — it’s one of those simple little joys that sets the tone for the season.
And this year, I even added a gingerbread icon juice glass to the mix for my daily overnight oats. I was inspired by my daughter-in-law, who served hers to me in her adorable icon glasses, and I thought it was the sweetest thing.
A few pieces I’m loving right now? The charming quilted mug, the prettiest Christmas-tree mugs, and of course, that gingerbread glass I can’t wait to use all season long.
Updating My Home
I know I’ve been talking about this a lot lately, but it’s truly what’s been happening behind the scenes around here. I’ve been updating four rooms in our home — my bedroom, the living room, our TV room, and the dining room — and it has been such a fun project, especially now that we’re empty nesters.
I ordered everything from Serena & Lily on sale (the only way I shop there!), and this sale has been incredible. The sale is up to 40% off and there’s free shipping, which saves so much money.
In our bedroom, I ordered the Serena & Lily Habour Cane Bed I’ve loved for years and paired it with a new mattress from Leesa (use my code SEASIDE50 for $50 off and it’s stackable)— and let me tell you, we’re getting the best sleep every single night.
For the living room, I added two beautiful table lamps, velvet pillows, these rectangular pillows, a new coffee table, the cutest side table, and two rattan side chairs. It already feels so much cozier and more collected.
In the TV room, I refreshed the space with new pillow covers one in linen and the other in a beautiful velvet (seen below). For the dining room, I ordered two bamboo end chairs that bring that charming coastal look I adore.
Fashion Finds I’m Loving
I love this time of year when I can start adding all the cozy pieces back into my wardrobe. And with the gorgeous weather we’ve been having, it makes getting dressed feel even more fun.
One of my newest finds? These brown suede loafers from J.Crew. I grabbed them on sale, they fit true to size, and they’re absolutely adorable — lightweight, stylish, and perfect for fall and the holiday season. Highly recommend adding them to your cozy lineup.
Another little gem I picked up at J.Crew is this gorgeous velvet vest. It’s even prettier in person and feels so perfect for fall — I’m honestly considering wearing it for Thanksgiving this year.
If you haven’t tried a vest yet, I highly recommend this one. I have it in two other colors from summer and wore them nonstop, so grabbing the velvet version was an easy yes. And the best part? It’s on sale right now.
I also ordered the cutest striped hoodie from Banana Republic Factory — it’s 50% off right now plus an extra 20% off. You know I can never resist a good nautical stripe, so this one was an easy yes. It’s one of those pieces you can wear all year long, from breezy spring mornings to cozy winter afternoons.
