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    dear molly : shop for me

    our new advice column! you tell me what specific thing you’ve been shopping for that you want me to find a “cute” version of, and i shop for you! i was overloaded with requests on instagram, so i’ll just do a few of these at a time until i put up another request box! for now, enjoy the first installment.


    dear molly, a name personalized gift for a baby?

    so many cute options! so i picked out a few. 

    a cute wood name puzzle, i like this because they’ll use for years

    a custom onesie but obv this wouldn’t get as much longterm use

    a sweet customized lovey

    cute knitted name for wall decor

    ok so they won’t wear this right away but if someone got my baby this kids bucket hat i’d be STOKED haha– so cute


    dear molly, a soundbar? (husband insists on having one)

    this sonos one! it’s not cheap but it’s also not INSANELY expensive like some of them are.


    dear molly, a slide?

    the prettiest slide ever! but expensive. 

    and this one is pretty good looking if you’re on a budget


    dear molly, a kids bathrobe?

     

    i loooove this muslin robe! 

    the cutest robes ever but they’re speeeendy

    and if you love the muslin but also want cutesy animal ears


    dear molly, a non-wooden scooter?

    this is the one we have, it’s SO cute and works super well. also comes in a few different colors.


    dear molly, a headboard?

    i love this linen upholstered headboard

    such a beautiful rattan queen sized one!

    more expensive but this one is so beautiful


    dear molly, a humidifier?

    really nice and simply designed one– some mixed reviews though

    this one also nice and simple — more expensive but reviews seem promising! 

    one last option! pretty inexpensive and pretty looking.


    dear molly, a day to day water bottle?

    i love stojo bottles because they’re collapsible when not in use!

    for the active people, this one is nice because it has a carrying strap

    this glass one with a silicone sleeve is nice and sleek (and inexpensive)


    ok so that’s all i’ll do for now, have tooooons more questions to answer! hope you enjoyed. 

  • kid things, printables

    printable birthday interview questions

    for arlo’s 4th birthday recently, i decided to do a little cute interview of him and that i would continue the tradition and ask him the same questions every year on his birthday! (CUE TEARS)

    so i decided to turn it into a printable for all of you guys to use on your kids birthdays toooooo. Read More

  • kid things

    back to school shopping

    because a lot of kids are going back to school or starting preschool– i wanted to do a little roundup of cute neutral lunchboxes, backpacks, bento boxes, water bottles etc.

    of course i had to include our favorite clothing stamp i’ve used since arlo started preschool and some very cute little scratch off lunch notes!

    should i do another one of these for older kids who need actual school supplies toooooo?? let me know if so! 

  • amazon

    what i ordered from amazon in july

    this month i actually ordered a bunch of super useful things i really wanted to share with you! Read More

  • recipes, roundup

    homemade strawberry ice cream!!

    this post is in partnership with walmart

    we’ve talked about getting an ice cream maker like every summer since having arlo and we finally did it! i was resistant because another small appliance we don’t have space for seemed daunting, but when i saw this beautiful modern white one— i decided we should go for it. so excited to make a bunch of magical summer memories with this thing.

    almost everything here is from walmart, i found so many beautiful kitchen items to include in this post that i had to actively make myself stop shopping. the little beige ice cream bowls are our favorite ever– they’re actually nut bowls that come with a wood base, but we’ve used them daily for years for arlo snacks, guacamole, mise en place, and now they’re the perfect size for a small serving of ice cream!! 

    also i NEED to mention these white steak knives — we use steak knives constantly for quickly chopping a cucumber for arlo or fruit in the morning. these knives are not only gorgeous, they work SO WELL. i was shocked how well they cut tomatoes too. i got two packs and i’m so glad i did. 

    lastly, the strawberry huller!! this seemed so unnecessary in theory, just like all the kitchen tools that serve one purpose and then take up space in your utensil drawers, but as soon as i started hulling the strawberries with it — i was like OH WOW THIS THING WORKS. i am a convert. Read More

  • TV

    every love island UK season ranked from best to worst

    this is a long time coming! i’ve shared my favorite seasons of love island uk many times on instagram, but finally you have a blog post you can easily access whenever you need. i will update this post as new seasons air, so this is as of right now and what seasons have aired in entirety! Read More

  • movies

    six fun horror movies to stream

    ok so i really don’t post on the blog much about the movies and TV that i post about on instagram, and i figured i may as well. i know not everyone is into horror movies, but for those of you who are– i thought it would be fun to do roundups of the ones we’ve enjoyed recently! 

    all of these movies are “fun” meaning they have some laughs, and a few of them aren’t really scary at all but they’re still classified as horror so i included them. if you’re into black comedy/horrors, i think these were all pretty enjoyable. Read More

  • home, home tour

    home tour : clancy millions modern vintage abode

    i’ve followed clancy for a few months and her house is so simple and beautiful! i love when a house feels designed by also super cozy. hope you like it!


    tell us about you and what you do!

    I’m Clancy! I’m 28 and a Mama to two perfect little ladies, Goldie who’s 3 and Dolly who’s 1. Kyran and I have been married 5 years, he’s the best. I’m a stay at home Mom and interior design enthusiast! We live on the Central Coast in Cali. 

    How long have you lived in your home?

    We moved in in February of this year after renovating for 4 months. This is our third house we’ve bought but our first major remodel. Read More

  • roundup

    crate & barrel faves

    remember in the 90s when people used to be like omg i wish i could have a shopping spree at so and so store? why aren’t shopping sprees a thing anymore? because mall culture is dead?! anyway my point is, if i could have a shopping spree at crate and barrel I WOULD WANT IT SO MUCH.

    i love soooo many of their current products i thought i should share a roundup with you of all my favorites. drooooool.

  • pretty everything, roundup

    pretty everything : kitchen sink-ware

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    you know my love of pretty things doesn’t stop with the dishes– so i thought it’d be fun to round up lots of attractive sponges, dish brushes, dish towels and dish racks today.

    i did this post a little differently, so you can directly click on a product and be taken to the product page, but i hope it’s not glitchy for you! if it is, let me know! 

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diy fabric paper chains! totally no-sew project bu diy fabric paper chains!
totally no-sew project but if you know how to sew —sew it up!

i love love hanging paper chains around the house but i really wanted to make some that we could keep FOREVER. i went a little crazy in the fabric section and got a ton of patterns but this would also look so cute in just 1 or 2 pattern variations too! now i’m second guessing if i shoulda gone simpler haha.

cut 1-1.5” strips of fabric and use fuse tape to bond with an iron. then just use fabric glue to create your loop and let dry with chip clips on to keep their shape. 

i spent a solid week adding more and more loops whenever i felt like doing something productive with my hands, you could obviously make this as short or as long as you want!

after a year (and a cross country move) i would say they held up well but definitely did fray on the ends! if you double fold they won’t! 

also if i decide to make more, it would be soooo sweet to use the kids old clothing! 😭
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#cottagecore #cottagecorechristmas #diyxmas #diychristmas #diychristmasdecor
a look back on christmas memories from last year w a look back on christmas memories from last year when arlo left santa a dollar 😭 and when we had one giant room for our house — feeling so grateful for so much more cozy low ceiling space to decorate, but also i need 100 more garlands now so it’s a bit much
this will be our first thanksgiving in connecticut this will be our first thanksgiving in connecticut, and our first thanksgiving on our own. i’ve never actually made
the turkey before and well... i don’t even like turkey so WHY BOTHER!? instead i’m doing a big chicken because
my whole family actually likes chicken! 

it feels intimidating to do the “grown-up cooking,” but this @oxo carbon steel roaster is the mvp. it cooks so evenly, gives you that crispy skin moment, works on all stove tops (even induction!), AND it’s metal-utensil safe so you can carve without worrying about scratching it!!!

like seriously, every drawer in this kitchen has an @OXO gadget in it. 

also if you’re a worrier about under or overcooking, this leave-in digital thermometer will change your life. you stick it in, you can set a target temp for whatever you’re cooking and it’ll tell you when it’s ready!! 

if you want the links, comment WANT and i’ll send em straight to your inbox. 

#OXOPartner #OXOBetter

thanksgiving chicken recipe (it’s just @inagarten ofc) :

- heat the oven to 425°F. remove the chicken giblets. pat outside super dry.
- liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. stuff the cavity with a bunch of thyme, sage, two halves of a lemon halves and a head of garlic cut crosswise. brush the outside of the chicken with 2 tb of butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
- tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. scatter thickly sliced onion and quartered carrots around the chicken.
- roast the chicken for 90 mins, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. remove to a platter and tent loosely with foil while you prepare the gravy.
- remove all the fat from the bottom of the roasting pan, reserving 2 tb. add 1 cup chicken stock to the pan and cook on high heat for about 5 minutes, until reduced, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- combine 2 tb of chicken fat with 2 tb flour and add to the pan. boil for a few minutes to cook the flour. strain the gravy into a small saucepan and season it to taste. keep it warm over a very low flame while you carve the chicken.
diy recycled christmas stars 🌟✨ i made these with diy recycled christmas stars 🌟✨

i made these with toilet paper rolls, gold rub & buff and velvet ribbon, that’s it! (well i actually preferred how the paper towel rolls cut fyi!) i planned on making this into a garland but ended up just doing some ornaments for now— but these would be so cute all over the house! hanging from a candle holder, a wall sconce, a doorknob!?

my algorithm has been stressing me out because homemade christmas crafts are so hot right now and i’ve felt overwhelmed even though this is my wheel house, i’ve got piles of supplies and lists of craft ideas ready but zero motivation. 

SO decided to start small and simple! 
if you’re feeling the same way, just grab some old TP rolls, throw on a movie (i’m partial to “love hard”) and make something cute and easy 

if you want the supplies, just comment MAKE and i’ll send em over to your dms ❤️

#homemadechristmas #handmadechristmas #recycledcrafts

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easiest hack for dressing up your store bought pie easiest hack for dressing up your store bought pie — use store bought pie dough 🍂

— roll out your dough
— cut out leaves with a pairing knife 
— bake until golden
— just lay on top of your pie in desired pattern! it’s super easy to move them around until you’re happy with it 

#bakinghacks #bakinghack #storeboughtisfine #thanksgivingtable #entertaininginstyle #entertaininginstyle
every year, for 5 years now, my stupidly talented every year, for 5 years now, my stupidly talented husband makes an ornament of a food that is special to our family! they seriously get better every year!!

and now the time has almost come! help us decide what @gideonboomer should make for his ornament this year!?

we were thinking —
— double scoop ice cream cone of arlo and izzy’s fave flavors (strawberry and mint chip what a yucky combo)
— a new haven style pepperoni pizza in the box and everything 
— a grilled blue crab like the one arlo caught and we grilled but no one likes that idea as much as arlo 
— soup dumplings, he almost did @dintaifungusa last year but went with @katsuyagroup 

weigh in! ORRRR let me know if you have a better idea!
nicki minaj you’ve got some serious competition 😆 nicki minaj you’ve got some serious competition 😆

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