Happy Wednesday, Sweet Friends! As I was walking into my mom's Christmas choir concert on Sunday evening, I was greeted by a sweet friend. As she was hugging me, she said, "JM and I keep saying to each other, 'It's just a day!'" I said this over and over in November, but it's still ringing true: it's just a day. December is always packed full of every get-together, every tradition, every "every" ever. December joy doesn’t have to be loud. It doesn’t have to sparkle from every corner or arrive...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Sweet Friends! I hope your weekend has been slow in all the right ways — a little rest, a little sparkle, and maybe a moment where you felt yourself exhale. As we step into a new week of December, here’s your gentle reminder to keep things cozy, simple, and beautifully sane. Simple food shared slowly is the most nourishing kind. Feed your people (and yourself) with ease this week. And before you sit down to dinner tonight, try this tiny ritual:Pause and take one deep breath of...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday, Sweet Friends! I hope this midweek moment finds you easing gently into December — not rushing, but soft-starting the season with small comforts, warm glows, and simple gathering things. Before we all tumble into the holiday swirl, here’s your cozy reminder: You don’t have to host everyone to host beautifully. Start with one cozy dinner, one invitation, one act of warmth. And if nothing else? Light a candle before dinner — even if it’s takeout. That tiny flicker changes...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Happy End of November, Sweet Friend! As November draws to a close, I hope your table was full, your heart felt steady, and your kitchen still smells faintly of pie and something roasted in butter. 🧈 This month, we talked a lot about hosting with calm, prepping ahead, and letting the joy outweigh the stress. You shared stories, swapped recipes, and reminded me—again—that hospitality is never about perfection. It’s about presence. I flipping LOVE when y'all respond back, keep it up! Here’s a...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Alright, Sweet Friend, You’ve made it. The casseroles are ready, the fridge is full, and your kitchen smells like happiness. Tonight is your moment to breathe, exhale, and remind yourself: you did it. Before you drift off to sleep (or reheat just one more spoonful of stuffing for “testing purposes”), take 30 minutes to reset your space and your mindset. 🕰 Your 30-Minute Night-Before Reset Clear your counters + start with an empty dishwasher Set the table (water glasses filled = morning win)...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Sweet Friend, It’s officially crunch time — but here’s the secret: if you get a few things done between now and Tuesday, you’ll breeze into Thanksgiving with confidence (and maybe even lipstick on). 💋 This is your final push — simple, strategic, and perfectly manageable. Speaking of lipstick, pick out your outfit now. Add your accessories to a little baggie, and hang it on the outfit, ready and waiting for you on Thursday. Moving on! 🛒 Your Final Grocery List Here’s what to grab today so...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Sweet Friend, One week from today, your kitchen will smell amazing, your playlist will be humming, and (if we do this right) you’ll actually be relaxing with a glass of wine before guests arrive. 🍷 Hosting doesn’t have to feel like a sprint — it’s all about pacing yourself this week. Here’s your calm, collected one-week-out game plan to help Thanksgiving unfold with ease. 🗓 Your One-Week Checklist Finalize your headcount and note any dietary needs Defrost your turkey (yes—start now!) Do...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Sweet Friend! 🗓️ This Week’s Focus: Fridge Week We’re making space for calm and clarity — both in your fridge and in your mind. A little organization now means smooth sailing later. Do you know what size bird you’re getting? And if it’s frozen, do you have space to let it thaw safely in your fridge? ((Every. Single. Year. My dad and I have the turkey in the bathtub while we watch the Macy’s Day Parade. Without fail… Now, when I’ve hosted Friendsgiving, have I ever had the turkey in the...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Sweet Friend — can you feel it? We’re in full-on cozy mode now. This is where hosting becomes a little bit magic — the flicker of candlelight, a favorite playlist (I've curated a Thanksgiving Days list for y'all!), the sound of glasses clinking and laughter spilling across the table. Here are a few of my favorite ways to make your home feel like the warm hug everyone’s craving this time of year. 🛍️ Things I’m Loving Okay, y'all. I'm going to get very real with you: I cannot talk politics...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
