Best Smoky-Scented Candles

Best Smoky-Scented Candles

Hello and happy ‘Turkey Day Eve!’ As usual, the holiday season is zooming past me quickly and I’m just trying to do my best to keep up! I realized it’s been a hot minute since I did a scented-candle post and as we are thick in the middle of cozy candle season, I’m going to … Read More

Hall’s Haul: Bath & Body Works Winter/Holiday 2022 Hand Soaps

Hall’s Haul: Bath & Body Works Winter/Holiday 2022 Hand Soaps

Here we are, already in mid-December! 😮😳😲😬 I’m not really sure how it’s already less than 2 weeks to Christmas but indeed it is and I personally still have a to-do list that’s a mile long! If you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, how are you doing with shopping and plans? Have you checked out my … Read More

A Love Letter to Fig, Vol 2: Best Fig Beauty Products

A Love Letter to Fig, Vol 2: Best Fig Beauty Products

Today I continue my ode to all things fig by featuring my favorite fig-scented beauty and home products! I’m a huge fan of this pretty scent; it’s fruity, green, earthy, and all-around beautiful. It always feels a bit elevated to me compared to most fruity fragrances. As I was planning this post, I realized I … Read More

Hall’s Haul: Bath & Body Works Holiday/Winter 2021 Candles

Hall’s Haul: Bath & Body Works Holiday/Winter 2021 Candles

Happy mid-December! We’re officially at the weekend before Christmas! 😲 If you celebrate, how’re you doing? Are you ready?? Because I am decidedly NOT there yet 😂 My husband and I will be among the masses frantically purchasing last-minute gifts this weekend and I can tell you, my anxiety about the crowds is already dialed … Read More

Favorite Pumpkin-Scented Candles for Autumn 2021

Favorite Pumpkin-Scented Candles for Autumn 2021

Guys, we’re so close to fall, I can already taste the pumpkin spice! Er, literally. I’ve already enjoyed several pumpkin spice k-cups and Elysian pumpkin ales 😁 Call me basic if you will, but I unapologetically love my pumpkin spice and look forward to it every year. As far as I’m concerned, it’s one of … Read More

Friday Night Puzzling! 4-23-2021

Friday Night Puzzling! 4-23-2021

Happy Friday! This week we’re unloading the boxes full of my husband Scott’s childhood memories for some gaming goodness! We were both just little munchkins when Atari first came out and it was love at first Asteroid! I fondly remember watching my older brothers show off their impressive Space Invader skills. And being taught by … Read More

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Maison Margiela’s Replica

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Maison Margiela’s Replica

I’d like to introduce a new feature to Wednesday Waftings: perfume reviews! Some weeks I may choose a particular theme such as coffee note-based gourmands or white florals. And some weeks, I will review a complete sampler set. I’ve chosen to do the latter this week and would like to share my thoughts on a … Read More

Friday Night Puzzling! 4-2-2021

Friday Night Puzzling! 4-2-2021

When quarantine started last year, my husband and I soon realized we’d now be spending our once very social weekends at home with just the two of us for an unforeseeable amount of time. We had to get creative about how to make our weekends still feel fun and special. But it was also a … Read More