Holiday Splurges + Steals

dress / bangles / earrings: vintage…similar here! / pumps: past season…we love this red cap toe style! / lip color (in “Chili pepper”) / nail polish / plates / tablecloth: vintage suzani…similar here! / planter: similar here and here / chairs / rug

Happy Wednesday, y’all! Today we’re sharing what’s on our holiday wishlist right now, including lustworthy splurges as well as some amazing steals! We all know it’s been quite a year, so we’re thinking that if ever there was a year when we all deserve a special holiday treat, this is it!!

We’re snapping up the prettiest sweaters, like this hand-knit Fair Isle, this cashmere crewneck (available in 25 colors plus you can add your monogram!) and this pearl-embellished cable knit (under $50!), but we also can’t help but think of warmer temps and the perfect dresses to wear, like this chic fuchsia maxi and this leaf print midi! We’re currently dreaming of this classic gold watch, this ultra-chic luggage and the coziest cashmere-lined leather gloves! For the home, colorful tabletop items and monogrammed bedding will forever have us smitten, and we’re eyeing a few new furniture pieces like this rattan dining table, this four poster bed and this woven coffee table.

Looking for more of our favorite finds? Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page, where we add our current obsessions like handbags, hostess gifts, entertaining pieces and more!

Photography: Jessica Amerson

Holiday Gifting with Nordstrom

Happy Monday, y’all! Christmas is just 12 days away, but there’s still time to find the most thoughtful and fun gifts! We love Nordstrom as a one-stop gifting resource, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite finds below! In addition to getting purchases shipped to your home or directly to the gift recipient, we especially love using Nordstrom’s contactless curbside service, which lets you buy items online and pick them up at your local store (so convenient and easy!).

We’re channeling our inner Mrs. Claus in this darling nightgown (shown above!) as we snap up the perfect presents for everyone on our list, at every price point! Looking for gifts under $25? We love this fragrance set, these fuzzy striped socks, and this pair of bandanas! At $50 and under, we’re crushing on this washable silk face mask, this art-inspired domino set, and this pretty gold wine opener (pair it with your favorite bottle of wine in a beautiful bag!). There are so many great gift options at $100 and under…right now we’re loving this soft cashmere sweater (just $57 and available in 13 colors and patterns!), this portable bluetooth speaker, this silk pillowcase, and this instant camera! We’re also scouting the best stocking stuffers, and we especially adore beauty products in pretty cases, like this lipstick and this bronzer compact.

Practical items are always a great gift idea, and two we use daily (and think are total game-changers!) are this sparkling water maker and this amazing hair dryer. And of course we’re eyeing a few splurge-worthy obsessions that we may snap up ourselves if Santa doesn’t get the memo, like this perfume in the most beautiful bottle, this gorgeous woven leather bag, and these sparkly diamond studs. Happy shopping!

Photography: Jessica Amerson

Post sponsored by Nordstrom

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, y’all! It’s our favorite day of the week, when we share all of our current fashion, home and gift obsessions! We’ve also got the scoop on the best sales happening this weekend, like up to 70% off at J.Crew with the code CHEER (we’re loving this sweater, this coat, these earrings!); 40% off clothing at Anthropologie (we’re obsessed with this coat, this top, this dress); special pricing on bedding, pajamas, pillows and throws at Serena & Lily (it’s the perfect time to snap up these sheets, this pillow, these PJs!); 40% off at Talbots (we love this blazer, these flats, this skirt); up to 50% off at Madewell with the code BIGTIME (don’t miss this jacket and this sweater!); and up to 70% off plus free shipping with the code PREMIERVIP at Mark & Graham (for the perfect personalized presents don’t miss this tray, this pouch, this tech folio). There are so many great deals at H&M…we’re loving this new sequined dress (perfect for a low-key but festive NYE at home!), this pretty pearl-embellished sweater and this chic pleated blouse. Right now you can also take 15% off of the cutest printed PJs at Printfresh with the special code PENCILANDPAPERCO…they’re perfect for upping the style quotient on your loungewear look, plus they make such a great gift for everyone on your list!

We are SO excited about the “Gen Dress” that launched yesterday as part of our collaboration with Dondolo! It’s the perfect piece for lounging at home, or you can dress it up with some pretty flats and fun accessories for the holidays! Our 12 Days of Merry event also started this week, so you’ll want to stay tuned for each daily deal on P+P products! Today you can take 20% off your entire purchase, including art, accessories, bags, tees and more!

For the home, we’re loving burlwood furniture pieces, hand-painted tabletop items, and of course a touch of rattan (these placemats, this bed, this mirror!). We recently rounded up our favorite kitchen items and shared our “cheat sheet” for creating the perfect bar cart setup, so be sure to check those out!

We’ve found some darling gifts for everyone on our list, including these pretty candles that smell so great, these monogrammed jewelry cases (who doesn’t love a personalized present?!), and some of our favorite coffee table books. We adore gifting vintage items, and right now we’re hunting for vintage ice buckets, trinket dishes, brass candlestick sconces and bangle bracelets. They all make such great one-of-a-kind presents, and you can pair a vintage piece with something new for a fun combo (like a vintage ice bucket with a bottle of Champagne, or a vintage trinket box with a pretty pair of earrings!).

P.S. Are you following Pencil and Paper Co. on the LikeToKnow.it app yet? If not, this is just a friendly reminder that it’s a seamless way to directly shop our entire outfit or home pieces that we feature on Instagram! Curious about how to get started? Here's how:

1. First, you’ll need to sign up on your phone!

2. Head to our Instagram page @pencilandpaperco!

3. Screenshot a photo you love of an outfit or interiors shot. Within 5 minutes the images and links will appear in your LikeToKnow.it app for you to purchase the pieces for yourself! It’s that simple!

And as always, be sure to check out our Instagram Stories for more of our Friday Favorites! Happy shopping!

This holiday season we’re excited to partner with some of our favorite brands to highlight gifts that we truly love. We will will be collaborating with J.Crew, Talbots, J.McLaughlin, Mark & Graham and Anthropologie to bring you our favorite finds throughout the holidays! #sponsored

Giveaway with Printfresh!

pajamas // monogram notebook // Francophile notebook // Glasses // earrings // lipstick (in “chili pepper”) // ring: vintage (similar here!) // cup & saucer: vintage (similar here!) // bed // bedspread: vintage (similar here!) // lamp: vintage (similar here, here and here!) // art: vintage (similar here!)

Happy Thursday, y’all! You know we always adore a fun pattern and a pop of color, and we’ve found the most darling pajamas to fit the bill from Printfresh! They’re super soft and comfy (and make such a great holiday gift!), and we love that it’s a female-owned business. Right now you can use the code “PENCILANDPAPERCO” for 15% off your Printfresh purchase, and because we really love y’all, we’ve partnered with Printfresh to give away a set of the pajamas shown above! Just head over to our latest Instagram post to enter by Friday, Dec. 11 at noon CST.

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Post sponsored by Printfresh

Gen’s Favorite Dress is Here!

Howdy, y’all! Since we had so much fun collaborating with P+P Creative Club member, Catalina Gonzalez, and the entire Dondolo Baby team in the fall on our women’s collection (there are still a few of our favorite designs available here!), we thought it would be fun to launch one more dress in our favorite print and style (which sold out in a matter of hours in the fall)! Introducing “The Gen Dress”, launching TODAY at 9:00am CST as a part of Dondolo’s Welcoming Spring collection! We love how this design can be easily dressed up with a few chic accessories or be worn as comfy day dress for lounging at home in style. What’s even better?? It is made of 100% cotton and is machine washable! And in true Dondolo fashion, there is also the most darling coordinating children’s line launching beside the dress! It’s never too early to start planning next season’s wardrobe, so head over to Dondolo’s website and snap up this chic, hand smocked beauty now before it’s gone… quantities are limited!

P.S. - P+P Creative Club members can now tune into this month’s Creative Conversations episode featuring the always inspiring Catalina Gonzalez! We promise, this is not an interview you want to miss. And if you haven’t signed up to be a Creative Club Bestie yet, there is still time to join and secure your January Happy Mail box featuring this classic, Dondolo x P+P design!

Photography by Jessica Amerson