Holiday Cards We Adore!

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Happy Sunday, y’all! With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to think about holiday cards! Using Minted is super simple and fun, plus you can even have Minted address your envelopes for you…we particularly love their colorful envelopes that can be printed with white ink for a hand-lettered look! There are lots of great card designs to choose from, including both photo cards and customized non-photo options, and you can also change the wording in many designs to make them perfect for how you celebrate! Right now we’re crushing on this fun checkered card, this illustrated winter flower design from The Met collection, and be sure to check out all of the cards designed by our talented friend Sara Hicks Malone! Through Tuesday (11/23), you can take 20% off holiday cards when you choose recycled paper and 15% off all other holiday card orders with code “HOLIDAYJOY” at checkout!

Looking for more of our holiday favorites? Check out our latest gift wrapping and decor picks here, holiday entertaining must-haves here and our luxe gift wishlist here!

Friday Favorites!

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Happy Friday, y’all! We’re SO thrilled that our new collaboration collection with Neely & Chloe is launching this coming Monday! It’s full of color and pattern, in so many different styles that are perfect for gifting this holiday season (both to give and receive!)…be sure that you’re signed up on our email list to get first dibs when the collection goes live on 11/15!

Our friend Caitlin Wilson is celebrating 10 years in business and you’re invited to join the party today with 20% off classic Caitlin Wilson Design styles using the code CWCLASSICS, like this chic leopard pillow and this amazing floral wallpaper! Right now almost everything is 30% off at J.Crew with the code FRIENDS (if you’re a rewards member sign in and use code FAMILY for 40% off + free shipping!)…we’re loving this fresh take on a classic cable knit sweater, this chic topcoat available in six colors and this festive puff sleeve velvet dress! This weekend at Ann Taylor, they’re offering ‘four days of deals’ with great savings including $50 off dresses and shoes, $75 off outerwear, 40% off sweaters and 30% off pants and denim! A few spend-more-save-more events are happening at our favorite department stores (perfect for chipping away at your gift list or personal wish list!); use code NOV21SF at Saks and NOVSAVE at Neiman Marcus!

If you haven’t finished your holiday cards, this weekend is the perfect time to do so since Minted is offering 20% off from now through Monday on all foil-pressed cards and gifts and 15% off all other holiday card orders of $100+ (use the code “SHINE21” at checkout)! Whether you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind decor update or unique gift idea, look no further than Chairish’s November Edit, which is bursting with inspiration…we’re smitten with this chinoiserie dividing screen, this lacquered side table and this colorful ice bucket (hello, holiday parties!). Serena & Lily just refreshed their Tent Sale with so many stylish finds at incredible markdowns…be sure to check out the picks under $200 section, where we’re eyeing these rattan placemats (just $15!), this striped sheet set and this embroidered pillow cover!

The November Happy Mail Box is closing soon, but there are still a few spots remaining! Take a peek at all of these amazing treats, and then get your name on the list here to join in on the fun!

Looking for more of our favorites? You can see our latest current crushes round up here, go-to cold weather outfit here and holiday hosting must-haves here, and don’t forget to visit our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like our vintage wishlist, holiday decor and gift wrapping faves and more!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Current Crushes!

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Happy Thursday, y’all! We’re excited to share our latest round up of fashion, home and beauty crushes! If you haven’t shopped our interactive collages before, it’s super easy…you just click or tap on each individual item in the collage above and it links directly to all of the details, or you can click on the product images in the gallery below!

It’s been a great week of new releases from fellow Creative Club brands! Our friends at Dondolo just launched new additions to their holiday collection, and we’re so smitten with these dresses and tops that are perfect to wear for festive activities now, but are sure to stay in frequent rotation into the new year too! The talented ladies behind Crosby by Mollie Burch have delighted us with their latest drop of fall and winter styles, and we're particularly loving this print in both this tie-detail top and this tiered dress! There are amazing savings going on today at J.Crew; use code FRIENDS for 30% off almost everything (rewards members can use code FAMILY for 40% off + free shipping!)…we adore all of their smocked puff sleeve dress silhouettes like this plaid style and the floral ones here and here for festive and forgiving holiday looks! Right now at Ann Taylor, enjoy major deals with the code NEEDNOW for 30% off your purchase and 50% off one full price item (applied at checkout)…our favorites include these suede bow slingbacks, this colorful checked coat and this pearl-detail cardigan! For a limited time a few of our go-to department stores are offering great opportunities for gifting (or treating yourself!) with spend-more-save-more events…at Saks use code NOVSF21and at Neiman Marcus use code NOVSAVE! You know we’re obsessed with all things Serena & Lily, so of course we’re always excited about new additions to their Tent Sale…don’t sleep on snapping up a super-stylish piece to refresh your space like this raffia-wrapped console table, these chic storage baskets, this chain link motif duvet cover or this rattan bar cart!

The window for November Happy Mail box sign ups is closing in just a few days and only a couple of spots are still available, so if you’re not a Bestie member yet click here to make sure one of them is yours!

Looking for more of our favorites? You can see our foolproof fall outfit formula here, holiday-ready decor + fashion picks here, seasonal hosting must-haves here and our luxe gifting favorites here, and don’t forget to visit our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like our vintage wishlist, holiday favorites and more! Happy shopping!

P.S. Are you following Pencil & Paper Co. on the LikeToKnow.it app yet? If not, this is an easy way to shop all of our favorite finds, including additional app-exclusive content just for subscribers! Just sign up on your phone and you can get started right away!

Fall + Winter Must-Haves!

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Happy Wednesday, y’all! We’re thrilled to share our latest round up Madewell must-haves for fall and winter! We have a thing for bending fashion rules (consider no white after Labor Day firmly debunked!) and we embrace the same kind of freedom when comes to less expected color pairings like blue, black and tan. We love to incorporate multiple tones and textures into an outfit and we’re smitten with how this look packs a playful punch in variety while still remaining sophisticated. This plaid coat is such a fun way to keep warm in cooler temperatures, and the large scale print elevates even the simplest pants and tops into chic-yet-effortless outfits!

Madewell’s denim never disappoints, and we’ve found yet another great pair of jeans to make the most of layering separates this season! The style worn here is their ‘slim demi-boot,’ with a slight flair cut that’s super flattering and leg lengthening…this style is also available in blue and gray washes, as well as tall, curvy, plus and petite fits! We’ve been loving these go-with-everything boots on repeat with all of our Madewell jeans, but they’re equally wonderful peeking out of the hem of a long, flowing dress! We also adore how this woven bag subtly coordinates with the plaid coat…just the kind of unfussy thoughtfulness we want from a casual look! And lately, when a hint of whimsy is needed in the mix with our basics, we’ve been reaching for these wavy gold hoops, which are such a fresh take on a classic favorite!

Other Madewell styles we’re crushing on right now include lavender-hued puffer jacket, this square-neck puff sleeve top and this cute green crossbody bag! You can find lots of our latest picks in the gallery below, and so much more at madewell.com!

Post sponsored by Madewell / Photography by Jessica Amerson

Cozy and Chic!

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pajamas / mules / blanket / book / rug (items gifted)

Happy Tuesday, y’all! Cozy season is now in full swing and we’re loving every minute spent in soft pajamas at home, or out and about in comfy layers! Lately these happy gingham pjs have been the perfect companion for lounging with a cup of coffee and an inspiring book! And it’s no secret we swoon over with anything sporting a Schumacher print, these pretty mules included! They’re comfortable and easy at home, yet lend plenty of style at brunch or cocktail parties…we just can’t resist a piece that’s both chic and versatile!

Pamela Munson and Courtland & Co. just launched their custom embroidered tote collaboration, and we absolutely adore the charming details (take a peek at this sweet topiary motif!)…don’t sleep on snapping up a monogrammed bag since they’re only available for one week! If you’ve been eyeing something at Tory Burch lately, now’s the time to check if it’s on sale since so many styles were just marked down today (we’re crushing on this geometric patterned scarf, these Fair Isle mittens, these go-to suede boots and this timeless sweater!). Shopbop also just announced major discounts on so many of our favorite brands…we’ve got this puff sleeve top and these pretty flats in our shopping cart! J.Crew is offering lots of great discounts today…use the code FRIENDS for 30% off your purchase (and rewards members can sign in for 40% off + plus free shipping with the code FAMILY), and almost everything is eligible, including this cable knit sweater, this striped turtleneck and this puffer wrap coat! For a limited during Ann Taylor’s ‘Friends of Ann’ winter sale, take 40% off your order with the code FRIENDS…right now we’re smitten with this double-breasted plaid coat, this puff sleeve sweater, these plaid pumps and this fun + bright coat! Taking advantage of today’s sales to tick a gift or two off your list? Then don’t miss 25% off of orders over $50 at Rifle Paper Co. to stock up on everything you need to gift-wrap in style! Our interiors really benefit from a cozy refresh as winter settles in, too! Luckily, Serena & Lily’s Bedroom Boutique Event is the perfect opportunity to score some of their wonderful linens and accent pieces on sale, like these ultra cozy flannel sheets, duvet cover and alpaca throw!

We can’t wait for our Besties members to receive all of the special goodies included in the November Happy Mail Box! Not a Bestie yet? Get your name on the list here to join in on the fun!

Looking for more of our latest favorites? You can see our newest Current Crushes roundup here, festive party picks here and luxe gifting favorites here, and don’t forget to visit our Shop Favorites page where we regularly add all of our current obsessions like our vintage wishlist, fall fashion favorites, cheerful holiday finds and more!

Photography by Jessica Amerson