Tag: Holiday
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25 Holiday Gift Exchange Theme Ideas
Every year, people ask us for theme ideas from my family’s annual Christmas gift exchange. We first mentioned this tradition on a podcast episode in 2016 and now, nearly a decade later, we’re putting the full, updated list in an easy-to-reference blog post. So if you or your family are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by…
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How Renovation Can Increase Holiday Rental Revenue in Portugal
Holiday rentals in Portugal have seen growing demand in recent years, particularly in The Algarve. With visitors seeking comfortable and well-equipped accommodation, property owners have an opportunity to increase revenue through carefully planned renovations. Even relatively small improvements can make a noticeable difference in rental rates, occupancy levels, and guest satisfaction. Thoughtful upgrades also help…
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How Renovation Can Increase Holiday Rental Revenue in Portugal
Holiday rentals in Portugal have seen growing demand in recent years, particularly in The Algarve. With visitors seeking comfortable and well-equipped accommodation, property owners have an opportunity to increase revenue through carefully planned renovations. Even relatively small improvements can make a noticeable difference in rental rates, occupancy levels, and guest satisfaction. Thoughtful upgrades also help…
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The Link Up: Em’s Holiday Sweater, Marlee’s Perfect Winter Shoes, And A VERY Exciting Home Brand Launch
Happy Sunday, everyone. As you may have noticed, be it the gift guides or our Christmas decorating hacks post on Friday, we are really getting into the holiday spirit. And you bet shoots have been happening, so get ready for those. Ok links? Great. This week’s house tour is a cool, modern, exciting home! So…
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Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
21. Suminagashi Craft Kit ($34+) This Japanese Marbling Craft Kit is something both of our kids would love… and that John and I would also have so much fun using! So it really works for both lists. If you know anyone who is crafty and likes to make things, this would be such a hit.…
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Our Holiday Tool Kit And Super Hacks I Love
As someone who is “high key” VERY into Christmas, even I don’t like to buy new things annually (our kids love the nostalgia of what we have already), but every couple of years, I get excited to do something a little fresh through styling. But it can feel like an overwhelming task, a totally non-fun…
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The Link Up: Em’s Important Message, Mal’s First Holiday Decor Purchase, And Cute Pull-On Pants
Happy Sunday, everyone. First and foremost, we want to say how grateful we are that there are judges who are fighting against taking away necessary programs from people in real need. However, that doesn’t mean people and organizations serving those communities still don’t need a lot of help, especially since SNAP benefits may be heavily…
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Gretchen Made A Switch! Here’s How She Designed This Small Space For Guests, Just In Time For Holiday Hosting
Hey there, reader! Does this wallpaper look familiar? Any chance you remember this MOTO photo (below) from my last makeover reveal? The one where I plastered the tinier of my two bedrooms in DIY fabric wallpaper, forced a queen bed in there, and called it mine? Or maybe you’re up-to-date and instead recall a more…
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A Few Early “Almost” Holiday Outfits That Are Possibly Year Round
For the recent Holiday shoot (that was shot in early October) I struggled to find anything that read as “Christmas” but found a lot that felt “holiday adjacent” (i.e., festive, pops of red, or even just slightly more elevated than my usual denim/denim/scarf vibe). Here are some cute holiday outfits if you are starting to…
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Our Fresh And Easy 2025 Holiday Decorating Ideas That Will Get Your Wheels Turning
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Ready for my personal holiday decorating schedule? (Remember that my job alters a typical process, so NO PRESSURE). Ok, October: start gathering inspiration, new ideas, and any new pieces you want (good stuff can sell out). November: it’s dark/wet outside, so it’s fun to start adding greenery and twinkle lights (yes, faux for us inside,…