Recommend your favorite small-town romance 🏡
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When I was younger, my mom would say that my sister was her country mouse and I was her city mouse... but now we're BOTH country mice and I'm proud to live near a small town where everyone at the cafe, plant shop, and bakery know my name 🥰
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I've found myself enjoying small-town romances more than ever before and when I discovered Sarah Adams's books this year, I fell head over heels in love 🤎 I gobbled up both When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect and I've been itching for more books with these vibes 🌾
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Have you read the When in Rome books yet? 📖 
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What's your favorite book with magical realism in What's your favorite book with magical realism in it? 📖
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In case you're unfamiliar with it, magical realism is a genre where the real world has an undercurrent of magic or fantasy ✨ One of the most common ways authors incorporate this element is with time travel of some sort ⏳ I'm an absolute sucker for it! 😍
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Lately, I've been gravitating toward a lot of magical realism and a few of my recent favorites have been:
🌾 The Unmaking of June Farrow
🎇 The Second Chance Year
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What was the last book you read with time travel in it? 📚
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When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄 As a When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄

As a kid, my family waited until the day after Thanksgiving. As an adult, I thought, “If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, why not make it the longest?” and started decorating the first weekend in November! 🙈

[#ad] This @kingofchristmas Tribeca Blue Spruce was so easy to assemble and add to my small space 🙌🏼 It came with protective “fluffing” gloves (spot my mom even wearing them to help me out), an off-season storage bag, and a remote with 8 light settings to make things merry and bright ✨

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It'll come as no surprise to you that there are a LOT of warm tones and neutrals in my cozy cottage, especially browns like this gorgeous oak dresser from @sauderusa 🤎 You'll also spy plenty of soft and rich greens, deep burgundy, and hints of ivory--basically all the earthy vibes 🌲
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Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies thi Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies this year? ⚔️
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Not only did I enjoy rereads of some special ones like Addie LaRue, The Nature of Witches, The Grishaverse, Strange the Dreamer, Shades of Magic, and The Starless Sea, but I also picked up a few of the hyped books I've seen circling the online bookish world over the last couple of years (and had some hot takes on a few of them but what's new) 📚
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🌙 Bring Me Your Midnight (5 stars, favorite book of the year
☕️ Legends & Lattes (5 stars)
🏛️ Babel (5 stars)
🪻 Foxglove (4 stars)
🌊 Curious Tides (4 stars)
🩸 Assistant to the Villain (4 stars)
👑 The Foxglove King (4 stars)
🌗 The Celestial Kingdom Duology (3.5 stars)
🍎 A Curse for True Love (3.5 stars, 3.5 stars to trilogy)
💦 A River Enchanted (3.5 stars, don't plan to read sequel)
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows Duology (2.5 stars)
🐉 Fourth Wing (2.5 stars)
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If you could create your dream bookish tea blend o If you could create your dream bookish tea blend or coffee roast, what would it be and what would you name it? ☕️
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While the name The Espresso Edition indicates that I’m a coffee girly through and through (and I am–can’t live without my morning cup of joe), I also love tea 🫖 In fact, I’m an equal-opportunity warm beverage sipper, which is why I was so excited to give @drinkchapters a try 🤎 You can read a full review of these bookish beverages at the link in my bio 💻
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[ad] Chapters Tea & Coffee is a small business that offers both loose leaf teas and premium coffee roasts that are designed for book lovers 📖 They kindly sent me 2 tea blends and 2 coffee roasts and lemme tell ya, I'm obsessed 😍 In fact, I enjoyed their Chapters Café Roast in my latte this morning and I'm currently drinking a piping cup of their Chai Café Vanilla as I write this caption👌🏼
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Which would you drink first:
🪶 Poet's Study Earl Grey
🍨 Chai Café Vanilla
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What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*. What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*... because we all know how quickly this can change)? 📚
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When it comes to books, fantasy is my first love 🤎 It all started when I was 6 years old and my family read The Chronicles of Narnia together--I was hooked and the rest is history 😂
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I still adore Narnia (and desperately wish for a wardrobe that would transport me to another world), but I also have SO many other favorite fantasy series now 🙈
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Here are 10 that have really stuck with me over the years:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
⛓️ The Prison Healer
🎪 Caraval
🧚🏼‍♀️ Wicked Lovely
⚱️ The Daevabad Trilogy
🩸 All Souls
🦋 Strange the Dreamer
⚔️ The Falconer
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
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When they tell you it’s too early to decorate fo When they tell you it’s too early to decorate for Christmas but you can’t hear them over your holiday spirit 🎅🏼

[#ad] This year, I added a @kingofchristmas tree to my home, and let me tell you, it’s the best artificial tree I have ever had 😍 I chose the 7’ Tribeca Blue Spruce with 550 warm white lights (named Wirecutter’s Best Artificial Christmas Tree 2023–and they’re SO RIGHT) ✨

Stay tuned to see how easy it was to assemble this tree (and for more holiday home content) 🤎

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Simple Cardigan Outfits for Fall That You’ll Love

Fashion, Fall · October 21, 2022

How to Style an Open Cardigan for Autumn

This post was originally published in October 2020. It has been updated to give you the best information about cardigan outfits for fall. During the autumn season, cardigan outfits are my go-to. They’re so chic with very little effort. Can’t…

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Fashion, Fall · November 11, 2020

How to Create a Casual Thanksgiving Outfit

If your holiday season is looking more relaxed this year, I’ve got you covered with a comfy and casual Thanksgiving outfit. Every year, I think about how Thanksgiving really does revolve around snacking in the kitchen and watching football in…

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Fashion, Fall · November 4, 2020

One Casual Chic Fall Sweater Outfit to Copy Right Now

Raise your hand if you’re a sucker for a cozy, oversized sweater! I know I am. While fitted knits have their special place in this world, when the weather gets cooler, I’m always going to reach for my chunky, boxy…

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Fashion · October 21, 2020

8 Blanket Scarves That Will Elevate Your Fall Outfits

Blanket scarves make the perfect fall accessory for any outfit. Over the years, I’ve fallen prey to nearly every scarf trend. From the skinny, sparkly ones in high school to the chunky infinity ones a few years back. However, I…

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Fashion, Fall · October 14, 2020

How to Dress Up Cheetah Print for Fall

Cheetah print has a reputation for being flirty and fun, but did you know it’s equally classy and sophisticated? During the autumn season, I find myself reaching for more leopard and cheetah prints than at any other time of year….

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Fashion, Fall · August 26, 2020

60 Fall Cardigans and Sweaters You Need to Get Your Hands On

Autumn begs for the coziest cardigans and sweaters, and I’m here to share my favorites with you. I think I share a post pretty much exactly like this every year, and I’m not even the slightest bit ashamed of it….

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Fashion, Summer · August 19, 2020

How to Shop for Practical and Beautiful Fall Outfits in 2020

Shopping for fall fashion looks a little different in 2020. People are spending more time at home, masks are a requirement if you want to go do something simple like grocery shopping, and comfy clothing is the way to go….

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Fashion, Fall · August 28, 2019

Preparing for Fall with Cozy Cardigans

*This post has been updated with current links since the original posting on 8/27/18 When I think of autumn, I think of pumpkin patches and Halloween, warm pies and spiced mocha, and cozy cardigans with booties. I’m sitting down to…

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Fashion · October 8, 2018

The Coziest Camel Pullover and Leopard Print Heels

Leopard print has always been considered a fall “neutral,” but in 2018 this wildcat trend is taking over! From shoes and handbags to skirts and dresses – and more – leopard print is quickly becoming the most popular print of…

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Fashion · October 5, 2018

Layering for the Lazy Girl

Thought you knew everything there was to know about fall layering? This lazy girl fashion hack will be just what you need for those early mornings! Have you ever opened your eyes on a crisp autumn day and realized you…

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Fashion · September 17, 2018

Why You Need A Lightweight Striped Sweater

I think SpongeBob said it best when he said, “the best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time!” I gotta rave about this fabulous striped piece. So, I’m going to do just that! Stripes are my favorite…

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Fashion · September 14, 2018

35 White Sweaters That Break The Labor Day “Rule”

Fashion “rules” are meant to be broken. Can I get an amen? So that’s why I’m wearing white after Labor Day – and all through fall and winter. Gosh, hasn’t anyone heard of “winter whites?” I mean, they’re classic! White sweaters…

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Recommend your favorite small-town romance 🏡
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When I was younger, my mom would say that my sister was her country mouse and I was her city mouse... but now we're BOTH country mice and I'm proud to live near a small town where everyone at the cafe, plant shop, and bakery know my name 🥰
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I've found myself enjoying small-town romances more than ever before and when I discovered Sarah Adams's books this year, I fell head over heels in love 🤎 I gobbled up both When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect and I've been itching for more books with these vibes 🌾
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Have you read the When in Rome books yet? 📖 
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What's your favorite book with magical realism in What's your favorite book with magical realism in it? 📖
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In case you're unfamiliar with it, magical realism is a genre where the real world has an undercurrent of magic or fantasy ✨ One of the most common ways authors incorporate this element is with time travel of some sort ⏳ I'm an absolute sucker for it! 😍
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Lately, I've been gravitating toward a lot of magical realism and a few of my recent favorites have been:
🌾 The Unmaking of June Farrow
🎇 The Second Chance Year
🔮 New Adult
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What was the last book you read with time travel in it? 📚
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When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄 As a When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄

As a kid, my family waited until the day after Thanksgiving. As an adult, I thought, “If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, why not make it the longest?” and started decorating the first weekend in November! 🙈

[#ad] This @kingofchristmas Tribeca Blue Spruce was so easy to assemble and add to my small space 🙌🏼 It came with protective “fluffing” gloves (spot my mom even wearing them to help me out), an off-season storage bag, and a remote with 8 light settings to make things merry and bright ✨

#kingofchristmas #christmastree  #kingofchristmastree #christmastimeishere #holidayhome #ltkhome #ltkholidaystyle #holidaysathome #christmashome #christmasdecorating #christmastrees #holidaydecor #holidayhomes #holidayhomedecor #christmasdecor #deckthehalls #christmas2023 #christmasspirit #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasvibes #homefortheholidays
What colors do you have the most in your home? 🏡
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It'll come as no surprise to you that there are a LOT of warm tones and neutrals in my cozy cottage, especially browns like this gorgeous oak dresser from @sauderusa 🤎 You'll also spy plenty of soft and rich greens, deep burgundy, and hints of ivory--basically all the earthy vibes 🌲
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If you're looking to elevate your space with #SauderStyle and want to save big, comment DOVER and I'll send you the link to shop this dresser for nearly 30% off! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies thi Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies this year? ⚔️
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Not only did I enjoy rereads of some special ones like Addie LaRue, The Nature of Witches, The Grishaverse, Strange the Dreamer, Shades of Magic, and The Starless Sea, but I also picked up a few of the hyped books I've seen circling the online bookish world over the last couple of years (and had some hot takes on a few of them but what's new) 📚
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🌙 Bring Me Your Midnight (5 stars, favorite book of the year
☕️ Legends & Lattes (5 stars)
🏛️ Babel (5 stars)
🪻 Foxglove (4 stars)
🌊 Curious Tides (4 stars)
🩸 Assistant to the Villain (4 stars)
👑 The Foxglove King (4 stars)
🌗 The Celestial Kingdom Duology (3.5 stars)
🍎 A Curse for True Love (3.5 stars, 3.5 stars to trilogy)
💦 A River Enchanted (3.5 stars, don't plan to read sequel)
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows Duology (2.5 stars)
🐉 Fourth Wing (2.5 stars)
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If you could create your dream bookish tea blend o If you could create your dream bookish tea blend or coffee roast, what would it be and what would you name it? ☕️
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While the name The Espresso Edition indicates that I’m a coffee girly through and through (and I am–can’t live without my morning cup of joe), I also love tea 🫖 In fact, I’m an equal-opportunity warm beverage sipper, which is why I was so excited to give @drinkchapters a try 🤎 You can read a full review of these bookish beverages at the link in my bio 💻
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[ad] Chapters Tea & Coffee is a small business that offers both loose leaf teas and premium coffee roasts that are designed for book lovers 📖 They kindly sent me 2 tea blends and 2 coffee roasts and lemme tell ya, I'm obsessed 😍 In fact, I enjoyed their Chapters Café Roast in my latte this morning and I'm currently drinking a piping cup of their Chai Café Vanilla as I write this caption👌🏼
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Which would you drink first:
🪶 Poet's Study Earl Grey
🍨 Chai Café Vanilla
🐦‍⬛ Raven's Roast Dark Roast Coffee
📚 Chapters Café Roast Espresso 
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What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*. What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*... because we all know how quickly this can change)? 📚
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When it comes to books, fantasy is my first love 🤎 It all started when I was 6 years old and my family read The Chronicles of Narnia together--I was hooked and the rest is history 😂
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I still adore Narnia (and desperately wish for a wardrobe that would transport me to another world), but I also have SO many other favorite fantasy series now 🙈
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Here are 10 that have really stuck with me over the years:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
⛓️ The Prison Healer
🎪 Caraval
🧚🏼‍♀️ Wicked Lovely
⚱️ The Daevabad Trilogy
🩸 All Souls
🦋 Strange the Dreamer
⚔️ The Falconer
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
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Have you read any of these? ☕️ 
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When they tell you it’s too early to decorate fo When they tell you it’s too early to decorate for Christmas but you can’t hear them over your holiday spirit 🎅🏼

[#ad] This year, I added a @kingofchristmas tree to my home, and let me tell you, it’s the best artificial tree I have ever had 😍 I chose the 7’ Tribeca Blue Spruce with 550 warm white lights (named Wirecutter’s Best Artificial Christmas Tree 2023–and they’re SO RIGHT) ✨

Stay tuned to see how easy it was to assemble this tree (and for more holiday home content) 🤎

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Which authors write books that ALWAYS have the bes Which authors write books that ALWAYS have the best quotes for you? ✍🏼
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Rachel Griffin's books never cease to amaze me with their absolutely breathtaking quotes 😍 I've read The Nature of Witches three times and seem to find new quotes to love with each reread 📖 Bring Me Your Midnight is my favorite book of 2023 and it also has countless gorgeous quotes (including this one that she included in my personalized preorder) 🫶🏼
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A few other authors whose book quotes always blow me away:
Amber McBride
V.E. Schwab
Leigh Bardugo
Matt Haig
Taylor Jenkins Reid
justin a reynolds
Abby Jimenez
Roseanne A. Brown
John Green
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Have you read books by any of these authors? 📖 
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Drop your favorite friends-to-lovers romance recom Drop your favorite friends-to-lovers romance recommendations, please and thanks! 🤎
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Not only is this my favorite romance trope in the entire world, but I'm also maybesortapossibly working on a little book-shaped thing that could also maybesortapossibly never see the light of day 😂 But it very much includes this trope and so as I've been working on it, I've also been craving reading every adorable romance that has a similar vibe 🤷🏻‍♀️
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A few of my top picks:
🏖️ People We Meet on Vacation
🎄 Lovelight Farms
🎤 Funny Feelings
🎶 Friends Don't Fall in Love
🏈 The Cheat Sheet
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Have you read any of these cuties? 📚 
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