The Week Of Family, Cooking, and Shopping

This week is definitely the week of family, cooking, and shopping. It is such a special time of year, but it can also be crazy busy. We are praying over all of us that we cling to calmness and not let the crazy-busy make us crazy! It is easy to get caught up in all of the pressure of hosting perfectly, cooking perfectly, decorating perfectly, shopping perfectly and everything else. However, rejoice, because we can say goodbye to all of the false perfect goals because they just aren't true. What is true is that this week is full of fun opportunities to be with loved ones, cook and eat delicious meals together, and do some gift shopping. Above all else though, we are called to give thanks abundantly this week. So, instead of getting caught up in the crazy, let's exist in the crazy (and even enjoy it) while standing firm in thankfulness with a gracious heart and a spirit of calmness, love, and joy. With that being said, we are of course going to list out a few sales that we are looking forward to (the ones that we know of so far!) + recipes that are on our want-to-cook list this week and weekend. Scroll down for more, xo.

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SALES ON OUR RADAR (c/o Glamour.com) 

Alo Yoga- up to 60% off sale + 25% off full-priced items, starting Friday

Shopbop- 20% off $200 orders, 25% off $500 orders, 30% off $800 orders, starts today

Janessa Leone- 30% off hats from Friday-Monday

Hobo- 20% off full-priced styles on Friday

Krewe- 60% off frames from the 22nd-27th

Loft- 50% off everything on Friday

Anine Bing- selects boots & bags are 50% from the 24th-27th

Reformation- 30% off from Friday-Monday

Bella Dahl- 25% off site-wide on Friday

Fossil- 30% off everything from the 22nd-26th

Schutz- up to 40% off select shoes on Friday

RECIPES ON OUR LIST

this sweet potato chili from cookie + kate

chicken & turmeric soup from camille styles

roasted carrot hummus from goop

pumpkin porridge from in my bowl

flourless pumpkin cookies from chelsea's messy apron

crescent wrapped brie app from food network

white chicken chili from gimme some oven

pumpkin soup from bread & wine

garlic butter mushroom risotto from pinch of yum

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bella dahl: lo's style file

One of my all time favorite memories from 2015 was the beautiful day-shoot in Malibu sporting the most lovely Bella Dahl resort collection. We snapped at five of my favorite places in this beachy wonderland that each carry a specific meaning to me. One spot was the first place Jason and I went running on the beach when we started dating. Can you guess which one?I could not be more excited to share this fun collab to you! I am in loveee with this brand. The super soft textures, the cozy yet perfect fits, and the natural Cali vibe suits my fancy. Scroll down to see these looks + find the links to each piece below.Look 1 Lace Up Pullover Pocket JoggerLook 2 Button Down Shirt Sporty ShortLook 3 Fly Front JumperLook 4 Side Slit T-Shirt Dress Split Back Button DownLook 5 High-Low Hem Dress Drapey Trench

the bella dahl brunch.

This morning was truly magical. Decor= insane. Location= heart of Venice. People= genuinely precious-hearted. And the reason for the succulent-savvy, blogger-filled sit down was to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the lovely Bella Dahl. Don't you love when you get the opportunity to meet the people behind a company you appreciate or a brand you adore, and it makes you love them even more? This describes my reaction after this beautiful brunch. I first discovered this brand a few years ago in Anthropologie, and the intense softness and comfort of the fabric completely won me over. I love how these pieces shift perfectly into every occasion ranging from a travel day to a beach excursion to a nice dinner. P.S. here are some reasons to love this label: it's LA based; it's vibe is laid back and effortlessly chic; it embodies a sophisticated coastal feel + they use the finest materials and hand dye and treat each piece. xoxo

bella dahl.

You guys, I found a new go-to brand for pretty spring transition pieces. Scroll down for my favorite jumpsuit and casual plaid button down. P.S. You will get 20% off you order on belladahl.com by typing in "LOLO20" at checkout. Yipee!! xoxo