Blue Velvet and Brass Empire Shade … curated on LTK

Welcome to my 2024 home gift guide – where I did things very differently this year. After years of combing websites to find the good stuff and then making graphics to show you, I decided to treat myself to days and days of IRL product testing and vetting at my favorite retailers (small business and makers gift guide is still in the works, FYI) and collected a ton of really good stuff – ranging from $3 to $200 (most under $100). We have used that Target marble catchall in like 4 shoots recently, as a testament to how good it is (think nuts on coffee table, jewelry in bathroom, keys in entry, etc). And don’t get me started on the bright blue butter dish (which is one of the few things not from a national retailer but I wanted to give it some love – I love Pigeon Toe Ceramics). LTKHome LTKCyberWeek LTKGiftGuide

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Blue Velvet and Brass Empire Shade Table Lamp | World Market

DesignWorks Ink Standard Issue Ledger No. 7 Black To Do List Notepad, 5" x 6" - Aesthetic Desk Ac... | Amazon (US)

200pg Unruled Notepad Dark Green - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia | Target

Large Green Holiday Winter Fir Wood Tree Sculpture + Reviews | Crate & Barrel | Crate & Barrel

Small Light Blue Ceramic Modern Ribbed Baking Dish with Lid | World Market

Pigeon Toe Butter Dish, Ceramic, Handmade | Food52 | Food52

Small Matte Ceramic Speckle Glaze Vase - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Handled Amphora... | Target

Blue and Green Ceramic Striped Pedestal Planter | World Market

The Sophie Faux-Fur Throw Blanket: Striped Edition | Anthropologie (US)

Schoolhouse x Pendleton® Canebrake Wool Blanket | Schoolhouse

Corinn Striped Woven Cotton Velvet Pillow | Anthropologie (US)

Hammered Glass Decorative Vase Blue - Threshold™ | Target

Velvet Jacquard Geo Square Throw Pillow - Threshold™ | Target

Marble Dish White - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee | Target

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For this year’s installment of “gifts your kids will actually play with and not become land-fill items nor just look pretty and take up space on their shelves,” I had my kids, once again, tell me what their favorite gifts have been the last few years – and what they want this year. Yes, we have everything from their favorite lifelike Comfort Robo-Cat (??!!) to a Razor Go-Cart, art set, the only 3D printer they’ve ever loved, and a few video games that somehow seem like a healthy alternative to the more addictive kind.

Dragged my husband Brian and my brother Ken to the mall to figure out what two (very different!) adult men actually want for Christmas.

“Then Ken got into the Footloose spirit with this Sherpa-lined denim jacket. I also own one and get compliments on it all the time. I think there’s something about a Sherpa denim jacket that makes us feel like high school rebels again,” Brian says.

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As you can see, we have some fall motifs – the plaid runner, the amber candle holders (and candlesticks), one mustard napkin, some fall leaves and you know, THE HUGE CERAMIC TURKEY. But beyond that, it’s just white plates, with green napkins, glassware, and pretty silver flatware. All these things work year-round in my house (which leans green/blue modern farmhouse).

I think it’s fun to think of some of these colors, patterns, and elements as “seasonal indicators”. Fall branches + mustard + a warm plaid + Turkey = Thanksgiving. Some scattered pine cones or wicker/wood elements for turkey day and you get the same “vibe”.

The prettiest handmade butter holder for those of us who love to keep butter out near the stove. I have the blue, but the white one would be a really safe gift for anyone who likes butter and good design.

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Here’s how I took my Thanksgiving tablescape to Christmas (using work-anywhere products from Crate & Barrel): I switched out the runner, added red candlesticks, a pop of red with the ornament, and those green trees. In person this felt appropriately “Christmas brunch” and you bet we put on Mariah Carey.

I LOVE those trees (they match my dining chairs and my sofas perfectly so they are my new Christmas element this year).

The red candlesticks even make the amber candleholders look more festive. It tricks your eye. The red and white ticking stripe runner could be great on a buffet (or in our case our island where we put out all the food for our casual 30-person ornament exchange party).

You don’t need special dishware or glasses - just add a few holiday signifiers and call it a (holi)day :) #CratePartner

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Dragged my husband Brian and my brother Ken to the mall to figure out what adult men actually want for Christmas.

“First up, we went to American Eagle, which surprised me last year with some really good flannel shirts and didn’t disappoint this year either. Here we are, twinning in a nicely cut button-up that can go both ‘Date-night’ and ‘Dude-hang,’” Brian says.

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I don’t know what I love more – that incredible wavy lampshade on that green lamp – $70!!!!! FOR BOTH!!! Or that really good oxblood dome lamp (splurgier, but very powerful and makes a fast statement in any room). The mustard velvet ottoman is in my home and pairs so pretty with my blue velvet chair. But the Schoolhouse blanket? Certainly a splurge but it’s so incredible – if you have a basic bed or sofa and you want to punch up your room – a pattern like this does it INSTANTLY. And don’t forget that Rejuvenation has incredible velvet pillows in really rich colors (and some neutrals) for those of you who don’t want a pattern).

I’m really into velvet apparently, as almost all of these pillows are – it’s just such a pretty texture in really rich colors. The round blue pillow – special and such a punch. The blue/green velvet pillow is also excellent (and the same pattern comes as curtains which look so expensive and custom – patterned curtains are so back, y’all).

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In here I found some pretty awesome stuff for the kitchen that I couldn’t believe how cute and affordable it was – the light blue covered baking dish? SO CUTE (great for sides but also comes bigger in white). The footed blue/green vessel (under $20) and the scallop candle holder (could be year-round on the dining table with nonholiday candles) – both are styling staples. As you can see all of these pieces have something really special about them – either the shape, the texture (the scallop, the round ribbing), or the perfect color.

The red stripe napkins are $3 each and while of course, they are excellent Christmas napkins, red is having such a moment that I’d use it in spring and summer, too. They feel really high quality. The glassware that I collected on the shelves are just better than basic – the two-toned glasses are thick and special (and splurgier) while the purple goblets are affordable and so rich. And don’t forget the $8 glass candle holders – so good, so pretty, so affordable. I have them on my coffee table.

The green blender is countertop worthy (I just bought it for myself and love it), and while that tissue box cover is on the splurgy side it also comes in black and white and it’s metal. Let’s just say it brings me more joy than I originally predicted (I also love the tray version of it and have it on my coffee table).

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As you can see, we have some fall motifs (all from Crate & Barrel) – the plaid runner, the amber candle holders (and candlesticks), one mustard napkin, some fall leaves and you know, THE HUGE CERAMIC TURKEY. But beyond that, it’s just white plates, with green napkins, glassware, and pretty silver flatware. All these things work year-round in my house (which leans green/blue modern farmhouse).

I think it’s fun to think of some of these colors, patterns, and elements as “seasonal indicators”. Fall branches + mustard + a warm plaid + Turkey = Thanksgiving. Some scattered pine cones or wicker/wood elements for turkey day and you get the same “vibe”. #cratepartner

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A few of my beauty gifts for 2024 - all tried, tested, and vetted. More to come on stylebyemilyhenderson.com this weekend :)

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I LOVE this marble catchall. It can be for keys, on your nightstand, in a bathroom for jewerly, or pistachios. Its just pretty and easy to put on a stack of books ANYWHERE. Only $20, too! Find more vetted gift ideas on stylebyemilyhenderson.com 🎁

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great design forward gift ideas - for more budget-friendly ideas, check out our gift guides at stylebyemilyhenderson.com!

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Here’s how to take simple white plates and make them festive for every holiday. Everything is from Crate & Barrel. Linking below! #CratePartner

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my budget-friendly gift guide is live now on stylebyemilyhenderson.com! a few favorites below, if you’re interested in a sneak peek...

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Got white plates? Here’s how to dress em up! Let’s set the table for thanksgiving with Crate & Barrel. #cratepartner

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took 3 of emily henderson design’s most popular living rooms (swipe for inspo) and re-designed them using only budget-friendly pieces from @wayfair. if you’re overwhelmed by updating your living room, maybe this can help a bit! added bonus: wayfair is running a huge black friday preview sale right now, where you can nab pieces like these for up to 70% off. #wayfairpartner #ad #paidlink #onlyatwayfair

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got the built-in look on a budget thanks to these storage benches from @wayfair. more designer-approved storage from #wayfair below and on the blog today - which is your favorite? #onlyatwayfair #ad #wayfairpartner

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Stylist hack: in a pinch, colored glassware always elevates a space. Try it for yourself – cover up those amber hobnail glasses with your finger and compare. See how much life they bring to this bar area? It’s funny: it really is always the littlest things that make your home feel finished. This set of 6 hobnail glasses are identical, and they’ll only set you back $29 – they might just be the pop your shelf needs to take your styling to the next level. (Your guests will love the high-end restaurant feel, too. Total win/win.) #ad #WayfairPartner #PaidLink

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The holidays are right around the corner, so I checked out @anthropologie’s holiday shop and found the CUTEST pieces to deck out our newly finished art barn (and the kids LOVE it). Comment SHOP to have any of the links DMed directly to you (run, don’t walk - those felt hobby ornaments are selling out quickly!) #anthropartner

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In need of a cozy fall night?? #ad Here’s my recipe for the perfect movie night and @target had everything I needed :) (Butter approved, to boot) #target #targetpartner #targetstyle @targetstyle

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firm mattress lovers, look no further: @saatva’s firm classic mattress is THE ONE. (they also offer it in plush soft or luxury firm, if that’s more your speed.) we installed this one in my brother’s house (a football coach with 2 kids - he needs great support) and couldn’t be happier with the quality. as an added bonus, you can take up to $400 off now! #saatva #ad #saatvatalk

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#ad The art barn floor has been TRANSFORMED thanks to a few cans of white wood stain and enough rolls of painter's tape to fill a house! We partnered with @loweshomeimprovement to get the job done and couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. This space will function as creative haven for our kids' imagination to run wild, but is a great spot for me to hunker down for work calls, too. I'm loving how it's all coming together and this new checkered floor might just be my favorite part! #lowespartner

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OOTD, @nordstromrack style. can you believe i nabbed all of these on sale? the sweater is super soft and made from an alpaca blend (linked a few more of my recent sweater scores, too), the jeans were under $50, and i LOVE the buckle detail on these affordable fall boots. #rackscore #nordstromrackpartner

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In need of a cozy fall night?? #ad Here’s my recipe for the perfect movie night and @target had everything I needed :) (the cozy pillows and fuzzy throw are so good) #target #targetpartner #targetstyle @targetstyle

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In need of a cozy fall night?? #ad Here’s my recipe for the perfect movie night and @target had everything I needed :) head to stories or comment SHOP for the links to these cozy clothes and home goods :) #target #targetpartner #targetstyle @targetstyle”

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we’re shooting some christmas content in the art barn right now, so i did some early ornament shopping. swipe to see how my show and tell morphed into some unexpected fashion inspo! (but i really do love these - all ornaments are from @anthropologie, and i’ve shared a few more favs below. SO many good ones this year!)

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a quick pillow refresh tip, in honor of #targetcircleweek. scored all of these on sale and they’re the perfect finishing touch for this primary bedroom we’ve just completed! you can score big, too - the sale is happening now through 10/12. its free to join and the deals are HUGE. sharing a few more of my tech recs and my home scores below... #target #ad #targetpartner

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