Thanksgiving is about home as much as it is about food. It's about hanging out at home, with family, friends and guests, figuring out ways to occupy the kids and where to put the extra guests. This week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section swirls around these questions, from a close look at Todd Oldham's new book, with crafts geared towards the modern kid, to ways to section off and create privacy for guests. Plus, there are two house tours, one of which was originally posted here! Links to these stories on the LA Times website and more, after the jump.


















Los Angeles-based interior designer, Tobi Tobin, recently opened her flagship shop on Sunset Blvd and it's like walking into a beautifully curated museum full of vintage gems, high-end design, colorful art and thoughtful accessories. Walking through the shop is a pretty special experience with the amazing textures and style. It almost left us speechless. 






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A recent night out with a fellow blogger led to an intense discussion about goal setting. And with the holidays and the new year right around the corner it got us to thinking about how we best lay out our plans for the year ahead and how it usually starts with the sock drawer.
We've never been participated in the madness that is Black Friday although we're very intrigued by the idea. It's one of those crazy phenomenons that, being the culture-mad person we are, we feel we should experience once in our lifetime. Our favorite shopping partner has offered to plan the whole day and even take us for breakfast at our favorite spot afterwards. Or maybe we should just stay home, chill out, snack on leftovers? To help us (and you) make a decision, we've rounded up some of our posts that make a case for both sides: the best deals if you're in, ways to spend the day if you're not. 



