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How Do You Gracefully Get Out of Plans? (When You’re Overbooked or Just Really Don’t Want to Go)

Because sometimes you're overbooked or just don't want to go.

Julia Brenner

Nov 29, 2016

BuJo Curious? The Things to Know About Bullet Journaling Before You Get Started

Bullet journals (or BuJos for short) are definitely having a moment right now. Everywhere you look—Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest—there’s bullet journal fever. If the cult-favorite organizational system has piqued your curiosity but you are not quite sure if it’s for you, we’re walking you through a few key things you need to know before you decide to BuJo or not to BuJo. First off, don’t let the word journal fool you.

Jessica Estrada

Nov 29, 2016

What I’ve Learned About Christmas Trees (& Life) From Dolly Parton

I’m a life-long Dolly Parton fan and recently went to her concert here in St Louis. As always, she charmed me with her humor and humility, and her unapologetic “what you see is what you get” attitude, combined with love and acceptance for others. She’s brassy in the best possible way, and the queen of one-liners. Here are some of my favorite Dolly quotes from over the years, peppered with a bunch of Christmas trees that would make her proud.

Dabney Frake

Nov 29, 2016

DIY Orange Pomanders for the Holidays

The Kitchn Editors

Nov 29, 2016

Life Coach Tips On: How To Add More Hygge to Your Home & Life

Bonnie Rasmussen‘s profession and passion as a life coach is all about increasing her clients’ “well-being, performance, resilience and resourcefulness.” It’s not surprising in the slightest, then that her UK home is a stunning space that increases the well-being of all that live in and visit it. Having grown up in Denmark (and an obvious expert at crafting soothing, stylish spaces), I asked Bonnie to share what the Danish word “hygge” means to her.

Adrienne Breaux

Nov 29, 2016

9 Smart Storage Solutions for Things You Have Too Many Of

The Kitchn Editors

Nov 29, 2016

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Throw a Holiday Party in Under 24 Hours

By mid-November, our Saturday nights are booked until 2017. It’s wonderful, but also overwhelming. So, we love to pull out an entirely different trick this time of year: the midweek party. We know what you’re thinking: There is nothing festive about a Wednesday. All the more reason to throw a low-key Christmas fete! Just keep the emphasis on the “low-key.” You don’t need to deep clean your house or cover every surface with tinsel for a chill afterwork holiday hang.