Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 7 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week

"The best festive thing I got myself last year was the Bonne Maman advent calendar, so this year I bought it again. It's packed with 24 (adorable!) mini fruit spreads, and it makes every breakfast toast in December a celebratory event." —Tara Bellucci, News and Culture Director

"One of my favorite parts of the holiday season? Gift giving and specifically gift wrapping. I've been big into pink/red color combos lately, and I bought these bright botanical wrapping sheets from Rifle Paper Co. to kick off my holiday shopping! I'll pair the wrapping paper with some green ribbon in December, but I think the colors work for beyond the holidays, too. I MIGHT even cut out a little bit and put it in a little frame I have. It's just that pretty!" —Sarah Everett, Staff Writer

I love a good designer collaboration — especially when it's well-priced! So when I heard Southern California designer and lifestyle influencer Becki Owens was partnering with Sam's Club on the brand's first-ever designer-created furniture collection, my eyes and ears perked up. Fans of Owens' coastal cool, traditional meets modern aesthetic will love the four item-strong assortment, which includes a sofa and ottoman set, dining table set, and a beautiful sofa console table. Prices start at just $300, and I'm also partial to this cute swivel chair that features stain-resistant linen upholstery and a handsome solid wood base. Pieces will hit the floors at Sam’s Club locations nationwide by mid-December, but members can order online now.

"I felt like I kept hearing about Luxome's bamboo sheets, so I finally decided to try them out. Folks, they are the silkiest, softest, smoothest, butteriest bed linens in all the land. I can’t recall a time I’ve ever fangirled over a piece of fabric so hard. My terracotta-colored sheets are my new favorite thing." —Maddie Bilis, Deputy Lifestyle Director

"I am actually one of those people who eat an apple a day. I know. Funny enough, I never invested in any tools to make this habit easier, until I recently bought an OXO apple slicer. Why is this thing so fun? I don't know what I look forward to more these days, eating an apple or pretending like I'm a "Chopped" contestant every time I slice one up in two seconds with this bad boy." —Kelly Dawson, Deputy Editor

"My bedroom door has been painted over so many times that it won’t stay open (renter probs!), so I’ve been using a little trash can to prop it in place. Not the sexiest solution, I know, but neither is an old-school floor stop. Lo and behold, while doing some Cyber Monday shopping via Jayson Home, I found the stylish fix I never knew I needed: a jute knotted door stopper. I can’t wait to swap out my trash can stand-in for something way more très chic. Plus, I love that this can double as a decorative object on top of coffee table books or hanging from a door handle." —Blair Donovan, Style Editor

"If you’ve ever munched on Legally Addictive snacks, then you know they’re totally unique and absolutely delicious. Just in time for the holidays, the brand launched two new flavors, and I am happy to report that they are both total winners. Salted Gingerbread is a delightful combo of ginger from fellow Ashville-based purveyor Spicewalla, graham cracker, salted toffee, and dark chocolate. Part cracker and part cookie, the limited-edition Peppermint Crunch is also made with sumptuous toffee and chocolate, along with crushed peppermint on the outside. Not sure which to choose? Might I suggest the Party Pack that includes two bags of each?" —Amy Gordon, Apartment Therapy Contributor