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Completely satisfied Spooktacular October!
I hope you’ve all had a spooktastic week. I’m so excited that spooky season is right here, it’s actually one in all my favourite occasions of the 12 months. Though life feels just a little chaotic proper now, I can nonetheless really feel all the comfortable magic that this season brings.
I’m thrilled to share that our first piece of Halloween content material is coming subsequent week — it’s frightfully enjoyable! We shot the story in New York, and I believe you’re going to find it irresistible.
After per week spent at dwelling, I’m wanting ahead to some journey later this month. There’s a lot taking place! I’ll be backwards and forwards from New York, plus heading to Dallas, San Francisco, and some new cities for our Williams-Sonoma fall/vacation tour (I’m sharing updates under!). It’s going to be such a enjoyable season.
Earlier than all of that kicks into excessive gear, I’m dwelling for the following couple of weeks — hoping for sunny fall days and comfy nights. I’ll undoubtedly be watching my favourite Halloween films (Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, and naturally, Harry Potter). Reruns of Gilmore Ladies have additionally been on repeat currently. They at all times convey a lot consolation and remind me of fall again dwelling in Cleveland.
Talking of dwelling, the leaves are beautiful proper now! We’ve bought that crisp chill within the air, and the bushes are simply previous their peak — golden, orange, and so fairly.
That’s it for our weekly catch-up! I’ve so many enjoyable issues to share under. Wishing you a comfy Sunday – I’ll be burning a pumpkin smash candle blended with an apple cider candle (the key is burning them collectively!) whereas baking delicate pumpkin sugar cookies at the moment.
And don’t miss 31 Recipes to Cook dinner in October 2025.
1. Issues I’m Loving.
gifting…Lola Blankets. As we head into the vacation season, I’m noting all the things I need to present this season. Lola Blankets are high of my checklist for mates and as hostess presents. I do know if somebody introduced me a comfy blanket, I’d be excited! I’ve some inside scoop that their vacation collections is launching very quickly. All I’ve to say is you want to be looking out as a result of I believe it’s going to promote out quick! Additionally, I extremely advocate the weighted blanket (I believe it’s my private favourite).
cozying up with…Hanna Andersson vacation PJs. Talking of gifting, holidays, and getting cozy, how cute are the Hanna Andersson pajamas? I don’t have youngsters, however for these of you who do, I really like the Halloween assortment. It’s so cute! My cousin simply had just a little lady. I need to ship her this Halloween HannaJams Sleeper. And for Christmas, Oslo can be so enthusiastic about these Dr. Seuss Grinch HannaJams Pajama Set. Additionally, the vacation assortment has matching grownup PJs. Get them for the household! This Vacation Plaid Matching Household Pajama set is cute and festive.
studying…What to Do With Your Life in October—31 Cozy Methods to Embrace the Month Forward.
coats…all the things in my cart (low)…the Nike Full-Zip Jacket Windrunner. That is nice for outside exercises by way of the autumn. I really like that it’s good for journey too!
I additionally discovered this Water Repellent Wind Resistant Stretch Nylon Jacket from The North Face (and it’s on sale), in addition to a really cute Cropped Unify Jacket from Alo.
Sweater-wise, I’m into this Twist Reversible Sweater on Nordstrom. And each my mother and I really like White & Warren. I added this cute Cashmere Neckerchief to my Shopbop cart. She added this Cashmere Crewneck to her White and Warren cart.
I put on the Excellent White Tee model on a regular basis. They make for superior layering items. Including the Hendrix Tee 3 Pack to my Shopbop cart.
And a fairly Reformation Knit Shrug Gown Set. Simple to type with fall boots!
listening to…
touring…The Insider Information to Milan: The Most Trendy Locations to Keep, Store, Dine, and Go. We’ll be heading to Milan for hockey in the course of the winter Olympics (Purple competes in Livigno), so I’m bookmarking all the things on this checklist!
loving…the brand new Vintage Arras Peel and Stick Wallpaper by Jeremiah Brent. Fairly!
buying…the brand new New Stability sneaks. I’ve the 1906R Sneaker and love them. However I’m into these new WTAPS x New Stability Abzorb 2010.
buying…Zara fiftieth Birthday Assortment. The model is dropping 50 new objects designed in collaboration with individuals throughout artwork, design, movie, and style. All proceeds will profit Girls’s Earth Alliance. Very cool! You can begin buying tomorrow, October sixth.
all the things in my cart (magnificence)…excited to attempt the brand new Rhode peptide eye prep set. I at all times journey with eye patches and put them on at evening after I bathe. They’re straightforward to throw on, so I really like them!
The Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette from Diptyque appears like a stunning fall scent with notes of vanilla.
nails…I’m right into a darkish nail for October, and OPI has some fairly opaque colours! Darkish Cherry Cutney is spooky however nonetheless fairly, and Malaga Wine is a pleasant fall shade that will be cute for Thanksgiving.
My hair has been getting simply tangled currently and taking eternally to brush. I’m ordering The Care & Detangling Hair Brush after studying about how good it’s! However you guys, which colour brush ought to I get? I can’t resolve between The Important Cherry Purple and The Important Terracotta. And truthfully, the “Octobre Rose” Restricted Version is admittedly fairly too! What’s your favourite?
sporting…J.Crew is doing all the things proper this season. I’ve been residing of their brushed cashmere V-neck sweater.
additionally sporting…I really like fleece jackets within the fall. This season, I truly bought two! The Cabernet Fleece Cady Quarter Zip. The cabernet is bought out, however the black is cute too (and totally stocked). And from Alo, the Sherpa Edge Shacket in espresso – simply restocked (the navy and the black are cute too). Skims has a cute boxy jacket too.
following…Dr. Amy Shah. I not too long ago listened to a podcast she was on. I’m excited to observe. Additionally, Physician Tara, whom I discovered by way of the Aspire podcast linked above.
getting excited…for all the brand new vacation decor launching! At present scrolling the Mcgee and Co Vacation Boutique. They design traditional, timeless decor, which could be very a lot my type for vacation adorning. I really like this gorgeous Fake Dried Oranges Garland.
studying…What Is Your Pleasure Span? and A Huge, Juicy Spherical Up of Fall Suggestions.
all the things in my cart (excessive)…how cute is that this cardigan from Tanya Taylor. I actually love the raisin shade for fall. Should you’re extra of a impartial colour lady, this cardigan from Revolve appears actually cozy.
This Low Waist Leather-based Maxi Skirt from Reformation has Thanksgiving dinner look written throughout it. So fairly, and the colour makes it excellent for the vacations. I’d undoubtedly put on it with this gorgeous STAUD Canal Prime Canal Prime. Simply add boots!
loving…the Bottega Veneta Milan Trend Week 2026 present. This assortment is the primary from Louise Trotter, the model’s first feminine designer. I cherished the brand new assortment, it truly is so fairly! One other spotlight, however this time from Paris Trend Week, was undoubtedly Dior. One among my favourite collections! And the primary from the model’s new designer, Jonathan Anderson.
2. October Pumpkin Recipes.
There are such a lot of…if you need all of them, CLICK HERE
Frosted Mushy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread
Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Chocolate Chai Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
6 Ingredient Spiced Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Espresso Icing
3. It’s Prime Day – that is what to buy.
magnificence
style
dwelling
4. The Fall/Vacation Tour Updates!
We now have tour updates! After so many requests, two extra cities have been added to this 12 months’s fall and vacation tour with Williams-Sonoma — I’m so enthusiastic about this! If I might, I’d add much more stops, however time is so tight this season. (There’s an opportunity we could add another, so hold checking again for updates!)
I’m particularly thrilled to be again at Columbus Circle this December. That cease goes to really feel so particular!
Except for signing books and snapping photographs, what would make these nights additional significant for you? I’d love your concepts — electronic mail me, depart a remark, or simply let me know what you’d wish to see at these occasions.
See particulars and seize tickets under!
Williams Sonoma Stanford Purchasing Middle
Palo Alto, California
Tuesday, October twenty eighth at 6 pm
Williams Sonoma South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, California
Wednesday, October twenty ninth at 6 pm
Williams Sonoma at The Unique Farmer’s Market
Los Angeles, California
Saturday, November 1 at 12:30
Nashville, Tennessee
Wednesday, November 5 at 6 pm
Williams Sonoma SouthPark Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Thursday, November 6 at 6 pm
*Williams Sonoma Columbus Circle
New York Metropolis, New York
Friday, December 2 at 6 pm
Be aware – right date above (the hyperlink might be up to date quickly!)
5. On-line Hate and Merciless Feedback.
When did it turn out to be OK to talk to individuals you don’t even know in such a damaging – typically even hateful – manner? It’s one thing I’ve been feeling deeply currently, and it’s onerous to know.
The physique shaming. The merciless, pointless feedback. Even the threats and relentless criticism. It’s painful—and it’s not okay. We shouldn’t deal with anybody this fashion.
I attempt day by day to create recipes and content material that make individuals really feel joyful, impressed, and linked. So it’s onerous to learn phrases meant to tear down somewhat than elevate up.
Please keep in mind:
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Should you don’t have something form to say, don’t say it in any respect.
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Phrases have energy. They’ll damage – even those that appear sturdy on the surface.
Earlier than posting one thing damaging, ask your self: How would I really feel if somebody stated this to me, or to somebody I really like? Would I need to trigger that sort of damage?
I hope we will all select kindness extra typically. That’s what I would like this house to be, a spot stuffed with love, heat, and inspiration.
6. An October Giveaway.
It’s a spooky one! I’m very excited to be gifting 10 winners over on Instagram the Staub pumpkins! Everybody LOVES these after I break them out each season. Giveaway ends Thursday evening (October ninth).
7. Favourite Hyperlinks.
31 Spooky Films to Get You within the Temper for Halloween
For the Finest-Tasting Lasagna, I All the time Sprinkle It With This
7 Stunning Self-Care Practices Consultants Say Will Remodel Your Well being This Fall
These New Inns in Paris Are Design-Ahead, and Much less Than $250 a Evening
The Should-Have Pantry Staples We’ll Inventory in Our Kitchens Eternally and Ever
This Adaptable, No-Fuss Dinner Is My Best Parenting Triumph
The Halloween Costume You Ought to Put on, Based mostly on Your Zodiac Signal
Considering Collagen Dietary supplements? Right here Are All The Advantages
The $2 Dealer Joe’s Seasonal Staple I’m Stirring Into Yogurt Each Morning
8. This Week’s Fall Kinds.
J.Crew
Shopbop
9. This Week’s Dinners + Weekend Eats.
Monday: Creamy Garlic Hen Wild Rice Casserole
Tuesday: Crockpot Sticky Sesame Ginger Hen
Wednesday: Apple Cider Smothered Hen
Thursday: Brie and Cheddar Butternut Squash Beer Soup
Friday: Sage Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta Alfredo
Saturday: Ghostly Ginger Cocktail
Sunday: Baked Cinnamon Apple Butter French Toast
And don’t miss 31 Recipes to Cook dinner in October 2025.
