The Edition: No. 303

Dec 14, 2021

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. // Lily Tomlin

+Life is long; you need to build breaks into your career.

+ Need a last minute holiday party dress?  This is it.

+ Thoughts on happiness and being single in your 40s.

+ A winter twin-set: a turtleneck and long, boucle cardigan.

+ How Instagram and Pinterest ruined holiday decor for the rest of us.

+ Outnet stocks some of my favorite brands: Ba&sh, Cosabella, and DVF.

+ Why it’s so hard to ask for time off in the U.S.

+ Party Outfit: A flattering velvet dress + ankle-strap sandals + fancy earrings.

+ If you need holiday cookie recipes, then this is the place for you.

+ Love these Good American dresses (misses and plus): work and party.

+ Is asking for a deadline extension a sign of competence?

+ This incredible 3.1 Philip Lim skirt is on my wishlist/sale watchlist.

+ How to stay off your phone when you’re on vacation so you can relax.

+ This cocoon cardigan looks too cozy for words. (Gift alert!)

Long Read. Going viral can ruin your life, even if all you did was sit on a couch.

Kyle and I are having some people over this weekend for a holiday get-together.  We had intended to have an apres ski party outside, but you try finding a rentable outdoor heater these days.  So we’ll just open all the windows to get the air flowing; all the guests are vaccinated, so we should be fine.

One of the best parts about hosting a party is the snacks.  Snacks are the best.  Appetizers are even better.  Like this Brie and Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese.  Or Mini Banh-Mi Inspired Tacos.  Or just anything on the Snacks and Starters Pinterest board that I never get to cook from enough.

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  1. Diane says:

    Just commenting to say that I have to bring an appetizer to a neighborhood party tonight and didn’t know where to start. My first thought was that Abra always has great unique recipe recommendations, so I searched the blog and found bacon and brie grilled cheese. Perfect. Thanks for coming through again!

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