quiet luxury + a surprisingly favorite holiday movie

Weekend Wisdom: It’s not your job to make sure everyone understands you.

I really enjoyed this neighborhood hike (in a tank top because it was 70 degrees in the middle of November) and also … let’s go snow!

My favorite human interaction this week was when a boy from our neighborhood stopped by with a rake, named his price and asked if he could rake the leaves from our front lawn. It was an easy, “Yes, please.” After making four beautiful piles of leaves, the wind picked up and he wasn’t able to bag the leaves on his own so we finished the job together. We worked and laughed as the leaves swirled around. It was some unexpected fun and kindness.

Ok … onto the favorites

27 simple ways to take care of yourself over the holidays.

Absolutely loving my go-to dinner playlist. (We are lingering longer at the table.)

This is a great way to decide if you want to commit to something you are unsure about.

Feel really good by adopting these 5 gentle rules.

8 ways to make holiday cooking much less stressful this year.

What a life of quiet luxury really looks like.

The antidote to despair. (IG)

I am definitely saving the date for this.

How to embrace a more intentional December.

According to science, this doesn’t actually work.

10 better ways to do Black Friday.

A clutter-free gift guide for 2025.

Lessons on transforming stress into peace.

I really like this approach to embracing life.

A reminder you might need right now at this exact moment. (FB)

A surprisingly favorite holiday movie.

Inspiration for holiday NO-ing. (IG)

I just finished reading this book.

Futtitinni.

Harness the quiet power of these 8 gentle habits.

Yum.

Today’s Instagram favorite is from @brandiefreely with encouragement to let go of what makes you feel bad.

I hope you enjoy these Weekend Favorites, find a new favorite holiday movie, make holiday cooking less stressful and do something just because it makes you smile.

xo,

Courtney