We had such a special Thanksgiving with our family! Kylee hosted us all at her new home in Portland. Everything was just lovely! It was good to all be together again. Empty nester life is wonderful but I sure miss everyone being together every day! I hope you enjoy these scenes from her beautiful home. I’m also sharing a few favorite small businesses, favorite deals and sales I think are worth checking out!

“There are thousands … who have all that their hearts can wish for, and yet they are miserable.” Charles Spurgeon

I shared these thoughts in our newsletter recently, but I am feeling extra thankful this week. Not just for things, but especially for the things that are not things at all. We’re savoring morning walks on the beach. Feeling so very grateful for health of our family and our precious pups who continue to bring us so much happiness. We’re excited about the upcoming wedding for our daughter Courtney, our son Luke’s new job, our other daughter Kylee’s new home. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of a business that provides for our needs and allows our family to work together. We are grateful for the fun we have getting creative with our home and in our work! It’s a joy to get to know so many wonderful people who follow along with our home and adventures. Thank you for being here and being a part of our lives.

If you’re getting some holiday shopping done this weekend like I am, here are a few of my favorite small businesses as well as deals on some of my favorite things!

We are so grateful for you and your support of our small business this year, it means the world to us.

Some great sales this weekend:

Anthropologie – 30% off. You can shop their site here.

Pottery Barn – up to 70% off. You can shop their site here.

Serena & Lily – 25% off everything with code. You can shop their site here.

Amazon – Did you see the adorable bunny candleholder and fox candleholders I got? I also just got this great trunk storage basket and I’m going to buy another today since it’s 15% off now!. You can shop all Amazon deals here.

Verb Bars – I have been buying these bars for several months now and I highly recommend them, especially if you are looking for gluten-free/dairy-free/vegan snacks. They have as much caffeine as a shot of espresso but it’s from green tea, and it doesn’t make me feel jittery at all. They are a great pick-me-up. Best of all, they are delicious! You can buy them with my link HERE on sale right now. (Buy 2 pouches for $28 which is 30% off), Buy 3 pouches for $39 which is 35% off, Buy 4 pouches for $48 which is 40% off).

West Elm – up to 70% off. You can shop their site here.

Rejuvenation – up to 50% off. You can shop their site here.

Ruggable – 15% off sitewide. (My blue and white kitchen runner, my new living room rug, and the rug we had in our basement). You can shop their site here.

Always Pan – my favorite toxin-free non-stick pan on the biggest sale I’ve seen! You can click here to shop.

Ballard Designs – up to 40% off and 20% off everything else. You can shop their site here.

Annie Selke (my favorite Dash & Albert rugs) 20% off with code. You can shop their site here.

Crate & Barrel up to 60% off. You can shop their site here.

McGee & Co – 20% off sitewide. You can shop their site here.

Rifle Paper Co – 30% off everything. You can shop their site here.

Williams-Sonoma – up to 50% off. You can shop their site here.

Walmart – Lots of deals! You can shop their site here.

Young Living – great sale on essential oils, diffusers, and bundles up to 30% off (+ a free gift from me for orders over 100pv!). You can shop their site here.

Three of my favorite small businesses:

Festive Farm Co. – Darling gifts and holiday items. You can shop her site here!

The Handcrafted Home – Beautiful hand made throws and gifts. You can shop her items here.

Danielle Oakey Shop – I love their handmade pillows and they are 20% off with code right now. You can shop her items here.

Find more ideas in our Gift Guides here!