https://witanddelight.com/ A Lifestyle Blog Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:18:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 The 3 Winter Jacket Styles I’m Wearing on Heavy Rotation This Season https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/best-winter-jackets/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=112432 I'm sharing the best winter jackets that are in heavy rotation in my wardrobe this season, including why I love them and how I style them.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2023: 55 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Every Person in Your Life https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/holiday-gift-guide-2023/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=112287 My holiday gift guide 2023 is here! Shop gifts $50 and under, home decor gifts, and gifts for guys, kids, girlfriends, and parents and in-laws.

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]]> Shopping for Holiday Decor? I’m Sharing 24 of My Favorite Decorations in 2023 https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/2023-holiday-decor/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=112223 Shopping for 2023 holiday decor? I'm sharing my favorite products to buy this year, from trees to stockings to keepsake ornaments.

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]]> 7 Holiday Planning Tasks to Do Right Now (So You Can Enjoy the Holiday Season) https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/holiday-planning-checklist/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/holiday-planning-checklist/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102590 The key holiday planning tasks you can start early to make your holiday season more enjoyable over the next couple of months.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/11/holiday-planning-checklist/feed/ 6 See How I Styled One Amazing Skirt 3 Different Ways for Fall https://witanddelight.com/2023/10/sezane-skirt-styled-outfits/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111995 I found the most versatile and flattering skirt and styled it three different ways. See all three outfits here.

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]]> My Thoughts on Turning 40 and the Best Lessons I’ve Learned in 40 Years https://witanddelight.com/2023/10/turning-40-lessons-learned/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111960 I’m sharing my thoughts on turning 40 next month and the lessons that are the foundation of what I’ve learned in the past 40 years.

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]]> 7 of My Best Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party Everyone Will Enjoy https://witanddelight.com/2023/10/hosting-a-dinner-party-best-tips/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111734 I’m sharing my tips and tricks for hosting a dinner party, whether you’re a seasoned host or simply testing the waters.

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]]> 8 Essential Tasks for Maintaining a Healthy Garden All Year Long https://witanddelight.com/2023/09/healthy-garden-tasks/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111673 Have a beautiful garden all year long! From pruning to planting to prepping for winter, here are 8 tasks to maintain a healthy garden.

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]]> A Shift in Perspective and a Fresh Take on My Newsletter, House Call https://witanddelight.com/2023/09/house-call-newsletter-updates/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111645 I'm sharing how my perspective on publishing has shifted and a few updates I'm making to my newsletter, House Call.

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]]> Sweaters and Skirts: 3 Fall Outfits That Embrace the Season https://witanddelight.com/2023/09/fall-outfits-sweaters-with-skirts/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111594 It's time for one of my favorite fall outfit pairings: sweaters with skirts! I'm sharing three looks to inspire your wardrobe this season.

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]]> Kate’s Picks: 13 Things I Tried and Loved in Summer 2023 https://witanddelight.com/2023/09/summer-favorites-jcrew-fall-2023-picks/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111491 13 things I loved this summer, from clothing picks to beauty favorites to good reads and more.

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]]> 8 Ready-For-Fall Wardrobe Staples I’ll Be Wearing All Season Long https://witanddelight.com/2023/08/fall-wardrobe-staples/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111375 As autumn approaches, I find myself brimming with excitement. It's time to bid farewell to my summer ensembles and welcome the cozy embrace of my favorite fall wardrobe staples.

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]]> Summer 2023 in Review: Fears, Joys, and Moving Through Big Changes https://witanddelight.com/2023/08/summer-2023-in-review/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/08/summer-2023-in-review/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111390 I’m recapping my summer 2023 and sharing what the past few months of transformation have looked like in my life.

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]]> Announcing My Exclusive, Limited-Time Collection of Tabletop Linens! https://witanddelight.com/2023/08/tabletop-linens-etsy-collection/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111169 We teamed up with Etsy seller Willow Ship for this limited-edition collection of cocktail napkins, dinner napkins, placemats, and table runners.

I am so proud of what we made together! 

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]]> My 10-Minute Makeup Routine and 3 Blushes That Make Me Look More Alive https://witanddelight.com/2023/08/10-minute-makeup-routine/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111151 I’m sharing the makeup products I currently use nearly every day and how I apply them. This is the 10-minute makeup routine I swear by.

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]]> I Found the Perfect Little Black Dress at Sézane https://witanddelight.com/2023/08/the-perfect-little-black-dress-sezane/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=111066 The perfect little black dress, playful cherry-shaped earrings, a versatile green shirt, and other pieces I'm loving right now.

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]]> Updating the Basement Family Room With New Furniture and Fresh Colors https://witanddelight.com/2023/07/basement-furniture-color-palette/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110945 How I selected our new basement furniture, the color palette I'm using in this space, and what’s up next for this project.

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]]> 4 of My Favorite Soft Girl Summer Looks to Wear Right Now https://witanddelight.com/2023/07/sezane-dresses-summer-looks/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/07/sezane-dresses-summer-looks/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110171 Sézane pieces are the epitome of effortless outfits; just throw them on and go! There are plenty of Sézane dresses to choose from that are perfect for this hot weather, especially if you want to forgo pants. The best thing about the pieces I’m sharing today is their versatility. They’re amazing for a lunch date […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/07/sezane-dresses-summer-looks/feed/ 1 4 Ways You Can Continue to Connect With Me and Wit & Delight https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/follow-wit-delight-next-steps/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110546 I'm outlining exactly what's happening next for Wit & Delight and where you can continue to connect with me going forward.

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]]> Best of Wit & Delight: 11 of Kate’s Essays on Relationships, Mental Health, and Home https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/best-of-wit-delight-kate-personal-essays/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110488 I'm sharing 11 of the personal essays I've written on relationships, mental health, becoming a parent, and what home means to me.

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]]> Transforming Our Outdoor Space: A Beginner’s Journey With Gardening and Landscaping https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/front-yard-transformation/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/front-yard-transformation/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110232 I'm sharing our front yard transformation, including before and after photos, a list of plants used, and my takeaways from this project.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/front-yard-transformation/feed/ 1 Best of Wit & Delight: 14 of Kate’s Interior Design Articles https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/best-of-wit-delight-interior-design-articles/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110337 I'm sharing 14 of the most-read interior design articles I've written, from projects in my home to design tips and ideas.

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]]> Best of Wit & Delight: 15 Contributor Articles on Lifestyle and Wellness https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/best-of-wit-delight-lifestyle-wellness/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110184 I'm sharing 15 of our most-read contributor articles on lifestyle and wellness topics. I hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as I have.

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]]> Best of Wit & Delight: 14 Contributor Articles on Home Design and Relationships https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/best-of-wit-delight-home-design-relationships/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=109805 I'm sharing 14 of our most-read contributor articles on home design and relationships. I hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as I have.

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]]> A Season of Change for Me and Wit & Delight https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/a-season-of-change/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/a-season-of-change/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=109041 Wit & Delight is in a season of change. Today I'm sharing what's happening and what you can expect next.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/a-season-of-change/feed/ 58 5 Interior Design Elements All of My Favorite Rooms Have in Common https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/interior-design-elements/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=109024 I’m sharing the interior design elements my favorite rooms have in common: color, pattern, texture, something old, and something that grounds the space.

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]]> The Bold, Colorful Wallpaper I Selected for the Top of the Basement Stairwell https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/basement-stairwell-ottoline-wallpaper/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/basement-stairwell-ottoline-wallpaper/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108840 Today I’m writing about the latest update in our basement design project: the Ottoline wallpaper I selected for the basement stairwell.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/basement-stairwell-ottoline-wallpaper/feed/ 2 Introducing My First Interior Design Project: A 1980s House Full of Ornate Details https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/nine-pines-interior-design-project/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/nine-pines-interior-design-project/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108786 I’ve been designing in a more hands-on capacity outside of my own home. I'm excited to introduce my first interior design project.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/nine-pines-interior-design-project/feed/ 11 5 People Whose Homes Highlight the Art of the Mix in Interior Design https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/homes-i-love-art-of-the-mix/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/homes-i-love-art-of-the-mix/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108771 Today I'm sharing five homes that highlight the art of the mix in interior design—all in their own unique way.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/homes-i-love-art-of-the-mix/feed/ 3 Kate’s Picks: 9 Things I Tried and Loved in May 2023 https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/revision-skincare-lip-replenisher-things-i-loved-may-2023/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108603 I'm sharing 9 things I loved in May, including little baubles for your napkins and a tennis dress that looks way more expensive than it is.

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]]> June 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome One of the Luckiest Months of the Year https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/june-horoscope-2023/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/june-horoscope-2023/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108514 Your June horoscope is here!

Read through to see what the stars have in store for you this month.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/june-horoscope-2023/feed/ 4 June 2023 Theme: The Art of the Mix in Interior Design https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/mixing-interior-design-styles-june-2023-theme/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108572 Our June theme is all about mixing interior design styles, eras, and decor elements. Today I'm sharing why the art of the mix matters.

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]]> May 2023 Month in Review: A Season of Change and Memorable Moments https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/may-2023-month-in-review/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/may-2023-month-in-review/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=108526 May 2023 will go down in my personal life as one of the most pivotal times of my life. Here's a peek into what my month was like.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/may-2023-month-in-review/feed/ 1 7 Chic and Versatile Pieces to Elevate Your Summer Wardrobe https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/chic-summer-wardrobe-sezane/ Mon, 29 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=107912 This post is brought to you by Sézane.Pictured are the striped John top, Jacques trousers, and Lenny low mules.See more of my favorites from Sézane here. If you see me out and about, chances are I’m wearing something from Sézane. I have worn each of the pieces I’m sharing today several times since I got them. […]

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