Lifestyle | Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived https://witanddelight.com/category/lifestyle/ A Lifestyle Blog Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:30:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 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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]]> 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 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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: 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 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 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 11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in May https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/memorial-day-sales-internet-things-may-2023/ Fri, 26 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=107979 We're sharing some of our favorite Memorial Day sales and 10 other things we loved on the internet this month.

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]]> 7 of the Best Planners, Journals, and Notepads on the Market Right Now https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/wit-delight-planners-journals-notepads/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/wit-delight-planners-journals-notepads/#comments Fri, 19 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=107745 These are some of my favorite Wit & Delight planners, journals, and notepads available right now, including a few new designs!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/wit-delight-planners-journals-notepads/feed/ 3 Kate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried and Loved in April 2023 https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/sezane-pippa-dress/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/sezane-pippa-dress/#comments Fri, 05 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=107284 I'm sharing 7 things I loved in April, including the Sézane Pippa dress, a new interior design book, The Ordinary Squalane Oil, and more.

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

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/05/may-horoscope-2023/feed/ 3 11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in April https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/best-hoop-earrings/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106894 We're sharing eleven things we loved on the internet this month, including the best hoop earrings and the coziest colorful reading nook.

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]]> April 2023 Month in Review: All the Moments That Mattered, Big and Small https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/april-2023-month-in-review/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/april-2023-month-in-review/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106823 From design projects to time with friends and family, I'm sharing a peek into what April 2023 was like in my life.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/april-2023-month-in-review/feed/ 2 15 Useful Home Organization Products I Love, Starting at $8 https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/home-organization-products/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/home-organization-products/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=101352 This is the first time in my adult life that my home has felt (mostly) organized. These are my favorite home organization products right now.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/home-organization-products/feed/ 9 3 Books That Help Me Better Organize My Home, Time, and Life https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/best-books-on-organization/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/best-books-on-organization/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106401 Today on Wit & Delight, I’m sharing three of the best books on organization that have helped me live a more orderly life.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/best-books-on-organization/feed/ 7 Kate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried and Loved in March 2023 https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/jones-road-miracle-balm/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/jones-road-miracle-balm/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106378 I'm sharing 7 things I loved in March, including the Jones Road Miracle Balm, a flattering swimsuit, a $13 phone case, and more.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/jones-road-miracle-balm/feed/ 2 April 2023 Horoscopes: Mercury Retrograde Returns https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/april-horoscope-2023/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104893 Your April horoscope is here!

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

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]]> April 2023 Theme: Why Home Organization Matters as Much as Design https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/home-organization-systems-april-2023-theme/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/home-organization-systems-april-2023-theme/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106215 This April on Wit & Delight, our theme is all about the home organization systems that make our homes truly work for us.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/home-organization-systems-april-2023-theme/feed/ 4 11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in March https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/internet-things-march-2023/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/internet-things-march-2023/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=105716 We're sharing 11 things we loved on the internet this month, plus the most-read articles and best-selling products in March.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/internet-things-march-2023/feed/ 2 March 2023 Month in Review: Time With Friends, Travel, and the Energy of Spring https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/march-2023-month-in-review/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/march-2023-month-in-review/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=105108 From dinners with friends to a trip to Arizona, I'm sharing a peek into what we got up to in March 2023 and what it all felt like for me.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/march-2023-month-in-review/feed/ 6 Kate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried in February and Loved https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/things-i-loved-february/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/things-i-loved-february/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104708 I'm sharing 7 things I loved in February, all of which exceeded my expectations and made great additions to my closet, makeup kit, and life!

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

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/03/march-horoscope-2023/feed/ 2 February 2023 Month in Review: Celebrations, New Projects, and Healing From COVID https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/february-2023-month-in-review/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104508 February 2023 flew by in an instant. Today I'm sharing a recap of my month, including a relationship milestone, new work projects, and COVID.

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]]> 11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in February https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/internet-things-february/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104403 We're sharing 11 things we loved on the internet this month, plus the most-read articles and best-selling products in February so far.

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]]> Kate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried in January and Loved https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/things-i-loved-january/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/02/things-i-loved-january/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104198 I'm sharing things I loved in January, including a book that’s helping me find a flow state, a few great makeup products, and more.

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