Weekend Reading 12.20.25

I had lunch with my friend Carol this week, and I noticed that she was reading on her Kindle when I arrived. It looked like such a smart thing to do. I’ve tried one before and had a hard time getting used to the back lighting…but it certainly looks easier than reading on my phone, which I’ve done on flights before. She showed me how she adjusted the lighting, so now I’m tempted to try one again. I know many of you love them, so honestly, how hard can it be for me to adjust?

Shopping to consider this weekend:

If you’re online shopping for gifts this weekend, there may not be too many options that will deliver in time…but there are lots of new fun things in the store because they’re already stocking spring merchandise.

• I tried on this pretty soft pink suede jacket and it’s beautifully made. I love the finishing details like suede covered buttons and gently rounded collar.
• I also spotted this faux fur jacket in the pretitest almod cream shade. The funnel collar is super popular this year and will keep you toasty warm.
• If you’ve got difficult feet like I currently do, these velvet slides would be fun for entertaining at home or holiday parties with a pretty pedicure.
• My Rag & Bone Slade blazer is marked down, which I can highly recommend. I needed the sleeves shortened and Nordstrom altered them from the shoulder which maintained the button detail on the sleeve. It worked brilliantly.
• Talbots looked pretty cleaned out at the store, but online is still well stocked. They have 40% off everything, so that’s something to consider because new spring merchandise in coming in.

Bestsellers this week:

• This Everywhere bag was a very popular item with readers this week. Could that mean lots of you have upcoming trips planned? We had been hoping to escape somewhere warm, but some medical things may keep us home.
• These organic corduroy pants are on their way to many in this community. I have the chalk, which is a perfect neutral for me.
• My favorite little diamond huggies were a huge best seller again this week! If diamonds are not in your budget, you might consider these pretty little lab-grown white sapphire huggies.
• These little travel containers (again, are you traveling?), which I’ve discovered are perfect for carrying a small amount of hand cream.
• Ruggable washable rugs are selling like hotcakes! I ordered this runner for my back hall and hope it comes before our guests arrive. Remember to use my code AWSL15 to save 15%.

In case you missed it:

• My favorite way to stay warm without overheating.
• Soft sweaters and comfy jeans at J.Jill.
• A furry try-on at Chico’s.
• Last-minute gifts you can actually get in time.

Have a fabulous weekend and be kind to yourself…it’s a stressful time of year.