Favorite Things Holiday 2024 Edition

I once read a quote that said we spend the first 1/2 of our life accumulating things and the last half getting rid of them. I feel like that’s accurate, don’t you? And although I’m at the point where I’m not buying things like I used to, there are some things that make life much easier or enjoyable.

Today I’m sharing my list of favorite things from this year. Some are new, and some I’ve had for a while but am still loving them, and a few are on my wish list. Let me know in the comments what your favorite things are and I’ll take a look at them too!

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Christmas and Holiday

Since it’s that time of the year I’ll start with my favorite Christmas and holiday items.

Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Many years ago I bought a large collection of vintage colorful glass Christmas ornaments and have added to them over time. I’ll never not love this beautiful, happy ornaments and they add so much energy to our living room.

Christmas Diffuser

Flocked Tree

I was gifted a new flocked Christmas tree this year from King of Christmas and am really enjoying it! I bought the non-flocked version of this same tree last year and it was so easy to put up, decorate, take down and then store for the off-season. Stay tuned to see how it gets decorated this year. I’m working on that this weekend. And read my full review with close up pictures here: King of Christmas King Noble Flocked Tree Review. Shop the tree here: Flocked Christmas Tree

Fresh Cut Pop Up Tree

One of my very favorite finds this year are these adorable pop up cards from FreshCut Paper. I bought several of the little “Meowy Christmas” cards to give to family since we’re all cat lovers. There are lots of other varieties, including bouquets, and you can use them year after year! Plus they’re small so they can be used on a kitchen counter, bathroom counter, shelf, or anywhere.

Holiday Throw Pillows

Holiday throw pillows are a quick and easy item to add to your home for a cozy Christmas look. The “merry” pillow cover has been in almost every room in our home over the years. Currently on sale too!

Organizing

Plum Paper Planner

I just bought a planner from Plum Paper for the sixth year in a row. I love the fact that they allow you to choose from dozens of covers and page layouts. It’s totally customizable with a large variety of optional add-on pages too.

Kitchen

Induction Range

A little over a year ago we upgraded our old cooktop to an induction range and we absolutely love it. It heats up super quickly, is easy to clean up with warm soapy water, and looks so sleek. Scrambled eggs can be ready in less than 5 minutes and water boils in just over 2 minutes! It has convection and air-fry options as well.

Electric Tea Kettle

Every morning I make myself at least two cups of Vanilla Chai Tea and use my electric tea kettle to heat up the water quickly. It’s small and efficient, and there’s no plastic touching the hot water anywhere. It’s one of my best finds.

Cheese Grater

Gone are the days when I used to use our food processor to grate large amounts of cheese. It was/is so quick and easy. But it was a pain to get it in and out of my pantry. This little cheese grater is just as quick and easy as the food processor, plus it takes up less room to store and is lightweight and dishwasher safe.

Smart Toaster Oven

Calling this a toaster oven is really an understatement. Yes, you can toast bread in it and we do almost daily. But we also use it to bake and roast very often. The air fry option is great for crisping egg rolls, frozen French fries, or anything that is best when crispy. It’s perfect for two people or a small family and we rarely use our full-size oven these days. Best current price with $80 off for Black Friday is here: Smart Toaster Oven with Convection and Air Fry

Some of our favorite things to cook in it are:

• Casseroles
• Cookies
• Small pizzas
• Frozen foods
• Pies
• Brownies
• Roasted veggies

Battery Operated Can Opener

It’s the little things, am I right? This little battery operated can opener is one of those little things that makes my life easier and I even bought one for my mom. It has more than 100,000 positive reviews and you can get it here: Battery Operated Can Opener

Home Items

New Chandelier in our Dining Room

I recently partnered with Lowe’s to update our dining room chandelier and it’s even nicer than I had hoped! I’ve also done some other no-cost redecorating in here by swapping furniture and decor from other spaces in the house.

Swivel Chair

One of my favorite new furniture finds for our home is this adorable and affordable swivel chair from Walmart! Yes, that Walmart. It arrived in just a few days and I assembled it myself. We all fight over who gets to sit and spin in it, lol. FYI, I also got the throw blanket from Walmart, and the block print pillow is from Amazon. Both were very budget-friendly!

Sherpa Throw Blanket

I’m a sucker for a nice throw blanket and have a few too many, admittedly. Last winter I bought this gorgeous, classic throw blanket that’s sherpa on one side and cable knit on the other side. It’s oversized and is great to snuggle under while reading, watching television, or scrolling on your phone. It’s on sale as of this writing and makes a great gift!

I find bargains on really nice throw blankets here: Discounted Throw Blankets

I also have this faux fur throw blanket that’s a family favorite.

New MCM Egg Chair

We just got a new egg chair and ottoman thanks to Manhattan Home Design. I’ve always loved the look of these chairs and was thrilled when they reached out to me a few weeks ago to collaborate on a project. This chair is so comfy and is truly a conversation piece. It’s currently 20% off plus you can use the code ANGIE15 for an extra 15 off.

Our Forever Couch

We bought our Lovesac couch more than 5 years ago and still love it. We’ve added on to it and got new covers earlier this year. It’s a modular couch that can arranged in so many different configurations. And if we ever downsize we can easily make it smaller. Currently it’s 30% off with 30 month financing available here: Lovesac Black Friday Sale. Read my 5-year review here: Lovesac Couch 5-year review

Travel

Backpack

I bought this backpack in September to take as my carry-on for a trip to California. It has lots of compartments including one for your laptop. It has a strap that slides over a suitcase handle to make it a breeze to take through the airport, and it also fits perfectly underneath an airplane seat.

I also carried it on a couple of hikes while we were traveling, and have used it as an overnight bag. It’s super versatile and is prettier than my hiking backpack that I used to take on trips. Various sizes and colors are available. I have the Bancroft Moonless Night in Nylon.

Hydrobag

I walk and hike a lot and don’t always want or need to carry a backpack. I like to take my water bottle and keys with me and love this little insulated crossbody water bottle carrier with zippered compartments. It’s also great for travel and is at the top of my wish list. It’s available in dozens of colors.

Best Black Friday Deals

I’ve scoured the internet for the best deals and these are my favorite finds.

• Walmart – so many great deals including these jar candles for $5.
• Talbot’s – 50% off one item and 40% off everything else. Holiday tees are $29 today (11/29)
• Lowe’s – Great deals on Christmas trees including this 7.5′ viral realistic tree. Dozens of deals on tools, appliances, and so much more.
• Minted – 20% off plus free shipping through 11/29 for gorgeous Christmas cards, art, home, gifts, and more.
• Vera Bradley – 30% off almost everything including my favorite black quilted backpack
• Crate & Barrel – up to 50% off plus free shipping
• Anthropologie – 30% off almost everything (shown in cart) including my favorite scented candle
• Speaking of candles, I absolutely love these candle refill kits from Siblings. Simply microwave the bag and pour it right into your favorite container! Currently 30% off!
• The Container Store – buy one, get one at 50% off almost everything including their awesome gift wrap organizers.
• Ballard Designs – starting 11/30, save at least 30% sitewide plus additional 30% off clearance items.
• Manhattan Home Designs – 20% off their gorgeous MCM furniture including our new chair and ottoman.
• Plum Paper Planners – Currently 30% off their completely customizable planners plus a free gift with purchases over $50. Save an additional 10% with my special affiliate link here: Plum Paper Planner 10 off
• Magnolia – 25% off sitewide including furniture, rugs, home decor, and Christmas decor. This watercolor flower workbook makes a great gift for your creative friends and family. I have one and love it!
• J. Jill – 30% with code THANKS24
• Yankee Candle – but 2 get 3 free almost everything
• Ruggable washable rugs – 30% off favorites and 25% off sitewide. Use code BF24
• Cricut – lowest machine prices of the year including 45% off a Maker 3 bundle with the machine, supplies, and a subscription to design space.

Let me know what your favorite items and deals are and I’ll be sure to check them out! Happy savings!