I woke up to some amazing news yesterday! My serving boards from the COCOCOZY x etúHOME collection are featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021. Just when I thought I couldn’t be more proud of this collection…something new comes along! This is so incredible! Thank you to Stacy Borocz, founder of etùHome, and her team for making this happen! We wanted to design a new board to add to our collection for the holidays. The new long rectangular board with my signature Link pattern on it makes for a beautiful centerpiece. Style it for the holidays to serve delicious appetizers and drinks. It even makes for the perfect gift for every fabulous host.

Pick up the Winter O Quarterly issue of Oprah Daily on Nov 9 and shop our products at etúHOME & Amazon.

I’ve already started to do my own holiday shopping – at least a little of it.  Since I’ve been so busy with work, for the first time ever, I figured I should get ahead and start finding gifts for my friends and family members. I even started to find some gifts for myself.:)  To my detriment, I often think about myself when shopping for others. I know. Not cool. Not only is it selfish but this can also be a very problematic way of holiday shopping as it increases the volume of items you are buying.  One for them, two for me.  One for her, three for me.  The picture of my patio above features some of the giftable items I bought on my latest supposed holiday shopping trip –  items to either keep or to gift. For example, loving these cute baskets, napkins, mugs, and even a coffee maker.   Do you do that too?  Spy items that could make good gifts and then buy them for your own home?  Well here’s what I found on this holiday season online shopping trip…

Christmas is this week! I’m sure I’m not the only one who is shopping for last minute holiday home gifts. Finding that perfect gift for your friends, family, and/or co-worker can be hard. Walmart made it so easy! I love their large collection of cute and affordable items that are perfect for gifting. I found so many fun and stylish home gifts from Drew Barrymore’s new collection with Walmart. I love their other home gifts too!

My suggestion…if you are like me and still struggling to find that PERFECT gift then check out Walmart now.  Since I am into all things house and home, I of course gravitate to home gifts. There are so many fast and easy ways to order or pick up your items. I placed my order and it was delivered within two days! And if that’s not quick enough for you, then you can select same-day delivery. Walmart has a large selection of affordable and quality products. They have an awesome “Gift Finder” tool that makes online shopping so much easier. I was looking for spa and beauty items to give to my sister. The tool made it so easy to navigate their site for the right gift.

They have something for everyone! Yes, even those who are hard to shop for! We all have one of those. There is nothing better than getting all of your holiday shopping over with before Christmas.

I put a few gift ideas together for you…in my last minute holiday gift guides!

During this holiday season, I want to highlight some fabulous black owned brands. There are so many black entrepreneurs and businesses out there that deserve a spotlight. And the holiday season is the perfect time to explore new black owned brands to try. Also, make sure to check out my style guide for the holiday season.

Estelle Colored Glass

Estelle Colored Glass is a luxury black owned brand of hand-blown colored glass cake stands and stemware. These pieces made in Poland are vintage inspired, with a modern twist. Created in both jewel tones and soft pastels, these pieces are a must have to add to your collection. The founder Stephanie Summerson Hall, was inspired by her grandmother, Estelle. And her love for colored glass pieces.

Today is all about holiday serveware and a handful of great recipes. How are the holidays right around the corner? I find myself trying to prep everything now to get ahead before all of the craziness hits. It’s perfect timing to get your holiday menus figured out and make sure you have all of the proper serveware and dishes to display the meals. There is nothing quite like a gorgeous meal displayed on proper serveware. It really lets the food shine!

The gift guides just keep on coming – today is all about the best gifts for book lovers. I still can’t believe how fast the holidays are sneaking in. I feel like fall just started! Get ahead and start thinking about gifts before it’s too late. From gifts that include books to gifts that aren’t books, I cover something perfect for every book lover out there.

Shopping for holiday gifts can be a great time if you plan ahead. Which is why I’m getting an early start to gift guides this year. The holidays are fast approaching and I can barely believe it! I’m starting to make holiday plans with family and friends already. In the holiday spirit, it’s time for the next installment in this year’s collection of gift guides. Today’s gift guide is geared towards gifts for the home decor and entertaining obsessed. Between $200-$500 these gifts are on the more expensive side, but are guaranteed to wow!

Is there anything more New Years than glitter and sparkles? I am not talking about what you wear to go out or stay in on Dec. 31st…I am talking about sparkling for the entire new year of 2019.  Whether casual everyday or going out for a big night, your outfit doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this next year.  I was in NY earlier this month and my friend A.Ro, showed up to a party with her hair adorned in fabulous sparkling bobby pins on one side.  It was so chic and festive.  Simple but cute.

Why not dazzle in 2019 – on a hike, at work, out for coffee or a drink, at a dinner party or while walking around town…sparkle.  From cheap to chic, I have you covered on dazzling sparkling bobby pins, clips, hairpins, headbands and more for the new year.