410: Nine Favorite Things. – Half Baked Harvest

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Nine Favorite Things.

Hi everyone! Wow, this week felt like such a blur, it went by so fast, and I can’t believe it’s already Sunday!

We have a big week ahead, followed by almost two weeks of travel. It’s always such a busy time of year, but I love it. Even though it can feel a little chaotic at times, I’m so grateful to be creating things I love and sharing them with all of you, especially as we head into the holiday season. This is always when I feel most inspired!

I spent a lot of time this week prepping for our 2025 Thanksgiving menu. I’m so excited to start pulling it all together for the site. I know so many of you look forward to the menu going live on November 1st, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on. I even did a poll on Instagram to gather ideas. The responses were so interesting (and helpful!). It’s clear everyone’s already in a festive mood and excited for the holidays to begin.

Aside from holiday planning, the week was filled with cooking, brainstorming, and lots of writing. This coming week will be more of the same — another big push. But we do have an exciting walk-through of the new HBH Studio Barn with our design team on Thursday. The space is finally getting close to being finished, and I’m beyond excited to share more with you. Slowly but surely, it’s coming together!

The remodel has definitely taken longer than we ever imagined, but I know it’s going to be worth the wait. Thank you all for being so patient with me during the process — keeping up with everything hasn’t been easy! I do have a little plan in my head for what’s next… but that’s top secret for now.

On a totally different note — did you all shop Prime Day this week? I ended up grabbing a super cute half-zip jacket that should be here next week. It was such a good find, and the price was a steal!

Other than that, it’s been all about holiday prep around here. I’ve already ordered new holiday decor (it’s so cute!), and we also have a fun launch happening at the end of the week. It’s just a little something, but I think a lot of you will be really excited about it. Can’t wait to share!

That’s about it from me this week. I’m burning my pumpkin smash candle along with an apple cider candle (I say this often, but I think the real secret is burning them together). Make your Sunday cozy: bake something sweet (pumpkin cookies are my Halloween favorite), sip hot chocolate if it’s chilly, and maybe make a cozy pot roast for dinner.

And now I’m rambling — have the best Sunday!

1. Things I’m Loving.

loving…The Chanel Spring 2026 Ready to Wear collection. Wow, this show was beautiful. Everyone who follows fashion was taken aback by it. Stunning.

everything in my cart (low)…a really pretty Reversible Jacket from Zara. This will be cute not through November. Style it over this Oversized Knit Sweater and these low rise wide leg jeans. Pair with these Split Leather Stiletto Heel Boots – or these kitten ankle boots are pretty too.

This is a pretty Fur-Effect Coat from Mango.

I’ve been ordering different cozy pieces for upcoming travel days. This Amazon hoodie is perfect. Also, this Alo Scholar Hooded Sweater and Straight Leg Sweatpant. Plus these Airbrush Bootcut Leggings. I’ll let you know my favorites.

sharing…my podcast with Dr.Will Cole is live! Cozy Cooking, Delicious Recipes & Real Talk – listen to it here.

listening to…Love, Family and Business: How To Work With a Partner with Jens Grede. This is great. I especially enjoyed the conversation around anxiety.

shopping…advent calendars. Eek, I’m so excited. I’m going to spend a little more than usual and get this 24 Day Advent Calendar in Silver. A new jewelry piece all December long! Or this gorgeous Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest 12 Door Advent Calendar. I love a fun Advent calendar! Personally, I would love the Diptyque Paris Advent Calendar – 25 scented treasures.

Some other ideas below!

ordering..holiday PJs. I found these cute gingerbread PJ pants, and I think I need to get them for the girls in the family. You can get the matching top too. And they come in kids’ sizes and baby sizes, both made using 100% organic cotton.

Or I love these Softest Flannel PJ Pants in the color trucks. These also come in kids’ sizes. So many crazy, cute holiday PJs for kids! I love all the patterns.

All would be cute with these Cozy Wool Xmas Socks.

everything in my cart (beauty)…Haley Bieber is all about this Body Contour Set, so naturally, I’m curious to try it. I dry brush every night, but maybe I need to try using this lymphatic drainage oil + body gua sha tool that comes in the set.

Love the sound of this YSL Beauty Libre Vanille Couture Eau de Parfum.

I emptied one of my favorite serums again this week, Eighth Day Serum. It’s made with 24 bioidentical peptides, amino acids, and growth factors that mimic the skin’s own ability to renew, restore, and regenerate. My skin always glows after using this in the morning. It’s a splurge, but it lasts a long time – I love the results!

I love this Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask. And lastly, Mutha Body Butter and Body Butter Melt, my favorites.

Something I really related to this week…The Everygirl published a piece about the new Taylor Swift album that touched on something bigger than music. The writer pointed out how “In 2025, we’re still doing this to women: demanding they pick a lane, stay in a box, and make themselves easy to define and label.” I feel that deeply. I often feel pressure to stay at home, stay in the kitchen, and just keep cooking and creating recipes the way I always have. But of course, as a woman, I want to grow. I want to try new things, share new ideas, change my mind, and probably mess up along the way — and that should be okay.

Being judged online can make that tricky (I touched on this a bit last week), but I think this article had such a thoughtful perspective on the topic. I related to so much of it, and I think it’s something worth reflecting on. If that resonates with you too, spend a little time reading the article — it’s a good one.

everything in my cart (high)…I think my mom would die over this quilted shearling-trimmed wool down jacket. Though she’d probably say she wish is was hooded. Also, both my mom and younger sister, Asher, would look so cute in these Burberry shearling earmuffs.

Loving this pretty Miu Miu shearling fur stole and this fun leopard print shearling calf jacket.

This Reformation Lucine Dress will be really cute for upcoming holiday parties.

reading…14 Witchy Books to Add to Your TBR This Fall.

ordering…my holiday wreaths!

2. September’s Most Popular Recipes.

I skipped this last week, so sharing this week instead! Apologies!

410: Nine Favorite Things. – Half Baked Harvest

1. Things I’m Loving.

2. September’s Most Popular Recipes.

3. Fall Baking – for holiday entertaining.

4. Halloween Is LIVE!

5. Thanksgiving 2025 is almost here!

6. Inspiring Me.

7. Favorite Links.

8. Coats for Fall/Winter.

9. This Week’s Dinners + Weekend Eats.

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