Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Crate & Barrel Up to 60% Off Clearance Sale

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Crate & Barrel is having an up to 60% Off Sale on their clearance section across departments, and there are so many amazing products included in the sale. I regularly shop their sales, and I have found some of my most prized items for my kitchen and home from them. As I have said before, I have scored amazing Emile Henry baking dishes during their sales, and there are currently a few on sale now. There are many additions to the sale, and many that I am finding too hard to resist. It is worth taking a look if you are looking to find some great deals. They are also having lots of other sales, but I found some treasures on clearance!
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Monday, November 9, 2026

TIRTIR Matcha PDRN Bubble Tea Scrub Revisted Many Months Later

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The other day, when I was exfoliating my skin with TIRTIR Matcha PDRN Bubble Tea Scrub, after many months of use, it occurred to me that I should so a follow-up because I find this scrub so exquisite that I will most assuredly use this up, and buy a replacement jar. It leaves my skin unbelievable silky smooth and soft, and the results are tangible and visible. It is so gentle, and non-stripping, and I have tried it on my face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands and even my feet. It is just amazing all the way around. 

TIRTIR Matcha PDRN Bubble Tea Scrub is another fantastic product that I have been using from TIRTIR's Matcha Collection. This gentle exfoliating gel can be customized to address the particular needs of your skin. If, for instance, you want a very gentle exfoliation, then use the gel alone, but if you desire a deeper level of exfoliation, then you simply include the Bubble Tea Matcha Pearls that are suspended in the gel for a deeper exfoliation. It has a very faint aroma from the ingredients, and not from added fragrance, but the scent is so faint that it is barely detectable to my nose. This scrub effectively removes dead skin cells not just from manual massaging, but also from the Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid– which effectively remove dead skin cells, as well. It leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple and hydrated, rather than dry and taught. The inclusion of the Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)– which is such a smart idea in a face scrub– ensures that the skin receives hydration, and therefore isn't stripped or left dry and irritated.

According to TIRTIR,

Gently exfoliates, refines pores, calms and soothes skin, reduces redness, supports skin barrier, and controls sebum.

Inspired by bubble tea, adjust exfoliation by mixing matcha pearls as desired. A naturally derived konjac gel base gently refines texture, helping remove up to 84.9% of dead skin cells without irritation.

Infused with 5,000ppm Jeju-derived Vegan Matcha PDRN and green tea catechins to visibly calm stressed, irritated redness of skin while supporting collagen and skin renewal.

A 6-Ceramide Complex and soothing 5-TECA known to help reinforce the skin barrier, keeping skin hydrated, comfortable, and resilient even after exfoliation.

Maintain your skin's natural harmony with a low pH of 6.6. Balanced exfoliation refines pores and smooth uneven texture without disrupting your skin’s natural balance.

Reduce excess sebum by 29.06% after one use, leaving pores looking clearer and skin feeling fresh, smooth, and refined.

Directions: Apply to damp face, gently massage in circular motions, adjust exfoliation intensity by mixing matcha pearls as desired, rinse off, use daily.
Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, CI 77499 /Iron Oxide Black, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Maltodextrin, CI 77491/Iron Oxide Red, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide EOP.
Overall Assessment: I love this scrub so much, and am pretty obsessed with it! A+

$20.00 for 3.35 oz. from TIRTIR, StyleVana, Amazon & YesStyle (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Prepares for the Holidays

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style gives an update on her life in the series Life Lately: What's happening behind the outfits. It's about the little things that make life so beautiful– spending time with family and friends, enjoying nature, amazing food and lots of coziness.

Angie from Your True Self Blog shares over 25 outfit ideas about how to wear denim jackets in Fall & Winter. Just take these outfit combinations and substitute what you have to create more looks than ever before. There are ways to layer it, mix and match it, pair it with a dress, a turtleneck, a skirt and more! 

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the Cork & Mill White Marble Tissue Box Cover, and thinks you will too! It offers an elegant way to conceal tissue boxes, and it keeps the boxes from moving around when you grab a tissue. 

“No downtime” doesn’t mean no aftercare! Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares what some beauty influencers leave out about recovery and why even non-invasive treatments deserve a closer look before you book.

Terri from Our Good Life explores comfortable and stylist flats to wear everyday and in a formal environment.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Crate & Barrel The Fall Sale Up to 50% Off!

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Crate & Barrel is having an up to 50% Off Fall Sale across departments, and just in time for holiday shopping! There are so many amazing products included in the sale. I regularly shop their sales, and I have found some of my most prized items for my kitchen and home from them. I have scored amazing Emile Henry baking dishes during their sales, and so many other much-loved kitchen and household essentials. There are many additions to the sale, and many that I am finding too hard to resist. It is worth taking a look if you are looking to find some great deals. They are also having lots of other sales, but I found some treasures on clearance!

*UP TO 50% OFF THE FALL SALES EVENT: Select items on sale for a limited time only (not valid at Outlets). See product page for sale or clearance prices on all included items. Clearance items available while quantities last. Final sale items sold as is; no returns, exchanges or repairs. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions, except free shipping (where applicable) and earning rewards or special financing.

Friday, November 6, 2026

NORDSTROM EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

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Nordstrom is having an Early Black Friday Sale, and offering 25% Off Fashion and 15% Off Fragrance! They also have so many great beauty finds on sale! They also have a lot of beauty gifts with purchase. Sale ends: November 11, 2026.

Details: *The 15% Off Fragrance offer is valid on the purchase of select full-price perfume and cologne items only, not including taxes, fees or charges. The offer starts on November 4, 2026, at 9pm PT, and ends on November 11, 2026, at 11:59pm PT; store hours may vary. Offer does not apply to markdowns or clearance. Offer is available only at Nordstrom stores, the Nordstrom app and Nordstrom,com, while supplies last. Online, eligible items will be marked as "Early Black Friday Deal," and prices on the product pages will reflect the discount. In store, discount will be taken at the register. The discount cannot be applied to previous purchases, pre-orders or the purchase of gift cards, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer not valid at Nordstrom Rack stores, the Nordstrom Rack app or NordstromRack,com. Offer may be modified, extended or canceled without notice. Void where prohibited.

*The Up to 25% Off Fashion offer is valid on the purchase of select full-price clothing, shoes, accessories and home items only, not including taxes, fees or charges. The offer starts on November 4, 2026, at 9pm PT, and ends on November 11, 2026, at 11:59pm PT; store hours may vary. Offer does not apply to markdowns or clearance. Offer is available only at Nordstrom stores, the Nordstrom app and Nordstrom,com, while supplies last. Online, eligible items will be marked as "Early Black Friday Deal," and prices on the product pages will reflect the discount. In store, discount taken at the register. The discount cannot be applied to previous purchases, pre-orders or the purchase of gift cards, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer not valid at Nordstrom Rack stores, the Nordstrom Rack app or NordstromRack,com. Offer may be modified, extended or canceled without notice. Void where prohibited.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Bevel & Bond End-Grain Maple Cutting Board Review

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If you love to cook, plan to entertain over the holidays, and want to buy an heirloom quality gift for the cook(s) in your life, then a high quality maple end grain cutting board may just be what you are looking for. I have several high quality maple cutting boards that I have used for years, but none that I love more than the Bevel & Bond End-Grain Maple Cutting Board. With proper care, this is the cutting board to pass down from generation to generation. It is handmade in the USA, in Oregon, and it is the height of quality workmanship, and they use the highest quality maple. 

This board is 1.75 inches thick, it weighs over 10 pounds and its end-grain construction assures you of its durability. It has a well to capture juices, handles on either side– for easy carrying– and it has practical non-slip feet. The feet not only prevent the cutting board from slipping around, but they also protect your counters, and they prevent any liquid from the food pooling between your board and counter tops. 

Furthermore, this heirloom quality maple end-grain cutting board is a thing of beauty, a true work of art. I never thought that I would love a cutting board more than my John Boos cutting board, but there is simply no comparison between them. This one isn't just the highest quality imaginable, but it is practical, user friendly and a true joy to use. My big John Boos Maple Cutting board is not end-grain, it doesn't have a well to collect liquids, it doesn't have handles on the sides, and it doesn't have feet. Don't get me wrong, my John Boos cutting board is amazing, but this Bevel & Bond cutting board takes maple cutting boards to the next level.

According to Bevel & Bond,

Every maple end grain cutting board we make starts as select US-grown hard maple. That makes it a true hard maple cutting board, built with the end grain facing up.

At 1.75 inches thick and over 10 pounds, it sits still while you work, feels balanced under a chef's knife, and looks the part on a kitchen counter or a Sunday spread. Made in Oregon, USA, built to age well, and backed by a 5-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If you call it a maple end grain chopping board, a small butcher block, or simply the board you reach for every day, it is the same construction that lives at professional butchery stations.

The species is the part most listings leave out. This board is US-grown hard maple, Acer saccharum, the sugar maple. Soft maple is a different and less dense wood that often gets sold as plain “maple,” so we name ours. Hard maple measures roughly 1,450 lbf on the Janka scale, which lands it in a useful middle ground: hard enough to resist knife marks, soft enough to spare your edge. Its grain is closed and tight, with fewer open pores than oak or ash.

Construction carries the rest. Each block is cut on the end and joined in a double glue-up with food-safe PVA glue, then finished at 17 x 13 x 1.75 inches and over 10 pounds. That mass keeps the board still while you work, and the vertical fibers meet the blade end-on rather than across the grain.

Key Features & Claims:

  • End-Grain Maple Construction: Knife-friendly surface that reduces blade wear and promotes long-term durability.
  • Extra-Thick Butcher Block Design: Substantial weight and balance for secure, professional-level prep.
  • Generous Working Size: 17" × 13" × 1.75″ thick, and the surface provides ample space for slicing, chopping, and serving.
  • Precision Juice Groove: Captures liquids from meats, fruits, and vegetables while preserving cutting space.
  • Non-Slip Feet: Keeps the board firmly in place and helps protect your countertops.
  • Hand-Finished in Oregon, USA: Crafted, inspected, and conditioned for lasting performance and beauty.
  • Premium Gift Box Included: Ready for gifting or raised storage straight out of the box.
  • Side Handles: Two handholds make a heavy board easy to lift, carry and serve from.
  • US-grown hard maple. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.

Non-Slip Feet: Keeps the board firmly in place and helps protect your countertops.
Bevel & Bond Board Balm ($19.95 for 6 oz. from Bevel & Bond): Made of just two ingredients–  80% food-grade mineral oil + 20% natural beeswax– this balm perfectly conditions the board. It is quite concentrated, so start out with a little and add more as needed.

According to Bevel & Bond,

Bevel & Bond Board Balm is a cutting board conditioner and wax made with just two ingredients: 80% food-grade mineral oil and 20% natural beeswax. Use it to refresh dry wooden cutting boards, butcher blocks, wood countertops, utensils and other compatible unfinished or oil-finished hardwood kitchen surfaces.

Balm Ingredients: 80% food-grade mineral oil + 20% natural beeswax. Made in PRC.
Directions: Clean the board with warm water and mild soap. Let it drive completely. Apply a small amount of balm using a clean, dry cloth or applicator pad. Rub evenly in the direction of the grain, covering the entire surface. Let absorb for several hours or overnight. Buff off any excess with a dry cloth. Reapply monthly or as needed to maintain protection.
 
Overall Assessment: This cutting board is a pure joy to use, and it will last for generations if you take care of it. If you need a cutting board to upgrade your kitchen, to entertain during the holidays, or for a cook on your gift list, then this Bevel & Bond End-Grain Maple Cutting Board is just what you are looking for! A+

$139.99, free U.S. shipping on every board, usually delivered 2–3 business days after it ships. In the box: a black magnetic gift box; a full 6 oz tin of Board Balm conditioner is $19.95. from Bevel & Bond (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

SURFACE Violet Shampoo Review

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I am a big fan of Surface haircare products, and this time I enlisted the help of my husband to review the Surface Violet Shampoo. This violet shampoo is formulated to treat the brassiness that often happens with blonde or grey hair, and since I have neither, and he has both, he was the perfect candidate. His hair, more specifically is brown the turns more blonde in the sun, and it is turning grey. Therefore, he uses shampoos that remove some of the brassiness, and that brighten and enhance the color of his hair. He has used many shampoos that do this, but none are as nice and luxurious as this one. It does not strip the hair, it tones down any brassiness and is gently cleans the hair. It is effective, has a wonderful light aroma, and does just what it is supposed to do.

According to Surface, 

Blonde toning shampoo.Tone, brighten and enhance while gently cleansing away impurities. Deep purple Maqui berry and Moringa Oil create a super fruit combination rich in antioxidants for blonde and grey hair.

Get perfect blonde locks with this purple toning shampoo that deposits color onto light brown to blonde hair. Surface Pure Blonde Violet Shampoo is infused with deep purple maqui berry and moringa oil to create the perfect tinted base for combating brassy tones. The formula nourishes and adds shine, all while protecting it from free radicals and preserving your blonde.
Directions: Apply to wet hair. Massage into lather. Let sit 2 - 5 minutes. Follow with Pure Blonde Violet Conditioner or Pure Blonde Nourishing Masque.

Ingredients: Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract (Maqui Berry), Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Violet External 2 (Ci 60730), Glycereth-26, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Violet 2 (Ci 60725), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ceramide Np, Tourmaline, Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Lauryldimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzophenone-4, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocobetaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Decyl Glucoside, Divinyldimethicone/ Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Oil Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water/Eau.
Overall Assessment: If you have blonde or gray hair, and want a violet shampoo to make your hair look and feel its best, then this is a worthwhile splurge.

$43.25 for 9oz., $100.00 for 33.8 oz. from Surface and Beauty Plus Salon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own,

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

SEPHORA SAVINGS EVENT ENDS 11/9

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The Sephora Savings Event is HERE! This is the perfect time to stock up on your favorites, or do some holiday shopping!

Rouge: 20% Off 10/30-11/9
VIB: 15% Off 11/3-11/9
Insider: 10% Off 11/3-119
Sephora Collection: 30% Off 10/30-11/9

The Sephora Collection is 30% Off from October 30-November 9. For all purchases, Use Code: ALLONSALE at checkout.
Details: 30% off Sephora Collection merchandise valid for Beauty Insider members 10/30/26–11/9/26 at 11:59pm PT. Offer only valid on Sephora Collection merchandise purchases made in Sephora US and Canada stores, Sephora at Kohl’s, Instacart, DoorDash, UberEats, on sephora.com, sephora,ca, and kohls,com. Must present coupon in store or enter code online. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders placed after 11/9/26 do not qualify. Not valid on in-store services, previous purchases, purchases of gift cards, purchases of Same-Day Unlimited subscriptions, packaging, taxes, or shipping and handling charges. Sephora/Kohl’s is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen offer materials. If discounted merchandise is returned, the actual price paid will be refunded. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers, Beauty Insider Cash, Rouge Cash, Rouge Reward, or rewards, except for Credit Card Rewards. Offer has no cash value and may not be altered, sold, bartered, or transferred. Cannot be used in conjunction with Sephora Savings Event discount. Sephora employees are not eligible. Sephora/Kohl’s may modify or cancel offer at any time, in its sole discretion.

Monday, November 2, 2026

UGG Valor Faux Fur Throw Blanket in Lotus Blossom Review

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As you may recall, I recently purchased a couple of UGG Throw blankets for my living room. I selected them in the color Snow– which is a lovely cream color– but the moment that I saw the same throw in Lotus Blossom, I knew that I had to have it. It is a dusty, rosy pink that is utterly gorgeous. 
UGG Valor Faux Fur Throw Blanket in Lotus Blossom is a ridiculously soft, fluffy, plush and cozy throw with the same faux fur material on both sides. It feels ultra-luxurious and feels amazing against the skin. It is so cozy that I have already fallen asleep watching tv numerous times while enjoying this fabulous throw! It is 50" x 70" and therefore it is a generous sized throw. 

According to UGG,

The cozy vibes abound on this throw blanket cut from plush faux fur in a subtly striped design that'll make it the perfect addition to your favorite reading nook or corner of the sofa.

Features:

  • 50" x 70"
  • 100% polyester
  • Machine wash in cold water, dry flat.

About UGG,

In 1978, an Australian surfer brought his beloved sheepskin boots to Southern California and founded UGG. By the mid 1980s, the brand had become a mainstay in surf shops up and down the coast and an icon of the beach lifestyle. Now loved everywhere by people who appreciate comfy style, UGG offers casual footwear and cozy items for the home, along with its signature boots. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: UGG has committed to science-based climate action, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science. 

It is so unbelievably plush, soft and cozy!
Overall Assessment: I absolutely LOVE this throw, and and Lotus Blossom is the perfect rosy shade, it is not too pink, and the fabric feels amazing against the skin.

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Welcomes November

Would you like to know how to dress down fancy jackets so you could wear yours more often? Angie from Your True Self Blog has an easy style tip that can help you make that happen. A simple little fantasy is all it takes to be able to wear them anytime.

If you are seeking an ultra-luxe shower gel, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends Philip B Forever Shine Body Wash. This rich and creamy woodsy Oud is blended to perfection with fruity and floral aromas, and together they form a creamy, elegant and unforgettable scent.

Black and gold have always been Nancy's, from Nancy's Fashion Style, favourite color combination. She combined them with a vegan leather black skirt and golden accessories. A cool, modern, stylish and elegant outfit for day, and in the evening you can change the boots for heels and a jacket, and you are ready to go out!

Ready to give your nails a little hocus-pocus? Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares DIY Halloween nails you can do at home. Whether your vibe is creepy, cute, or downright spooky, these nail ideas will have you trading salon appointments for a little “ghoul time” at home!

Discover why linen dresses are a wardrobe favorite for women over 40, offering breathable comfort, effortless elegance and flattering styles for every occasion. Terri from Our Good Life says that this guide will answer your most common questions about this timeless fabric.