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Shop Vintage:
To Be Determined (everything from sequin tops from the ’50s to boyish ’80s loafers) // Adored Vintage (masterfully curated offering of vintage clothing & bridal **25% Off all weekend**) Trellis Weddingware (to make all your vintage bar cart dreams come true) // New Old Fashion (a gorgeous vintage selection – and they happen to be based near my PA hometown)

Shop Handmade: 
Kikay Jewelry (unique pieces with instant cool girl appeal **use code STEELEMAIDEN for 20% Off your purchase**) // Make Pie not War (monogrammed pieces you’ll wear for years) // Andrews Reclaimed (beautifully minimalist handcrafted wood planters, iPad docks and more) // Regan’s Brain (homemade pillows that manage to be graphic and cool) // My Live Love (the cutest selection of mittens and totes – stocking stuffers made simple **15% Off through 12/2/13**)

Shop Independent: 
Red Clover Boutique (affordable and perfectly on trend selection of sweaters, dresses, and more **use code FREE for free shipping through 12/31/13**) // Moorea Seal (a beautifully curated selection of clothing, accessories and housewares) // SS Print Shop (the answer to all your gallery wall woes) // Savoir Faire (a one stop shop for holiday dresses, cute jackets and sparkly accessories)

If there ever was a time to shop – this is it.  With just 26 short days to Christmas (or if you’re still playing catch up and shopping for Hanukkah!), starting today through Cyber Monday there’s some pretty deep discounts to take advantage of.  As always, it’s best to have a strategy…

Old Navy – Go for affordable fun for the whole family – think sweaters, outerwear and more for him & for her
**50% Off Entire Store (in stores) // Up to 50% Off Sitewide (online) – today only

Asos – Go for Holiday glitz – think NYE worthy party dresses and the heels/bag/jewelry to match
**20% Off Sitewide (online only) through 12/2

J.Crew – Go for polished classics they’ll wear again & again – think better than basic sweaters and add ons like cashmere gloves or sparkly earrings
**30% Off your entire purchase with code HOLIDAY through 12/2

Nordstrom – Go for designer brands – think Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Dolce Vita – at their lowest prices of the year
**Up to 60% Off select brands through 12/2

Anthropologie – Go for unique gifts for her & home – think sparkly hair pins and quirky bookends
**20% Off Everything today only

Thanksgiving is a holiday as much about traditions as it is about food – and since this year we’re not having the usual big family dinner (in fact, just Turkey for Two) I wanted to take the time to start a few new traditions for our little family.  I started with these cards which I plan to print each year and keep in a photo album (so someday we can feel nostalgic that in 2013 we were thankful for a quiet day in the California sun as we most likely shiver in New York’s winter with a screaming baby and a barking dog).  Aside from the boy, family and friends, this little blog gets a special place on the list.  Today, and everyday, I’m so thankful for all of the surprising opportunities this has brought me in the past year and more importantly for all of you.  Whether we’ve met, you’ve commented, shown support, or you’re simply out there silently reading along – I’m incredibly thankful to have the chance to keep sharing my life and what I love to do with you all.  Here’s to starting your own traditions and counting your own blessings.