Disclosure: This post is sponsored by eBay.  As always, I only partner with brands I use, love, and enjoy and all words are honest and my own. I am pretty sure that the first thing I ever bought online was an antique piece listed on eBay.  Whether it was the first or not, what I vividly remember is feeling nervous about the entire idea of buying something online.  Clearly, I’ve gotten over that!  Not only has my confidence grown in buying online, but eBay continues to grow, evolve, and find ways to bring the best products to their customers in the most secure way.  One of their latest programs is eBay Refurbished, which is the most trusted way to purchase certified refurbished products from vetted sellers online. There was a time when I was skeptical about buying refurbished products, but when a couple of professional photographers shared with me that

Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by Brooklinen.  As always, all opinions and words are honest and my own. I’ve shared about Brooklinen many times over the years and I continue to partner with them because their bedding and towels are just that awesome.  I started using their towels five years ago and have been hooked on their oversized bath sheets that are so luxurious and sinkable soft that other towels feel inferior.  I’ve used their lightweight feather comforter for that same amount of time and it is a go-to when I need an extra layer.  And I’ve used their linen and cotton sheets and linen quilt on my bed for a couple of years and they are beautiful, comfortable, and just keep getting better with age. I’m highlighting them this week because they are running their biggest sale of the year, so it’s the perfect time to refresh, upgrade,

We moved into our house in mid-September, which feels like just a couple of weeks ago, but here we are in mid-November.  There are seasons of life when time ticks by slowly, like when waiting for a broken foot to heal, and seasons when the days and weeks fly by, like when you’re in the frenzied weeks after moving into a new house.  In all of the activity, projects, and busyness, I forgot to share my favorites not only for September but for October as well!  Fortunately, I do make notes of things I enjoy, so I can share them with you.  Here are my favorites from September and October 2022. home, of course, and everything that came with that Well, this had to be at the top of the list!  After a few uncertain months, we were finally able to unpack our suitcases in a 1970s brick rancher in