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NOVEMBER NOTES

November settles in, softening the edges of daily life and inviting a quieter way of moving about. The days shorten, the light mellows, and everything feels a little more intimate. Conversations linger, dinners stretch long after the plates are cleared and the familiar presence of loved ones becomes its own kind of grounding. Gratitude takes hold, woven into the small details of each day: the hum of a busy kitchen, the echo of laughter down the hall, the comfort of being surrounded by people who feel like home. This is nesting season in its purest form, when the smallest touches make the biggest impact.

In our homes, rooms take on a new glow as we reimagine our spaces for the season. Cozy becomes an art form: shaped by low lighting, layered textures and scents that hold memory (our favorites? brown butter warming on the stove, fresh pine or sweet cinnamon drifting through the air). Our home feels fuller from intentionally creating a festive environment; think a cozy throw draped over the sofa, a stack of books placed just-so, or a bowl of fresh fruit sitting pretty in the kitchen for all to enjoy. November asks us to curate warmth the way we curate beauty, letting our environments become gentle extensions of how we want to feel.

And as our spaces soften, so does our wardrobe. Sweaters return offering quiet drama through bell sleeves, asymmetric lines, and playful proportions. The ease of pairing a classic knit with a silk maxi skirt becomes our signature move of the season—chic, comfortable and entirely low-effort for how good it looks. Sheer dresses and lacey layers add a dash of romance to Thanksgiving gatherings, striking that perfect balance we’ve been craving. Our November style is an ode to understated looks, where looking cool requires less effort and more confidence, and where comfort is elevated through thoughtful detail rather than compromise.

November is a practice in gratitude. In looking around the table and recognizing how lucky we are to gather at all. It’s a reminder that the ability to be present with loved ones is the luxury.

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