Currently Crushing On: What I’m Obsessed With Now and Why

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Happy Saturday! It’s been a while since I last posted a “crush” roundup, what with Thanksgiving and everything else. The holiday season is officially here, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been listening to Christmas music nonstop—maybe a little too enthusiastically, but I don’t care.

What are you all up to? This morning we’re headed to a kids’ museum breakfast, and later today we’ll do a Christmas house tour. On Sunday I’ll be doing a big push of prep for someone’s upcoming second birthday (probably while getting a bit emotional) and finishing up final decorating touches.

p.s. If you’re still shopping, you can find all of my gift guides right HERE! I got a lot done at the Nordstrom holiday party on Thursday night, but there’s still more to do. Goal: stop buying things for myself.

Favorites of the week:

What to Cook in December — I love these seasonal ideas and easy inspiration for the month.

10-minute maple-crusted salmon — quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy evenings.

Whole roasted cauliflower with Fontina cheese sauce — a stunning, comforting centerpiece.

This DIY pink gingerbread car — adorable and full of creative holiday fun.

Grapefruit olive oil cake — bright, moist, and an elegant dessert for the season.

Spaghetti squash casserole — cozy, satisfying, and a great way to enjoy squash.

Vegan Mexican hot chocolate — rich and decadent; a must-try for chilly nights.

Smoky eggplant curry dip — flavorful, smoky, and ideal for sharing.

Gingerbread coffee cake — all the festive spice and warmth you want with your morning coffee.

Taco-stuffed sweet potatoes — savory, filling, and totally comforting.

Salted pretzel peppermint bark — a delicious sweet-and-salty holiday treat.

Chocolate peppermint crunch cookies — minty, chocolatey, and perfect for cookie swaps.