We may have moved in August, but there is still plenty to be done to make this little apartment of ours feel more like a home. Maybe I'm taking my time because after the last move, we've agreed to never move out of this building, ever; but I think most of it is just that decorating and hanging art and everything you do to make a place more personal is overwhelming and usually kind of expensive.

I tend to focus on little corners--our bedside tables, my desk, a pretty tray on the coffee table--instead of immediately going to the bigger stuff like hanging frames. I've had the same six throw pillows for years and just switch them around into different rooms with different blankets. But of course, I've had the same three blankets for years, as well. It may be time for a change.

Last month, I shared some of my favorite TOMS for Target pieces here, and later that day I went out and picked up a few of them for myself. The throw blankets are seriously the softest things I've ever laid hands on, and the candle smells like a really handsome man, who I imagine has a beard and mostly wears flannel shirts. And because of these two items, someone in need will receive a blanket, and another will receive a week of meals.

TOMS for Target: One-for-One. For All. Starting November 16th, for every Target + TOMS limited edition gift you buy, we're (Target) giving shoes, a blanket, or meals to those in need. #TOMSforTarget

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.

As you might know from previous posts (like this one), I've been on the hunt for the perfect jumpsuit for quite some time. What you might not know is that I've been lusting after the perfect floppy hat for even longer. So when Zappos asked me to partner up with them for a holiday collaboration, I jumped at the opportunity.

This is how it worked: I was paired up with a holiday buddy (you can check out Rachel's blog here) and we were tasked with finding a few gifts for one another on Zappos.com. You can tell a lot about a person and their style from their blog, but Rachel and I decided to each create a wishlist and just go from there. I sent her a new pair of boots, two Alex and Ani bangles (this one and this one), a gorgeous faux fur neck warmer, and a cozy sweater. It was actually my first time ordering anything from Zappos and I couldn't believe the awesome variety on the site (or how quickly she and I both received our packages)!

As you can see, I ended up with a great jumpsuit and this lovely hat. I'm thinking about wearing the jumpsuit with some sparkly shoes for New Year's Eve. What do you think?

This post is sponsored by Zappos. Check out their gift guide for ideas at every price for everyone on your list. Shipping is always free and you can return any item 365 days a year. Happy holidays!

Poncho // Blanket // Shirt // Shoes // Candle // Hat, Scarf, or Sweatshirt 

I'm not usually one to come up with gift guides to overwhelm you with throughout the holiday season (and I will do my best not to again this year), but when there's something beautifully curated and reasonably priced that manages to give back in some way, I always want to get on board. This is one of those things.

The TOMS for Target collection launched over the weekend and is chock full of beautiful scarves, sweaters, shirts, shoes, and more--and every piece sold gives a blanket, shoes, or food to someone in need. Like the usual TOMS "one-for-one" model, every item in the limited-time collection will bring a gift to someone in need. That poncho is going to keep someone else warm. The shirt you buy for your brother will feed someone for a week.

Rob and I often skip gift-giving among ourselves for holidays like Christmas (or our anniversary and definitely Valentine's Day) in an attempt to save money and not end up with a bunch of things we don't need, but when you have an opportunity to get something nice for someone you love and simultaneously do something good for someone you don't even know, it just helps make the world a better place. And isn't that what the holidays are about? Joy. Simplicity. Giving back.

TOMS for Target: One-for-One. For All. Starting November 16th, for every Target+TOMS limited edition gift you buy, we're (Target) giving shoes, a blanket, or meals to those in need. #TOMSforTarget

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.