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November 25, 2019 •

7 Great Gifts to Give

Barefoot Dreams Cardigan (The ultimate gift. SO SOFT. And here’s the original!) / Faux Leather Tote (I’ve given this to nearly all my cousins and it’s always a hit.) / Cashmere Sweater (Also like this one and this one from Everlane.) / Burberry Scarf in “Heritage Stone” (Obviously a splurge. Maybe to be split amongst siblings for Mom?!) / Cole Haan Suede Boots (Mine are last year’s version. Also highly recommend this pair by Sam Edelman.) / Madewell Jeans (So stretchy and comfy! These are Madewell’s cashmere jeans, btw, which are supposed to be extra warm. Excited to try them!) / Sunglasses

It was 50 degrees in Chicago yesterday, so I dressed like it–in some of my favorite pieces from my wardrobe, nearly all of which make for great holiday gifts. The details:

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November 24, 2019 •

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Suede Boots You Can’t Wreck

Hush Puppies Chukka Boots (I’m wearing “Cayenne Suede” here; I also own and love the leopard pair!)/ Crab & Cleek x WH Hostess Custom Chicago Tartan Tote (LOVE this one, too!) / Fair Isle Sweater (Also love this one!) / Skinny Jeans / Dachshund Socks / Sunglasses / Noodle’s Tartan Bow Collar (Thanks, Sydney!)

This was such a fun project to shoot. Of course, I had to include my dog in these photos… who’s far from being a puppy anymore and who’s pretty much incapable of being “hush.” 😂

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November 23, 2019 •

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Blackwatch Plaid

Blackwatch Plaid Pants / Black Cable-Knit Cashmere Sweater / Blackwatch Plaid Bow Pumps (Also love these, these, these and these!) / Tartan Headband / Red Swing Coat / Pave Link Bracelet / Similar Bag (Also love this one)

Okay, I must start by calling attention to Lucy, who is pictured below eating my hair. Mitch and I didn’t notice it at the time, but I cracked up when I stumbled upon the photo while putting this post together. 😂 #momlife, right?

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November 22, 2019 •

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Our 2019 Holiday Cards

Mitch here!

I hate the mail. I avoid it at all costs. A quick trip to the mailbox can derail a good day, and sometimes the mail’s unavoidable associated chores can ruin a month. I’ve seen it happen. (For example, recently opened letter from our health insurance company and it took me a solid WEEK to fix the mistake that I’m convinced was made intentionally. 😂) If it were up to me, I’d throw the mailbox away, pop the numbers off the house and live free.

That is, except for this time of year.

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November 22, 2019 •

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Three Winter Staples I Wear Constantly

Oversized Sweater (Also available here and here.) / Wool Beret / Windowpane Tote / Faux Leather Leggings (Great for winter. I went up one size. These are more three-season leather leggings.) / Burberry Scarf / Sunglasses / Cole Haan Grand Ambition Leopard Booties (From yesterday’s post! Also the biggest fan of these leopard pumps and these heeled leopard loafers. All are incredibly comfy!)

Man. I’ve been on a roll with the outfits this week. 😜

I obviously lean preppy, but having lived in New York and Chicago for the last 14 years, I also love a solid city look. Heck, whenever I head back to NYC, I try to only pack black/white/camel pieces because it’s the urban uniform and it’s wonderfully easy. So today, I’m here to talk to you about three of my most-loved staples that get me through city winters!

Side note: My beret looks pretty silly in the above photo–anyone else struggle to get a beret to lay just right?! 😂–but let’s ignore that for now, haha. #fail

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November 21, 2019 •

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Super Chic (and Super Padded) Animal Print Booties

Cole Haan Grand Ambition Booties (Also the biggest fan of these jaguar pumps and these heeled jaguar loafers. All are incredibly comfy!) / Pull-On Jeans / Supersoft Mockneck Sweater / Tartan Scarf / Tartan Hat

Did you catch this recent post in which I completely freaked out? 😂

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November 20, 2019 •

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#60DaysofPlaid

Wishful Plaid Pants / Button Cuff Turtleneck Sweater / Tassel Bow Flats (So comfy and available in so many colors!)

If you follow along with us via Instagram, you probably know that the Larkin Family is partaking in something we call #60DaysofPlaid. We started it three years ago, and it’s still going strong! It began as a bit of a joke; friends teased that I could probably wear tartan outfits for a month straight without blinking. And then Mitch was like, “You know what? We should do it.” And so we did. And then it was, hilariously enough, well-received. And so we upped it to 60 days last year, and… here we are. 😂

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November 19, 2019 •

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Recent Finds, 11/19

Flannel Shirt (Also love this one!) / Tartan Headband / Pull-On Jeans / Nutcrackers / Lucy’s Plaid Dress (Newer) / Mitch’s Plaid Shirt (Newer. Also love this one.) / Plaid Dishtowels / Coffee Machine (More affordable version here.) c/o

I didn’t have a chance to put up this post last night, but here we are! Goodness, guys. I’m in my holiday groove right now. 😂 We’re all just very much in the spirit this year, and it’s definitely because of Emma. For the first time, she really understands what’s going on, and she’s SO pumped about everything there is to come. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve teared up when she’s excitedly talked about Christmas. Having children in our lives sure makes this season wonderful…

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November 18, 2019 •

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Early Access to J.Crew’s Cyber Monday Sale

Classic Rollneck Sweater: $19.50

Okay, so this is fun! J.Crew is giving everyone early access to its Cyber Monday Sale today. This is a fabulous time to knock some holiday gifts off your list so you don’t have to take part in all of the sale madness surrounding Thanksgiving. (It can be a bit overwhelming, no?!)

Details: These are the products included. Prices are as marked, but you can also use code “EXTRA” to take 50 percent off this sale section, which is pretty spectacular right now. (So many products were just added.)

Here are my picks:

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November 17, 2019 •

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