Favorites & Finds

A curated collection of things I’ve tried, loved, and have recommended to all my friends. I do an unreasonable amount of research before purchasing anything, so if it’s here, it passed the vibe check and the real-life test.

My highly opinionated must-haves.

A woman wearing a black winter coat with a white fur-lined hood, digital weather station displays 62% humidity, a white humidifier, a black and white plush sock, a white smart speaker, and a beige smart home device.

Chicago Winter Essentials


Chicago winter is brutal. These are the things that make it livable. My skin is happier, my air is cleaner, and my apartment finally feels like a place I actually want to be — which makes Chicago winters actually worth it.

A collection of skincare and beauty products including serums, body lotion, body wash, and a facial mask, arranged on a white background.

SKIIIIIIIIN


These are the products that took me from “I wash my face sometimes” to “I actually have a routine and my skin looks better because of it.”

Collection of skincare and beauty products, including creams, serums, facial mist, body wash, and facial masks.

Home Decor + Storage


I’ve lived in five major cities and a LOT of small spaces, so I’m very serious about making places feel home-y without making them feel crowded. These things help your space feel more functional, more put-together, and more host-ready — without adding bulky, annoying clutter.

A collage of skincare products, including serums, lotions, body wash, and facial masks.

Thank Me Later


When I say these purchases ended up being way more life-changing than they had any right to be…

I’m also on LikeToKnowIt if you prefer to shop that way — you can find all my links there.