Favorite Buys of 2024
/Brown paper packages tied up with string… these are a few of my favorite things! Here’s what we loved most in 2024.
CLOTHES
Anthropologie barrel sweats | Something about these makes them a little more elevated than typical sweats. Slouchy but not sloppy, flattering back pockets. A great way to try the barrel trend without committing to jeans. Size down!
Free People Pippa jacket | I ordered this for my backpacking trip in Colorado last summer and I’m so glad I did. Loved it for hiking and love it now for every day! Lightweight but so warm, packs down into a zipper pouch, water resistant. Lots of dupes for this on Amazon but I’m forever a FP fan. Like most FP, this runs big; I sized down.
Calia Everyday Relaxed tee | This is a dry fit material but doesn’t really look like it – very soft but elevated, perfect to dress up with jeans. Looks long on the model but I sized down from my usual L to a S and prefer the slimmer/shorter fit. It’s a little bit boxy/boyfriend-ish but still has nice structure. Best plain tees I’ve found in a while!
Get Fluffed brow gel | The one new beauty product I bought in 2024 (still loving all things Merit). Gives volume without being cakey and holds brow hairs in place so well! A little goes a very long way. I love shade 1.0 (clear) for a no-makeup makeup look and shade 2.0 (light brown) for a bolder brow.
HOME
Red Land Cotton percale sheets | We decided to make the switch to 100% cotton sheets and wanted to invest in a set that will last a LONG time. After reading approximately 14 million reviews and researching sateen weave (what Boll and Branch uses) vs. percale weave (the clear winner for hot sleepers), I narrowed it down to two brands – we bought both and have been rotating. The Red Land Cotton set is American-made from start to finish and they feel… *old-fashioned* in the best way. Durable, thick and crisp but breathable. From night one, Andrew said these are the best sheets he’s ever slept on – to be honest, I did not love them at first. Percale cotton is just a very different feel than I was used to. But a lot of the reviews said to give them a few washes to really get broken in and now I understand the hype. Each time we put them on our bed is better than the last and I know they will last for a long, long time.
Pottery Barn organic percale cotton sheets | The other sheet set we bought (and my favorite of the two, if I had to pick!) – has that luxury hotel feel from the get-go. These wash so well and feel cool to the touch all night long. I just adore them.
Pillowflex inserts | I’d seen these recommended by several interior designers for that full, heavy, choppable look (always order inserts 2” bigger than your shams). They’ve lived up to the hype. USA-made too!
Coupe glasses | These are just fun. A very pretty addition to our little bar area with a heavy, quality feel.
Paint pens for walls + cabinets | These make it easy to do touch ups around the house + fill in holes, and the paint does not dry out. Comes with a syringe to fill them up.
Wine decanter | Just so pretty, and the sediment filter is nice.
Branch Basics | Finally hopped on this non-toxic all-purpose cleaner train and have been so pleased. The concentrate lasts forever (one bottle lasted us 11 months) and I love that there’s no scent.
Force of Nature | As much as I love Branch Basics for everyday cleaning, I still wanted to have a true disinfectant on hand. So glad I found this non-toxic option that’s as powerful as bleach. Between BB and FN, we got rid of all other cleaners under the sink. Use my referral link to get their best 40% off deal!
FITNESS
Calia Step Up shorts | These made me finally get rid of all my old Nike shorts. The only workout shorts I own now! If you have bigger thighs like me and hate shorts being tight on your legs, these are not at all. The thicker waistband is so flattering and comfy. I wear a Large in Nike shorts, did a Medium in these.
Avia sports bra | Again, one that replaced all the rest. And for a fraction of the price. So comfortable and supportive (no seams!) without being suffocating and made to last. Fits TTS.
Moves app | Can’t say enough great things about Moves. I started in March of last year and have been so happy to have found a weightlifting program I WANT to be consistent with. For me, the membership is absolutely worth the price for all the features within the app. I started with the 6-week core/pelvic floor rehab program, which was so helpful and eye-opening for me, postpartum. And since then I’ve been able to consistently lift weights 3 days a week because it takes all the guess work out of it for you. I’m in and out in 30 minutes and don’t need a ton of equipment (I love this dumbbell set and these bands). Hoping to reach the Million Pound club in 2025!
RTIC tumbler | Two words: ceramic. interior. Your drink won’t taste metallic like it does in a stainless steel cup and the best part – this cup does not leak. Not even through the straw. Magic.
KIDS
Toddler boys boots | Quite possibly my best Walmart find ever. I’ve already bought these in the next sizes up because they are so good and so affordable!
Turkish towels | Thin and space-saving but warm and absorbent, HUGE, and beautiful colors. These were such a hit last summer!
Are My Kids on Track | Incredibly insightful book for Christian parents who want to raise emotionally intelligent children in this increasingly crazy world we live in. One I’ll re-read often as our kids grow.
Ezy Roller seated scooters | A BIG hit for Christmas 2024 and worth adding more things to the garage. The kids are obsessed with these! So fun and easy for them to ride and they’re extendable to grow with them for years and years.
ANDREW’S FAVORITES
Magnetic portable flood light | Not sure if I’ve ever seen Andrew so excited about a gadget. This is pretty cool though – it mounts to his truck with the magnet, runs on battery power and is super bright! Useful for camping, hunting, home projects, and more.
Wine vacuum | Removes oxygen from opened wine bottles and keeps them fresh for up to ten days. We use this all the time!
Peter Millar golf polos | It was time to clean out and upgrade his golf polo collection and we’ve both been impressed with the material, craftsmanship, and overall quality of this brand. If I’m picking out a polo for him to wear, it’s always one of these.
True Classic tees 6-pack | Again, time for an upgrade for his basic tees. The six pack is a great deal and these shirts really are so flattering – much more so than a typical undershirt – and so soft.
Hope some of these recommendations are helpful! Thanks for reading and visiting the blog. Ten years later this is still a fun creative outlet for me and every time you shop via a link I share, I’m so grateful!