Grip Socks// Cardigan//
I round up my favorite things each month for a monthly favorites list. At the end of the year, I pull from each monthly list to create an annual favorites list. In 2025, I broke down my list into three parts: Beauty, Fashion, and Home and Misc. It's my way of keeping track of the very best things. The lists work because, looking back over the past few years, most of the items on each list are still my favorites. My only rule is that I don't repeat items from month to month or year to year, so there is no overlap.
Star Lace Dress// This dress features a classic silhouette with the prettiest star lace detailing. The best part, though? It's insanely lightweight. It's exactly what you want to wear when it's 100 degrees outside. It is so easy breezy!
Tea// I've always been a big fan of Tazo refresh tea, and this one tastes just like that, only better. It's just bolder/more flavorful. I love to have a cup of this in the evenings to wind down.
Steamer// We stayed at The Charleston Place over the 4th of July weekend, and the hotel had this steamer in our room. My husband used it first and said I had to try it because it was amazing. Our steamer at home had been on the fritz, so I was already thinking about replacing it. I tried this steamer and immediately ordered it for our home. It's unfortunately, relatively pricey, but I felt it was worth it, and I haven't looked back! The metal plate on the front gets much hotter than the Conair one we were using. It really gives a crisp look to items that need higher heat, like linen, while still being gentle enough for silk. This is 2026 favorites-worthy.
Sandals// I just love these sandals because they are neutral, have a slightly padded footbed, and the perfect little block heel. They're honestly nothing *that* remarkable in terms of how they look, but I find myself reaching for them often because they're 'easy'.
Weighted Blanket// This weighted blanket is a GAME CHANGER! I hadn't heard of this brand before they reached out and sent me this blanket. I have always wanted a weighted blanket because they are said to help relieve anxiety. I have never ordered one because many are filled with glass beads, and I've heard that the beads can leak out. I worry Henry would want to eat the beads if they ever leaked out. I just didn't feel comfortable having something like that in our home. This blanket is 100% cotton, which is what made me so excited. There is no filler; it is just beautifully woven cotton that somehow weighs 15 pounds! It's a beautiful blanket that I now keep on the bench at the end of our bed and pull up whenever I want. It's not hot, it's breathable. I'd never tried a weighted blanket before, but oh my goodness, it is the most wonderful feeling. It just feels so secure, like you are 'tucked in'. I could not recommend this more, and it'll definitely make the 2026 favorites at the year's end.
Grip Socks// This is a new-to-me sock brand that makes the highest-quality socks I've ever worn. They are SO soft and padded, making everything so comfortable. Socks are not all that exciting, but a pair of these will have you excited.
Cardigan// This is like a cross between a long-sleeve tee shirt and a cardigan. It's so lightweight and fits like a tee, but the buttons obviously make it a cardigan. I do think the price is a bit steep for what it is; however, it's something I've been getting so much wear out of, and particularly love the fit.
Handbag// This is a fabulous handbag brand that creates leather bags, and they're all mostly under $100. This one is under $500, and the brand gave me a discount code, SYDNEY12, for 12% off. I have been carrying this everywhere. The interior is so thoughtfully designed, with two open pockets and a middle zipped section that divides the interior into two. It's truly a stunning handbag. If I saw someone carrying this, I would assume it was a $3k++ handbag.
Sunscreen// I have always avoided purely mineral sunscreens because the texture and whiteness are usually not that great. But over the last few years, 100% mineral sunscreens have gotten really good. This one is 'no frills': there is no pina colada scent, shimmer, or tint; it's just a solid sunscreen that both my husband and I love. It rubs in so easily and doesn't leave a whitecast. It feels nice on the skin, like a moisturizer.
White Dress// This dress is from a French brand that makes many classic pieces as well as more stylish things. This white dress is cut in a classic silhouette with an adjustable waist for the perfect fit. It's fully lined and so lightweight.
2026 Monthly Favorites:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
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