In this series, we share all sorts of things we’ve bookmarked and saved for the week. From articles that offered us some holiday humor or insight, to festive bakes, to books that bring comfort and beauty, to podcast episodes that we’re downloading before our next travel day — we’ve rounded up all of our current favorites. Be sure to leave a comment with your recent favorites, too!!

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ARTICLE TO READ —

An Adult Woman Goes Home for the Holidays // Alyssa Limperis is a comedian and a writer. In this New York Times’ Opinion Newsletter, Limperis shares a charming personal antidote surrounding her experience of going home for the holidays — and the way that some things never change.

PODCAST TO LISTEN TO—

Business of Home x Amber Lewis // Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community. This week, Dennis chats with Amber Lewis to talk about all things Call It Home. Plus, Amber shares some personal antidotes you don’t want to miss.

PLAYLIST TO LISTEN TO—

Shoppe Holiday // Our team at Shoppe Amber Interiors have put together a playlist chalked full of some Christmas classics to get you in the holiday spirit.

BOOK TO START—

Poetry Pharmacy by William Sieghart // Sometimes only a poem will do. These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice offer comfort, delight and inspiration for all; a space for reflection, and that precious realization —  I’m not the only one who feels like this.

RECIPE TO MAKE—

Holly Jolly Santa Cookies // Festive, easy, and fun! These simple vanilla sugar cookies are shaped into the cutest little Santas, made effortlessly by shaping the dough into round balls. Frosted with a deliciously sweet whipped cream cheese frosting and you’ll have yourself the most perfect Christmas cookie. Fun to bake, delicious to eat, and a great homemade gift.

THING TO BUY—

Amber Lewis x Luna Skye Earring Gift Sets // The perfect diamond hoops and studs are just as much of an everyday staple as your go-to pair of jeans. It’s that very belief that inspired Samantha Conn of Luna Skye and Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors to curate four limited-edition earring gift sets you’ll love for every occasion, big or small.

PLACE TO GIVE—

A Sense of Home // A Sense of Home strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care with donated furniture and home goods. 50% of those struggling with homelessness are former foster youth. The homeless crisis can only end through prevention.