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Happy Memorial Day weekend! It’s funny to think back to this time last year and compare it to now—so much has changed. We’re still working on many of the same things, but there are also so many exciting new ventures underway! And of course, last year’s big project, the Quick and Cozy cookbook, is now out in the world!
Just like last year, I couldn’t be more excited for summer. The family is planning to travel for good chunks of the season—mostly around the U.S., but possibly over to Europe too. We’ll definitely be making our way back to Cleveland. Honestly, I’m pretty excited about that! I always say, there’s nothing like a Cleveland summer—green grass, sunshine, and that relaxed Midwest energy. It’s my favorite.
And with the holiday weekend officially here, it really feels like summer is kicking off. This weekend is always such a fun start to the season, especially if the weather cooperates. We’re crossing our fingers for sunshine! After getting home from Miami, our week started off cold—it snowed all day Monday—but thankfully by the end of the week, the sun came out. When it does shine here this time of year, it’s so pretty—just in time for golden hour too. Truly perfect.
I’m traveling again this week! We’ve got a shoot coming up with a full prep day tomorrow and the shoot day on Tuesday. I’m keeping the location under wraps for now—I want it to be a surprise when we share more about what it’s all about. But if you follow along on social, you might be able to guess! I’m really excited. A little nervous, honestly—but I know it’s going to be something really special.
We’re also finally sharing all new Williams Sonoma summer event dates below, so be sure to check those out! I’m excited to be visiting some new cities. Hopefully someday we can add London and another Canadian stop too—that would be so fun!
Lastly, if you missed it, here are 50+ of the Most Popular Memorial Day Recipes to make your weekend extra delicious.
That’s all for today! This week’s Favorite Things is on the shorter side, but I’ll try to share more next week. Wishing everyone a fun and sunny holiday weekend!
1. Things I’m Loving, Wanting, and Excited to Try.
this is so fun…the Alta app! You guys know how in Clueless Cher uses a computer program to select her outfits? Well, now there’s an app for that, Alta! Alta is your new personal AI stylist! I’m excited to play around with this, even if just for fun!
excited to try…Ice Cream for Bears. When we were in Miami, I had the most fun going to get ice with Oslo after dinner. He’s so cute you guys! Unlike my mom, but very much like my dad, vanilla is his favorite. I’m going to get this ice cream for him to try. He loves coming over to my house for treats! Pretty sure he’s going to enjoy this. The cream is made with grass-fed dairy, humanely raised on regenerative farms, and uses organic egg yolks and raw, unfiltered honey. For vanilla ice cream (queen bean), these are the ingredients: Milk, Cream, Raw Honey, Skim Milk, Egg Yolk, Pure Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean. Fully approve!
reading…15 Coastal Grandma Books That Feel Like You’re Living in a Nancy Meyers’ Movie.
everything in my cart (low)…let’s go through the new summer Zara pieces. A pretty Long Lace Skirt, a very cute Embroidered Tie Top, and a gorgeous Woven Shopper Bag, Floral Woven Shopper, plus this Crochet Effect Shoulder Bag too (so adorable for the beach/pool or a picnic!).
I adore these Patent Effect Sandals and High Heeled Buckle Sandals and would wear them with this Asymmetrical Lace Dress.
and lastly, how cute is this Charm Bikini Top and matching Bikini Bottoms? Also, Zara’s swimwear is SO GREAT. I never want to spend too much on a bathing suit since I’m not in them all that often.
this Free People Midi Tube Dress is really cute. I would choose the Ballad Blue color. And the Zoey Linen Shorts from Reformation are the perfect summer find.
dreaming of going back to…Chateau Saint-Martin. I was fortunate to stay here last year for my trip to Cannes for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It is a truly special hotel.
loving…a few things for Father’s Day. Some ideas below:
wanting…Gracie Abrams Gown for the Paul Mescal’s Cannes Premiere. This Gucci dress is so pretty!
my favorite sweater…everyone keeps asking for the link to my Guest In Residence sweater. It’s the perfect lightweight cashmere sweater for summer!
everything in my cart (beauty)…copying everything Jasmine Tookes uses after I discovered her new beauty brand, Brunel. I ordered the renewal body oil and the golden hour glow body oil. These will be so nice for this week’s photoshoot and as we head into summer!
also, The Uniform Tinted mineral sunscreen from Merit. Just need to find the right shade, which is tricky with the change of seasons and more sunshine.
watching…What’s In Hailey Bieber’s Bag? Nietzsche Books, Erewhon Smoothies, and Magical Love Potions.
burning…okay, first of all, update on all those Boy Smells candles. Honestly, each one is perfect. They’re so good. So good that I packed the passion pit one to burn while traveling this week. I’m not sure I can say I favor one over the other. LAVENDARE, VIOLET ENDS, PASSION PIT, all smell just wonderful. Perfect spring/summer scents. As of today, I have burned RED HOT and MINTY. Both are perfect and also great for spring/summer. I liked red hot more. Shockingly, SO VANILLA is my least favorite, but only because I’m not looking for a vanilla scent right now, I’m loving the florals and citrus!
onto what I have ordered, because again, I have a problem. Just today, I ordered the Trudon Altair Candle (Peony/Raspberry, which sounds so nice) and the Tuileries Candle (Pink Berry/Blackcurrant/Mandarin/White Flowers, Raspberry/Rose, which I think sounds super interesting). So updates to come on those! These two candles are at a high price point, but I’m too curious not to try!
everything in my cart (high)…you can never go wrong with a little black dress, the Bonded Poplin A-Line Dress from Marni is great and on sale!
travel…A Guide to Barcelona: Hidden Gems, Cool Neighborhoods, and Stylish Spots.
going to try…the Nutrafol Hair Serum. I always forget about taking care of my hair!
loving…the best braided hairstyles. I love this easy look for summer. You can never not look cute with a braid!
2. A Few of My Favorite Fruity Recipes.
Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Frosé
Marinated Goat Cheese Strawberry Crostini
Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad
No Churn Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream
3. Favorite Memorial Day Sales.
clothing
home/kitchen
beauty
travel
4. Join Me This Summer – our summer tour!
I’m so excited to share that we’ve planned more live events with Williams-Sonoma starting this June!
The first event will be in Short Hills, NJ—and I couldn’t be more thrilled!
After the event with Benny in April, it became so clear how much you all enjoyed cooking together in person. So this summer, we’re bringing that experience back! I’ll be heading to a handful of cities to cook with you, answer questions, sign books, and just have fun together.
You can grab your tickets here! All the dates are listed below!
5. A few questions for you!
Something you’re looking forward to?
The podcasts you listen to most?
What’s on your summer menus?
What was the highlight of your week?
6. Inspiring Me.
7. Favorite Links I’m Loving.
The Best Memorial Day Sales to Shop This Weekend
Our Cheat Sheet for the Best Memorial Day Sales, Including 75% Off Rugs USA
The Best High Protein Foods at Trader Joe’s, According to a Registered Dietitian
I Used to Stress Over Every Meal on Vacation—Here’s What Changed
6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Skims Cofounder Emma Grede Thinks Work-Life Balance Is “Your Problem”
The 6-6-6 Walking Challenge Helps You Get Your Steps In
The Importance of Open Calendar Space
20 Low-Spend Summer Activities That Won’t Drain Your Budget
Where Gen Zers Are Buying Homes in 2025
15 Internet-Famous Bodysuits – these 8 Made My Cut
I Tried Grounding Outside for a Week and Here’s What Happened
8. Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
clothes
bags/shoes
Abercrombie sale
9. This Week’s Dinners + Weekend Eats.
Monday: Lemon Chicken Katsu Bowls
Tuesday: Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders
Wednesday: Chili Mango Peanut Chicken Salad
Thursday: Baked Chipotle Salmon Sushi Cups
Friday: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pepperoni Pizza
Saturday: Strawberry Mojito
Sunday: Layered Raspberry Scones
This post was originally published on May 25, 2025
Hi Half Baked Harvest! I’m a new follower. Can you help me understand what this post is all about? It’s sort of like a diary and a shopping list for someone at the company? Thanks! Hope everyone is having a great week
Hi Pauline,
Thanks for reading today! These posts started out as me share 9 of my favorite things from the week. It has obviously grown into much more:) I like to share about my week with you all, links I am loving and wanting to try, recipe ideas for the week, etc. I hope you enjoy! xx
Hi HBH, I can appreciate that some people might be interested in the links Tieghan posts, but it’s not really my thing. I’ve been hoping to get an update on your construction and possibly the cookware you’re developing. Tieghan keeps telling anyone who asks that she’ll post something soon, but it’s been over a year now. It’s ok if something isn’t perfect, but some honesty on what’s happening behind the scenes would be welcomed. I’ve tried to be patient, but it’s been a long time 🙂
Hey Wren! I totally understand and I am so sorry for not updating, Renovations are still underway, the studio is 2 months late on completion and will not be done until October or November. I do have a post I need to compile with photos around the building and out designs, I apologize! I will work to put this together sometime this summer! For my house, we have paused construction and are not sure we will move forward, but updates will come when I have them! I just dont have all the answers to share with you all yet.
For product, we are working on this. Products have been a long process and I do hope to share something within the next year, but I don’t know timelines FOR SURE at this time.
As soon as I have updates, I will share them! I would love some of these updates myself!
Hope this is helpful and clears a couple things up! Let me know if you have any other questions! Have a great end of the week!
Hi!!!
I was just wondering if you plan on making a summer cookbook. I love your Quick and Cozy book that just came out. I have such hard time finding delicious easy summer recipes that I don’t have to start the oven or stove for! Haha! Just thought that’d be a fun idea. 🙂
Hi Anna,
Love this idea! Unfortunately, not this summer, but maybe in the future:) You can always search on the blog by seasonal recipes on this page:
https://fett-weg.today/recipes/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> I hope this helps! xT
Hi Tieghan,
What is your upcoming event in Palm Beach? I saw it posted, but you haven’t said anything about it and I don’t live too far from Palm Beach. Curious if I should make the drive…
Hi Mae,
It’s q&a style, 30 minute conversation and then I can chat with everyone after. Very laid back, cute, fun and easy! Should be a fun night and it’s free! I hope you can make it:) xx
For the store visit, do we need to buy a book or can we just pay the entrance fee?
Hi Henry,
The entrance fee will include a cookbook:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I quit my job this week and so I am looking forward to spending the summer reflecting and figuring out what I want to do with my life! It was a very scary big thing to do but I am also excited for the future. I was working crazy hours in a career I no longer loved, I never had time for a personal life. I felt stressed a lot. The final straw was a recent vacation where I worked a couple hours each day. My friends on the trip confronted me about not being present and it was eye opening. I finally said enough and put in my notice last Friday, it has felt great! I look forward to cooking a ton of fresh healthy recipes this summer and enjoying the outdoors and travelling!
Hi Marissa,
That is amazing, good for you!! I am sure it was not an easy decision to make, but it will all be worth it:) I hope you have a wonderful summer doing things that you enjoy! Have a great week! xx
You haven’t mentioned your community leaders in a couple of weeks. Will the tour be a good chance to host in person community gatherings or meet your community leaders? Or are you only doing the book signings and “cooking”?
Hi Elle,
I’m not sure all the leaders will be at the events, but everyone will have time to mingle and chat with each other! Very community focused! Thanks for asking! xx