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Nine Favorite Things
Hey everyone! I hope youโre all having a beautiful weekend and soaking up some summer sunshine, wherever you are in the world. Iโm writing this weekโs update from home in Colorado, where Iโll be staying put for at least the next few weeks.
After dealing with a swollen ankle for the past week or so, I found out itโs actually more serious than I initially thoughtโor honestly wanted to believe. With my high pain tolerance and very type-A personality, I was convinced it was just tendonitis. But it turns out, itโs a small fracture.
Iโm doing my best to listen to my orthopedic doctor and give it the time it needs to fully heal and not make it any worse! And because of that, I need to postpone the California stops on our summer tour.
Coming to this decision was incredibly hard and makes me so sadโI was really looking forward to meeting you all. But the good news is that our amazing team at Williams Sonoma has already worked with us to reschedule both nights for this fall. Honestly, I think itโs going to be even better. We all know that autumn is my absolute favorite time of yearโitโs when I feel most inspired and creative. So youโll get the best version of me in October!
New Event Dates:
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Palo Alto โ October 28 at 6 PM
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Costa Mesa โ October 29 at 6 PM
If youโve already purchased tickets, theyโll automatically apply to the new dates. But if you canโt make it, we completely understand and are happy to issue a refundโjust reach out to the team at wsevents@wsgc.com.
I want you to know how truly sorry I am. If there were any way around this, I would be there with you. But some things are out of our control, and right now, healing needs to come first.
There is a silver lining, though. Iโve had a project on the back burner for months thatโs finally getting the attention it deservesโand Iโm excited to be home and focused on bringing that to life.
Thank you all so much for your kindness and support. Iโm endlessly grateful for this communityโyou feel like extended family, and that means everything to me.
So thatโs this weekโs update. Not the best news, but not the worst either. Wishing you all a beautiful Sunday and a great week ahead!
And if you need a little summer cooking inspo, be sure to check out The 50 Most Popular Summer Recipes of 2025. There are a lot of goodies here!
1. Things Iโm Loving, Wanting, and Excited to Try.
orderingโฆFrog Hollow Farm peaches. These are my favorite in the summer, and I love that the California growing season happens now, versus August. These peaches have the prettiest color and sweetest flavor. Candies of summer!
orderedโฆfresh summer roses from Grace Rose Farm! I reached out to Gracie on Friday, and she is sending me fresh roses tomorrow! I am SO EXCITED. Flowers can be hit or miss at our grocery stores. Gracie is always so kind and will send me a couple of bouquets. Truly just cannot wait! I will share photos next week!
takingโฆ100% Grass-Fed Nose-To-Tail Collagen. Finally found a collagen powder. Added this my cart this week. I take collagen daily to support healthy hair, skin, nails, joint and digestion as natural collagen production slowly declines.everything in my cart (low)โฆthere are so many summer sales happening, so fun to shop! I love this ribbed boatneck top, itโs a great everyday wardrobe staple. I think I shared this Stripe Ruched Knit top last week, but I love it so much! These Eyelet Cover-Up Pants are nice for pool days or just around the house. Oh, and I really love these Day to Day Boxer Shorts from Free People.
Also! These Free Peopleย Linen Shorts in light yellow are too cute! J.Crew never disappoints, their Eyelet Short in Linen-Cotton Blend are on sale and a summer staple. As is this super cuteย Relaxed Cropped T-Shirt, which would look great paired with the eyelet shorts. And shoe-wise, these Kitten Heel Sandals are almost identical to the popular designer pair. Love a good Nordstrom Open Edit find! From Zara, theirย Strappy Rib Top is another summer wardrobe staple. And I am obsessed with this 3-pack set of rigid bracelets. Great value too! Very last piece, Iโm ordering this Boatneck Mini Dress. It will be so cute with sandals.
listening toโฆJordan Nathan, Founder of Caraway Home: Clean Kitchen Swaps, Teflon Dangers, Fundraising Lessons & More.
curious to tryโฆAfter reading this article, Vibration Plate Machines & Exercise Platforms, Iโm now so curious to try them. Does anyone use one of these?dreaming of goingโฆFour Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor. A Mediterranean escape. My parents have been and loved it. They stayed inland at The Son Net, located on a vineyard.
travelingโฆHรTEL DE CRILLON, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL. Researching the best Paris hotels for my upcoming trip! My list is getting big!
lovingโฆDaily Drills. You all will love their cozy pieces. How cute is thisย Terry One Piece? I actually think one-piece swimsuits are so cute. And you have to try their sets. Iโm a fan of the sweat shorts andย oversized crew.
shoppingโฆFrankieโs Bikinis! They have the best suites. I love their Paradise Ribbed Bikini Top andย Mackenzie Ribbed Bikini Bottom. Asher and I adore all of the Frankieโs sets!
everyone is talking aboutโฆthe new Jurassic Park movie. From what Iโve read the new cast sounds really great! Iโm not the biggest Jurassic Park watcher, but seeing it talked about so much, has piqued my interest!
everything in my cart (beauty)โฆa few things for summer. This Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray locks in makeup in hot/humid weather. Iโve used this Brow Pop Filling and Shaping Eyebrow Pencil from Kosas for years. Itโs easy to use and creates a great full brow. Also for brows (I love a GOOD THICK brow), the Rare Beauty Eyebrow Gel keeps brows lifted and in place all day.ย
I want to switch up my shampoo and conditioner. Iโm thinking about Crown Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner, the reviews are all 5 star for soft, airy hair while adding body. Additionally, when Iโm home, I always air-dry my hair. I have this Leave-In Conditioner Hair Serum in my cart to try out for added moisture, definition, and shine for my air-dried hair! All the makeup artists use this Angelstick for a slick look! Great for holding flyaways. And lastly, I ordered thisย Wet Brush during Prime Days. My hair is very long, and it tends to knot easily. Time for a cut!
watchingโฆThe Waterfront on Netflix. Per my cousin Abbyโs recommendations. Anyone else watching this? Thoughts?
everything in my cart (high)โฆright now, jewelry is top of mind and I have my eye on this Pebble Stacking Ring.
Ohhh, and I really want this Pouch Bag in Croc from Miu Miu. Cute for a travel cosmetic bag.
followingโฆMelissa Wood Health 10 Min Everyday Arms series. Iโm really excited to be working on building strength and muscle!
2. Summer Peach Recipes.
Caramel Peach Dump Cake
Prosciutto Wrapped Peach Baked Brie In Pastry
Peach Thyme Smash
Watermelon Peach Salad
3. Nordstrom Sale: favorites in home + beauty.
home
beauty
4. The Week in Photos + Cleveland!
Going home to Cleveland was truly so special. Iโm so thankful we were able to make it happenโit was such a fun night, and I felt so much love from everyone who came out. Almost everyone arrived early (which was amazing!), and I walked into the sweetest, most welcoming crowd.
We kicked off the evening with a cooking demo and made the Cheesy Shallot Bread from Quick & Cozy. Since itโs summer, I added fresh cherry tomatoes for a seasonal twist! If youโre making it at home, you could easily top it with cherry tomatoes and basil, sweet corn and basil, or cilantro, zucchiniโso many delicious options. Everyone really seemed to love it!
We sipped strawberry margaritas, answered questions, signed books, and took a ton of photosโit was a blast. It felt so good to be back in Cleveland, and Iโm already hoping weโll be back again soon.
Thank you all for having me and making it such a memorable night!
favorite photos from this past week and Cleveland below!
plus the last of Rhode Islandย
Americaโs oldest tavern!ย
homegrown raspberries, free for the picking
Rhode Island is beautiful!
we saw a 4th of July wedding!
Cleveland
so happy to be here!
I love a Cleveland summer sunset
summer flowers blooming at my grandparents
flowers from Williams-Sonoma! These made me smile so BIG!
5. Letโs Catch Up! A few questions.
1. Whatโs the yummiest thing youโve eaten this summer?
2. Whatโs the yummiest thing youโve cooked/baked this summer?
3. What are you reading or listening to?ย
4. Would you rather swim in a pool or the ocean?
5. Whatโs something youโre thinking about, good or bad?
6. What are you most excited for right now?
6. Inspiring Me.
Also Pinterest if my favorit social media app. If you donโt follow, you should! I am always pinning!! I find a lot of inspiration through Pinterest.
What Pinterest accounts do you follow?
7. Favorite Links Iโm Loving.
Glow-Up Gimmicks That Backfire: 5 Trends Dietitians Would Never Recommendย
The 11 Most Beautiful Gardens Around the World
The 27 Most Beautiful Cities in the Worldย
See Inside Sofia Coppolaโs Romantic Vision for a Grand Parisian Ballย
A Corner of the Catskills Shaped by Dinner Partiesโand the Chefs Behind Themย
Are We Going to Burn Out on Pistachio?ย
Five Tricks You Can Use to Make Yourself Feel Happierย
The Bougie Farmstands and Markets of the Hamptons, Explainedย
The โDeliciousโ Flavor Thatโs Taking Over the Chip Aisleย
The Biggest Nail Color Trends of 2025 Are an Ode to the Classicsย
Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman RingโWeโre Settling the Debate
8. Nordstrom Sale โ all my favorites.
jeans
shoes
bags
9. This weekโs dinners + favorite weekend eats.
Monday:ย Simple Roasted Sungold Cherry Tomato Pasta
Tuesday: 3 Cheese Prosciutto Peach Pizza
Wednesday: Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Pork Chops
Thursday: BBQ Salmon Curry with Mango Avocado Salsa
Friday:ย Simple Chicken Zucchini Alfredo Pasta
Saturday: Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash
Sunday:ย Easy Strawberry Spoon Cake
Hope you enjoyed this weekโs Nine Favorite Things!This post was originally published on July 13, 2025
I hope by now youโre eating your own stateโs peaches. We are devouring Colorado peaches daily. They are so yummy!
Hi Terri !I love that youโre enjoying those Colorado peaches, they really are sooo yummy! Thanks for the comment, and have a great week! ๐ xT
1. Whatโs the yummiest thing youโve eaten this summer? Just got back from Ixtapa and ate about a thousand homemade tortillas.
2. Whatโs the yummiest thing youโve cooked/baked this summer? Turkey larb from Whatโs Gaby Cooking. Easy and fresh.
3. What are you reading or listening to? Reading Wild Dark Shore
4. Would you rather swim in a pool or the ocean? Ocean
5. Whatโs something youโre thinking about, good or bad? Ugh, agonizing over how to best parent my oldest son. Heโs only 7. Why is this so hard already?
6. What are you most excited for right now? Lots of beach time these last few weeks of summer.
Hey Jackie! I love this so much, thank you for sharing! Homemade tortillas sound amazing, and now Iโm totally craving some! So glad you have some beach time to look forward to, hope itโs restful and refreshing! Enjoy the rest of your summer and thanks for leaving such a thoughtful comment! xT
Is July 29 still the correct date for Nashville or will it be rescheduled?
Hey Sara! I am so sad to say that we will be rescheduling the date for Nashville. I am so so sorry!! Announcing a new date this week and will have more information so soon! Again I apologize for any inconvenience or trouble!! Hope you are having a great weekend! xT
I saw on your supplement pics that youโre doing a parasite cleanse. Iโve debated one but Iโm not sure how to know if I need one! Any insight? Thank you!!
Hey Alice! I would recommend seeing a doctor you trust for more advice! I donโt want to steer you in the wrong directions. I am taking those for my gut per my doctorโs recommendation. Hope this helps you! xT
Can you explain the filter used for comments? I have attempted to comment 4 times on one recipe now and it keeps being denied, when itโs a question about the literal recipe. Iโve been a fan for years, but itโs challenging when I have to keep commenting multiple times and it still doesnโt get approved.
Hi Sharon! Iโm so sorry about that โ I know how frustrating that must be! Sometimes comments get flagged by the system even if theyโre totally valid, especially if they include links or certain words. Itโs definitely not personal! Please always feel free to comment or DM any questions you have! So sorry again! Have a great day! ๐ xT
Will you still be doing the rest of your tour?
Hi Becka! Here is the link for the tour info! https://tieghantour.squadup.com/ Iโll still be doing the rest of the tour, just had to change around some of the dates! ๐ xT
Thank you!! Iโm a little confused, I thought the ticket price & times included the live cooking demonstration as you previously noted. Is that not the case now? Trying to figure out timing for a ticket.
Hey Becka, I am sorry I am confused. Have you purchased a ticket? If so you do not need to purchase a new ticket. It will automatically transfer to the new date!! No more fees! Does that answer your question? Let me know is how I can help! Iโm so sorry for any trouble me! Hope you are having a great weekend!! xT
No, thatโs not what Iโm asking. You had said the ticket time slots of the event included a live demo, but now youโre saying people have to show up earlier than the said time, and they might not even get to see the cooking demo if they arenโt the first 75 people. Is that correct?
Hey Becka. Yes, this is correct. I am sorry, this beyond my control unfortunately. I could change it I totally would, but the store canโt accommodate so many people for a demo. I am SO SORRY!! This wasnโt something I knew when launched these events. I really do apologize. Let me know if you have more questions! xT
Great post. Love all your out and about pictures.
So sorry to hear about your ankle. Take it as easy as you can. Xx
Hi Kelly Jane! Thank you SO much for your well wishes! So sweet of you! Have a great week! ๐ xT
Hi there! Thanks for sharing โ looks like youโre having a great summer (besides the broken ankle!)
Question for you โ how has AI impacted you? Do you use it often? I find it useful for me, but wonder how it is for you and your business
Hey Gwen! I donโt use AI too much personally, but we do use it for the business. Itโs great for analytical facts, building tools and helps copy edit too!
Thank you for the comment! Have a great weekend! xT
I finally downloaded an ad blocker solely for use of this site. So thankful these exist! It was too hard to read your site without it.
Hi Paula! Thank you so much for your feedbackโI really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I completely understand that ads can be frustrating at times. They help support the work that goes into creating and sharing free content here, but Iโm always looking for ways to make the site as user-friendly as possible. Iโll definitely keep this in mind as I continue to evaluate the ad experience. Thanks again for being here! Have a great week! xT
With your dad traveling so much, do you have help with cleaning and shopping while heโs away? I know you talk a lot about how much support he provides. Iโm sure you miss it โ especially with your injury! Hereโs to successful healing.
Hey Marie! Yea! I have help with shopping and cleaning! Someone close use! Thank you so much for your thoughts and all the kindness!
Hope you are having a great week! xT
Oh my gosh what a beautiful wedding cake!! Did I miss who got married?
Hey Diane! So gorgeous right?! This was a wedding that we saw being set up close by! ๐ xT
Iโve been debating buying a ticket for summer, but it makes me a little less confident when you keep saying you arenโt your best self until fall. Can you clarify?
Hey Bee! I only mean that I just really love the fall season! You will of course get all my happiness and love no matter when you decide to come! Iโm excited to meet!! No matter the month. So sorry if I confused you! Please let me know if I can answer any other questions. Happy to help! xT
1. Whatโs the yummiest thing youโve eaten this summer?
Fresh grilled octopus in Paros, Greece.
2. Whatโs the yummiest thing youโve cooked/baked this summer?
Martha Stewartโs strawberry cake
3. What are you reading or listening to?
The Women-Kristin Hannah
4. Would you rather swim in a pool or the ocean?
Ocean, always the ocean!
5. Whatโs something youโre thinking about, good or bad?
Already thinking about back to school for my kids, enrolling in activities. Summer is too short!
6. What are you most excited for right now?
Excited for the rest of my families summer travels, including visiting our extended family who live near Colmar France (you def need to go to this area of France, beautiful villages)
Thanks so much for sharing โ this was such a joy to read! Grilled octopus in Greece sounds absolutely dreamy, and that strawberry cake is a classic summer treat. I totally hear you on the back-to-school thoughts creeping in alreadyโฆ it always feels like summer flies by once July hits. But how exciting that you still have more travels ahead! Enjoy your time in such a special place like France to visit your family! Wishing you the best for the rest of your summer adventures! xT