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Hey everyone! I hope you had the best week. It’s turning chilly here and autumn is slipping by—wild how fast this year has gone.
Looking back, we’ve had our share of hurdles, but so much work is finally behind us and I’m feeling good. My mom and I—along with our small team and a few tech wizards—have been going nonstop. You’ve probably noticed some site updates, with more rolling out through the end of the year. I’m especially excited about the new vertical video feature on the homepage (my mom worked so hard on this!). We’ve wanted video on the site forever, and now it’s live—go peek!
We’ve also got new collaborations (sharing one below!), a few more before year’s end, and our Williams-Sonoma events all lined up. Thanksgiving and holiday content is coming soon, with even more good things next year.
This year has taught me patience—good things take time—but consistency is everything. With steady work, the dreams happen.
It was a big week here. I’m keeping details under wraps for now, but I’m traveling again today, we have a major photoshoot this week, something fun in Dallas, and then the start of our fall tour with Williams-Sonoma.
We’ve put so much into making these nights special—some of our biggest events yet—and I can’t wait to see so many of you. I’m a little nervous, but mostly excited.
That’s the update for now. Enjoy this week’s favorites—we’ve got some really fun links and photos to share!
1. Things I’m Loving.
loving…Christmas stockings! Time to order yours. Here are some that I found recently.
also…this is a great Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand if you love a real tree. I got this last season and it works really well! But now I want to splurge and get this Handcrafted Cast Iron Stand from Europe. It was made in the 1960s! It’s so pretty. No tree skirt needed!
everything in my cart (low)…at Zara this week, I’m loving these Heeled Riding Boots, which would be cute to style with these Long Shorts. And I LOVE this Fleece Bomber Jacket. It seems so high-end and chic!
This is a beautiful black dress from Reformation. It’s perfect for all the upcoming holiday parties!
If you’re craving a cozy fall knit, J.Crew’s rollneck sweaters are perfect. This 2025 Brushed Cashmere looks so soft. As does this cozy Rollneck Sweater in Supersoft Yarn (and it’s on sale!). Love the Marled 2025 Rollneck too! No one does affordable sweaters better than J. Crew.
I also love the color and style of this Cashmere Crew Cardigan from Reformation.
listening to…Hair Myths, Hacks, Products to Use & the Truth Behind the Glam with Jen Atkin. This is a fun, easy listen for anyone who enjoys beauty!
dreaming of going to…Riga, Latvia, for its Christmas Markets. Did you know that the people of Riga claim they were the ones to invent the Christmas tree back in 1510? Looks so cute!
practicing…Soleus Pushups. When I injured my ankle, I immediately started working on healing it. Once the boot was removed, I began doing calf raises to strengthen the ankle. Apparently, this exercise you can do at your desk can burn fat and steady blood sugar! Who knew!
home of the week…Zooey Deschanel and Property Brother Jonathan Scott’s home in Manhattan. The space is so unique and so pretty. I love the kitchen.
also…An inviting Cotswold house with gently layered interiors. It’s very cozy.
everything in my cart (beauty)…The Care & Detangling Hair Brush been loving this brush! I can’t decideonThe Essential Cherry Red. So pretty!
everything in my cart (high)…the Jadey Cashmere Oversized V-neck Sweater from Reformation! This is so good and comes in such rich tones for fall and winter. Pair the navy sweater with this Veda Barrow Leather Low Waist Skirt (in mole suede).
A beautiful long belted coat in alpaca from Carven. Midnight navy is a big color trend this season!
For my mom, she’d love this fringed cashmere wrap. I know she’d wear it all day like a personal blanket! And that color looks so pretty on her, too! Fringe is another big trend right now.
taking notes…on these awesome dinner party host tips. It’s that time of year to entertain. Love these tips. And you must read the comments too. SO many new ideas for entertaining this season. I would love it if you guys would share your dinner party tips. It’s so fun to learn!
following…Imparfait Design Studio.
2. Spooky Halloween Treats!
Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies
Halloween Monster Mash Cookies
BOO! Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
3. Fall Entertaining – Kitchen/Tableware.
4. What’s your best tip for a cozy home?
This time of year, I want the house to feel extra warm the second you step in from the cold. If I know guests are coming, I light a few candles and put on a simmer pot— with cider, cinnamon sticks, and warm spices. I use my holiday simmer-pot “recipe” on repeat all season.
I set out my favorite cozy (washable) Lola Blankets. And if I can, I have something fragrant and delicious baking in the oven (Holiday Chex Mix never fails). And, of course, a simple cheeseboard never hurts either.
If I had a fireplace (which I will in the new HBH Studio!), it would be crackling. And I’d offer a warming cocktail like a Chai Espresso Martini.
My easiest tip: candles burning and a cozy fire. Nothing better!
What do you do to create a cozy home? I’d love new ideas as we head into a busy holiday season!
5. Home Chef x HBH is back!
This is fun—our Home Chef collab is back! You’ll find all of our past meals on the menu and a brand-new Thanksgiving side: Cheesy French Onion Scalloped Potatoes. It’s our cozy, crowd-favorite take on a classic—rich, cheesy, oniony, and perfect for the holiday table.
Best part? No extra grocery run. Order for Thanksgiving week delivery, and dinner prep gets a little easier. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a side, this one travels well and steals the show.
We had so much fun creating it, and I know you’ll love it.
Ready to plan? You can order the Thanksgiving side now (and schedule your weekly dinners) right on the Home Chef site.
Tell me your favorites from the HBH x Home Chef menu—and are you excited for the new Thanksgiving side? I can’t wait to hear what you think!
6. Inspiring Me.
7. Favorite Links.
30 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Get on Amazon
11 Haunted Castles for Spine-Tingling Supernatural Encounters This Halloween
All the Beauty Products Taylor Swift Used in Her Post-Eras Tour Bath Routine
The Best Halloween-Themed TV Episodes to Revisit Now
McGee Home Halloween Decor Tour
2025 Holiday Decorating Ideas That Will Get Your Wheels Turning
Design Notes | Embracing Winter’s Timeless Motifs
How To Decorate A Studio McGee-Style Christmas Tree
I Tried AI Personal Stylist – everything it Picked Out for My Fall Wardrobe
13 of the Best Boutique Hotels for a Wedding Buyout
The Best Hotels in Venice, From Five-Star Grande Dames to Design Boutiques
The Only Recap Of Panera’s Downfall You Need
8. Fall Sweaters.
9. This Week’s Dinners + Weekend Eats.
Monday: Dump + Bake Chicken Alfredo Noodle Casserole
Tuesday: Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder
Wednesday: Mini Spaghetti Squash Lasagnas
Thursday: Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Friday: Crockpot Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Saturday: Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita
Sunday: Salted Chocolate Caramel Apple Bark
And don’t miss 22 Comforting Crockpot Recipes
Nine Favorite Things
This post was originally published on October 19, 2025
Are you still going to Paris this fall?
Hi Caitlin,
We are heading to Paris in 2026! Working to nail the dates before the end of the year!! I’m soooo excited!
Hope you have a great Monday!
Loved this week’s post!
Just out of curiosity, what happened to the Paris trip? I thought you were going! I was looking forward to your pictures from that!
Hey Rebecca!! You are so sweet thank you!! We are heading to Paris in 2026! Working to nail the dates before the end of the year!! I’m soooo excited! It will be great!
Have an awesome week!!
Hi Hi!
Loved this issue (let’s be honest, I love them all!) – I have a few tips that I swear by when I host dinner parties…
*Make personalized place cards – I always feel special when I see my name printed on a card at a table. They can be casual, not stuffy, for a casual get-together, just something with each guest’s name on it. You can leave them scattered on the table and guests can take theirs to the seat of their choosing or you can set them out ahead of time.
*I love to have a specialty cocktail batched and ready to go – every Thanksgiving, I mix up one of your HBH cocktail/mocktails and greet guests with it when they arrive.
*I make, or buy, a small “party favor” for each guest. Some past favors have included homemade Snickerdoodle Bars or the above mentioned Chex Mix (bagged, tagged & tied with ribbon), small bottles of homemade Kahlua, Coquito or Limoncello, or glass test tubes with cork stoppers filled with sea salt with a label that reads “Two cannot know each other until they have shared salt. -Aristotle”.
*If it’s an event where we’re playing a game, I have good prizes to give to the winner(s). Usually the latest HBH Cookbook ( I load up on them when Amazon has a flash sale), a set of the Snif x HBH votives (Pumpkin Smash or Apple Cider Smash right now!), or a seasonal, linen dish towel with a bottle of nice hand soap (loads of nice ones at TJ Maxx Homegoods). Inexpensive, but bougie-feeling.
As for the feel-good smells… a few of my favorite HBH recipes that make the house smell like heaven-in-your-face while they cook are:
*Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter
https://fett-weg.today/homemade-slow-cooker-maple-apple-butter/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
*Persian Inspired Herb & Beef Stew with Rice (Holy YUM!)
https://fett-weg.today/herb-and-beef-stew/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
*Mom’s Secret Christmas Eve Chex Mix
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/37928821851263381/
Have a great week everybody! Keep being awesome!
Hi Nancie,
Happy Sunday and thanks for reading today and each week! I absolutely love these tips that you shared with us all today. Thank you for all of your very detailed descriptions. And of course, thanks for sharing your favorite recipes:) Have the best week!
Bummed to see the home chef recipes are the same, I was hoping for new ones 🙁
Sorry to hear this, Paula! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I watched a couple of the recipe videos and they weren’t super helpful for showing techniques for more tricky recipes. Would you ever consider adding some long form videos to help less experienced chefs?
Thanks for sharing your feedback, we will take this into consideration! Have a great Sunday!
I really wish you would do a book signing in your home state of Colorado!!
Thanks Linda!! Hopefully we can do one in the future:) Happy Sunday!
Me too, Linda! I’ll meet you there when it happens. 😀
Me too! I have been a long time fan living an hour from HBH and there are never any local book events! Please do a stop in Denver or even a local bookstore near your home!
Will you be sharing your studio by the end of this month?
Hi Julie,
We are planning to do a photoshoot in December to share with you all:) Thanks for asking!
Are there new home chef recipes besides the potatoes? Or are the dinners the same as before? Just wondering because I know my wife will ask!
Hi Alan,
Yes, the only new recipe is the potatoes….if you click the Home Chef link you can view all of the recipes there. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
We are so excited to see you in Palo Alto! Push those nerves aside and know we are happy to gather! Safe space!
Thanks so much, Libby!! I know it will be a great time:) See you there. Happy Sunday!
How was your walk through of your studio???
Hey Elizabeth,
OMG it was amazing! I cannot wait to share with you all:) Thanks for asking!
A long time ago, you shared an adorable baking sheet…muffin tin maybe…of pumpkins as the inset. I dont know if that makes any sense. I think it was William Sonoma. Anyway, if you remember it from this amazing description, did you have a recipe to go with it? Thank you!
Hi Leighann,
So sorry, any idea how long ago I might have shared it? Did I share it on a NFT post? If you have more info that would be super helpful!
I can not find the video feature.
Hi Charlotte,
The videos are located right under the 4 main category photos on the homepage. I hope this helps!
I love reading “Tieghan’s Nine Favorite Things” and get so excited to see the email in my inbox! I’m sure they take a long time to put together ~ so, thank you!! I love all of the information, inspiration and of course, the amazing recipes!
Hey Kellanie,
Thanks a lot for reading each week! They do take a lot of work to put together, but I love sharing so much with you all each Sunday. So glad you enjoy these posts as much as I do:) Have a great day!
Love the new video feature!! It’s really inspired me to try some of the featured dinner recipes.
Love to hear this, Carolyn! Thanks for sharing your feedback! Have a great fall Sunday!
Happy Sunday! Thank YOU for including 2 vegetarian meals in this week’s menu plan! I will often adapt your recipes to be vegetarian but these were a nice surprise. Have the best week-D.
Hey Dale,
Of course, happy to share! Let me know if you try any of the recipes:) Have a great Sunday!