I used to check gilt.com almost daily to see what new designer goodies they had on sale, but as time has passed, I've moved away from shopping limited-time only sales sites because they've grown too big, offer fewer actual deals, and no longer have that feeling of exclusivity. Having said that, I happened to be browsing gilt.com earlier this week to see if they had any good deals on baby gear...when I spotted a Louis Vuitton Speedy hand painted with palm leaves, and was instantly reminded of a bag I had seen at anthropologie.com. (Great story, right?) Both have a strikingly similar palm leaf design with vastly different price tags. If you love the look of the LV, you'll have to check out the budget dupe!

SPLURGE: Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Black Epi Speedy 25, $1,800 (sold out) at gilt.com

SAVE: Foliage Tote by Kestrel, $69.95 at anthropologie.com

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees at Target. All opinions are 100% mine.


Whenever fall rolls around, I'm immediately drawn to all things pumpkin spice. My Pinterest boards are becoming full of pumpkin spice recipes, and so is my kitchen - I'm talking pumpkin spice cream cheese, pumpkin spice gluten-free pancake mix (Trader Joe's makes a yummy one), and of course, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. Then there are the pumpkin spice candles that fill your home with their irresistible scent and even pumpkin spice beauty products.

With Christmas decor cropping up at retailers earlier and earlier in the season, it's easy to get a bit jaded...but even the most "bah humbug" among us would find Target's latest holiday home collections hard to resist. This weekend I took a quick pass through the aisle showcasing all the latest Threshold pieces and it was all kinds of magical. Whether you're envisioning a kitschy-chic retro Christmas with faux mercury glass trees and bright candy colors, or a traditional holidays-in-the-Berkshires type fete (see the classic collection), Target has you covered. There are also modern metallics to brighten your space (like this pillow) or rustic accoutrements perfect for outfitting any mantle (um, hello bear head). Just add hot cocoa, a roaring fire, your favorite carols and you are set. Read on for more pics...