November 27, 2024

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers, Joe McKendry

Over the past year, Strategist writer Bella Druckman writes, “I’ve been slowly transforming my first apartment from an assortment of bits and bobs into a space that feels cozy and intentional.” She’s on the hunt for a sturdy under-$400 rug, a floating shelf, and cheaper-than–Pottery Barn throw pillows. Also on her mind: tiny fig and Taylor Swift ornaments to trim her tree, a striped bath mat from Dusen Dusen, and aged goat cheese (her snack of choice).

Elsewhere on the site: Contributor Peyton Dix writes about the jeans that complete Dix’s queer style (“One look at me and my midriff in these low-rise, billowy bottoms with panties probably peeking out, and you can tell I’m off book when I sing the bridge of Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe!’”)

On the gifting front: Writer Caroline Weaver’s annual guide to the 68 teeny-tiny gifts that are small enough to fit in your hand and all under $40, and Dominique Pariso compiled a big list o’ red things. Meanwhile: Did you know Black Friday’s coming up?

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