Every Monday I pick the three pieces that sold out fastest in my shop last week and style them in ways I'd actually wear. This week: a fringe shirt dress, a velvet clutch, and a cozy crewneck with straight-leg jeans.

I've been crocheting for over 30 years, and I still don't own every tool out there. Here's what you really need to start — and what you can safely skip.

I spent last June's gift scramble with a sticky note on my mirror: no more mugs. This year I built a gift map for the uncles, stepdads, and grandfathers in my life — recovery slides at $49.95, a $64.99 old fashioned kit, and a $12 card deck that lands every time.

Four simple fall outfit formulas I'm wearing all season: white tee plus cardigan and jeans, burgundy tops and pants, and color sweaters over washed black denim. Copy them with the pieces already in your closet.

Family photos are coming up and you're still in front of your closet going 'hmm'. These 10 formulas are the ones I keep reaching for every year — swap the pieces, keep the structure, done.

Timing your purchases around seasonal sales is one of the easiest ways to save money all year. Here's what Ava actually buys in June, and what she waits on.