The festive season is upon us!  Even though we live in a Buddhist country, nowhere near cold weather, we’re still busy with all the related parties, shopping and deadlines this week. Tomorrow we have a Friendsgiving potluck, and I can’t wait to see what everyone is bringing. Get your stretchy pants ready!

My mom makes Mocha Pecan Pie every year for Thanksgiving and no one is tired of it.

It’s probably my time in Oregon talking (GO DUCKS!) but I can’t get over Pendleton. I want this and this and this and this.

Obsessed with Serial and super annoyed that they’re not airing over Thanksgiving? Read this and listen to this.

I would rather stay at boutique hotels, but if I need to choose a chain, The Sofitel just gave me a reason to choose them.

Damn I miss living in London.  Not only for the city but for escapes like this.

Gah, I miss wearing a good chunky knit so bad.

To men on the subway, “We’re sure they’re fabulous, but they’re not that big.”

Peeps are moving around a lot these days.  Here’s a lovely post on making a new home your own.

Eat All You Want Wear by SF Girl By Bay. So perfect.

Two mad-successful lady authors talking to each other about writing.