It’s the last edition of the SB Hot List for 2022, but our team’s final round of discoveries for the year certainly does not disappoint. This month, we’re sharing our favorite jewelry, home essentials, holiday gifts, books, and more. Here are 10 of our latest obsessions!
SB Hot List: 10 Items We’re Currently Obsessed With
Embroidered Cocktail Napkins
“I recently got these embroidered linen cocktail napkins from Etsy for a few people on my Christmas list. They also make a great hostess gift!” — Anne Henley Walker, Content Marketing Associate & Agency Relations
Available in sets of four, these monogrammed cocktail napkins would make for a great hostess or wedding gift. Image: Etsy
Electric Kettle
“This is truly the kitchen appliance that I didn’t know I needed! My husband spotted this in an article online and asked me to order it. I drink Ganoderma coffee every day, so I just need water. My electric kettle makes boiling water fast, easy, and safe. No worries about the tea kettle boiling over anymore! Plus, I find myself drinking more hot tea and hot cocoa these days. It’s available at Target, Amazon, Williams Sonoma, and other retailers.” — Melissa Thompson, Account Executive
Gone are the days of over brewing your tea! This electric kettle offers six preset temperatures for every variety of tea. Image: Cuisinart
Plumping Lip Gloss
“This is my new favorite lip gloss! It boldly creates the appearance of fuller lips with a tantalizing tingle in a high-shine, shimmering finish. It comes in multiple colors, all named after women. My color is called ‘Dolly.’” — Mary Breen, Website Developer
This lip gloss plumps up lips and provides a beautiful shine. It’s a double win! Image: Ulta Beauty
Light Therapy Lamp
“This time of year, I reach for extra Vitamin D supplements and my HappyLight. Whether it’s a placebo effect or not, I can’t say for sure — and I don’t really care. Thirty minutes of light therapy on winter mornings does wonders for my mood and energy level. This version from Verilux is UV-free and has a brightness of 10,000 Lux. It’s also super slim and easily portable!” — Alissa Harb, Managing Editor
The HappyLight is said to improve sleep as well as boost your mood, energy, and focus. Image: HappyLight
Darn Tough Socks
“Darn Tough socks are the best, and I can’t believe this is what I want for Christmas!” — Jay Graves, COO
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for him? Darn Tough socks are guaranteed to last for life and are perfect for hiking, running, casual wear, and more. Image: Darn Tough
Child by Judy Goldman
“South-turned-North Carolinian Judy Goldman has essentially mastered the art of the memoir. This book unpacks a common Southern experience (that I won’t give away here) with such poise and grace. It’s also up for the Southern book award for nonfiction! Just read it and, if you like to, check out her other books.” — Zoe Yarborough, Staff Writer
Child follows the story of Judy Goldman’s relationship with Mattie Culp, the Black woman who worked as her family’s live-in maid growing up. Image: Amazon
Mulled Wine
“Hark and Holly Glühwein mulled wine doesn’t taste like a typical red wine, but closer to an apple cider. When it is warmed up in a mug and served with an orange slice and a stick of cinnamon, it becomes one of my favorite things of the holiday season. Trader Joe’s imports this mulled wine from Germany, and another plus is that it is less than $10.” — Robert Conklin, Digital Developer
Grab a couple of bottles of this Glühwein from Trader Joe’s to bring to your upcoming holiday gatherings! Image: Robert Conklin
Robyn Rhodes Jewelry
“I met Robyn Rhodes years ago when I lived in Los Angeles, and we became fast friends. Her beautiful jewelry pieces have been featured in everything from Grey’s Anatomy to The Bachelorette, and I’ve been a fan since day one. I’ll spare you the decades of absurd, hilarious, heartfelt friendship stories we share (I wouldn’t know where to begin) and leave you with this: I’m so excited that her incredible jewelry is making an appearance in Nashville! Thanks to Five Points’ newest shop, The Makeup Altar, the jewelry I’ve been telling everyone about for years is finally (and exclusively!) available locally in Nashville. And just in time for Christmas!” — Jenna Bratcher, Associate Editor & Lead Nashville Writer
Robyn Rhodes’ jewelry collection includes everything from necklaces to earrings, bracelets, and more. Jenna is pictured here sporting one of the collection’s rings. Image: Jenna Bratcher
Sweater Stone
“The Sweater Stone is AMAZING. It’s kind of life-changing, which is a bit over the top, but in the land of sweater pilling, it definitely is! There are many versions of this online, but almost all of them are the same thing, in partnership with the Sweater Stone company, and I found the least expensive option (again, same product as everywhere else) at Eileen Fisher for $8.99.
Now, in full disclosure, this is a bit messy. You’ll want to “brush” your sweater with this on a counter as the pumice stone will shed a bit, and you’ll want to brush that off into a sink or trash can.
BUT the results are so gratifying and instantaneous! I’ve used the battery-operated pill removers before, and one, you need to keep up with batteries, and two, they can easily put a hole in your sweater. Use a gentle hand with the Sweater Stone, and you’ll love it. It’s so easy to travel with as well! Your sweaters, coats, anything wool, and cashmere will look brand new!” — Liza Graves, Founder & CEO
The Sweater Stone is a natural pumice stone that helps remove pilling from knits and sweaters. Image: Eileen Fisher
The StoryGraph
“I’ve been an avid Goodreads user for years, but a friend recently recommended The StoryGraph, and it’s safe to say that I am officially hooked. I love the app’s user-friendly layout and the detailed statistics about what genres you read the most, your typical reading pace, the number of books and pages you read each month, and so much more. Plus, the app supports indie bookstores rather than Amazon! It’s also really easy to import your data from Goodreads — it took me less than five minutes.” — Brianna Goebel, Associate Editor & Sponsored Content Manager
The StoryGraph is a book-tracking app that gives detailed statistics about your preferred genres, most-read authors, reading pace, and more.
Happy December!
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