We've compiled all of our favorite kitchen essentials, dog gear, tech & home goods, photography gear, and all of the products we get asked about the most. We do a lot of research before we invest in a product so you don't have to!
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Kitchen Appliances
- Vitamix Blender - We use this blender every day & can't recommend it enough! • Available at Amazon, Target, & Williams-Sonoma
- Food Processor - This thing can chop, slice, dice, puree, you name it. Get the size that works best for you! • Available at Amazon, Target, & Williams-Sonoma
- 5-Qt Stand Mixer - This was my first big purchase when I graduated from college and I use it all of the time. Pick your favorite color & get the attachments too! • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, & Williams-Sonoma
- Hand Mixer - This is a great option if you aren't ready for a stand mixer or if you're making a simple recipe like brownies. • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, & Williams-Sonoma
- Rice Cooker - If you want perfect rice every single time, get a rice cooker. We eat a lot of rice and there's no better way to prepare it. • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, & Williams-Sonoma
- Air Fryer - Air fryers are awesome, but we love a multi-purpose appliance. This one fries, bakes, broils, steams, and toasts. • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, & Williams-Sonoma
- Slow Cooker • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Juicer - If you love fresh juice, you need a juicer. We've had this one for years. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Pizza Oven - If you love pizza like us, you need an oven to make pizza in just a minute. • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, & Williams-Sonoma
Cookware & Knives
- Le Creuset Dutch Oven - We use our Dutch ovens every single week. From stews to popcorn, it does it all. • Available at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, & Williams-Sonoma
- Staub Cast Iron Dutch Oven - This pot is beautiful and its lid funnels evaporated juices back onto the food for even basting. • Available at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, & Williams-Sonoma
- Le Creuset Braiser - You need this braiser if you make chicken, fish, veggies, you name it. Use this heavy-duty braiser for cooking on the stovetop or in the oven. • Available at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, & Williams-Sonoma
- Lodge Cast Iron Skillet - Buy one cast iron skillet and it will last you generations. Season it properly and it will be naturally non-stick. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Non-Stick Pan - We have one non-stick pan for easy cooking, like eggs. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Stainless Steel Pan - These are our favorite stainless steel pans. They're heavy-duty, dishwasher safe, and come in two perfect sizes. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Cookware Set - This is the perfect size set for an everyday cook. The pots and pans are handcrafted in France and will last generations. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Shun Knife Set - Nothing makes prep easier quite like a perfect knife set. This one comes with knives, a block, honing steel, and scissors. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Shun Santoku Knife - This is our favorite knife that we added to the above set. It's handcrafted in Japan and is a combination of a chef's knife and a cleaver. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Shun Chef's Knife - This knife can do it all and is an essential tool. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
Cooking & Prep Tools
- Boos Block - A proper wood cutting board will protect your knives and last you a lifetime. We have the medium and large sizes. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Wooden Spoon - We cook with wooden spoons every single day. Wash them and treat them with wood oil/cream. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Fish Spatula - This is the best all-purpose spatula to use for everything! It's long and slender, which allows you to easily pick up and flip eggs, meat, fish, veggies, etc. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Garlic Press - Make prep quick and easy with a garlic press. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Salt Keeper - Keep your finishing salt close by in a salt keeper. We have this ceramic one & love this classic olivewood one. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Microplane Grater/Zester - This grater is the best for grating parmigiano-reggiano, garlic, chocolate, citrus & more. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Citrus Press - This press squeezes every bit of juice out of your lemons and limes! • Available at Amazon
- Meat Thermometer - • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, & Williams-Sonoma
- Tongs - These light and ergonomic tongs are all-purpose and great for cooking. • Available at Amazon, Target, and Williams-Sonoma
- Salad Spinner - Nobody likes a soggy salad! Get your greens & herbs dry and crisp with a salad spinner. It comes in plastic, glass, and stainless steel. • Available at Amazon, Target, & Williams-Sonoma
- Glass Prep/Mixing Bowls - We use these every day! They make prep so easy and can double as serving bowls for condiments, salads, and more. • Available at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, & Williams-Sonoma
Kitchen Accessories
- Cookie Scoop - Make giant, bakery-style cookie that are all the same size. The large scoop allows the cookies to spread slowly so the edges are crispy and the centers are chewy. • Available at Amazon
- Measuring Spoons & Cups - Measure accurately with these magnetic measuring spoons and cups. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Quarter Baking Sheet • Available at Amazon
- Half Baking Sheet • Available at Amazon
- Glass Storage Containers • Available at Amazon
- Reusable Storage Bags • Available at Amazon, Williams-Sonoma, & World Market
- Souper Cubes - These silicone freezing trays are the BEST for leftovers and meal prep. Use them for soup, cookie dough, stock, herbs, and more. • Available at Amazon & Williams-Sonoma
- Boos Block Oil - Keep your cutting board and wooden spoons moisturized with wood oil or cream. • Available at Amazon and Williams-Sonoma
- Bar Keepers Friend • Available at Amazon and Williams-Sonoma
- Glass Straws - We use these every day for smoothies, iced coffee, etc. They're thick and durable. • Available at World Market
- Butter Keeper - Spreadable butter is the best kind. This butter crock is a game-changer. • Available at Parachute and Etsy
Entertaining
- Serving Bowl • Available at Pottery Barn
- Serving Platter • Available at Pottery Barn
- Serving Utensils • Available at Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma
- Cheeseboard • Available at Amazon and Williams-Sonoma
- Cheese Knives • Available at Crate & Barrel & Williams-Sonoma
- Pitcher - Serve lemonade, iced tea, sangria, and more in a glass pitcher. • Available at Amazon, Pottery Barn, World Market
Coffee & Tea
- Espresso Machine • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, Williams-Sonoma
- Moka Espresso Maker • Available at Amazon
- French Press - This is our favorite way to make regular coffee. We have the 34oz copper version, which also comes in different sizes and in stainless steel. • Available at Amazon & Crate & Barrel
- Coffee Grinder - Coffee grinders are awesome because you can get whatever beans you like and make them the right grind for your machine type, including drip, machine, and espresso. • Available at Amazon
- Electric Kettle - Once you get an electric kettle, you will never look back. It boils water quickly and some have temperature control, which is great for coffee & tea enthusiasts. • Available at Amazon
- Matcha Bowl & Whisk - Use this link & code KAT for a 10% discount • Available at MatchaBloom
- Milk Frother - We've used an old version of this milk frother every single day since 2014! It's the best for lattes and cappuccinos and it makes hot and cold foam. • Available at Amazon
Food
- Haku Black Garlic Shoyu • Available at Amazon
- Maldon Salt • Available at Amazon
- Kewpie Mayo • Available at Amazon
- Black Truffle Oil • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Premium Olive Oil • Available at Amazon
- Matcha - This is my FAVE organic matcha from Japan. Use this link & code KAT for a 10% discount • Available at MatchaBloom
Dog Gear
- Yeti Dog Bowls - We LOVE these bowls my brother got for Paisley & Peeps. They're durable, insulated, and dishwasher safe. • Available at Amazon
- Silicone Dog Molds - These molds are great for treats and pupsicles. • Available at Amazon
- Kong Leashes - We walk our dogs at least twice a day and take them on lots of adventures that require a good leash. This leash is durable, washable, has a ring for keys and bags, and has a padded loop for your wrist. • Available at PetSmart
- Kong Harness - We have the matching reflective harness & the dogs like them. • Available at PetSmart
- Buddy Wash Dog Shampoo • Available at Amazon
- Dog Bathing Gloves - These gloves make bath time easy! • Available at Amazon
- Zesty Paws Vitamins - We give Paisley & Peeps these vitamins with dinner every single day. They're packed with vitamins that are good for their heart, joints, cognitive function, stomach, pretty much everything head to tail. • Available at Chewy
- Bark Bright Toothpaste & Bones - We've tested SO many dog bones and these are by far the best. We noticed a significant difference in the dogs' teeth and they LOVE them. We also use the enzymatic toothpaste to brush their teeth without the bones. • Available at Petco
Home Goods
- Bed frame - We love this timeless bed frame made with FSC®-certified wood. • Available at West Elm
- Frette Sheets •| Available at Frette
- Marble Bowl - This bowl is a beautiful timeless centerpiece for candles, flowers, fresh fruit, etc. • Available at Williams-Sonoma
- Sonos Speaker - This speaker is great for playing your favorite music or podcast while you cook. • Available at Best Buy
- Sony TV - To say we did a ton of research before buying a TV would be an understatement. We love movies and needed a TV that could deliver the visual and sound quality we like. This one is awesome & can stand or be mounted on the wall. • Available at Best Buy
- Picnic Basket - We love to take the dogs on picnics & use this durable basket. • Available at Amazon & Pottery Barn
- Fruit Picker - This simple tool has made picking lemons and oranges so much easier! • Available at Amazon
Photography & Editing Gear
- Canon 5D Mark IV - This camera is pricey, but it is awesome. The colors are vibrant and rich, and it's user-friendly. • Available at Amazon & Best Buy
- 50mm Lens - Available at Amazon & Best Buy
- Tripod - This baby is heavy-duty, keeps your camera very secure, and can shoot overhead. Get the joystick attachment for easy shooting. • Available at Amazon
- Camera Backpack - We mostly shoot at home, but when we travel with our camera gear, we use an older version of this backpack. It's very padded and has compartments for our lenses, charger, batteries, and more. • Available at Best Buy
- Reflector/Diffuser • Available at Amazon
- External Hard Drive - We have a million photos and posts, and back them all up on our external hard drive. We especially love this one because it has a durable case & it's bright orange and easy to find. • Available at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H.
- MacBook Pro - We both have MacBook Pros and love them. They're lightweight for traveling, fast, and great for editing photos. • Available at Apple & Best Buy
Beauty & Skin Care
- NuFace - This FDA-approved machine is awesome. You have to use it consistently to see results, but it helps reduce wrinkles & contours your face via non-invasive microcurrents. I have the mini because I didn't need the attachments. Buy the gel or use aloe vera and save some $$. • Available at Amazon & Nordstrom
- Japanese Wash Cloth - If you want baby-soft skin, you need this Japanese wash cloth. Alec & I both grew up with these and they really clean you. They're long so you can easily wash your back. Plus, they're machine washable and they dry quickly (unlike loofas!), decreasing bacterial growth. • Available at Amazon & most Japanese markets
- Bubble Bath, Jane Austen, Vendetta, Illuminating Nail Concealer - These colors are on my nails 99% of the time. • Available at Amazon & Londontown
- Alpha Beta® Peel - This peel is the BEST. • Available at Nordstrom & Sephora
- Face Sunscreen - If sunscreen isn't part of your daily routine, introduce it today. It's imperative for skin protection & skin cancer prevention. This one is my favorite because it isn't sticky or oily. • Available at Nordstrom & Sephora
- Performance Surf Sunscreen - Alec wears this sunscreen whenever he surfs. It's sticky, so it doesn't get in his eyes or come off in the water. • Available at Amazon
- Vitamin C Serum - This vitamin C serum makes my skin so soft and hydrated. I use it before I apply moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning. • Available at Sephora
- Eye Cream - This eye cream is hydrating and absorbs into my skin quickly. • Available at Sephora
- Dr. Bronner's - This is our absolute favorite soap. It's made with certified fair trade ingredients & makes you feel squeaky clean. • Available on Amazon
- Laundry Detergent - This laundry detergent makes measuring easy and leaves laundry fresh and clean without an overwhelming perfume. We love the mango, lavender, and rose scents.
Kat & Alec's Favorite Clothing & Accessories
- Wide Brim Hat - Kat wear hats every day to protect my face, scalp, and chest from sun damage. This one has great coverage and it's CUTE! • Available at Cuyana and Shopbop
- Nap Dress - Kat lives in these cotton nap dresses, especially the Ellie. They're very comfortable and can be dressed up or down. • Available on Hill House Home (use this link for 20% off)
- Arizona Sandals - Kat wears these sandals all the time because they're comfortable and go with everything, from dresses to sweatpants. • Available at ShopBop and Nordstrom
- Name Necklace - Alec got Kat this necklace with Peeps & Paisley's names on it. It's so special and people love it. • Available at Ring Concierge
- Cloud Cotton Robe - Unisex, SO comfy, & truly cloud-like. • Available at Parachute
- Vuori Sweats - These are the most comfortable sweats that we both wear. They're buttery & oh so soft. • Available at Nordstrom & Vuori
Fall Favorites
- Alpaca Cape - Complete your fall look with a classic and cozy cape. • Available at Cuyana
- Striped Sweaters - Stripes are classic and go with everything. • Available at Alice Walk, La Ligne, Minnow, and Saks
- Ugg Tasman - Cute and comfy slippers to wear with joggers and jeans. • Available Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom