[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-favorites-from-kathy-kuo-august-2024":3,"blog-related-favorites-from-kathy-kuo-august-2024":32,"blog-header-categories":62},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageSrcset":10,"heroImageSizes":11,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":12,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":13,"categories":14,"tags":17,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},575,"favorites-from-kathy-kuo-august-2024","Favorites From Kathy Kuo: August 2024",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hi cuties—com\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>ing to you live from Sardinia\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> (more on that below)! Before \"August slips away like a moment in time\" (because...\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>it really does feel like it's flying by, no?)\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> I wanted to be sure I took a moment to share my monthly Five Faves with you! \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I really love being able to take the opportunity monthly to get a little more personal with you all and just share what's been bringing me joy and prompting new ideas, reflection, and inspiration.\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> I hope you enjoy reading as much as I do sharing\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>...and now...back to savoring these final weeks of summer. Cheers to you all doing the same, wherever you are in the world right now!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaugust24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-22104 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB-300x52.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB-768x134.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB-1024x178.jpg 1024w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB-1536x267.jpg 1536w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy’s August\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Favorite #1: Sardinia\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">As I mentioned above, I am blessed to be spending some time in Sardinia right now for a little end-of-summer getaway with my children and some of our close family friends. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Traveling with my kiddos is one of my very favorite things\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—regardless of where we go, it's such a joy to see the world through their eyes and witness their minds expanding as they learn about new places and cultures.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">But back to Sardinia itself: So far, it's been so serene and restorative, and as a designer, it's a wealth of inspiration. I'm sure I'll share more later on when I've had a moment to sort through all of my photos and thoughts. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>An Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, Sardinia is known for its gorgeous beach (the \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>shades of turquoise\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> are unreal...my designer's brain is on overdrive!), slower pace of life, and mysterious ancient rock formations in the shape of beehives. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-31557\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/00-promo-image-making-the-case-for-a-sardinian-lifestyle.jpeg\" alt=\"sardinia\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/00-promo-image-making-the-case-for-a-sardinian-lifestyle-300x169.jpeg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/00-promo-image-making-the-case-for-a-sardinian-lifestyle-768x432.jpeg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/00-promo-image-making-the-case-for-a-sardinian-lifestyle-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/00-promo-image-making-the-case-for-a-sardinian-lifestyle-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/00-promo-image-making-the-case-for-a-sardinian-lifestyle.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Sardinia-Inspired Must-Haves\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/145205-Vietri-Nuovo-Stripe-Modern-Classic-Blue-Wine-Glass/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31560\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145205.jpg\" alt=\"wine glass\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145205-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145205-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145205-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145205-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145205.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/144301-Le-Cadeaux-Sicily-Global-Bazaar-Teal-Melamine-Floral-Shallow-Handled-Bowl/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31559\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_144301.jpg\" alt=\"melamine bowl\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_144301-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_144301-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_144301-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_144301-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_144301.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/145206-Vietri-Nuovo-Stripe-Modern-Classic-Blue-Stemless-Wine-Glass/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31561\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145206.jpg\" alt=\"wine glass\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145206-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145206-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145206-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145206-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_145206.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/117285-Le-Cadeaux-Palermo-Global-Bazaar-White-Melamine-Lemon-Print-Dinner-Plate/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31563\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117285.jpg\" alt=\"plate with lemons on it\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117285-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117285-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117285-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117285-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117285.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/117322-Le-Cadeaux-Capri-French-White-Melamine-Floral-Appetizer-Plate-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31564\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117322_1.jpg\" alt=\"set of plates\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117322_1-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117322_1-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117322_1-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117322_1-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_117322_1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/106896-Vietri-Limoni-Modern-Classic-White-Stoneware-Pasta-Bowl/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31562\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_106896.jpg\" alt=\"plate with lemons on it\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_106896-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_106896-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_106896-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_106896-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_106896.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy’s August\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Favorite #2: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.brunellocucinelli.com/en/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunello Cucinelli\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Speaking of drawing inspiration from Italian culture...anyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with the Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli. It's not just about the beauty of the clothes—though, don't get me wrong, that's certainly part of the appeal—but what I really am in awe of with this brand is the \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>commitment to making pieces that are truly special and made with a superior commitment to craftsmanship\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> and a singular focus on quality, beuaty, and specialness.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>This quote from Brunello Cucinelli really sums up why I admire his philosophy: 'I’ve always believed that to do something special you have to focus on a single project that is your lifelong dream.'\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">As a designer and businessperson, I find it so important to \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>draw inspiration from many creative sectors\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—not just home and interiors—and the fashion world is a place where there are so many luminaries with much to teach us all about craft and artistry. Plus, you know I love a perfect cashmere dress for fall or a smart blazer. See below for a few pieces I have my eye on for this fall!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Kathy's Brunello Cucinelli Favorites for Fall\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+SNvWf9tdaTirloFeS1rBEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31567\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MP781AMG21-C750-F.webp\" alt=\"model wearing shirt dress\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1528\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MP781AMG21-C750-F-236x300.webp 236w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MP781AMG21-C750-F-768x978.webp 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MP781AMG21-C750-F-804x1024.webp 804w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MP781AMG21-C750-F.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+hVEvthGBVgGXuFBV6GuzEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31569\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242M12723A93-C077-F.webp\" alt=\"model in cashmere dress\" width=\"800\" height=\"1018\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242M12723A93-C077-F-236x300.webp 236w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242M12723A93-C077-F-768x977.webp 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242M12723A93-C077-F.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+z_wXWB2DjYDYYMhUZT8O8w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31568\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MD5767032-C058-F.webp\" alt=\"model wearing white blazer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1528\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MD5767032-C058-F-236x300.webp 236w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MD5767032-C058-F-768x978.webp 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MD5767032-C058-F-804x1024.webp 804w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/242MD5767032-C058-F.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy’s August\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Favorite #3: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/fall-decor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Decor\u003C/a> from Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I can't believe that fall really is around the corner (summer...don't go!) but the silver lining is that making the switch to fall decor in my home (and on our KKH website) is honestly one of my favorite seasonal project year after year. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Perhaps it's because I'm a Scorpio\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> but I have always felt very aligned with the energy of autumn.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Now, when I say that I love autumnal decor, please know (and maybe you already do know if you've been a \u003Cem>Kuotes\u003C/em> reader for a while) that I do not mean pumpkins everywhere! My kids make fun of me, but \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>I am not-so-secretly pumpkin-averse\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, haha! So when I say I'm dreaming of fall decor, what I mean is chunky knit throw blankets, artfully fringed decorative pillows, spooky candleholders, and plenty of warm brown, slate grey, and ecru tones. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"See below for a few pieces from our KKH Fall Decor assortment that I'm loving and looking forward to adding to my own home this coming season!\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/fall-decor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Decor\u003C/a> Essentials from KKH\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/123628-Catavento-Palermo-Coastal-Beach-Bone-Wool-Handwoven-Throw-Blanket/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31576\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_123628.jpg\" alt=\"blanket\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_123628-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_123628-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_123628-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_123628-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_123628.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/120573-Pietro-Coastal-Beach-Cream-Wool-Fringed-Decorative-Throw-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31575\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_120573.jpg\" alt=\"pillow\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_120573-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_120573-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_120573-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_120573-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_120573.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/96427-Oly-Studio-Klemm-Modern-Frost-White-Resin-Small-Candlestick-Holders-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31574\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_96427.jpg\" alt=\"candle holders\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_96427-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_96427-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_96427-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_96427-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_96427.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/115989-Regina-Andrew-Andres-Modern-Classic-Grey-Hide-Decorative-Box-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31573\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_115989.jpg\" alt=\"boxes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_115989-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_115989-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_115989-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_115989-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_115989.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/21635-Villa-House-Olive-Branch-Gold-Leaf-Metal-White-Marble-Base-Sculpture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31503\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_21635.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_21635-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_21635-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_21635-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_21635.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/122602-Keith-Rustic-Lodge-Black-and-White-Solid-Marble-Decorative-Bowls-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkfavesaug24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31571\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_122602.jpg\" alt=\"trays\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_122602-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_122602-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_122602-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_122602-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/product_122602.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy’s August\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Favorite #4: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.lelabofragrances.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Labo\u003C/a> Fragrances\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I;ve said it many times here on the \u003Cem>Kuotes\u003C/em>, but I really do feel like investing in high-quality fragrance products—be they personal care products or home scent—is \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>such a difference-maker when it comes to cultivating an atmosphere and aura of calm\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> and contentment. There are so many artificial fragrance ingredients out there (and it's a fairly under-regulated industry in general) so it's important to do your research and choose scented products that are made with quality ingredients—which brings me to Le Labo!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Le Labo is a New York City-based perfumery lab that brings such a level of craft, devotion, and soul to their fragrances, In fact one of their core missions is around \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>crafting \"soulful fragrances.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> I love their commitment to artistry and innovation in the fragrance space, and I really can't get of their Santal and Rose scents. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Kathy's Le Labo Favorites\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+oDf0M_SYtzQ7lAL3CwkLuA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31582\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80.webp\" alt=\"candle\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1820\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-225x300.webp 225w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-768x1024.webp 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-1152x1536.webp 1152w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+ooR5CCZht-ON6_ROVBUtMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31584\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w920_a3-4_q60.webp\" alt=\"lotion\" width=\"920\" height=\"1227\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w920_a3-4_q60-225x300.webp 225w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w920_a3-4_q60-768x1024.webp 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w920_a3-4_q60.webp 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+2ylDYZgDtH9FUBqPwafpRA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31583\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-2.webp\" alt=\"perfume\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1820\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-2-225x300.webp 225w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-2-768x1024.webp 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-2-1152x1536.webp 1152w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/w1365_a3-4_q80-2.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy’s August\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Favorite #5: \u003C/strong>\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+TRb7HpWfyU4b-JG_SIynoA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cem>Bargaining for Advantage\u003C/em>\u003C/a> by G. 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This book has tangible strategies for improving your Negotiation I.Q. and is also full of fascinating stories of how different negotiating strategies have played out throughout history. 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