My 20 Favorite Finds of 2025: Discoveries & Best Buys

This post has become an annual event due to the overwhelmingly positive response from all of you! I love hearing what friends and other bloggers buy or discover, and it turns out, some of you love that, too, so we’re back again this year!

I took a look at every item I purchased in 2025 (yep, everything!) and today I’m sharing my top 20 favorite things!

These aren’t large purchases or big investments. In some cases, it’s decor or fashion I had eyed for a long time and finally purchased. But most are small things that I discovered that make life easier or bring me joy. It’s everything from a great eye cream, to new jeans I’m loving, to chic gallery frames for a steal!

From gadgets to favorite fashions to household staples, these are my favorite things I found and loved in 2025 (in no particular order)!

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Favorite Finds of 2025

Set of 6 Gallery Frames. Ever since we painted the whole house two years ago, I’ve been intermittently looking for gallery frames to use for our photo gallery re-do. And though I found several that were highly recommended, and also considered doing custom, nothing was really right.

They were either too expensive, or the opposite, too cheaply made. And then I found this set of six that are so pretty and priced really well. I love the oversized mat, and they look way more expensive than they are. 

 

 

Classic White Button Down Shirt. It may seem like a simple find, but a perfect white shirt makes all the difference! I love that this one isn’t too fitted or too loose, and is a classic style. It’s as great untucked with narrow pants or leggings as it is tucked in with jeans.

I’ve already worn it dozens of times and it always looks good.  Plus, a great white button down can make even the simplest of outfits feel chic!

 

 

K-18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask. As women we hear lots of stories about how wonderful different beauty products are, so at this point I listen with a healthy amount of skepticism. But this hair product truly lives up to the hype!

It actually uses molecular technology to clinically reverse damage! My hair looks so much better since I’ve been using this! I feel the difference immediately. It’s smoother, softer, and less dry looking. I’m definitely a fan!

 

 

 

Air Shim Inflatable Pry Bar. There are lots of Amazon gadgets that I’ve bought and ended up loving, but this one is seriously brilliant! I saw someone on Instagram use it to lift a bed to switch out a rug, and I was sold!

It’s come in handy more often than I would have thought. Plus, it makes my husband much happier when I want to move rugs from underneath a bed! 😉

 

 

Tory Burch Classic Loafer. Apparently I’m loving classic fashion in 2025, haha! In all seriousness, I love loafers and have several pairs, but this pair is by far the most comfortable.

Not only were there no blisters or sore spots, they didn’t need any breaking in – even on the first day. For me, that’s basically a small miracle! I love the classic style and the fact that they will last for years. I purchased them in black and consider them money well spent.

 

 

Innbeauty Project Extreme Cream Eye. I started using this eye cream earlier this year and have been really happy with the results. It helps with loss of firmness and elasticity, and reduces puffiness (my biggest problem!)

I also love that it is refillable (more companies should do this!)

 

 

Marble Soap Dish. This little soap dish gives a lot of bang for very little buck! It’s simple and beautiful, and adds style wherever I put it.

And though it could be used in the bathroom and would look perfectly beautiful there, I’m actually using it to hold my dish brush next to the kitchen sink. I can’t think of many decor items that give this much beauty for under $10!

 

 

Handspun Jute Doormat. Is it possible to fall in love with a doormat? If so, then I have! I always lean toward simpler doormats made from natural materials, but because they can be plain, I try to find ones that have a little interest or something different.

And this one definitely does. The two different textures really make it unique and I love that it sets the tone for the whole house!

 

 

Cashmere Relaxed T-shirt. Another simple but chic fashion item that I had been eyeing for awhile and finally purchased, and I’m so glad I did. This tee is stylish and cozy at the same time. It’s also versatile, and elevates any outfit.

Plus, the weight is perfect to wear alone, or to layer under a jacket without feeling bulky. I ended up buying the stone and the black, but I may add more when next fall rolls around!

 

 

 

Caudalíe Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream. This moisturizer uses antioxidants to visibly firm and reduce the look of wrinkles, while also smelling divine.

There is something so luxurious feeling about this product – I’m not kidding. It’s incredibly silky and indulgent feeling. There is nothing like putting this on at the end of the day after a shower or bath. It feels incredible. (And it also sells refills!)

 

 

Tear & Serve Cotton Cocktail Napkins. These perforated cocktail napkins can be washed and re-used up to six times! I love how they look, and that they are more sustainable than paper napkins. 

Not to mention, they look way more elegant than paper, too!

 

 

Diamond Drunk Fine Jewelry Cleaner. One of the most surprising finds of the whole year was this amazing jewelry cleaner! To be honest, I was pretty skeptical before it arrived, despite the hundreds of positive reviews. But once I used it, wow. Color me impressed!

The reason it’s so much better than the drug store jewelry cleaner we’re all familiar with is that it uses a completely different method. Soda ash works like magnets to deep clean your jewelry, including beneath prongs and in crevices, leaving it remarkably clean. My diamond earrings haven’t been this sparkly since the first day I got them!

 

 

 

Salt & Stone Body Wash & Deodorant. This brand has been in the zeitgeist for awhile now, but I only finally tried it last year. The scents are really the thing. I’m partial to Saffron & Cedar, but they are all heavenly. They are truly intoxicating and what keeps everyone coming back again and again!

I started with the natural deodorant and loved it, and then recently bought the body wash and I’m hooked. The products also make great gifts! You can find the whole product line here or here.

 

 

 

Set of Large Faux Lemons. I have a love/hate relationship with anything faux; fruit, flowers, plants – you name it. So I am really picky about which ones I actually recommend, and these lemons are good!

I’ve been using them in a bowl on the counter since last winter and couldn’t love them more. They bring a bit of color and freshness to the space, and I don’t have to replace them every few weeks, either. They must look pretty real as I’ve had two people reach over and try to use them!

 

 

J.Crew Slim Jeans. I’d been wanting a slim jean in a dark wash and one day decided to try these on in store, and was pleasantly surprised!

They feel classic and polished (very French!) and are flattering, and I love the dark ‘resin rinse’ wash. And I don’t know about you, but if I find a jean that’s under $100 that I also like, I grab it!

 

 

Crown Affair Hair Towel. Yes, yes it’s just a towel, but it’s not! I have always struggled to keep a towel wrapped around my hair after my shower as ours are high-quality towels and very thick. They’re either falling off or I end up throwing them on the floor because they’re too heavy! Enter the Hair Towel.

This waffle-knit towel is oversized yet lightweight, and absorbs water quickly, speeding up your drying time and preventing frizz and breakage. Not only that, there is the most convenient little strap at the back that you use to tuck it in! It’s honestly brilliant.

 

 

John Boos R-Board Series Maple Cutting Board. I’d been wanting a John Boos board for as long as I can remember and this year I finally bit the bullet. 

These boards are known as the creme de la creme of cutting boards. They’re 1 1/2″ thick and made in the U.S.A. from a single piece of wood. And if you’re an avid home cook like me, worth the investment. Our old cheap boards had seen better days so I decided this was the year. I oiled and sealed and have been enjoying them ever since.

For this first purchase I got the 18″ x 12″, but I’d like to add the 20″ x 15″ at some point as well. I do think any bigger than that and they get too heavy. I swear they make cooking more fun!

 

 

 

Washable Silk Pajama Tee & Pants. Another item that has elevated my life are these silk pajamas. The silk is high-quality with a little stretch and it feels great against your skin as you climb into bed. They’re light-weight and breathable, and they’re also washable! I love, love, love them.

Indulgent but practical, the best of both worlds.

 

 

Washable Silk Robe. Made of the same high-quality, washable silk as the pajamas, this robe feels luxurious in the best way. I bought the pink (above) and it’s the loveliest color.

I can tell you, I feel a whole lot less schleppy in this robe than I did in my old one!

 

 

Glass Soap Dispenser Set. I bought this set for the guest bathroom to put body wash and shampoo in and it makes it feel like a nice hotel. I love that it creates a beautiful and cohesive look, rather than a bunch of bottles sitting in the niche.

It can also be used in the kitchen for hand or dish soap and lotion. It comes with lots of stickers so you can use it in the kitchen or bath. It also comes with both black and gold pumps making it versatile as well.

 

 

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