Kelsey sits down with friend and design-lover Megan Madsen to recap their favorite things—from trending paint colors and must-watch shows to viral recipes and splurge-worthy finds. They share honest takes on home projects, mom life hacks, ski trip prep, and the little things that made the year memorable. It’s a cozy, chatty episode full of real-life recommendations and plenty of laughs.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

PAINT COLORS:

Worldly Grey

Hushed Auburn

Snowbound

Gossamer Veil

Alabaster

Classic Grey

Modern Grey

NAIL COLOR:

Bubble Bath @ Beauty Nail Bar

MINI HUMIDIFIER

SHOWS:

Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model

Olympics

Taylor Swift: The End of an Era

Night Agent

The Beast in Me

Landman

BOOKS:

The Correspondent

The Favorites

The Last House on the Street

FOODS:

Brownie Pudding

Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Bowls

Sushi Bowls - Japanese Rice single serve, Thai Chili tuna pack, avocado + Yum Yum sauce, EBTB, and soy sauce

Martini Dip

Venison Appetizer

Nescafe Gold Coffee - 2 teaspoons coffee, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon honey + water, ice, half and half, and milk

SPLURGE ITEMS:

Dope Ski Jacket

Our Place Air Fryer

Athleta Swing Dress

Alo Hat

Ninja Pro Espresso Machine

Bombas Socks

TRIPS:

Big Sky Skiing

Big Sky Breakfast - Western Cafe

Idaho Springs, CO Breakfast - Main Street Restaurant

7-year-old trip - NYC (Rockettes, American Girl, Statue of Liberty, Ice Skating at Central Park, Christmas Market)

Sequoia National Park/Yosemite National Park

Glacier National Park

FAVORITE THINGS PARTY:

Bogg Bag

Simmer Pot

Brie Dish

Marble Cheese Slicer

Candle Warmer

Hanni Moisturizer

Owala Coffe Cup

JBL Speaker

Lululemon Socks

Bloom Clear Protein

Dime Perfume

Life in Lilac Candles - Always Welcome/Haven

Geometry Dish Towels

COOKBOOKS:

Half Baked Harvest

Truly Simple

Pioneer Woman Cookbook

You Got This!

DINNER IN A PINCH:

Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta