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The 1st Annual À La Carte Awards

Please take your seats, the show is about to begin

Dec 17, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

The December Specials

A recap of the month’s purchases, inspirations, and general musings

Dec 12, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

At the Table With: Alex Matisse

On the East Fork origin story, hosting at his log cabin, and *that* last name

Dec 9, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

Five Places to Shop for People Who Like to Eat

No boring cookie tins or stale popcorn buckets allowed

Dec 5, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

The Case for Being a Little Over-The-Top

Behind November’s Mood Board

Nov 28, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

Five Places to Shop for Gifts That Are Actually Interesting and Aren’t Absolutely Everywhere

Keep this handy as you shop this week

Nov 25, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

A Slightly Impractical, Over-The-Top Thanksgiving

A fantasy dinner party, just for fun

Nov 21, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

Holiday Prep, A to Z

A bucket list, kind of

Nov 18, 2025 • Ali LaBelle

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