Hello Gorgeous! Beauty + Life

Hello Gorgeous! Beauty + Life

Weekend Mode: Level Up (Bits of) Your Life

Let's all commit to being the slightest bit extra this weekend!

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Rachel Weingarten
Oct 03, 2025
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Hello, Gorgeous!

I forgot to mention that I was taking off yesterday for Yom Kippur. I apologize if your inbox was lonely without me. It really only happens a few times a year!

Moving right along.

A reader named C.J., sent me an empassioned plea. Here’s part of it:

Please stop telling us about products we can save on. I went through my second divorce 7 months ago and realize I’ve been scrimping and saving for the past 26 years. Tell me what to splurge on. Please!

Oh, C.J., I tell you what to splurge on all the time! But I also try to recommend products at a variety of price points. But in your honor, here are some splurgey things you really need and deserve.

A schmancy coffee maker

Everyone and their office husband have a Keurig; maybe it’s time for something a bit more indulgent? Lotus Professional is a range of premium kitchen appliances that are beautifully designed and have an incredible amount of unexpected extras. I know that last part sounds like a contradiction in terms, but how else…

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