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I cannot remember a year over the past 14 where both the savings were as steep for so many brands (just about all of them), and in which the sales began so early. We’re talking before November even began!
With that said, it just means there are more choices to make if indeed we do want to take advantage of the savings on items we know we want, and it can become quite overwhelming
My approach is the same as it is throughout the entire year:
- Keep an on-going list of what my wardrobe, home, beauty/skincare, etc. are lacking (or will need in the case of an auto-replenishment)
- Save everything I can on KarmaNow so that I am alerted when prices drop
- Have a clear budget
- Prioritize my list based on what to purchase if they go on sale.
- Once I decide on what to buy, start at Rakuten first to see if any rebates are available.
- Choose one day to shop (during this holiday weekend), tend to the shopping and be done so I can relax and savor the holiday of Thanksgiving and dismiss all of the emails that will be popping into my box to try and grab my attention.
Honestly, I won’t be doing too much shopping this coming weekend because with all of the sales (okay, most of them) becoming available early, I picked up a few things throughout the month of November – a piece of luggage, linen pajamas, and some details for my home projects, as some items sold out quickly (but not many, thankfully).
With that said, it’s helpful to be subscribed to the newsletters of our favorite brands. Granted, they can become annoying at times, but during these times of great savings, if we know we trust that brand, we get to save quite a bit of cash on something we knew would purchase eventually.
Okay, enough about how to approach the sales and let’s talk about the sales I have found below.
Organized by categories, I went to as many of the brands I could that are trusted by TSLL, loved by TSLL and regularly shopped and shared here on TSLL each Friday on the This & That post. From favorite French candles, clothing brands, travel sites, etc. And while this list is long, it could easily be longer, so essentially, this post is a reminder to go to your personal lists, then visit those brands (or search them online), and compare the prices you find. I wouldn’t be surprised if the discounts available today drop even more steeply as we step into Sunday and Monday.
And before we begin, I cannot forget to remind about TSLL’s sales:
- All TSLL’s Books (signed copies), hardback and paperback are 20% off. Beginning today through Monday December 2nd. Discount automatically applied.
- TSLL’s Contentment Masterclass is $30 off on Thursday November 28th and Friday the 29th; and then $25 off Saturday November 30th through Monday December 2nd. Sign up for the free Online Courses & Books newsletter here to receive the promo codes.
Beauty
—DermStore, up to 30% off
Use promo code Joy to save 30% off select beauty items
—Nuxe
25% off select products. No promo code necessary
—Sephora, up to 50% off select beauty
—Violet Grey, 20% off the Beauty Edit
Travel
—Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs & Hôtel Dame des Arts (Paris!), 20% off
Save 20% off your reservation when booking for dates through May 2025. Offer ends December 4th. Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY. You may recall, this hotel was one of the four highlighted during this past year’s French Week. Read that post here. Its sister hotel is also offering this sale, Hôtel Dame des Arts.
—Hartman Luggage, at least 25% off (+20% off with a promo code)
Use promo code EXTRA20 at checkout to save 20% off all items (even if they we’re reduced 25% off)
—Vacation Perfect (Paris, London, Provence, Italy, etc.)
An opportunity for significant savings on your stay during Christmas and New Year’s as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Use promo code ANNIVERSARY and save 25% off your entire stay. Offer available through December 3rd.
Regular savings throughout the year, and during this week-long Black Friday event, save even more on your rental car. Explore various rental car brands (Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, National, EuropCar, etc.) and choose the price, size and amenities you need to make your travel plans seamless and void of stress. I have secured my own reservation during this savings event for my upcoming trip in France, and feel much more at peace knowing there is free cancellation if made 48-hours in advance. Partnering with Discover Cars for the past two years, I look forward to sharing my experience come next spring and summer. 🙂
Clothing & Accessories
—Banana Republic, up to 40% off
No promo code necessary
—The Citizenry, 35% off site-wide
Discount automatically applied. Portugal linen sheets and duvet covers in a variety of colors.
—Cuyana, 30% off site-wide
—J.Crew, up to 50% off everything
No promo code necessary
—Jenni Kayne, 25% off everything
No promo code necessary. Discount applied automatically. Sale runs through December 2nd.
—Joseph, up to 60% off
—L.K. Bennett, 30% off everything
—Looney Legs (colorful yoga leggings)
This past summer I purchased a pair of these colorful leggings and discovered a brand I will continue to return to. They are having a Black Friday event with two opportunities to save:
Buy 1, Get Your 2nd 50% OFF with code 2ND50
Buy 2, Get Your 3rd Free with code 3RDFREE
—Mansur Gavriel, up to 60% off
No promo code necessary
I did some shopping for you and here is what I found available at great prices.
—ShopBop, 25% off everything
Use promo code HOLIDAY
—Sweaty Betty, up to 50% off! (and 30% off everything!)
—Veronica Beard, 25% off everything
Use promo code THANKS2024
—Vince, 25% off site-wide
Use promo code HOTELVINCE
Décor
—Hastshilp, 25% off everything
If you are looking for a quality rattan tray, the British brand Hastshilp has quite a few different styles, colors and sizes. And without any promo code necessary, everything is 25% off.
—Kerzon (one of my favorite French candles)
use promo code LESJOURSTRICOLORE to save 20% off your order. Shop all of their candles here.
—Maison Balzac, 20% off everything
~One of my favorite French candle brands.
Bonne Nuit candle (all candles are on sale)
Gobelets (multiple colors), I use these for my water glasses and love that they are glass, but not heavy and quite easy to use. Two sizes are available.
Electronique
—All Apple products, on sale at Best Buy
- Apple iPads (10th generation), save $70 from Best Buy
- their iPad Pros are available with a $200 reduction at Best Buy as well.
—Samsung’s Frame TV, anti-reflection, 40% savings
This past summer I gave a tour of my living room, and one significant change was the addition of this television. It has been a wonderful change to my television viewing experience, but also when I am not viewing the tv as it provides aesthetics appealing to the eye and the décor of the room rather than being a black rectangle on the wall.
Make sure you purchase a newer model so that you have anti-reflection as that is one component that ensures you never have glare no matter what type of natural light streams into your room.
—Apple AirTags, save 25% (4-pack)
I have these on Norman and Nelle’s harnesses, in my purse, and in my luggage. An inexpensive way to bring a priceless peace of mind, and now a great savings is available.
Lifestyle
—Headspace, 50% off
The meditation app I use each morning is Headspace. I know that there are a lot of quality apps in this field, so definitely seek out the site you prefer as they may have some savings as well, but I can speak confidently about my experience with Headspace. Since around 2017, I have been using the app every single day (first I had the opportunity to use it for free as being an educator, Headspace gifted it to teacher, but now I pay an annual subscription and consider it part of my health insurance – a must-have). Learn more about my experience with meditating in the post below.
That’s it for now. Rest assured, I know there are more sales to be found, but hopefully this year’s post from TSLL gave you some savings opportunities on brands you can trust to support living and savoring your simply luxurious life all the more.
Thank you for stopping by today and wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. And on Saturday, don’t forget to support your local independent small businesses! I’ll be at my local bookshop. ☺️📚
