These Are The *Essential* Crate & Barrel Fall Decor Pieces You Need For The Season

1. Black & White Farmhouse

What to do instead: Over the past decade, this stark look dominated bathrooms, but it’s time to bring in some warmth and personality. The latest bathroom trends focus on natural materials like wood, stone, and linen, paired with earthy tones such as rich browns, deep greens, and soft rosy hues to create a cozy, inviting space. If you’re still drawn to the modern farmhouse aesthetic, give it a fresh update by incorporating vintage art and unfinished brass accents — subtle nods to the past with a modern, elevated twist.

2. Frameless Mirrors

What to do instead: Framed mirrors add character and tie into your bathroom's aesthetic. Organic oval shapes, art deco-inspired curves, and frames made from materials like wood and brass, even blending the frame color into the wall's paint color, are becoming popular choices.

3. Carrara White Marble

What to do instead: This overdone material can look overly sterile, especially when it takes over a bathroom like this one. Instead, add earthy elements like artisanal zellige-style tiles from places like Zia Tile and Fireclay Tile, as well as unique marbles in jewel tones like red jasper.

4. Ornate Fixtures

What to do instead: An antique piece or two can add character and charm to a bathroom. This space feels overwhelmed by too many vintage elements and lacks sophistication. Instead, opt for clean-lined fixtures in matte black or brushed brass, pair them with natural stone countertops, and select a mirror and lighting with a more refined, architectural design.

5. Jacuzzi Tubs (And This Glass Block Window)

What to do instead: Freestanding tubs or spacious showers with a steam feature offer a more elegant and modern alternative to bulky jacuzzi tubs, which not only hog space but are also notoriously difficult to clean. The glass block window dates the bathroom's design even more. For a fresher, more open feel, enjoy the view and bring in natural light with a clear glass window if privacy isn’t a concern.

6. Tile Explosion

What to do instead: Give your bathroom a breather with some bare walls for a modern look. Combine tiles you love with painted walls, wood paneling, or textured finishes, and use them strategically, like in the shower or as a backsplash.

7. Vessel Sinks

What to do instead: Vessel sinks are leaving the trend sphere in 2025. (I'm also not a fan of pedestal sinks). Instead, opt for integrated sinks in stone or concrete for a seamless look, or choose under-mount sinks with a quartz or earth-toned marble countertop.

8. Generic Overhead Lighting

What to do instead: The classic "boob lights" and generic ceiling mounts often seen in rentals are overstaying their welcome. Instead, elevate your space with softer, layered lighting or modern sconces that provide a warm, flattering glow.

9. Traditional Bath Mats

What to do instead: Washable rugs made from natural wool or cotton are emerging as decor statement in bathrooms, offering unique colors and eye-catching prints. If you're partial to a traditional bathmat, consider keeping it tucked away until you need it, rather than displaying it, to keep your bath from feeling outdated.

10. White Subway Tile

What to do instead: White subway tile in traditional brick or herringbone patterns are on their way out. They're overdone and a bit sterile. Shades like sage green, dusty pink, warm clay, or earthy tones can make the space feel more welcoming.

11. Faux Wood Tile

What to do instead: Anything pretending to be what it's not is out for 2025. Faux wood tile or vinyl can make your home look cheap and outdated. Instead, choose natural stones, porcelain, and cement tiles, or go for an actual wood flooring that is protected for moisture.

12. Overly Themed

What to do instead: Avoid being too gimmicky in your bathroom decor with a theme like beach, western, or industrial. Draw inspiration from nature, use organic materials like natural stone, and incorporate greenery with potted plants. Here's inspiration for a coastal home if you're into the beach vibes!

Out: The Accent Wall

What To Do Instead: Accent walls are out — full-room color drenching is in. Covering all four walls (and even the ceiling) in a single hue or pattern creates a space that feels both cohesive and elegant. Want to add color to your walls? Here are paint colors that will be huge in 2025.

Out: All White, Black or Both

What To Do Instead: Stark contrasts of black, white, and everything in between (like grey) are fading away. Warmer, more natural, and earthy hues are taking their place, creating inviting and cozy spaces.

Out: Low Platform Beds

What To Do Instead: Instead of a low platform bed, which can cause bumps and bruises in the middle of the night, opt for a cozier look by incorporating upholstered headboards, elegant bedskirts, and a design with a smaller horizontal footprint to create a softer, more inviting feel.

Out: Minimalism

What To Do Instead: I will always be a minimalist at heart as I love it's clutter-free sensibility. But there's a trend toward a more "lived-in" minimalism to bring more personality and richness into a space, including adding more personal touches like unique artwork, vintage decor, and layers of soft textiles.

Out: Matching Furniture Sets

What To Do Instead: Identical nightstands, dressers, and bed frames can make a space feel overly staged and impersonal. Embrace an eclectic mix by combining different materials, finishes, and styles that reflect your personality. Think vintage nightstands paired with a modern upholstered bed for a curated look.

Out: Chevron Anything

What To Do Instead: Seek out organic shapes, soft geometrics, and vintage-inspired motifs. Think botanical prints, checkerboard designs, and subtle textures that add a little depth to your space. Earthy tones and hand-drawn aesthetics bring warmth, while classic stripes and timeless plaids are great patterns that never go out of style.

Out: Boho Aesthetic

What To Do Instead: Avoid the kitschy style of boho with macrame, pampas grass, and rattan everything. Instead, go for a refined, curated aesthetic with a focus on natural materials, earthy tones, and authentic global treasures. Think layered textures, organic shapes, and vintage-inspired pieces that feel intentional rather than eclectic. It’s a softer, more sophisticated take that still feels cozy and global.

Out: Hotel Chic

What To Do Instead: Even hotel rooms are becoming less like hotel rooms by embracing a more personalized and lived-in aesthetic. This room feels too sterile and symmetrical. You don't get a sense of who lives here. Instead, layer soft, textured materials like boucle and linen, incorporate curated vintage or artisan pieces, and prioritize functional furniture with character. Add warmth through earthy tones, meaningful decor, and greenery to create a cozy, approachable space that feels uniquely yours.

Out: Industrial

What To Do Instead: Swap your metal frames, Edison bulb lighting, and reclaimed wood pieces with softer, more refined touches. Incorporate warm neutrals, plush textiles, and organic materials to balance the starkness of this rustic decor style.

Out: Hollywood Regency

What To Do Instead: Instead of Hollywood Regency decor, which can be a bit "extra," opt for understated elegance. Look for natural materials like marble, wood, and linen and incorporate subtle metallic accents in warm tones (like unfinished brass or bronze). Art Deco influences are becoming more prominent if you prefer this opulent design. Look for scalloped shapes, curvy edged sofas, and statement chandeliers with an architectural silhouette.

Out: Theme Rooms

What To Do Instead: A theme room can feel overly staged or quickly outdated. Instead aim for a cohesive style that reflects your personality. Focus on layering textures, mixing complementary colors, and incorporating meaningful pieces like art, heirlooms, or travel finds. For example, instead of a "beach" theme, introduce natural materials like jute, soft blues and earth tones, and coastal-inspired art in a subtle way.

Out: Barn Doors

What To Do Instead: Go for a sleeker, more modern solution that blends with your decor here. Consider a pocket door for a clean, space-saving look or a pivot door for a more architectural vibe. French doors are always an elegant choice. These alternatives provide a polished, timeless feel that isn't overly rustic or trendy.

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal recreate 'When Harry Met Sally's most iconic scene.

For Hellmann's mayonnaise's 2025, Super Bowl ad Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal headed back to Katz's Deli in New York City, where they filmed When Harry Met Sally's "I'll have what she's having" scene. You know, when Sally pretends to have an orgasm while eating her sandwich, proving to Harry that women really do know how to fake it.

Well, when Meg admits her sandwich "isn't doing it," a squeeze of Hellman's mayo fixes everything — and gets Meg to reenact the iconic movie moment. A surprise appearance from Sydney Sweeney, who tells the waiter she'll have what Meg's having, is the perfect way to end the ad!

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Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal made a joint Instagram post on January 22 teasing a big surprise. "It’s finally happening, we’re reuniting for something iconic," Meg says in the caption. "Can’t wait to show you all soon 💙."

My favorite thing about the post (aside from the surprise, obviously) is the fact that Meg and Billy are in outfits their When Harry Met Sally characters would totally approve of. Meg's blazer and button down and Billy's white cable knit sweater? Say no more!

"I bet it’s a Super Bowl ad ❤️," one user comments, while another agrees, "I need a sequel (but I’m thinking it’s a Super Bowl commercial?)."

Although a third comment totally summarizes how I'm feeling: "IT’S HAPPENING OH MY GOD EVERYONE REMAIN CALM."

The last time we saw Meg Ryan onscreen, it was for her latest rom-com What Happens Later. The movie follows two exes who spend a night of adventure together when they're stranded at an airport.

“It’s a different story than when you’re in your 20s,” Meg told Glamour. “I wanted to make something beautiful and offer a new way of thinking about what love is.”

And this new movie connects to her other films, like When Harry Met Sally, because “whatever was happening, they were destined to find one another," she continues. "There’s a comfort in the kismet and the idea of an inevitable connection. It’s a wonderland idea. It’s an enchanted idea.”

The Super Bowl ad comes a month after Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson's 'Gilmore Girls' reunion.

And old school media lovers are living large because this isn't the only reunion we've gotten lately! At the beginning of December, Gilmore Girls fans were in for a treat when Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson reunited as Luke and Lorelai for a Walmart commercial (alongside Sean Gunn as Kirk, naturally).

The commercial features Luke and Lorelai standing in Luke's diner talking all things "coffee coffee coffee," with Luke in his signature flannel and Lor wearing a sherpa jacket she'd be all over in 2025.

It all started when Lauren Graham teased the collab on Instagram, saying she had "something brewing." And Scott's post that he was "back at #LukesDiner for something really special," fans picked up on it. "KING LUKE WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?!?" one user commented. "I’m ready for whatever this is ☕️ 😍," a second added.