Creative Crushin': Katrina McHugh, the Designer Who Will Change the Way You Look at Pop Songs

Creative Crushin': Katrina McHugh, the Designer Who Will Change the Way You Look at Pop Songs

What happens when you combine a love of music with a keen design eye, love of infographics, and visual sense of humor? One of my favorite art series on the internet, that’s what. Katrina McHugh’s 100 Days of Lyrical Natural Sciences is a collection of visuals I’ve been following since she kicked it off as part of #The100DayProject in 2015, and now it’s a BOOK! Aptly titled Pop Charts, this tiny tome of 100 iconic song lyrics visualized is exactly what your coffee table needs.

Now, how about the brilliant woman behind this series? Katrina McHugh, longtime friend of Brit + Co, who just happens to live two blocks up the street from me, is an artist, designer, founder, and general badass, and I can't wait to share her story with you.

Anjelika Temple here, Founding Partner + CCO of Brit + Co, pleased to bring you this week’s edition of Creative Crushin’! Read on to learn all about McHugh’s creative practice, how she started her own design firm, and what inspired her to create this beautiful series of diagrams.

Brit + Co: First, the basics. Where are you from? Big or small family? What did you study in college? Did you always know that you wanted to be a professional designer + artist?

Katrina McHugh: I was born here in San Francisco and grew up in Santa Rosa as the oldest of three kids. In high school, I always found myself gravitating towards art class, which eventually lead to studying book arts at the University of Santa Barbara College of Creative Studies. I always knew I wanted to work in a creative field but I wasn’t 100 percent sure what that would end up looking like.

B+C: Before you founded Flight Design Co., what did your career path look like?

KM: After I graduated college, I took the first job that came my way (I was hell-bent on moving to the city ASAP) and randomly ended up working in the travel industry. It was a blast, and I got to go to places I never could have gone on my own, but at a certain point I stopped and thought “wait... but I wanted to be a graphic designer!” I went back to the drawing board and got an unpaid internship at Dauphine Press, a letterpress company up in Petaluma, California. I ended up working there for seven more years while slowly moving from being an intern sweeping the press room floor to becoming a graphic designer to eventually the art director. I met and learned from some amazing people there (one of whom I am especially lucky to still be working work with at my design studio Flight Design Co.!) All in all it was an invaluable experience and it gave me huge insights into running a small business.

B+C: What led you to go out on your own and start a design studio? Were you able to dive in right away or did you start it on the side? If the latter, what was the turning point like when you realized it could be a full-time thing?

KM: I always had an inkling that I’d like to work for myself, but I was hesitant to just strike out on my own (especially after seeing firsthand all that goes into running a small creative company). I started partnering with my dear friend, and Flight Design Co. co-founder, Ariana, on some branding side-jobs. She was working as a strategist at the time and we decided to try to combine forces to see if we could bring thoughtful branding packages to small clients who were just starting out. Eventually, I got up the courage to ask my employer if I could go down to part-time to focus on these projects bit more. They said YES! That was a big learning point for me. Even if you think it might not be possible, ask anyway. It turned out that they were downsizing, and it ended up being great timing to make the leap.

B+C: What inspires you? Why do you love to make things?

KM: Gah, this question is always hard to answer because inspiration comes from so many places and I’ve always loved to make things. I tend to find inspiration in old books, libraries, music and often feel the most connection in those random moments of personal serendipity. Like hearing just the right song lyrics or reading just the right words for a given moment. That’s usually when I find myself wanting to drop what I’m doing to make something.

B+C: What does your creative practice look like on the daily/weekly/monthly? How often do you find time to work on creative pursuits outside of your job?

KM: I’d love to say “every morning I immediately wake up and crank out something creative” — ha! But the truth is that it is an absolute ebb and flow. I am lucky in the sense that there is a ton of creativity that goes into running a business. As far as my personal work goes, a lot of what I consider “creativity” is happening in smaller ways. Writing in my journal, going back through photos I might later want to collage, making doodles of ideas in my sketchbook, researching ideas. I would say it’s only once every few weeks that I’m really sitting down and getting in the ZONE to jam through a personal creative project. Otherwise, it’s happening in bits and pieces. But that’s all part of the process for me.

B+C: Had you ever participated in the 100 Days Project or any other community creative challenges before? How did this affect your creative flow?

KM: No, but I am a big fan! Before I even knew about the 100 Day Project I had this feeling that something was missing. Part of the skill of being a graphic designer is getting really good at solving creative problems for clients. Essentially, that can mean getting comfortable doing lots of different things and having lots of different voices or styles. After years and years of that, I was feeling like I had creative skills, but no real personal voice. Who was I, Katrina McHugh, the creative person, and what did I have to say? I didn’t know. And honestly, I’m always working on that. I read Elle Luna’s piece on The Crossroads of Should and Must and it was very powerful to me. I remember sitting down and thinking “what MUST I do?” What did I love to do as a kid? What do I get giddy just thinking about? What did I almost feel guilty doing because I loved it so much? I wanted more of that in my life. For me, the big A-HA that came while participating was that not everything has to be a masterpiece. You can make something small and share it. Then make something small again and share it again. It is a process of discovery.

B+C: Now, the reason we’re all here, POP CHARTS! Or the art series formerly known as Lyrical Natural Sciences. I was instantly smitten with this the moment I saw it on your Instagram. How did you come up with this series?

KM: Thank you! When trying to choose a theme for the project, I decided to treat myself like a client and got out my sketchbook. I started making lists of things that made me happy and things came together from here.

  • What was I doodling a lot of in the margins of other projects? Flowers, nature, botanical, and natural science type stuff.
  • What was I taking photos of? Nature again.
  • What was my most recent obsession? A series of vintage encyclopedias from my grandfather. I loved the illustrations.
  • What part of the day made me feel least like I was “working”? When I was looking for and listening to new music. Sharing it with friends.
  • What was feeling beautiful or meaningful to me? Poetry, moments of serendipity, dreams, secret messages, mysterious emotions I can’t explain.

B+C: I’ve seen this style reflected elsewhere in your work. Tell us more about this scientific style of visually unpacking songs, themes, things.

KM: Well, first of all, outside of its general aesthetic, I can’t say that my work is especially scientific. There are amazing designers out there that take great care to create useful and truthful visualizations and, while I admire them greatly, that isn’t what I do. I like playing. With words. With ways of looking at things. With emotional themes. I like thinking visually but that doesn’t mean the work is particularly logical. I like creating work that has a little mystery or feels like a puzzle to solve. My favorite part is the shared connection with other people who see it and think, “Oh, I know that song!”

B+C: Okay, given that you’re a music aficionado and seem to share my affinity for the ‘90s, what’s on your studio playlist at the moment?

KM: My playlist is a bit manic and changes constantly. At this very moment, it’s J. Cole, Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, Charlotte Day Wilson, Ibeyi, and Sade.

Favorite Quote: “It's a fool who looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart.” – Joel Cohen


Trivia About You: I wore an eyepatch as a kid.


Go-to Karaoke Song: "One More Try," by George Michael


Favorite Art Tool: Wacom tablet! Also my Polaroid camera.


Late Night Snack: Toast with butter. Maybe jam if I’m feeling fancy.


Currently Reading: Swing Time, by Zadie Smith

B+C: What other art/design books have most recently been added to your bookshelf/coffee table/nightstand?

KM: It Chooses You by Miranda July / Art & Physics: Parallel Visions in Space, Time, and Light / Art as Therapy by Alain de Botton.

B+C: Who are some of your favorite artists + designers our readers should know about?

KM: This list could go on and on but a few that come to mind immediately are: Carissa Potter Carlson, Johanna Goodman, Lindsay Stripling, Meghan Bogden Shimek, and Jill De Haan

B+C: Back to your creative practice. When you’re feeling burnt out, how do you reset?

KM: Trips to museums, galleries or the library. Getting off of my computer and out into nature.

B+C: Finally, what advice do you have for artists and creatives who want to start a side project, but are struggling to take the leap?

KM: I find that it’s easiest to start with setting simple parameters. Personally, I’m much more creative when I have fewer options to choose from. What type of work gives you energy? What do you need more of in your life? When it’s the right project, and the right time, I think the drive to complete and share it will be there. That said, if you start something and it doesn’t feel right, you can always change your mind and move on. Trial and error is all part of the creative process! Just take the leap and start and be open to wherever it leads you.

B+C: Anything else?

KM: Yes! After years of working solo or in a small studio behind my computer, my biggest goal lately has been to find seek out creative community and connect with folks more directly. I’m currently hand addressing and mailing out FREE individual art print postcards from the series for a limited time. Sign up here if you’d like a little fun gift in the (snail) mail!

You can buy your own copy of Pop Chartshere and follow all things Katrina McHugh at @katrinamchugh on Instagram. We can't wait to see what future projects this creative visionary has up her sleeve!

Be sure to check back on our Creative Crushin' series for stories of artists, designers, and entrepreneurs chasing their dreams. And if you have a creative crush you want to share, let us know @BritandCo.

Author: Anjelika Temple (Photos courtesy of Katrina McHugh, Monica Semergiu, Steven Peterman; Design by Sarah Tate)

Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations.

We love an inspirational quote. The right set of words can guide us through a case of the Mondays (and any day, for that matter). A expertly expressed feeling reminds us that we're all more connected than we think. And who doesn't love reading something that makes you laugh and cry at the same time?

As part of International Women's Day (which we celebrate year-round), we've gathered some of our favorite quotes by a bunch of our favorite women. Scroll through, pin 'em to your motivational boards, and share favorites with any woman in your life who could use a digital pep talk.

Keep the courageous, confident, and creative vibes flowing today, and all days!

Follow us @BritandCo for more quotes to fuel your week!

This post has been updated.

Last night I realized I was pregnant during the height of the pandemic and the 2020 election cycle, but I didn't have any self-care practices in sight. I was chronically stressed and spent way too much time on social media when I should've been finding ways to ground myself. After a tough four years of navigating everything from motherhood to starting my career, I've finally started utilizing gratitude journaling as a tool to get through tough days.

I don't know how you may be feeling today, but I've created journal prompts you can refer to when you're scared, anxious, unsure of the future, and more. They're not meant to replace meditation or seeking therapy, but they are here for moments you need to check in with yourself.

A Gratitude Journaling Idea For When You're Worried About The Future

Arina Krasnikova

Write Down 5 Things You're Grateful You Can See, Touch, Hear, And Smell

This is actually a practice I picked up in therapy to help redirect my anxious thoughts. It's something I often refer to when I'm fixated on the future and things that might happen. Any time you feel yourself not being present because you're worried about what's next, focus on things that are immediately in front of you or around you.

For example, here's what's reminding me to be present:

  • I can hear one of my favorite gospel songs playing and the subtle humming I'm doing.
  • I can see two lime green books on my desk.
  • I can smell the clean laundry my fiancé took out of the dryer.
  • I'm touching the keys on my keyboard as I type this.
Although they seem small, I'm grateful they're helping to keep me rooted in the present moment. So, what are you grateful you can see, touch, hear, and smell today?

Gratitude Journaling Idea For When You're Experiencing Sadness

Darina Belonogova

Write Down 3 Things You're Grateful For Today

Practicing gratitude when you're sad isn't so you can pretend the sadness doesn't exist. It's a very real emotion that calls for us to be curious about why we're feeling that way. However, if you feel like you're 'stuck' in your sadness, you can try writing down 3 things you're grateful for right now. Again, they don't have to be grandiose. They just have to make sense to you.

You could be grateful for:

  • Eating a delicious meal
  • Having a good night's sleep
  • Hearing your favorite song at the right moment
  • Morning snuggles with your pet or toddler
  • Having access to binge watch your favorite TV show when you need to escape reality for a bit

Antoni Shkraba

Write Down The People You're Grateful You Can Rely On

My hope is that everyone has at least one person they can rely on during difficult moments in life. I know everyone doesn't have huge villages for different reasons, but I'd rather focus on who is there.

This gratitude journaling idea doesn't require you to go in depth about why you're grateful for the people in your corner unless you want to. You can simply write their names down if that's all you have the bandwidth for.

Pavel Danilyuk

Recount A Memory That Always Makes You Smile

When in doubt, think about a moment that was hilarious or filled you with joy. It can be from your childhood, first year in college, or even your wedding day! The one memory that always makes me smile is from an interesting moment I told one of my uncles he looked like Santa Claus. I was around 5 or 6 years old, so it was a super innocent comment, but still it was hilarious nonetheless. No one in my family has let my uncle or me forget that moment. It's small, but it's one of the memories I'm grateful I can remember when I'm feeling sad.

A Gratitude Journaling Idea For When You Feel You're Not Doing Enough

Antoni Shkraba

Write Down 1 Thing You've Grateful You've Accomplished

I know some journal prompts ask you to list multiple things you've recently accomplished, but I've found that makes me a little more anxious that necessary. If this sounds like you, I see you and think it's just as impactful to be grateful for one thing you've done that you're proud of. It could be as simple as:

  • "I had the strength to get out of bed today after wanting to do nothing more than hide under the covers."
  • "I did laundry and put everything away."
  • "I made myself a meal instead of ordering lunch like I usually do."
  • "I stuck to my budget this week."
  • "My presentation at work or school went really well."
  • "I made that scary phone call I've been putting off."
  • "I went for a walk around my neighborhood or local park."

Follow us on Instagram for more seasonal and daily inspo!

Mom entrepreneur Diane Le designed a blanket/backpack combo with her family hikes and picnics in mind, but after testing the concept, she found it had broader appeal. Not sure where to start the manufacturing process, she asked for help. Thanks to our partnership with Office Depot OfficeMax, we are sharing Diane's founder story and how she learned through Selfmade that networking gets you everywhere.


B + C: What motivated you to start MiniAlps? What problem are you trying to solve for your customers?

DL: For me, it was a product I really wanted for my own personal use and it just didn't exist. I love spending time outdoors with my family but outdoor blankets are so bulky to carry. I remember going on a day hike with my husband and daughter and I had to carry a backpack on my back with our water, food, diapers, sunscreen and supplies and then I had to carry our picnic blanket on the front and hold my dog's leash all while hiking. It was just too much.

I thought "Why can't an outdoor blanket actually be a carrying bag and it can do double duty by carrying my things as well?" That's when MiniAlps was born.

B + C: How has the company evolved since your initial "aha" moment?

DL: Originally, we were only focusing on moms who really liked multitasking products but after testing the concept, we actually found out that late teens and 20-somethings really loved the idea of a stylish blanket/backpack duo. It was perfect for picnic outdoors, wineries, music festivals or just being on the go.


B + C: What startup challenges have you faced along the way?

DL: We've had two really big challenges. First, neither Sharlene Bisram (my co-founder) nor I had ever launched an apparel or outdoor product, so there was a really big learning curve for us in terms of fabrics and performance. We bought so many fabric samples just to make sure we had the right materials. The second was manufacturing. Manufacturing during COVID times has been tricky. We aren't able to travel to meet manufacturers in person, production times are much longer than normal, and shipping times are very delayed.

B + C: What strategies helped you overcome them?

DL: Networking and asking for help has been the best strategy for us. Whenever we run into a challenge, we've reached out to our networks to just ask "Does anyone know someone who knows XYZ?" and we've met many amazing people that way. I think there was a session in Selfmade that talked about that exactly - that being able to network effectively was one of the best ways to grow a business. I'm a big proponent in paying it forward as well. If there's some help someone is looking for, I'm happy to share any information or potential leads with them.

B + C: What would you say are your top successes so far?

DL: Designing a product I'm really happy with is probably my favorite success so far. We've gone through seven different iterations before landing where we are and I'm pretty proud of what we've created. Our bag is everything we wanted it to be: stylish, minimalist, modern, and incredibly practical.

B + C: How have you approached marketing your brand and raising awareness?

DL: We're a startup so we have very limited marketing funds. It's been a fun challenge to figure out how to build our brand on almost no budget. We use Canva for a lot of our branding materials. For awareness, we are active with promoting to our local community and utilizing social media and social ads to drive traffic to our target market.

B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?

DL: It really does start with mindset. When we had the first course about mindset, I was really confused on why we weren't focusing on more "business" type things first. But as I started building my business, I realized how important it is to be in a positive, winning frame of mind before anything else. It helps you weather all of the ups and downs of startup life.

B + C: Who and what inspires you?

DL: I have so many people in my life that I admire, it's hard to narrow it down! My daughter Camille was born with a rare disease and disability and she inspires me to beat the odds everyday. I also have to shout out to my mentor Sarah Grover, who is just a brilliant marketing and branding guru and Nurit Raich, who has been my incredible coach through a lot of life's challenges. It truly takes a village.

B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?

DL: Just get started! Don't let the fear of failure stop you before you even get started.

B + C: What's next for MiniAlps?

DL: We're opening up for pre-orders on our first production run very shortly! Sign up for more information at minialps.com.

B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot OfficeMax scholarship to Selfmade done to help you grow your business?

DL: It has been so helpful to have the support of Office Depot OfficeMax scholarship! It was only through the scholarship I was able to access all of Selfmade's amazing resources, from the networking to the coaches to the sessions, it's been a combination of motivating, inspiring, and supportive. I couldn't imagine launching MiniAlps without Selfmade.

B + C: How have Office Depot OfficeMax services/products helped you accomplish more in your business?

DL: It's honestly not possible to start a business without the right tools and Office Depot OfficeMax has been my go-to source. Their printing services in particular are fantastic; it's high quality, affordable, and a quick turnaround.

Thank you Diane for sharing your story! You can follow MiniAlps at minialps.com and on Facebook.

Need help bringing your idea to market? Let Office Depot OfficeMax give you the confidence you need with a suite of business services & solutions to help you put your best foot forward. Make a good first impression with business cards & build the business pitch of your dreams with custom presentations. With Office Depot OfficeMax you'll find the tools to reach your customers with confidence. Learn more at Office Depot's Selfmade page.

Want to join the next Selfmade cohort? Check out all of the scholarship details right here.

In all honestly, all I look forward to during the holidays (other than my fam) is the pie. There's pumpkin pie. Apple pie. Chocolate pie. Sweet potato pie. But more than any other dessert, pecan piejust gets me. I'm salivating as I'm thinking about it!

Anywho... making an entire pecan pie can become a whole ordeal very quickly. That's where these delicious pecan pie bars from Chahinez with Lifestyle of a Foodiestep in. They're simple to make, plus provide the ideal eating experience – pecan pie bars easily qualify under finger foods, and they are downright addictive.

Let's get into the recipe!

Ingredients For Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Lifestyle of a Foodie

For the shortbread crust:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch

For the pecan pie filling:

  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 & ½ cup pecans chopped

How To Make Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Lifestyle of a Foodie

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F, then line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add in the flour, salt, cornstarch, and mix. Add in the cold butter and work it into the dough with your hand or a pastry cutter until cookie dough forms. Press it onto the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix the eggs, brown sugar, light corn syrup, heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until combined. Stir in the pecan pieces.
  4. Once the crust is done baking, pour the pecan pie filling on top of the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes. The edges will brown a little, and the center will be barely jiggly.
  5. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely before transferring to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Slice the bars and serve.

Sign up for our newsletter for more easy seasonal recipes to try!

Recipe + photography by Lifestyle of a Foodie.

This post has been updated.

Black Friday will be here before you know it, with thousands of retailers flaunting their best deals of the year. We're shoppers at heart, so you know we're already scoping out 2024's offerings! Given that the list of stores and brands hosting Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year is essentially endless, we're weeding out only the best deals from the places you love to spend (and save). From beauty faves like Dieux and Kiehl's to home goods from Amazon and Walmart, these are the Black Friday deals you simply can't miss.

What is Black Friday?

Kaboompics / PEXELS

Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving that typically signifies the start of holiday shopping season, though many retailers have started to launch their Black Friday deals earlier year over year. A lot of the deals that stores and brands offer during Black Friday outpace their other sales events (such as Memorial Day and Labor Day) in terms of savings.

When is Black Friday 2024?

Gustavo Fring / PEXELS

Black Friday will land on November 29, 2024.

What is Cyber Monday?

Cottonbro Studio / PEXELS

Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving that highlights savings and deals online as opposed to in-store offers. It's one of the busiest times of year for online shopping.

When is Cyber Monday 2024?

Anna Shvets / PEXELS

Cyber Monday will land on December 2, 2024.

When's the best time to shop for holiday gifts?

Vlada Karpovich / PEXELS

We're big believers that it's never too early to start shopping for holiday gifts. The sooner you shop, the better, so you can check everyone off your list ahead of the busy holiday season and have some peace of mind once the real festivities start! Plus, if you're shopping online, starting early gives you ample time to wait for items to be shipped and delivered to your door. If deals and savings are what you're looking for, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer some really great opportunities.

What's the best thing to shop for during Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Kaboompics / PEXELS

The best thing to shop for during Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday promotions really depends on what your needs are as well as the items you're scoping out to treat yourself (or the people you're gifting for the holidays). Typically, big-ticket items like home appliances, tech products like earbuds, laptops, TVs, and tablets, and luxury self-care tools are heavily discounted during this time.

Beauty Sales

Amazon

Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Brightening Serum

Bliss

When: November 20-December 17

What: 20-30% off select products

Ulta

Perricone MD High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Serum

Ulta

When: Now-November 23

What: Weekly deals on skincare, makeup, hair care, and fragrance.

IT Cosmetics

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+

IT Cosmetics

When: November 23-December 3

What: 30% off sitewide (loyalty members get 35% off)

Amazon

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl's

When: November 21-December 2

What: 30% off site-wide and 50% off select items on November 26 only

Amazon

Lanolips Baby Baby Balms Set

Lanolips

When: November 29-December 2

What: 30% off at Ulta and 20% off on Amazon

Moroccanoil

Moroccanoil Original Treatment

Moroccanoil

When: November 25-December 3 (rewards members will have early access to the sale on December 2)

What: 25% off sitewide

NOYZ

NOYZ Love Club Eau De Parfum

NOYZ

When: November 28-30 and December 1-2

What: 25% off sitewide and a free baseball cap on purchases over $55 on November 28-30, 25% off sitewide and a free candle on purchases over $55 on December 1-2

dpHUE

dpHUE Gloss+

dpHUE

When: November 3-15

What: 25% off sitewide

Dieux

Dieux Baptism Gel Cleanser

Dieux

When: November 29-December 2

What: 30% off original price items, 20% off single items, and a free Mini Slugging Kit on orders over $30

ILIA

ILIA Skin Rewind Complexion Stick

ILIA

When: November 25-December 2, VIP members get early access November 24

What: 20% off sitewide, 25% off orders over $125, and 25% off plus a free full-size product for orders over $150

Ogee

Ogee Tinted Lip Set

Ogee

When: November 1-December 3

What: 20% off sitewide with code 'GIFTGLOW20' and receive free deluxe samples with purchases over $200 (November 28-December 3 only)

Amazon

Youth To The People Superfood Facial Cleanser

Youth To The People

When: November 23-December 3 on YTTP.com, November 21-December 2 on Amazon, and December 2 at Sephora

What:

  • YTTP: 30% off sitewide plus a free 3-piece gift with purchases over $85
  • Amazon: 20% off select products through November 27, 30% off select products starting November 28
  • Sephora: 30% off all products in-store and online

Fashion Sales

Amazon

Dream Pairs Genuine Suede Classic Platform Boots

Dream Pairs

When: November 21-December 2

What: 20-40% off select styles on the Dream Pairs site and Amazon

Madewell

Madewell The Essential Bucket Tote

Madewell

When: November 21-27

What: 30% off your purchase, including new arrivals

H&M

H&M Brushed-Finish Jacket

H&M

When: November 28-December 1

What: 30% off online only (November 28), 30% off online and in-store (November 29-30), and up to 50% off (November 30-December 1)

Old Navy

Old Navy '94 Half Zip

Old Navy

When: November 1-December 2

What: 50% off select products online and in-store (November 1-6), 50% off everything online and in-store (November 7-10), and 50% off everything online only and 50% off select products in-store (November 27-December 2)

Land's End

Land's End Medium Canvas Tote Bag

Land's End

When: November 29-December 3

What: 50% off, including customizable canvas totes, sheets, towels, accessories and more.

Showpo

Showpo Jondra Blouse

Showpo

When: November 22-December 3

What:

  • Black Friday early access (November 22-24): 25% off sitewide
  • Black Friday (November 27-29): 25% off sitewide
  • Cyber Weekend (November 30-December 1): 25% off almost everything and 40% off bestsellers
  • Cyber Monday (December 2-3): 25% off almost everything and 40% off bestsellers

Franco Sarto

Franco Sarto Jaxon Mid Calf Boot

Franco Sarto

When: November 23-December 3

What: Up to 70% off + free shipping

Oomiay

Oomiay Havasu Earrings

Oomiay

When: November 28-December 2

What: Free exclusive jewelry pieces (up to 5) with every item purchased on November 28-December 1 and up to 50% off your entire order on December 2 only

Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Solid Robe

Barefoot Dreams

When: November 27-December 1 (Black Friday VIP access starts November 25) and December 2-3 (for Cyber Monday)

What: 20% off 2 items, 25% off 3 items, and 30% off 4 or more items for Black Friday. The CozyChic Checks & Stripes Sock Set will be just $9.98 (was $45) on Cyber Monday only.

Local Eclectic

Local Eclectic Whimsical Charm Necklace

Local Eclectic

When: November 25-December 2

What: 20% off sitewide

Quince

Quince Italian Wool Classic Single-Breasted Coat

Quince

When: November 27-December 2

What: 40% off select products

Home Sales

Revival Rugs

Revival Rugs Gambit Rug

Revival Rugs

When: November 14-December 2

What: Scaled discounts automatically applied at checkout:

  • 15% off $250-500
  • 20% off $500-999
  • 25% off $1,000-1,999
  • 30% off $2000+

Walmart

Samsung 55” Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV

Walmart

When: November 11-December 1

What: Walmart is breaking up their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals into two events.

  • Event 1 deals begin online on November 11 at 12 p.m. ET exclusively for paid Walmart+ members and 5 p.m. ET for all customers.
  • Event 1 deals begin in stores on November 15 at 6 a.m. local time.
  • Event 2 deals begin online on November 25 at 12 p.m. ET exclusively for paid Walmart+ members and 5 p.m. ET for all customers.
  • Event 2 deals begin in stores November 29 at 6 a.m. local time.
  • Cyber Monday deals start online on December 1 at 5 p.m. ET exclusively for paid Walmart+ members and 8 p.m. ET for all customers.

Amazon

TheraGun Sense Percussion Massage Gun

Amazon

When: November 29 and December 2 (tentative)

What: Amazon will feature "tons of great deals across all different categories."

Brookstone

Loftie Sunrise Lamp

Brookstone

When: November 25-December 4

What: Up to 76% off select items

Ruggable

Morris & Co. Strawberry Thief Sage & Rose Tufted Rug

Ruggable

When: Starting November 26

What: 25% off sitewide (exclusions apply) with code 'BF24'

Brümate

Brümate Era 40-Ounce Tumbler

Brümate

When: November 26-December 2

What: 20% off coolers and 25% off drinkware with code 'HOLIDAY25'

sproos!

sproos! Lookin Good Handheld Shower System

sproos!

When: November 27-December 2

What: 30% off of the Lookin' Good Bundle on sproos.co and Amazon

Great Jones

Great Jones x Fellow Kettle

Great Jones

When: November 4-December 2 on Great Jones site and November 21-December on Amazon

What: up to 50% off sitewide and 20-33% off select items on Amazon

Food + Supplement Sales

Cure

Cure Electrolyte Drink Mix Starter Kit

Cure

When: November 26-December 3

What: 25% off sitewide on all Electrolyte Drink Mixes, Cure Kids, Energy Teas and merch with code 'HELPYOURSELF25'

More Sales

Petco

Native Pet Omega 3 Fish Oil For Dog Skin & Coat

Petco

When: November 23-30

What: 50% off select items

Subscribe to our newsletter to shop even more Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!

Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations.

This post has been updated.