Joanna Gaines Reveals Why Son Crew Brings Her These Sweet Gifts ‘Every Day’ (Exclusive)

Joanna Gaines.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Cindy Ord/Getty Joanna Gaineswill never take her son’s daily gifts for granted.The Magnolia co-founder, 46, chatted with PEOPLE abouther recent partnershipwith online education platformMasterClassto share her expertise with viewers who want to create their dream home. She emphasized the importance of “sit-abouts,” which are trinkets that serve to “remind us of something we love.“TheFixer Upperstar shares with PEOPLE that her favorite sit-abouts are those she receives from her and husbandChip Gaines' son Crew, 6, on the daily.

Joanna Gaines Says It Can Be 'Uncomfortable' Reflecting on Her Life: 'Makes You Second Guess' (Exclusive)

Photo:Magnolia Journal 2024 Fall Issue Cover Magnolia Journal 2024 Fall Issue Cover Joanna Gainesis taking time to reflect — even if it’s not always comfortable. In the fall 2024 issue ofMagnolia Journal, theFixer Upperstar, 46, opens up about the challenges of looking inward in her “A Note from Jo” essay. “I’m a fixer, a refiner — and in some ways I’ve made a career out of sharpening the instinct that draws my eye toward the off-balance and out of sync,” writes Gaines, who was photographed for the issue in her newly renovated rose shed at the Waco, Texas farm she shares with her husband Chip, 49, and their five children.

Joanna Gaines' Little Black Dress Is a Wardrobe Staple You'll Wear for Seasons to Come — Get the Look from $25

Photo:Getty Getty If there’s one closet staple that has truly stood the test of time, it’s thelittle black dress. Joanna Gainesproved this true when promoting her new Magnolia Home wallcoverings onInstagram: She wore a black shirt dress with a collared neckline, waist-cinching belt, and ruffled cap sleeves. While this isn’t the first time the lifestyle guru has broken out an iteration of the closet staple in recent months — she also sported a black midi dress whenappearing on theTodayshow in June— her latest outfit was a masterclass in transitional dressing.

Joanna Gaines’ Corduroy Jeans Are the Holiday-Ready Pants You Should Shop Now — Score Styles from $32

Photo:Anthropologie (1); Joanna Gianes Instagram (1) Anthropologie (1); Joanna Gianes Instagram (1) The weather outside may be less than frightful, butJoanna Gaines’holiday-readypants are certainly delightful. Joanna Gianes Instagram (1) Whether you’re looking for a cute and comfy Thanksgiving outfit to wear later this month or just want to switch things up from traditional denim cuts, corduroy pants are a cozy fall-to-winter staple you should stock up on now. Ready to give your jeans collection a colorful upgrade?

Joanna Gaines’ Fall Target Collection Is Here — Shop These Home and Kitchen Finds Before They Sell Out

Photo:TargetWhile many of us are ready for crisp weather, knee-high boots, cardigans, and pumpkin spice flavors, thewarm weather is sticking aroundfor just a bit longer. However,Joanna Gainesis giving you the green light to prepare your home for a new season.Gaines’ popular brand Hearth & Hand with Magnolia just dropped itsnew fall collection at Target. Whether you’re looking to make some small upgrades or scoop up big-ticket items, there’s a wide selection of decor, cookware, furniture, and more for every room in your home that embodies her signature modern farmhouse style.