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From Emily: Happy Mother’s Day, friends. May we treat all women like the queens that we all are, whether we’ve given birth to children and/or likely cared hard for everyone around us with motherly love. My advice? Keep your expectations low, plan your own fun day, and love on everyone around you because having anyone to take care of means that you are appreciated. To all my fellow ladies, being a woman means being part of a sisterhood and I feel the influence of so many of you in how I parent (talking to you Dr. Becky). Happy Mother’s Day, to all!…. well, except for all the dudes, this is NOT your day – as Brian very well knows I take my coffee black, my mimosa filled to the top with fresh oj on the side and I prefer a medium to firm foot massage and not the phone it in kind. And Happy Mother’s Day to my mom (mother of six!), my MIL (mom of two boys!), and all my wonderful friends out there raising kids with me – you all taught and continue to teach me so much about how to do this role with the least amount of damage but mostly about love and connection (I HOPE). And listen, we are all going to screw our kids up in one way or another so let’s give ourselves a break today from overanalyzing how our mistakes will affect our kids and instead recognize that we love them so hard, so endlessly and that’s 99.9% of being a “good mom”. Now go take a bath, read a romance novel, or watch The Idea of You while drinking something fancy in bed. xx

This week’s house tour is the home of songwriter, Benny Blanco. The majority of the home is classic and beautifully traditional home but has a lot of fun, youthful decor. We’re talking Squashmallows on the primary bed:) But his home theatre is pretty incredible and bold. Honestly, you just have to go see it. Go check it all out here!

Also From Emily: I’m calling it, the feel-good book of the summer is Emily Henry’s, Funny Story. The other Em Hen is sweeping all the ladies that are into books with easy wit, charming characters, and feel-good everything. I’m not breaking the story here, if you like romcoms you know that every one of her books is awesome (start with Beach Read). Add in Sarah Adler and Carley Fortune’s new books out soon (I’m sure more) and ladies we have a summer of beach reads ahead of us. Also, follow Beach Reads & Bubbly on Instagram for more if you are into this genre (there are days that I fantasize about having an account just like this – just reading and reviewing romance novels and thrillers all day long!! While no job is as easy or fun as it looks, my goodness I would enjoy that).

Left: Dress + Bag (similar and the one I reeeallly want) + Slides | Right: Hat + Blouse + Shorts + Slides

Also Also From Emily: I headed to Anthro for the last stop to find some pieces for Mexico and boy did I get some good ones. I love this dress. It’s fun but so incredibly easy to wear. I will be wearing this all spring and summer long. Then you know I’m a sucker for a romantic flowy blouse and this one is so pretty and lightweight/breathable. Another piece that I will easily wear all summer. Then finally those yellow shorts are so cute. I do have a special 20% off code in case you also want to try these out or anything else Anthro has (which is a lot of great stuff). Just use code: EMILY20

From Caitlin: ICYMI: Last year, EHD fav favorite Rajiv Surendra launched his own YouTube channel and it is HANDS DOWN the most inspiring and inspirational place on the internet. Rajiv has sparked a newfound love and appreciation of craftsmanship in me (I’ve picked up some very amateur woodworking and sewing skills, inspired by his adventures!), I’ve learned a ton (who knew I’d be enthralled by a 23-minute video on keeping your whites bright?), and I honestly just think Rajiv is a great role model for living a beautiful, intentional, conscientious life on any budget. He describes it better than I can in this channel description: “I really believe that the key to living a rich and fulfilling life is much simpler than we assume; that every day can be filled with tasks, activities and simple pleasures that leave us with a sense of real, lasting accomplishment.” AGREED, RAJIV. (This video, filmed in a custom upholstery shop, is SO GOOD. You’ll be hooked, trust me.)

From Arlyn: Considering I suggested Stasher bags last week, it’s clear by this week’s recommendation that I’m heavily focused on my food storage needs lately. For the longest time, I really struggled with storing broth, soup, and sauces in the freezer. I’d mostly use disposable freezer bags and then freeze them flat as best I could. The problem with that was I rarely had room in my freezer to do that, so they’d end up crumpled. That, or I’d freeze too large of a batch and defrosting was a pain, especially if I just wanted a single serving size. Enter: 1-cup silicone freezing tray with lids! I recently made a large batch of bone broth, let it cool, ladled a cup into each compartment, popped them in the freezer (they’re sturdy!), and boom! Now I have small batches of bone broth to use as I please. I plan on using this for tomato sauce this summer, soups year-round, and anything else that makes sense.

From Jess: I finally found my ideal big-collar white blouse and I LOVE her. It’s romantic but shows just enough cleavage to look a little sexy and I love all of the detailing. Plus it’s roomy which I very much appreciate. Throw it on with jeans or shorts and you’ll immediately feel put together and comfortable.

From Gretchen: I finally found the perfect cargo pants, and it was truly a Goldilocks moment. The first pair was way too baggy (and kinda looked like scrubs), the second pair too long (though I did order a tall…), and the third made my already flat butt look absolutely concave. For me, the perfect cargo pant has depth, with just the right amount of pockets to add strategic bulk. Well, Abercrombie made it happen! These cargo pants (among many they offer) are my big winner! The slouch, the color, the POCKETS (and helllllo that zipper detail). I love everything about them. Heads up they are on clearance so they may go fast!

From Mallory: I used to have 2 major flaws that I cannot believe I’m gonna share on the internet but why the heck not: I used to be smelly and my lips were always chronically chapped. I’ve shared the deodorant that literally changed my life on here before (yes, it’s expensive for deodorant but it’s the only thing that has ever worked on me), but I realized I didn’t share my cure for chapped lips. Feast your eyes on my favorite lip balm that I buy in bulk every few months so I can keep them in my car and every bag I own!! If you’re also a smelly girl with chapped lips: I feel you. try these. It will get better.

Again, happy Mother’s Day to those who are celebrating, and see y’all tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: Our Custom Farmhouse Dining Nook Reveal (And What Makes It So Incredibly Durable…And Pretty:))

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Here we are – the transitional months where our bodies are so confused about what to wear to be comfortable all day long. It’s warm during the day but not hot, but could be hot if you are in the sun in the middle of the day, but probably too cold to leave the house in tiny shorts or skirts. And nobody but me has any color on our legs yet (obviously, mine is from a bottle) so people just aren’t ready for that level of exposure. So I shopped and tried on a bunch of lightweight comfortable trousers and found a few that I feel really good about recommending.

Very Comfortable Old Navy Linen Pants

Hat | Sweater | Linen Pant | Shoes

On my recent “Oh wait, Old Navy is so awesome” discovery, these linen pants were a big winner. With the right casual but elevated top and shoes, you can take these crazy comfortable pants and make them look/feel like you really care about your appearance.

Hat | Sweater | Linen Pant | Shoes

I bought this sweater at Free People because it’s that perfect slouchy, heavy knit that is roomy and boxy. It lands at the right place for me, is a good color, and feels high quality. It’s perfect for over a t-shirt at night in the summer (it’s a breezy knit so it has weight but it’s not hot if you know what I mean) and it doesn’t cling anywhere. It feels very throw-on-able.

Old Navy Trousers

Linen Trench | T-Shirt | Bandana (similar) | Trousers | Slides

I found these trousers at Old Navy which again, look so much more expensive than they are. They are your basic cool, straight-legged, boy-cut with a cuff situation which I like to dress down, but could easily be worn with a cute blazer for an office job. The white linen trench is from Target and is awesome, a white T-shirt from Madewell, a very old Madewell bandana, and Kelsi Dagger slides.

Lightweight Parachute Pants

Sweatshirt | Scarf (similar) | Pants | Sandals

This style of pant is having quite the moment, but most of them I found way too baggy for me. But since these are cropped I liked them more. I still like a slimmer fit for pants on my figure (LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE RETURN OF CAPRIS WHICH IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!). But for those of you who like a wider fit, these are great and cool.

Sweatshirt | Scarf (similar) | Pants | Sandals

The sweatshirt though is awesome and I want it in more colors (from Free People and I find that I wear it most days because it’s so cozy, flattering, and easy to layer without being fitted or tight anywhere). Scarf by Clare V <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72×72/1f642.png&quot; alt="

The other day we popped into Target and once again we were so impressed with their home stuff. I don’t really need anything right now (and I suggest if you don’t need, don’t go) but found so many things I wanted. We were there shopping for clothes for our team Mexico trip (next week!) but of course snapped a few photos of just solidly excellent affordable home stuff (and no, I’m 100% not sponsored by Target anymore, but my love runs deep and our relationship remains so lovely).

Accent Chair | Round Pillow | Square Ottoman

Y’all that green pillow is the perfect punch of “I’m on trend” while also being soft and cute. 10/10. The chair is a great scale – larger than a lot of affordable chairs you usually find for this price point.

Tall Plastic Ribbed Tumbler | Short Plastic Ribbed Tumbler

I’ve entered my acrylic cup era because now that we have a pool (mini or not, you can’t have glass near it) and these are SO GOOD. They look like glass, but are not (and I find that colorful acrylic/lucite glasses look better longer whereas clear can start to look scratched and kinda icky after a few seasons).

Framed Wall Art

I was trying to find a place for this piece of art as it looks so real and vintage-y in person. I don’t need but really loved.

Withania Cabinet | Fluted Accent Cabinet

Two really good cabinets that have so much design detail that there is no way that these could be as affordable as they are. Mixed materials always say more work went into a design (and thus tend to be more expensive). These are awesome.

Woven Upholstered Arm Accent Chair | Rounded Swivel Accent Chair

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Surprise! Caitlin and I didn’t make our bedroom finish date deadline which was ummmm two weeks ago. But I promise it’s for very exciting reasons and two of those reasons are in the blog post:) So last time we spoke I told you about my harrowing journey to find my incredible vintage nightstands. Locking those down really needed to happen before I could finalize my custom bed measurements. That’s right, after 13 years of not owning a true bed frame, your friend Jess got to customize her dream one. If you are wondering if I’ve been sleeping on the floor for all those years, that’s not 100% true. In NY I had one of the cheap metal frames, in Melbourne, we were on the floor, and for the first year in LA, I temporarily got to borrow a frame until I moved into my studio where I got a cheap platform with a drawer. But as long as I’ve been in my “new” place (3 years, 5 months, and 18 days), it’s been me on the ground. It’s been fun and it’s been real but it hasn’t been real fun (one of Les Bunge’s favorite farewell lines). So after reading all of that, I’m sure you can only assume that I am OVER THE MOON that the wonderful Buildlane (an awesome custom furniture design company for designers) offered to build me a bed. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cut it.

Ok, so while my initial design inspiration was from the daybed at the apartment my dad was renting while living in Paris, I have ZERO photos. This daybed had two or three thin cushions stacked on top of each other. The look was so chic. The colors were also warm but quiet – golds, tans, browns, and creams. Since I can’t show you, here are some stunning photos I found that have also been very inspirational…

The photo on the left has an overall vibe that I very much love and connect to. Plus, look at those accent chairs and how those two colors look so good together. Happy but cool:) On the right photo, if you click the arrow to the third slide you’ll see that incredible banquette from the Hint restaurant at the Puro Hotel in Kraków. I just can’t get enough of the texture play and how the light hits those colors. My bedroom gets similar dappling light so I have more than one important reason to get this bed in my room asap.

Here is the official plan from Buildlane. Their portal is so easy to use and you get plans like these to confirm that everything is how you imagined it. I know this bed is simple and pretty similar to a lot of what you can see on the market but getting to customize every last inch with fabric I love is beyond special. Here is the overall idea:

I knew I wanted a low, rectangle headboard, slipcover look, and two front pleats. I also knew I wanted to mix linen and velvet. And while I can’t predict the future, this bed is meant to be versatile and stay with me maybe forever. I didn’t want to design something so specific that it would only ever work in my current bedroom and with the current style/color palette. I want it to grow with me as my style and or homes evolve. So before we get into the fabrics I have one more surprise:)

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The wrong lighting can really kill the experience of a room. Think of being at a restaurant at night when the lights are really bright…it’s such a bummer and can/does (IMHO) ruin the vibe. So yes, I’m EXTREMELY specific and picky about the right lighting for the right rooms in our home. Right now overhead lights are being TAKEN DOWN on social media (with the hilarious latest “don’t use your ‘big light’” trend). But the right overhead light is extremely important to, you know, see to be able to do things. This room – the river house living room – became an exercise in how to plan and choose lighting for a large living room with very high wood vaulted ceilings.

Our Specific Needs/Wants/Restrictions:

1. We need enough light that you can have cozy even lighting in the winter months (when it’s dark at 4:30 pm and the sun doesn’t come up til after the kids eat breakfast).

2. Lights that work on an angled vaulted ceiling (so the pendants had to either be on a chain or with a canopy that allowed for angled hanging).

3. A diffused bottom so you aren’t staring at a bulb.

4. We have these gorgeous wood ceilings and didn’t want to put in recessed lighting, but we also knew that four pendants would be really awesome (and they are).

5. We wanted them to drop low enough to look intentional, but not too low or intersecting with the window in a bad way.

6. Big enough that it feels like the right scale for the room (not dinky). Four small pendants would look just dumb in here, IMHO.

The room is big (about 22′ x 28′) and not having any lighting on this pretty Stuga wood ceiling would be lovely, but I was definitely fearful that in the winter lamplight just wouldn’t be enough. So Max and I agreed that four big pendants were the way to go. It would evenly light the room (versus one big chandelier from the middle that would compete too much with the fireplace), feel appropriate for the size of the room, and obviously be an awesome design element.

If you are wondering what those red things are in the ceiling they are sprinkler covers (which we have since painted to color match the ceiling). We used Stuga’s Drift wood on the ceiling and it’s super beautiful.

For this project, we pitched the lighting partner that we wanted for each fixture in each room. Essentially, designing the room with whatever dream lighting we wanted and going after each partner to see if we could make it happen. For these pendants, I shopped around for a while, but kept coming back to this Conical pendant because it checked all the boxes.

I love how simple it is, which we knew would pop off the wood ceiling well without being too busy. But it’s not just a shade – the metal rods and stem add some architectural interest, making it look really high-end and quality (and not builder-grade).

And yes, I love that there is a diffused bottom (and yet it has multiple bulbs if we wanted it to be BRIGHT).

The good news is that it comes in multiple sizes, customizable stem lengths and multiple finishes, so we had to spend HOURS figuring out what size, finish, and length we wanted.

Choosing The Right Length Of Drop:

This is where elevations (drawings) are nice to have, but won’t always be exactly what you want either. So my brother had to get up on scaffolding and hold a stick with markings on it so we could see how it would FEEL if the lights came down at different lengths.

We specifically didn’t want them to obstruct too much of the top windows – so they needed to land at the perfect place. We settled on the lowest drop length possible (47″).

But Which Size??? 16″ 24″ Or 30″??

This was HARD. The room is huge, the ceiling is big. It can handle big pendants but we also didn’t want to make them feel overwhelming or block the wood too much. The entire art direction of this house is more minimal, not super eclectic and wild. The wood, light, and windows with that view are what the focus should be. Not every fixture – and yet in a house of this budget you can’t have boring/basic fixtures.

We went with 30″ in the white with the satin brass stems. Turns out 30″ was the perfect size as these look incredible, and much smaller could look dinky and dumb.

When I first walked in after they installed I was so relieved at how happy I was – we NAILED the size, scale, and drop of these light fixtures. My gut was screaming, “YES! YES! YES!”

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Last month, I wrote a post that seemed to resonate with quite a bit of you in which I tried to name a style I think is ripe for the takeover of the ubiquitous Modern Farmhouse. I called it “Warm Modern Beach Bungalow” but since then, I’ve thought of a few more names that might be better suited to the look:

• Modern Mid-Century Modern
• Warm California Modernism
• Modern Australian Cabin
• Happy Lake House Modern

Folks, this naming of styles business is NOT easy. But it’s a good thing we’re not here for that today.

Instead, I’m narrowing in on one portion of Happy Modern California Australian Lake House (ha…not it) that can be, and should be, translated into homes of nearly any style: Primary colors. The internet as a whole has talked extensively about the unexpected red theory, but I’m here to expand on that. Frankly, I think it should be the unexpected primary color theory (Even Em with this Instagram reel). In short, a quick and calculated punch of a single primary color in small doses can seriously up the cool factor of any room and make it feel more complete, interesting, and even memorable.

You may or may not have had certain immediate visual references pop into your head when I mentioned primary colors: Fisher Price, Mondrian, Marimekko, any mid-century designer, MoMa…anything else? And I get it. I’m not particularly fond of red, blue, and yellow in their full potencies all appearing in the same space. It’s like having three type-A personalities in a friend group. It’s too much. They all try to take control. And then no one wins.

That’s not to say you can’t use them together in some combination. I tried to think through some guidelines for using primary colors in a room where you want to add that signature “omg, why didn’t I think of that!” vibe and here’s what I came up with:

Primary Rules for Using Primary Colors:

1. Use in small doses: The whole point of having a surprise primary color moment is to be just that: a surprise. An unexpected flash of something new. This specific design tool doesn’t work if say, you paint your whole room fire engine red. You can certainly do that, but it would just give you a different emotion and result. If you want to employ paint, try an interior door, your window frames, or the inside of an archway. That kind of thing. Otherwise, opt for one to three moments with that color in small packages, like a throw blanket, an armchair, or a vase, for instance.
2. Mix two primary colors max: Remember those type-A friends? They’re like alphas in the animal kingdom, only one per crew. The same goes for primary colors. Pick your moment, and, like #1 said, keep it targeted. I do, however, think you can mix up to two primary colors in the same room and still get the effect we’re going for here. (Caveat: just to clarify, I’m not saying you can never mix all three primary colors together in one room. Of course, you can. Some design styles are based in that. But for the sake of the surprise one gets by the power of a primary, I say keep it to two and let any other colors you use in your room be muted, moody, or neutral. Or green. Green always works, too.)
3. If you’re scared, start with yellow: Think about it…yellow is closest to beige, which is a safe, non-scary neutral. So…yellow is essentially a neutral, which means it’s the easiest place to dive into primary colors. Plus, psychologically, a bright primary shade of yellow can incite happiness, excitement, enthusiasm, confidence, and hope.

Okay, before we do some serious shopping, I’m going to walk through some examples to get you primed and ready.

The Griffith Park project from many years ago immediately won over my heart when I saw it, and it’s 99% due to that red pendant light. It’s lovely otherwise, but that makes it such a star. It’s daring, unexpected, and magnetic.

I’ve had my cobalt blue sectional for about six years now, and it injected so much energy and joy into my mostly neutral living room. I’m not sure a darker, moodier blue would have been able to do the same thing. Primary blue, all the way here.

Okay, so this isn’t primary yellow. It’s mustard but I think the saturation level keeps it in line with what we’re going for. Honestly, I think this works in any instance where you expect a piece of furniture or decor to be a particular color and then BAM, it’s not. It’s red. or bright blue. Or bright yellow. In my parents’ low-light townhouse, choosing a color like this was just the thing to bring some life and excitement to all the drab beige on the walls.

Now, from the internet:

Red, Blue & Yellow In Action

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I mean, COME ON! Does this not make your stomach flutter and make you immediately stop in your tracks? This would be a beautiful modern kitchen had the designer picked a non-red chair, surely, but the fact that they did, well…wow.

A tiled fireplace is (hopefully) a “live with forever” design element – she’s a permanent lady. So today I’m going to walk you through what we learned about this whole process – You’d think that you just frame it out, drywall, and slap tile on top of it, but there are decisions that you have to make to ensure it looks well executed. LET’S GO.

Wait, Where Are We In The House?

We built two different tiled fireplaces – one in the living room and one in the dining room. The dining room was meant to be an indoor-outdoor fireplace, shared with the kitchen/bbq patio, but for whatever reason it ended up being a normal fireplace backed up to another normal fireplace (IDK all the whys of these decisions as I wasn’t as heavily involved).

So Many Decisions – Starting With Location And Size

Once again we went through the conundrum of where to put the TV and fireplace in the living room (which is a very casual family room as well) and the collective choice, was to put the TV on the fireplace, flanked by windows. I was for this plan so as to not have dueling focal points. My brother wanted a big TV, visible from the kitchen as well, and this layout made sense. Annie, the architect, drew it up and laid it out. Max flanked it with benches, and while it will be painful to put a TV on this beautiful tile, for functional reasons we stand by this being a great choice for the overall design of the first floor, especially considering the layout and flow that’s the best for their family (sports are a real thing here and I know they aren’t alone).

Size and Scale

While this tiled fireplace was meant to go floor to ceiling we obviously explored stopping it and having it be drywall above, or giving it a mantle. Ultimately, the decision was to make it a statement/focal point and give it a bench. The firebox sits about 17″ from the ground, butting up to the surface of the hearth/bench. It’s bordered with about 26″ of tile on either side. The outlet for the TV sits about 80″ up from the ground.

A Fun Max Mockup…

At one point we had chosen the green tile here (literally no clue why we changed to black, I think someone’s color comfort level felt challenged?). Max did this mockup (he was pushing for grids on the windows and walls being paneled, which we didn’t end up doing). His Bachelor in Paradise photos in the render cracked us all up.

Now I’m obviously not going to get into how they framed it all out – this wasn’t DIY’d and our awesome contractor, JP of Sierra Custom Construction managed the subs to execute it perfectly. But essentially it was framed, wired for a Frame TV to be able to hang on it without cords, the firebox was inserted and then everything was drywalled.

In case you are wondering, Ken also built an in-wall sound system behind the drywall (all so new to me and again, I wasn’t involved) which seems both smart and makes me nervous (high tech in a house always makes me hesitant). And FYI we kept extra tile in case any future owner doesn’t want the TV on the fireplace – they’d have to do some tile repair work but it’s doable to hide the wires.

Hearth And Bench Decisions

We knew that we’d flank the fireplace with benches but figuring out how to end them into the fireplaces was the question. Do we build a hearth that the benches die into? Do we take the tile to the floor? Put the firebox closer to the floor? We ended up choosing to add a hearth that sits proud of the bench (“proud” is a fancy word that means “sticks out further”:)). And our stone installer had to make sure that the two integrated really seamlessly.

Time To Choose Tile

You know what the tile is at this point but let’s back up. Max and I chose the tile with my brother and SIL together, which is admittedly a lot of cooks in the Ann Sacks tile kitchen. Some of the time we were making VERY different meals, LOL, but other times we all chose the exact same tile (winner, winner). This black tile was one of them. While it could have been a color, we all knew that no one would get sick of this powerful black fireplace with this incredible texture.

A Note From Max: We knew the fireplace in the living room was a focal point. It’s floor to ceiling, and it had to serve a couple of functions: being the fireplace, of course, and being the TV-watching wall. Generally, when I do TVs on fireplaces, I go with a dark tile, so when the TV is off, it’s a black box on a dark wall rather than a really contrasty dark box on a light wall; it sort of just fades away and doesn’t call attention to itself. As a TV watcher myself in the golden age of television, I also don’t try to hide TVs, but it’s my job to make them look as nice as possible. With this specific fireplace, we wanted a large format tile because there’s a tall ceiling. It wasn’t so interesting that Katie and Ken would get sick of it, yet it’s still interesting. That narrowed things down to a texturey geometric tile. I love the Ann Sacks-made collection (MADE collections means made in Portland) because of its handmade quality and how each tile is a little bit different by the nature of all things handmade. The peak and valley pattern has an almost landscape vibe, and the vertical lines draw your eyes up. The finish is a matte finish with a lot of depth to it.

This tile from Ann Sacks has such an incredible texture and dimension – the light catches it and creates a reflective pattern.

And the Winners Are…

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Happy Sunday everyone. You might have noticed that we didn’t have a new post on Wednesday. Our fearless leader, Emily, got a 24-hour stomach flu so we took a day off. But we hope you enjoyed her Garnet Hill bed refresh a little bit longer. But truly, how good is that quilt?! Em genuinely loves it and how it’s big enough for a king-size bed (most vintage ones she’s come across or bought aren’t). So now that we are all better, here are this week’s links:

This week’s house tour is none other than writer and sex educator Ericka Hart and 
her partner, Ebony Donnley’s home. In its rightful spot on the cover of Domino’s newest virtual issue, this minimal/maximalist, intentionally designed, jewel-toned beauty, did not come to be without some unacceptable obstacles. But the way they rewrote some of the history of their home while taking great care while renovating is nothing short of beautiful. Go see all of their beautiful spaces and read about their journey!

From Emily: Y’all our outdoor furniture came in under 10 days from ordering, in one truck and we upgraded to white-glove service (full assembly, boxes GONE) so I just want to give Article a big shout-out for incredible customer service AGAIN. Yes, they are a consistent partner of ours that I love, but I was just so impressed with the speed and service of the delivery (and of course the quality) and am so excited to show you the back porch that we are shooting next week. Anyway, it’s always refreshing when furniture companies have such smooth coordination, logistics, delivery, and service. And while this was for a partnership, the dudes on the truck don’t know that I work with the marketing department directly, and this has always been my experience with them. So shout out to Article’s speed and service (I don’t know any other medium to high-end furniture company that delivers so quickly with any bumps or confusion, FYI).

From Mallory: A small business to support coming your way!! I walked into a store the other day and just auto-pilot picked up the first candle I saw and gave it a whiff and immediately FREAKED OUT and bought 2. That candle my friends was Cliffwalk by Minot. This small company is woman-owned and is absolutely killing the candle game right now IMHO. Give it as a gift to a friend or yourself. If ya wanna smell something nice, do it!!

Don’t let Mother’s Day catch you by surprise! It’s in ONE WEEK everyone. If you need some gifting inspiration here is our 2024 gift guide that Jess and Caitlin put together via real mom requests! There are a ton of options that cover every budget (starting with $0) and will undoubtedly make your mom or mother figure feel special:)

From Jess: As someone who has watched one season of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette since 2009 (?) I was not really aware of or particularly cared about Tyler Cameron. So the judgmental designer side of me was not about to watch his new design/reno show, Going Home with Tyler Cameron, just because he was hot and popular. But naturally, I was out of things to watch earlier this week and thought I’d see if I was right to have no interest. Well, joke’s on me because I loved it. I thought the storytelling was really wonderful, the production was well done, the cast’s chemistry was awesome, and because at my core I’m a total sap, I cried many times. The designs are very neutral coastal but it is set in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida so that makes sense for that area’s aesthetic. All in all, I highly recommend the show because it’s totally entertaining and full of heart but know that you should have some tissues ready. Ok, fine, it also didn’t hurt that he’s not terrible to look at but honestly, that was just a bonus:)

Also From Jess: I made sure to give you a non-hair product first! So as you might remember we are headed to Mexico in just about a week. My favorite country with some of my favorite people – I couldn’t be more excited and grateful. However, I couldn’t let all that sunshine and ocean/pool water mess with all of my hard haircare work which is why I purchased a bottle of Aveda’s Sun Care Protective Hair Veil – a recommendation from my trusted/favorite TikTok hairdresser. A gal’s gotta protect her blonde and fight against unnecessary dryness:) Plus it smells awesome because it’s Aveda. There is one on Amazon for about half the price but with all of the fake dupe products on Amazon, I was too wary of that one. But of course do what you want!

From Caitlin: About to utter a phrase that hasn’t left my lips since the late 90s: SKORTS ROCK. Why did we let these fall out of fashion for so long? I grabbed this pleated version for under $30 (I think it’s technically for pickleball or sports) and honestly, it’s changed the way I look at all the other skirts in my closet. I like that it doesn’t look like a skort (no shorts visible in the back!), but mainly, I just feel so much more free and comfortable when I’m wearing it – I’m not worried about bending over, or the wind blowing it up, or creepy dudes catchin’ too much of a peek. It’s a great basic, especially for the price point! Let’s make this a skort summer, yeah?

From Arlyn: Welcome to my new obsession, also called “Arlyn, you’re very, very late to these:” Stasher bags! For years, I had a horrific disposable plastic bag habit. Then, I found some silicone bags from the early days that were fairly cheap but they were so floppy and had this annoying plastic bar that you had to slide on to close and weren’t very user-friendly. Those still sit in a cabinet somewhere. Then, I just started using my glass storage containers whenever I could but I found that I really needed the ease and freezer-friendly nature of a bag. I found a sale on Stasher brand bags last month (no longer runner, sadly) and decided to stock up on a few sets. Finally. And OMG I UNDERSTAND THE HYPE. I LOVE these things. They’re so easy to close, sturdy but flexible, don’t leak, easy to clean, and just all-around wonderful. I suggest a mix of flat Stasher bags for sandwiches, snacks, etc., and some bowl sets for basically everything you can think of!

From Gretchen: EHD is heading out on a team retreat (to Mexico!!!) very soon and OF COURSE, I had my eye on something new to wear. While on a recent Old Navy shopping trip with Em, I also found some killer pieces–namely a bright blue linen set. The shorts pull on and hit just right at the waist, and the long sleeve shirt drapes so well. Old Navy occasionally offers pieces in “tall” which is perfect for my 5’9″ frame. This bright cerulean is not my typical go-to color, but the minute it touched my pale skin and turned it (slightly) tan, it was a definite yes for me. It’s a great vacation color but I like it so much that I think it might just have to be the color I wear all summer.

That’s all from us today. Sending all of our love and see you tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: My Bed Restyled: Chambray All Day (Including The Most Beautiful Fresh Irish Chain-Inspired Quilt)

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So we’ve likely been living under a rock but until this year we didn’t really know about Wayfair’s Way Day. It’s basically their Black Friday so there are tons of really good deals. We were able to preview a bunch of those deals and realized that there were a lot of items that looked like affordable options of pieces we’ve used in our designs. So today we decided to not only help you sort through the site but also to give you a good ole fashion “look for less” post. This is not sponsored FYI. Just a little sale service if you will. Let’s jump right on in.

Oversized Arched Wood Full Length Mirror

We all love this Rejuvenation floor-length mirror so so much and have used it in many projects. I’ve seen it in person and it’s truly awesome. But just because something is awesome doesn’t mean it fits within a budget. That’s why when I saw this big beauty for only $250 I was very impressed. It’s the same height, though a little thinner, but a great affordable option. It also comes in gold!

Walsh Velvet Side Chair (Set of 2)

As with everything, if you can afford the original, especially when it comes to vintage, please buy the original! However, if you can’t and you love the look of say, these Cesca dining chairs, then the affordable version is a nice option. The seats come in a few different colors but I personally love that green:)

Handmade Glass Table Vase

If you can’t tell we LOVE this style of glass vase. It’s the perfect way to add a hint of color with a bold shape. I love my amber-toned one from West Elm and how pretty is that blue one on Em’s dining table? But the softness of the beige glass from Wayfair is so pretty and neutral, making it the perfect option for your home or a great gift.

Mid-Century Metal Dining Chair Weave Seat (Set of 2)

The wishbone chair has seen so many iterations and knockoffs. The shape and silhouette are just so pretty. The chairs that were in the Portland Project dining room are stunners from Room & Board and carry an understandably hefty price tag per chair. But if you can’t swing those then check out these similar dining chairs that cost about $100 per chair. Same vibe, a much lower price point.

Otley Accent Cabinet

Dee Murphy’s built-ins are pretty iconic, are they not?? So while a standing cabinet isn’t the same thing, this pretty one from Wayfair totally captures the energy with those simple lines and brass hardware. Add in your favorite styling pieces and you’re ready to go!

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