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January 23, 2023

The 8 Design Upgrades Ajai Made To Make Her Home Renter-Ready (HINT She Did Her Own Market Research)

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since we found and purchased our Las Vegas condo. Now that we’re feeling like the condo is in a good state for a tenant, we are finally saying goodbye to Las Vegas and beginning our journey back home.

To refresh your memory a bit, a little over a year ago, my husband and I were on the hunt for our dream home in Los Angeles. There were slim pickings, with most of the homes being in poor condition and overpriced. We searched high and low for a reasonable place to buy, but never quite found it, so we moved on to the next plan, and purchased a condo at a great price, utilizing the great interest rate being offered (at the time). We decided we’d buy it, fix it up, live in it, and eventually rent it out, then head back home to Los Angeles once the condo was in good condition. We’ve made several improvements so far, and most of them were made considering what would be most durable and best for a tenant. That said, here are some of the biggest and most beautiful updates we made with a tenant in mind. But we did have a little help on what was worth it or not…

Market Research (Instagram and Tiktok)

We took our time working on this place because we wanted to make sure the tenants who reside here feel at home. We want them to love where they live. Though we realize the love and care we have given to the condo will not likely be demonstrated by tenants, we just could not find it in ourselves to half-ass the job. That said, we took to social media to create polls where my audience could give their input about what updates were worth it and which ones weren’t. This led to thousands of replies with renters sharing their sentiments towards their apartments and voicing what type of place they felt was worth caring for. To my surprise, I found that a lot of these renters were much like me – taking pride in where they live and thrilled to keep up their spaces. Even with this feedback, we plan to do our absolute best when it comes to vetting the tenants that will be moving into this condo.

LVP (Luxury Vinyl Planks) Throughout – Durability, Waterproof, And Scratch-Resistant

LVP (sold by floor & decor and is no longer available)

We didn’t have much choice on whether or not we would be replacing the original laminate floors throughout the house, as they were bubbling in several spots in the kitchen and had burn marks on them in a couple of the rooms. We correctly assumed that the floors were bubbling from prior water damage, which also played a factor in our decision to get LVP (luxury vinyl planks) throughout the condo. We wanted to ensure that the floors were waterproof (just in case) lord forbid there are any plumbing issues in the future *knocks on wood*. Along with being waterproof, LVP is also scratch-resistant, extremely durable, and won’t harbor any smells the same way carpet could. The type of LVP we choose is light enough to brighten up the space as well to ensure the place doesn’t feel too dark. Our condo is 1,100 square feet and we were able to lay flooring throughout the entire house (excluding the kitchen) with the LVP material costing $800.

When receiving social media feedback regarding the flooring, I was very surprised to find how many people loved the LVP. I received several thousand responses complimenting how it looks so similar to wood. This is due to the pattern/print added to the top of the LVP. In fact, people are sometimes surprised that it isn’t a different material. Receiving these responses makes me so happy because this helps to validate the choice we made, aesthetically. It’s a beautiful thing when durability can meet beauty. This leads to why we chose our kitchen flooring.

Brick In The Kitchen (More Durability, More Waterproof, More Scratch-Resistance

As was the case with the rest of the home, the floors in the kitchen had water damage and needed to go. The condition of the old kitchen floors also steered us towards a waterproof and durable material and we decided on brick. We considered some of the memories of traveling and distinctly the time we spent in Italy and our fondness for their use of brick in high-traffic areas. We wanted something that would last a long time and we felt the brick would match the aesthetic we had in mind for the kitchen while matching up to wear and tear.

We used a sealer that had good reviews – we found it at our nearest home supply store and will seal it every five years from here on. The brick floor cost us a few hundred dollars, but brick would typically be a bit on the expensive side. We saved lots, as we had quite a bit of this floor leftover from a previous design project. This floor has been the most asked-about thing on all my social media platforms. To be honest, the decision to get brick floors has been the most praised tenant-friendly design update I’ve received. When people find out we intend to rent this place out, they are putting themselves forward as future-potential-renters (and I haven’t even uploaded an application yet). It’s quite sweet and gives my husband and me a lot of hope as it pertains to finding a renter. If I can be candid, I’ll also share that this flooring is my most clicked and sold affiliate link/product. In a recent blog post, I shared how we installed and maintained the floors, and I’m happy to give a brief update and share that we are still loving and enjoying our brick floors.

Upgraded Lighting

Black Sconce | Sofa Pillows | Knit Throw (unavailable)

Pendant Light | Dining Table | Dining Chairs | Design Anthology Books

The original lighting was dated and in desperate need of replacing. The goal was to update the lighting with timeless options that were inexpensive – keeping in mind that these may have to be replaced again at some point (if a tenant gets a bit rough with them). We love the lighting we chose and believe it adds character to each space, without us having to break the bank to do so. Because the lighting was inexpensive, we are also comfortable replacing it if and when that time should come. I also turned to social media for their opinions on lighting and found that most renters gravitate towards brass fixtures more than any other finish. Black was runner-up to the brass. That said, I chose to do brass in the bathroom and kitchen areas, and went for a black matte option in the higher-traffic areas. I believe black is timeless and people won’t get sick of it, but I still wanted to adhere to the majority, adding brass to a couple of spaces. The total cost of materials to replace lighting throughout was around $300. This was made possible as I participated in a few partnerships where I’ve been blessed enough to receive most of our lighting as a gift when working on these campaigns. Nonetheless, I will say these lights are still very affordable options. Another characterizing feature we chose to add to a couple of spaces was beadboard.

Added Beadboard In The Living Room And Dining Room

I wanted to bring character to the living and dining room without forcing my way of design on any future tenant. This means I’d have to find a simple way to make each space aesthetically unique and not too overwhelming. We decided to add beadboard to the living and dining room. This turned out to be a fun weekend project. We cut and installed the beadboard Friday, caulked Saturday, and painted Sunday. We also made a custom picture ledge in the dining room space. The picture ledge is a custom and subtle way for our tenant to display keepsakes, pictures, and picture galleries, without having to make too many holes in the walls. We believe the picture ledge will encourage our tenants to be creative and decorate to their liking.

We chose to paint the beadboard in these spaces black, as they are the high-traffic areas of the home. The kitchen opens up to the dining area nicely, and we wanted these two spaces to transition well, so we opted for the black color-blocked beadboard to run throughout. There are no windows in the kitchen or dining room areas, so leaving the dining room white just wasn’t working for us. The white simply reminded me how open and dark the area was (it was quite sad) so I decided to play on that darkness and paint the lower part of the wall black. The black makes it feel moody, cozy, and intentional. This design update also made a positive impact via social media. I would say this was more of an aesthetic update but can help with protecting the lower levels of the wall, acting as another protective barrier. The beadboard gives the house a more stylish and elegant appearance and I’ve learned (from selling our last home) that updates like this can add quite a few dollars when an appraiser walks through the house. The total cost to add beadboard to our living room, dining room, guest bathroom room, and main bedroom cost $450.

Black Paint In The Kitchen And The Living Room

In addition to the living and dining spaces, we decided to paint half of the kitchen cabinets black for a few different reasons, one being to aid in the prevention of any unwanted stains on the cabinetry. Some of the aesthetic reasons come from a desire to play off of the fact the kitchen also has no windows. Trying to brighten up the entire space using white, cream, or taupe throughout would have left us wanting more from the space. So, we embraced the windowless kitchen and went for a sultry and sophisticated vibe akin to a Parisian cabaret. The brackets, lighting, marble countertops, and faucet all tie together with the black cabinets and brick floors in the kitchen to provide the aesthetic we were seeking.

Now, whenever we do the dishes or cook, we are reminded of some of our favorite lounges and taverns from our travels. While I love the black cabinets, in an effort to provide a balance and not make the kitchen feel too heavy, we decided to paint the peninsula and the breakfast bar cabinets cream. We believe the kitchen will provide a nice balance for our tenant to cook, host, and relax – that will also stand the test of time. We opted for a lighter color in the main bedroom as well. I was quite surprised by the feedback I received from choosing to paint the one side of the kitchen and the beadboard black. I’ve learned that renters prefer white spaces. They’ve stated that white makes them feel like they have a fresh palette/canvas to work with, but when I asked if I should go black, so many renters were on board. After painting the lower cabinets black and the dining room beadboard black, my videos actually went viral (in a good way) – people loved it! The black paint was around $30 per gallon and I needed two gallons to get the job done.

Beadboard And Spanish Sand Paint In The Bedroom

The main bedroom is another area we chose to add beadboard (another weekend project). This was actually the first room we worked on, which gave us the option to cover more wall (length-wise) with beadboard (we used the leftover beadboard from this project in the living and dining rooms). In the main bedroom, we swapped out all of the outlet plates, the ceiling fan, and added a custom picture ledge. The picture ledge in this room is the reason we decided to cover more area of the wall with the beadboard. We wanted any bed to clear the height of the picture ledge, giving tenants the option of putting their bed on this wall as well. Our headboard is a bit on the tall side, so I’m positive any other bed would fit under the picture ledge just fine. Because the bedroom is not a high-traffic area, we thought a lighter color would complement this room well. I’m big on the bedroom being a tranquil space, so opting for lighter palettes here is what I typically gravitate toward. There were so many positive responses regarding our choice to paint the bedroom Spanish Sand, but I’m not surprised, as I’ve learned that many renters prefer neutral colors, as it gives them the option to add their own colors/personal touches to a space. We used one gallon of paint for this space and this cost around $40. Lastly, we decided to replace the current ceiling fan with a new one, fighting the temptation to add a chandelier. It can get very hot in Las Vegas, so having a ceiling fan in each room is more ideal. This topic got pretty heated via social media, but the general consensus around having a ceiling fan over a chandelier was that function beats out aesthetics.

Reglazed Bathtubs And Swapped Out Hardware Instead Of Buying New Tubs

Matte Black Bathroom Accessories | Shower Curtain | Wood Stool

I learned early that reglazing bathtubs can be an effective and inexpensive option for a landlord. When I moved into my very first apartment, it had the most disgusting bathtub I’ve ever encountered. I wasn’t even comfortable standing in it to take a shower, so I reached out to the management company asking for them to replace the tub. You can imagine how that went over, so I sought out an inexpensive resolution that both the landlord and I would find accommodating. I interviewed a few tub reglazing companies near me, asked about the process, and chose the best one. They came in, stripped the tub of its grossness, and applied the new layers of glaze. I stayed with my parents for a few days, allowing the bathroom to air out, and then returned to a brand new tub (figuratively speaking). I lived in that condo for a couple of years and the tub never gave me any issues. Back then the reglaze only cost around $100, so of course the landlord was on board for this.

Fast forward to our condo and its bathtubs – they were in poor condition, and we wanted to avoid replacing both tubs entirely. We remembered our first apartment and decided to go the reglazing route. We had both bathtubs reglazed and swapped out the hardware. We researched and contacted a nearby bathtub reglazing expert and a plumber. The reglazing expert was able to reglaze both bathtubs within a couple of days and once he was done, the tubs looked brand new. The price of reglazing is a fraction of the cost you can expect for replacing a bathtub, but will leave you feeling like you have a new tub to soak in. Once the bathtubs had been reglazed we had the hardware in both baths swapped out by our plumber and put up new curtain rods. This transformed the two bathrooms into spaces we wouldn’t mind spending time in. Keeping a tenant in mind, we understand the value of having a clean place to bathe and our tenant to live in a place with bathrooms they feel comfortable using and relaxing in. This was yet another viral design update/video. I had no idea people would react this way to such a simple update. People loved the idea and shared with me that they’d be reaching out to their landlords requesting a bathtub reglaze. That said, we were able to get both bathtubs reglazed with just $300.

Upgraded/Replaced All Appliances

New Refrigerator

Hood | Range

There were several reasons why we didn’t simply replace the appliances but upgraded them as well. We’ve lived in several apartments over the years and have always had the fortune of having either brand-new or moderately new/modern appliances. Having reliable appliances is something we’ve grown accustomed to and we want our tenants to experience having the same peace of mind. We decided to get a black and cyber gray Samsung bundle that would match the aesthetic of our kitchen and that was familiar to us. Besides the reliability that we’ve experienced with these appliances, we’ve found all the apartments we’ve lived in used the same ones. For this reason, we figured our tenant would very likely be used to them. Last, but not least, we wanted to purchase new appliances so we hopefully won’t have to get any maintenance or repairs on them for a while. My husband and I learned to look for appliances with bundle deals back when we purchased our first home, and these deals have come in handy for this home as well. We saved lots on bundling these items. We haven’t had any issues with the appliances (thank the good lord) so I would absolutely recommend these choices. The last thing any landlord would want is to constantly have to replace or have maintenance done on appliances.

After spending a little over a year in Nevada working on this place, we are beginning to make our return back to Southern California. I like to think that working on this home, during this time in our lives will make it a happier place to live. The memories we have with our son here; learning to walk, run, and talk, have truly been some of the sweetest. I’ve always been a believer that a home maintains the energy and happiness that occur in its walls, and I know that this place will feel that much more special because of the care that went into it.

With this chapter of our lives coming to a close, the next story I plan to share will be our reemergence into the SoCal home market landscape during our hunt for our next home. Stay tuned friends, and please wish us luck!

*Design and Photos by Ajai Guyot

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Published on January 23, 2023 01:00

January 22, 2023

The Link Up: Ryann’s Stanley Mug Dupe, Jess’ Stylish Art Wall Mount, And The Perfect Skincare Kit For Beginners That’s Actually Good

It’s Sunday and Happy Lunar New Year!! A couple of big shoots happened this week at the farmhouse so get ready for some exciting reveals coming to a blog near you! To help with the wait, let’s just get straight into this week’s links…

via devol kitchens

This week’s home tour (shown above) is actually not a full house tour but a truly beautiful kitchen designed by none other than EHD favorite, deVOL Kitchens. The home itself is actually an ancient barn that has been carefully restored. We can’t decide what’s our favorite design element…the stunning brick floor, the cabinetry, the natural beams?? What’s yours?? Head to deVOL to see the rest of the photos and we can’t recommend enough watch For the Love of Kitchens on HBO Max or Discovery+. It’s the best.

From Emily: I know this is kinda cheating because I wrote an entire post about it yesterday but my link this week is my sauna blanket. It’s one of the best things I do for myself. If you’re curious read about it here🙂

From Jess: One Christmas present that my dad got for me that I love is this wall mount! I’m not sure how I’m going to use it yet but it’s going to add a really cool 3-D element to whatever wall I put it on.

Also From Jess: My best friend got me this candle and I really like it. It’s the perfect transitional candle from holiday winter into regular winter. It still stirs up cozy feelings but with woodsy lavender/vanilla instead of pinecones and cinnamon. Plus it’s so pretty!

From: Mallory: Skincare generally intimidates me a lot and for that reason, it’s not something I typically splurge on, but I got this set as a gift for Christmas and I am shocked at how much I love it and actually use it!! It’s an easy 4 step process and the products are really really good (I’m especially a fan of the under-eye cream). If you’re in the market for some new skincare, this is an awesome set for $35, and it’s a great way to try the products out without a huge initial investment.

From Caitlin: I’m currently obsessed with fun needlepoint pillows (anyone else?) and I just ordered a pink and orange pair that I’m so excited about!!! They’re from a small business in Texas, they shipped much quicker than anticipated, and the price is UNBEATABLE. I say this as a person who spent about $110 bucks back in 2017 on the now-famous Furbish Studio “got it all together but I forgot where I put it” needlepoint pillow – it was worth the splurge and I still love it, but dang, it feels great to find the look for about half the price:) Hoping they make it into one of my reveals this year!

From Ryann: If you have ever opened Tik Tok you have probably seen the now viral Stanley mugs that every Gen Z and Millenial influencer has. And these influencers deserve a proverbial raise because I found myself ready to hit purchase until I saw they are $50 and basically sold out of every color. So I gave up on the dream until I was wandering through Target and saw this. It’s a Stanley mug dupe and I am sure not as heavy duty, but it’s the same size and idea AND half the price. So I bought it and I now have to run to the bathroom every hour on the hour because of how much water I am drinking. Big fan.

That’s it for today and we will “see” your beautiful faces tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens

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Published on January 22, 2023 01:00

The Link Up: Ryann’s Stanely Mud Dupe, Jess’ Stylish Art Wall Mount, And The Perfect Skincare Kit For Beginners That’s Actually Good

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That’s it for today and we will “see” your beautiful faces tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens

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January 21, 2023

Is My Sauna Blanket Still Effective After Three Years?? Here’s My Review

Two years ago I did a super low-budget, last-minute “fun” review of this HigherD O S E sauna blanket shot with Mal’s iPhone (some pandemic content still haunts me and yet makes me smile). I had been using it for a year and a half at that time, and since every single person who saw it asked me all about it, I figured you’d be curious as well. So I wrote the OG post with more of a minute-by-minute review (and in that post, I talk about the benefits – both the ones you can prove and the ones you can’t). And listen, I get this isn’t for everyone and that’s fine! Simply come back tomorrow. So when they reached out recently to sponsor some social with their newest version I said yes (despite obviously not being a home or design partnership) because it’s still something I really like and use, and maybe you are into this stuff, too. I, personally, have found that is a huge mood booster (in the winter months, especially) and gives me something to look forward to every night. And I’m not alone – saunas are obviously taking off in America (long since loved in Northern Europe) and are universally credited for being good for your physical and mental health. This isn’t pseudo-science, y’all (while many other things I agree can feel like that). But many of us don’t have the room or budget for a home sauna (although, I’m working on it TBH) so this blanket is IMHO is a GREAT alternative for those of us wanting the physical and mental benefits of a sauna, but on our sofa or in a bed.

How It Works:

Sauna Blanket

Again, the first post is more detailed, but essentially it’s a sleeping bag that uses infrared heat to penetrate deep into your body through your skin (a traditional steam sauna is also really good for you). The benefits that I feel are mood-boosting, sweating (which always feels good), and most scientists accept that it’s great for circulation and cardiovascular health (the blood flow expands and loosens your blood vessels like a workout does). Yes, you burn more calories than if you were just laying there, but that’s hard to track and not why I do it. I just love the happy hormones released (especially after) which stay with me for a few hours and I tend to sleep deeper and longer at night. This is all my personal experience and perspective (and this post is not sponsored by HigherDOSE, just the social media on Instagram – so yes, we are giving them a free post but I HAD to redo the first one to give better photos).

So What Do You Do?

Well, you choose your temperature (I’m a solid 8 or 9) and it takes 10 minutes to warm up before you need to get in. In that time you get dressed, head to toe in something light but full coverage (Including socks) or if you have their towel you can go naked inside it (I haven’t done this yet but will next week as I just found my towel again and this sounds pretty darn fun). Before you get in make sure to have all your necessities (kindle, remote, water, phone, apple watch, or heart monitor if you do that) within reach, and lay in it for 50 minutes (make sure to track what time you pressed the button to begin because it turns off 60 minutes after that but there is no timer or count down indicator on the plug thing, which I wish there were).

I highly recommend watching mindless TV (either Magnolia Network design shows but realistically something in The Bachelor franchise) as I find concentrating on a book, podcast, or a good show to be more difficult. Or maybe it’s because I never get to watch TV and I have at least an hour or two of podcast time a day walking the pups and Brian and I read every night in bed, so this is MAMA’S GARBAGE TV TIME.

Here I’m looking all peaceful like I’m napping, but trust me, Love Island is on right in front of me. The new blanket model, as you can see, has a zipper instead of velcro which is so much better. If you are curious about a minute-by-minute breakdown, again read the first post. But the summary is that it’s super pleasant for the first 30-40 minutes, but the last 20-30 can be challenging (but so worth it). Obviously, you can do a lower setting if you just want it to feel pleasant, but I like to sweat it out and really know that my body was being challenged (but I’m also an endorphin junkie and love to cold plunge in my bathtub, so again, this isn’t for everyone).

By the end, I was extremely sweaty, felt hot as hell, and ready to get out and get that burst of “relief endorphins”. I was in an excellent mood for the rest of the night. And a lot of people wonder if it’s gross and smells and the answer is “mine doesn’t”. Most of my sweat is on my clothes and hair or on the towel, but the bag itself stays dry, but they do sell a spray cleaner for those just wanting to, you know, not be disgusting.

And there you go. Usually, I do this at night – either 6:30-7:30 pm after dinner if the kids are watching something in the family room or 8:30-9:30 pm after they are down. But this day we shot it during work hours with Kaitlin and Emily, and I have to say it made the rest of the night of solo parenting so much happier and healthier. It’s like doing a mini workout at the end of the day which I find checks a big box and totally curbs my desire for a glass of wine.

The Infrared Face Mask

Red Light Face Mask

Now for one of the most terrifying-looking wellness inventions out there – the red light face mask. I, like many of you, have been hearing about this for a while and it seems like the anecdotal evidence is mounting on the benefits of this as well. I’ve only used this a couple of times so I can’t honestly say that it changed my skin but I will say that there are so many people who say it increases collagen (something I’m very into in a non-invasive way) and helps with acne.

You strap it on your head (which isn’t uncomfortable) and it penetrates with infrared light.

Feel free to terrify your dog or child while wearing it. My kids are NOT a fan 🙂

So basically you just sit there and wear it, either for a 10 or 20-minute session. I found that I didn’t like to have my eyes open (it comes with tanning salon-style eye covers if you want) so it’s more of a podcast time for me rather than working or watching TV. I’m not a scientist so I’m unsure if the light is bad for your eyes, so please be sure to read the instructions and wear the goggles.

But all in all, I’m giving this a serious GO this year because I keep reading more and more articles (not by any brands, but by dermatologists) saying that it’s highly effective in producing collagen (which keeps your skin looking full and bouncy and what we get depleted of as we age). So maybe in a year I’ll have an actual review for you where I can say this easy twice-a-week terrifying mask aged me backward. IMHO the problem with topical beauty products is that it’s really hard to track what is truly effective unless you isolate its use, take photos every day, or don’t change anything else in your routine (including diet/nutrition/lifestyle). I can tell you how much I love how a face lotion feels on my skin, but saying that “Lotion XYZ” reduced wrinkles in a couple of weeks is hard to say if I am also trying out other products or not staying consistent. That’s all to say that unless I commit to using this twice a week for six months I won’t be sure what positive effects I can attribute to it and see its effectiveness for myself. So that’s my plan this year – use it more frequently in hopes that I can see a difference. And if I do notice improvement, like a lot of other people have, I’ll tell you, I promise.

Thanks for going along with me on this odd pursuit of reviewing new wellness products that I know some of you roll your eyes at while others really appreciate my experience. It won’t become a habit, but I sure do enjoy it all. And thanks to HigherDOSE for sponsoring the reel and stories (not this blog post). Now, I can’t stress this enough – this blanket is not cheap and she’s big, so it’s not something you want to own and NOT use. If you can go to an infrared sauna spa before you buy for a session or two and make sure you like it before you make the investment (that’s what I did). If you don’t enjoy being really hot, you likely won’t use this and I don’t want you to waste your money on it:)

*Oh and lastly, if you bought the first one that has a velcro closing, I don’t think you need to upgrade to this newer zipper version. Sure it’s more streamlined and sleek without the air gaps that can happen, but the first model for me still works splendidly.

Goodbye from me and my happy, sweaty face:)

*Photos by Kaitlin Green

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January 20, 2023

The Cozy House Slippers We Want To Buy Right Now

I kind of hate to admit it but I am a shoes-on-in-the-house kind of person. I don’t know why I am like this. I guess it could hearken back to growing up in a shoes-on household, where my parents didn’t drill into my brain to immediately take my shoes off as soon as I walked through the front door. But I want to change! I love the idea of having designated house slippers so I don’t track dirt and debris into the house and so I can feel cozier. Quick aside: I recently bought Crocs when I was at Disneyland because it was raining and I needed shoes that could get wet (I don’t recommend buying them at the most expensive place in the world btw, but it is what it is). I never thought I would enjoy wearing Crocs but now I wear them around the house every day to the point where they sort of act as slippers for me. But the problem is, I wear the Crocs outside to walk my dog so they are outside shoes too, plus I wouldn’t describe them as “cozy”. IT’S NOT THE SAME! So, to hopefully change my ways, I am vowing to become a house slipper person right here and now. I think my wood floors will thank me for it. So to begin, I asked Mallory and Caitlin (two vocal slipper-wearing people) what slippers they actually have and love:

Caitlin

Women’s Wicked Good Moccasins: Oh, hey, I’ve had these slippers permanently attached to my feet since March 12, 2020, and I WILL NEVER TAKE THEM OFF. (Well, not these exact ones, but this style -while my mom started gifting me a new pair every Christmas in 2017 or 2018, the transition to working from home full time REALLY solidified their place in my daily wardrobe). They have super solid soles (so they’re great if you need to make a quick run outside to the garage or trash can), they’re toasty and soft (obviously, I mean…look at them), and the support is pretty unrivaled (in slippers that I’ve tried, at least). My favorite part is how well they conform to my foot, though – they mold perfectly to the shape of your arches and toes (so when I’m home in Delaware and I try to wear my mom’s, I can tell that they’re hers!). They’re not too hot in the summer, even in my 90-degree apartment, they never make my feet feel sweaty or uncomfortable, and they don’t smell bad despite me wearing them non-stop (like, 16 hours a day, 7 days a week when I’m home – I wish this was a joke, but it really isn’t). I know I’ve written about them on the blog before and I’ve highlighted them in every gift guide I’ve ever written, but THEY’RE UNBELIEVABLE. I literally will not walk barefoot in my apartment anymore and I’m thrilled to slide into them every time I come home, which has been awesome for keeping more floors a little cleaner. I WILL NOT STEER YOU WRONG, I SWEAR. If you only consider one of my recommendations in 2023, THIS IS THE ONE. I love them so, so, so much.

Mallory

UGG Coquette: Let’s chat about UGG slippers for a moment – I’ve had these (in chestnut) for YEARS. Probably like 6 or 7 years to be exact and I STILL wear them every day (speaking of, it might be time for a new pair). They last forever and are so comfortable, plus I love that they have a solid sole so you can take the trash out or run to the grocery store in them (I don’t always go to the grocery store in my slippers but hey it’s nice to have the option). They’re splurgy for slippers ($120) but they last so long it’s absolutely worth it.

Wool Knit Slipper: For the more affordable slipper option, I was gifted Nautica slippers once and THEY ARE SO SOFT I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. The sole is less sturdy than the UGG slipper sole but for $9, I’d say there are no complaints here. They’re lightweight so they’re more house slippers than grocery store/errand running slippers (which is not a con since that’s what most people use slippers for, I just thought I’d let you know lol). If you’re in the market, these are awesome and SO AFFORDABLE.

To add to their list, I found these highly-rated, cozy slippers that have piqued my interest:

1. UGG Classic Slip-On: I’ve only heard great things about UGG slippers and I love the all-black look of these.
2. Women’s Wicked Good Clogs: These L.L. Bean slippers look extremely comfortable and durable and I am really into the shape and color.
3. Women’s Cable Knit Gripper Slipper: You already know we love Bombas socks so I am pretty interested in trying these slippers (I love that they have a grip sole).
4. UGG Maxi Curly Slide: Here is another highly reviewed UGG slipper and as far as house slippers go, these would be perfect (because I do worry the hard sole slippers would tempt me to wear them outside…).
5. Women’s Luella Scuff Slippers: Emily recently bought these and says they are SUPER comfy, and the leopard print is pretty dang cute.
6. EMU Australia® Shearling Jolie Slippers: I like these Madewell slippers as a less expensive alternative to the UGG slippers.

That is all! I hope this short and sweet jaunt helped anyone who is looking for good, quality slippers right now. Thanks for reading and happy Friday! xx

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January 19, 2023

A Quick Trip To Target: The Little Things That Make Me Feel Good And Pulled Together

I’m a real sucker for all the seasonal mood changes, and this time of year I’m hunkered down cleaning, organizing, purging, and starting fresh where appropriate. So I performed the fantasy ritual that I rarely get to do – the 10 am Monday Target run, when the aisles are quiet, the parking lot is empty, and the shelves are fully stocked (as always shout out to the Beaverton and Washington Square Targets for being so clean and organized). Coffee in hand, podcast in ears, I got to touch things, picture them at home, try them on – just take my time (I think we should make this a national holiday). I had pitched this post to Target for January – all the little things, post-holiday that make me feel pulled together, organized, and like a fresh start. They loved it and were excited to sponsor this post which made me even happier:) I mean, aisle after aisle I found such good stuff so I ended up getting more than I likely needed but I wanted to do a bit of show and tell. Here. We. Go.

My Work Area (My Home Office + Meeting Space)

A few big changes you might notice in the sunroom immediately – the Christmas tree is gone and in its place is the dresser from our closet which now houses all my paint/wallpaper samples. So this “office” is definitely starting to feel pulled together with less “stuff” all over the table. The big Target additions here are the wicker lamp (so good) and that white squiggle pot (also so good – see below).

Look at that pot (it’s in the outdoor patio section which is just now being put out on the shelves so grab it before it’s gone). And not to brag about my kids, but my new baby monstera plant is really nailing the vibe in here. Regarding the lamp: now that it’s dark at 4:30 it’s nice to have lamp light in here versus just the overhead. I’ve been throwing that on for a better ambiance when I work past sundown. I was so surprised to find this faux leather desk pad which protects the table and holds my charging cord. So good. I’ve had those faux leather coasters forever (they match my placemats that I also have had for a long time and wipe up so well). The green Shagreen tray is so pretty with a lovely texture (and has a matching box if you are into that).

Family And Task Calendars

Desk Lamp

I desire to be a “planner” person but I’m not. Here’s what I use instead: 1. My shared Google calendar for meetings, deadlines, shoots, and travel, 2. A weekly calendar for To-dos, tasks, and stuff that is happening at the house (this would be too much to put on each day of the Google calendar). And 3. A monthly calendar for family and kid stuff (sports, birthday parties, days off school, kids baths/showers – twice a week – and any travel so the kids know). My kids love to look at it and see what is up – we even put their cooking night on there with whatever dessert they want to make. This means that on Sundays I sit down and plan for the week and add all the things to the calendar. Twenty-seven-year-old me would be SHOCKED to know that I do this pretty reliably while I meal prep and listen to podcasts (Sunday Funday is not exactly what it used to be but I sure do LOVE IT). If you are wondering what the kids are doing while I do this (everyone always asks) the answer is ‘who knows’, they just do their own thing and know if they make it hard for me to cook and organize on Sundays then I’ll put them to work, (they are 7 and 9, y’all). That usually solves that problem quickly.

On the weekly pad (with Monday-Sunday as separate columns) I put mostly “email ______” or “buy gift for June’s bday party” – the little stuff that I’ll forget. I find it wonderfully helpful to have a place to jot down and I put little boxes next to each task and relish in the check-off.

Fresh Cozy Pillows

Throw Blanket | Lumbar Pillow | White Pillow

The Studio McGee collection is just so great, consistently. That warm mauve printed pillow with fringe screams “me,” with the other pillow being so soft and squishy. I had like nine pillows in my cart but decided to be conservative since I’m still decorating, but put all my favorites in my Target storefront if you want to shop for others that I love.

And yes, you might notice the new “piano” in the background – more on that later 🙂

Cozy Clothes (And New Matching PJs, Always)

Sherpa Jacket

How cute is this cozy jacket? It has this brown trim detailing that mimics the look of leather, a super high collar that is oversized and very cool, and it’s just as soft on the inside as it is on the outside.

High-Waisted Joggers | Striped Socks | Slippers

The high –waisted joggers are also new and very comfortable (wide waistband + pockets), but size up – I think that most companies these days aren’t accounting for us not wanting things to feel tight or cut in (I’m wearing a medium). The striped socks come in a set of 6 that are thin enough to wear with my slippers and slide into my tall boots easily (they are the ones I always buy for this purpose).

Pajama Set | Striped Socks | Slippers

I’ve been buying and loving their pajama sets for years now because they are so soft and drape so well. Again, with underwear and pajamas with any sort of elastic waist I like to size up (these are small but I returned for mediums). These come in other colors but my Target was out – there are lots of cute options to choose from. Also YES, that is a sneak peek into my bathroom and I love it so very very much and can’t wait to show you!

New Beauty And Bathroom Organization

I’m going cupboard by cupboard and drawer by drawer and finally organizing, which I didn’t have a chance to do when we moved in. It feels so darn good. In here you can see that I used some of the bright room baskets (white with wood handles – so pretty) and I also used a lot of the wood bi n s in this cupboard for larger hair products.

Bamboo 4 Compartment Lazy Susan | White Wire Baskets | Round Vanity Organizer with Wood Handles

There are lucite, wire, and wood organizers for every room, so over the next few months I’ll be dialing them all in. The organization products are spread all over the store, by the way – I found some in the bathroom section, in the laundry section, the kitchen area, and even in the kid’s section.

New Year, New Candle…

Candle | Pink Cropped Sweatshirt

This is the candle that I’ve been burning since Casaluna launched a few years ago. I take 3-5 baths a week (often more) and have found that this candle lasts for almost the year. Yes, it smells good, it’s so pretty (and I only burn it in the bath – so 30 minutes a night), and it’s just part of my ritual. Also, that hot pink sweatshirt is boxy and wide, with dropped shoulders, and very cute. They were out of the matching bottoms in the same color, but the sweatshirt itself is awesome.

Oh January, how I do love the excuse to really just stay at home, nurse our introverted selves that maybe extroverted too hard over the holidays, and take care of our homes through cleaning, organizing, and refreshing. After the nuttiness of December I am LOVING doing these little things to make myself, my house, and my life feel pulled together.

Here are some of the products I bought and loved but ultimately didn’t need. But how good is all this??

1. Stay on Track Undated Planner 8″x10″ | 2. Moleskine Narrow Rule Notebook 8.25″x5″ Hard Cover | 3. 2023 Planner Weekly/Monthly 7″x9″ 30-Day Challenge | 4. Lined Journal Safety Wirebound Non-Dated 5.75″x8.5″ | 5. 2023 Planner Weekly/Monthly 4.875″x7.75″ | 6. 2023 Planner Weekly/Monthly 6″x8.5″

Again everything is linked up in my storefront (amongst other things I love but didn’t buy yet). Check it out!

This post was sponsored by Target but all words and opinions are all mine🙂 #targetpartner #targetfam
*Photos by Kaitlin Green

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January 18, 2023

The Best, Highly Reviewed (And Prettiest) Desk Chairs For 2023

Last year when Jess posed the brave question, “Do beautiful yet comfortable office chairs exist?” the very real yet slightly unsatisfying answer appeared to be “it depends”. Like so many things in life, it depends on the person and their needs, wants, and desires. If you need a desk chair that you can comfortably sit in for 8 hours Monday-Friday then the perfect desk chair might not be magazine-worthy beautiful. On the other hand, if you only require a desk chair that you’ll sit in a few hours a day or less you might get away with a more stylish-looking chair. That illuminating post made us all realize that there are so many options out there because the perfect desk chair is subjective. So of course, we wanted to pull together some of the best desk chair options from the very beautiful to the top-rated, most ergonomic chairs that are on the market right now. So if you are in the market, we hope this post can help you get exactly what you need. Here we go.

Really Pretty (But Non-Traditional) Desk Chairs

design by jess bunge for ehd | styling by emily bowser | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: moto reveal: jess’ home office

If your desk is in a common area, you might be searching for a comfortable chair that is also pretty to look at and you are not alone. Jess discussed this very problem here, and I also work from home at my dining table so a traditional desk chair just doesn’t make sense for my current situation. The solution? Comfortable yet attractive-enough-to-stare-at-all-day dining/accent chairs (and perhaps some lumbar supporting accessories just in case). And look, if not having the perfect desk chair means I have to get up, stretch, and make myself walk around a few times a day, that might not be the worst thing in the world. Here are some of our top picks:

1. Pula Modern White Boucle Dining Chair: This dining chair has a foam seat for optimal comfort and the boucle fabric adds a beautiful texture. The solid wood legs are really special, too.
2. Talbert Pillow Top Slipper Chair with Casters: We knew this chair was special as soon as we laid eyes on it, but after reading reviews we are even more convinced. A lot of them revere the quality for the price and one reviewer mentioned, “This chair is a steal. $250.00 for a chair that is so comfy, and looks and feels like West Elm quality. I wish I had a need for every color, I’d buy them all.”
3. 1980s Mario Bellini 413 Cab Armchair: This 1980s Mario Bellini chair deserves a good home, don’t you think? This is a vintage gem with some wear and tear, so it might be best suited for someone who doesn’t sit at their desk all day, but is looking for a chair for light sitting and decorative purposes. But oh boy, it is beautiful and I’ll be jealous of whoever ends up snagging it.
4. Azalea Green Velvet Chair: This green velvet armchair is a beautiful modern option. It has sleek legs so it doesn’t take up a lot of visual space and for added comfort, you could add a lumbar support pillow.
5. Foley Faux Mohair Dining Chair: This chair is gorgeous. I love the modern block legs, the deep blue color, and the reviews are raving. One customer said, “I ordered these a few weeks ago and am obsessed! They are absolutely stunning, the design is so unique and modern. The material is soft and luxurious, the blue is so vibrant.”
6. Salome Dining Chair: From the looks of it, this is a very plush dining chair that could act as a comfortable desk chair. The description notes that it is upholstered with buttery top-grain leather and oh, so pretty.
7. Mid 20th Century Danish Leather Office Guest Chair: You can never go wrong with a vintage midcentury modern armchair. For your Mad Men-inspired home office, this is your guy.
8. Avont Upholstered Metal Dining Armchair: This beautiful upholstered, metal armchair has 5 stars and one reviewer commented that they could sit on this chair for hours.
9. Mazie Chair: We love Room and Board for their quality and beautiful pieces and this chair is no exception. One customer raved: “WOW! So many perfect things about this chair – insanely comfortable seat and back, sleek design, has armrests, easy to clean.”

Design Forward Desk Chairs

design by pricilla frost and emily henderson | styling by emily henderson | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: a teen bedroom reveal! + 7 budget-friendly ideas gen-z loves

If you know you can sacrifice a little comfort for style, then a design-forward but still comfortable desk chair might be the right fit for you. These picks are not recommended to be sat on continuously for extended periods of time, so just be mindful of that. You can also add a standing desk converter to your WFH setup, so you can rotate between sitting and standing if that suits you.

1. Zarek Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair: Once upon a time I had to temporarily store this chair at my house for a shoot, and I remember being extremely impressed with how comfortable it was. A reader who has this chair apparently thought the same and had this to say about it: “I bought this one near the end of 2020 in a WFH panic purchase. I often sit with my leg bent and foot on the chair, and this one is wide enough for that, which is a weird requirement I know! It is comfortable for long periods of time, but in the office chair way, not in the lounge chair way.”
2. Winged Arms Swivel Office Chair: I am obsessed with how stunning yet traditional this office chair is. The high back is really nice and elegant, and the description includes that it has high-gauge sinuous springs for extra seat cushion support.
3. Graham Grey Office Chair: This one is a classic, stylish-looking office chair that I can see looking really nice in a moody MCM-style office.
4. Renato Modern Chenille and Burl Wood Chair: This is my personal favorite. I love that it is stylish but still reads ‘office chair’ and the circle base is slightly more aesthetically pleasing as long as you don’t mind not being able to roll your chair to and fro. For some extra lumbar support, you could add this lumbar support pillow.
5. Orsen Modern Saddle Leather Office Chair: This one could be filed under: You don’t sit at your desk 8 hours a day but you want something that looks office-appropriate, is adjustable, but also has a little edge. I wouldn’t expect this one to be ideal for long-term sitting, but if you are looking for an attractive option that you won’t need to sit in all day long, this could be the one for you.
6. Finley Swivel Office Chair: I could picture this in a teen bedroom or a luxe glam office. I love the brass legs paired with the muted green upholstery.
7. Upholstered Wraparound Office Chair: I really love the back cutout on this one, plus the dual textures make it a little more elevated than your standard office chair.
8. Vintage Pollock Executive Swivel Chair in Black Leather: Oh I love this vintage option so much. If I had a real work-from-home office it would be REALLY hard for me to not choose this one.
9. Nyle Suede Office Chair: I love this one for its simplicity and the camel suede provides a lovely color/texture. Just be careful with spills because suede is not the most forgiving:)

Top Rated And Ergonomic

design and photo by keyanna bowen | from: blue walls be gone! key’s totally transformed office reveal – maybe the most dramatic before & after ever (?)

Now we are getting to the real meat and potatoes. Of course, if life was perfect we would all have the space/means/maturity to own real, ergonomic, non-back-ruining office chairs. I truly hope to get there one day. And if that is where you are at currently I commend you and want to share these top-rated, highly endorsed options that some of YOU, our very own trusted readers, have suggested to us in the past. And if you aren’t ready for this stage yet, perhaps bookmark this post for when that time comes (I know I will!).

1. Gesture Ergonomic Office Chair: On Jess’ desk chair post, a reader gave this chair high praise saying: “I recently got the Steelcase Gesture and love it. It’s expensive but it is very comfortable and very adjustable. I’m 6ft so not super tall but I think it would work well for even taller people. It has an adjustable seat pan and the arms have tons of adjustment options: going low enough to be completely out of the way or high enough to comfortably rest your elbows at any height. It’s got some nice color combos that I think look attractive but it’s not going to be as cute as anything from this article. After going through some uncomfortable cheap chairs I decided that it was worth investing in a high-quality chair since I spend so much time using it.”
2. Autonomous ErgoChair Pro: This one was rated one of the top desk chairs for 2023 for its comfortability and longevity. One customer said, “I have gone through a lot of chairs, two gaming chairs, two office chairs. and now finally autonomous. I love this product with a passion. this chair is both comfortable on the seat and on my back. It provides nice support along with amazing comfort. “
3. Aeron Chair: Several readers recommended this one including Jennifer who commented: “After about 1.5 years of working from home due to the pandemic, I finally caved and bought the Herman Miller Aeron office chair. Six months later and I don’t for one minute regret my decision to go with the Aeron. It’s an investment piece that is completely worth it.”
4. Ergonomic Chair: If I do eventually get my very own work-from-home office (the dream) this is the real desk chair I can see myself purchasing due to the price point and glowing reviews. One person claimed, “The chair has been an absolute game changer to working from home. I no longer have extreme pain from sitting during the day. It’s super comfortable, stylish, and was easy to put together.” Another reviewer praised the several adjustable features but my favorite review has to be, “The only downside is the chair is so comfortable I forget to stand up now.”
5. Steelcase Series™ 1 Office Chair: A number of readers also recommended this chair and it also has glowing reviews online. I personally found this one very helpful: “This chair is ideal for plus size/big and tall. It’s extremely easy to assemble, lightweight but heavy-duty construction, certainly worth the cost. I would also recommend adding a headrest. Overall great functionality. The lumbar support is excellent. I would rate 20 out of 10 for comfort. You can sit in this chair for hours”
6. Tic Toc Chair: I love this cute review: “The best stool I’ve ever sat on. I smiled ear-to-ear the moment I sat down the first time and began to oscillate. The stool is ergonomically sound – I was skeptical of working from a stool but I can no longer imagine going to a traditional office chair. 10/10“
7. aeris Swopper New Edition Ergonomic Stool: On Jess’ famous desk chair post, one reader suggested this backless stool which really intrigued me. They claimed, “The best chair I ever had was at my previous job, and it was actually a backless stool that had a sort of rocking function. I wish I could have brought it with me! It made me use my core to support myself instead of slumping, and I was able to move around easily. “
8. Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair: If you are someone who needs to move around a lot during the day, this ball chair might be the one for you. One reviewer noted, “I’d tried other ergonomic chairs, but the ones that seemed ok for my back had firm seats that bothered my hip. While I’m working at the computer, the ball allows me to do small exercises recommended by my physical therapist”
9. Capisco Chair by HÅG: I was hesitant about this one due to the odd shape, but the more I read about it the more I was convinced. This review pretty much sold it for me: “Love having a bunch of options for how I sit – I can perch at the edge, sit cross-legged, sit back for a “normal” office chair experience, … I was skeptical that this would be comfortable because it’s such a wacky shape but I’m really happy with it!”

Okay my friends, that concludes are 2023 desk chair picks. If you have tried any of these options, or have other recommendations to add, please sound off in the comments below. xx

Opener Image Credit: Design by Melanie Burstin Design | Photo by Tessa Neustadt | From: An Office Reveal That Happens To Be A Full-On EHD Alum Family Affair…

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January 17, 2023

Emily Bowser’s Back Unit Yard REVEAL, 2022 Musings, New Year Resolutions, And Other Meanderings…

Hello everyone! I’m writing this during my most favorite time of the year, the week between Christmas and New Year’s when no one should put on hard pants, open an email, or walk outside. Unless, of course, you’re walking into your perfectly styled backyard that we will be looking at today.

I am using the time to catch up on rest. This year has been a doozy. For the Bowser’s it has been a year of grinding and grinding and feeling like you’re getting nowhere. On top of that, our cat Gremmy went missing for 6 long weeks and Daffy, my most precious love (also a cat) had a terrifying and expensive brush with death. You know that feeling like you’re digging a hole but like, someone is behind you kicking the dirt back in? That’s been 2022. In exciting news, my husband got his movie into Sundance. Yes. The movie he was famously getting ready for in this room got into the biggest film festival in North America:

Sundance is a really big deal. Huge. Really happy and proud and excited for him BUT a fun thing for ME is that we are going to be quarantining starting Jan 1 so we don’t get sick before we leave on the 17th which basically means this boxing day/week will extend until the 17th! I’m being forced to NOT WORK! I mean, that’s not totally true, I worked on a project with William Hunter Collective over this year and I will be sourcing from home for another one to make ends meet as well as finishing up my kitchen reveal (waiting on one last thing before I can shoot – lead times AM I RIGHT?) and writing a few blog posts for you all. But does it count as work if you’re not wearing hard pants and your cat is on your lap?? The answer is yes, but in comparison to my 2022 – no.

I’ve been mostly off for the past couple of weeks as production always slows down during the holiday season but I’m still vibrating with the anxieties of these past couple of years. I’m excited to enjoy my home, catch up, and reset for 2023. This is also my birthday week, which as a young person was a bit of a bummer but as an adult, it has been the best. No one bothers you, I never have a job, and it’s a great time to reflect and re-evaluate. I know logically that nothing has to fundamentally change because you turn a year older or because the calendar flips to a new year, but I’ve always loved the idea of a fresh start and I have quite a few half-used planners to prove it.

~Resolution #1: Don’t buy another planner. Do. Not. It will not fix your ADD and will only bring you shame whenever you come across it.~

Let’s get into this sweet little rental reveal, shall we? When I last talked to you about my back house’s backyard (BHBY) I had written half of it when Daffy had a massive seizure, continued to have seizures for days, and I lost all sense of self and time and then I guess I finished it? Honestly, it’s a blur. It’s amazing how these little creatures affect our lives so wholly. My friend Lauren dropped everything and flew to be with me because we had always “joked” how she would need to do that if something happened to Daffy. I do not know how I could have gotten through the next few days without her. She sat with me and stared into the horizon, she helped me build the Veradek planters that came for this shoot, went with me to the flea market to find a bar/console for this space, she drove with me to the fabric district to find last minute upholstery fabric for the WH project. She’s a real one, be a friend like Lauren. Also, big thanks to everyone who gave to Daffy’s GoFundMe, it has been very helpful in alleviating some of the financial stress. The update for those interested is that I am in the appeal process with the pet insurance company that denied me the first time around. BUT I am happy to report that Daffy is soundly snoring in the window next to me, and is only maybe a teensy bit brain-damaged? We are thankful and so happy that she is still a sweet girl who enjoys her life, loves treats, and I think maybe even likes Gremmy a little more than she used to, which is the biggest blessing in all of this. Live shot of a sleeping Daffy:

I got off track, the point is: I’m not sure I remember everything I said in that post and I’m scared to re-read it as I’m not sure if it will be triggering. I know I talked about all the different spaces and I tackled most of them. I am the person here to remind you that projects take lots of time and money and you are not going to be able to do it all overnight unless (and maybe not even if) it is your literal job. It may surprise some of you but this is not mine, in fact, these projects cost me quite a bit of money but we’ll get into costs in a bit. Anyway, life got wild so, for example, the sunshade idea got cut because the sun isn’t high enough this time of year for it to be an immediate problem. I had a great idea for an herb garden in the area I called “1” (photo below for reference) but I missed planting season and it would have required more money from me to finish the job well. I ended up tackling spaces 3, 4, 5, and 6. The good news is that when spring comes we will check back in to see how everything is growing and how the rest of the spaces turned out.

Before we get into the super fun stuff, let’s talk about the boring, time-consuming, frustrating, and costly things. My forte really 🙂

Although I would love to get new fencing around our entire property, I don’t have the funds for that at the moment so I decided to stain the fence myself which I 100% do not recommend:) It was time-consuming and my quads hurt for days. I would go out from 6 am-8 am and then work all day, come home and stain more by bistro light. It does look better though and should help while we wait for wood prices to go down (please dear Lord). Because I did the work myself and I had leftover stain, the cost wasn’t too high (financially anyway). I used English Chestnut by Minwax because, well, that’s what I had. They’re about $50/gallon and I ended up needing to buy an extra gallon. This isn’t a long-term solution, something that I just need to last me a couple of years so I did nothing except power wash the fence and then apply the stain.

before staining | after staining

After staining I couldn’t stand the color of the concrete. I wanted something browner with more texture so that dirt would hide better. Ok, also because I totally got stain all over the ground and needed to cover it up. I did some research and decided to go with Behr Granite Grip in Tan and I have some information for you: don’t do it unless you are RICH. It is so expensive and you need like 5 times more than you think you would need. I finally just had to stop after 4 coats because it’s $300 for 5 gallons and it does not go far. Annoyingly after spending $1200 on paint (that’s TWENTY gallons) and $1000 to have someone else paint it for days because it took so many more coats than expected (and because I was slammed with work at the time) it still looks…meh. It’s better for sure but you can see a hint of blue underneath. We put on one more coat after this was taken, but as you can see the paint is way more texture than color.

I would recommend being a) rich or b) painting the base much closer to what you want and then adding the texture on top. I guess we will have to put more coats on it eventually? In my estimation, it needs another $900 of paint and I would probably just do it myself to save on labor. I’ve also wondered what would happen if I just painted something close to the tan on top? Anybody have any experience with this product? We are now in our rainy season so I’ll revisit this in the spring.

The other major cost that I underestimated was the cost of dirt/plants/irrigation for these Veradek planters. The very good thing about these planters is that they are huge, 32” tall, 42” wide, and 16” deep. They have a shelf inside that is removable. You can use the shelf to use less dirt and have the plant appear taller, or you can remove and use the entire space for dirt and allow bigger plants to really take root. I wanted massive planters because for each space I needed the plants to be able to mature. As you may remember, a big part of taking on this project was to cover up an unsightly neighbor’s roof situation (as you can see from the photos of the fence above). In the dining area, I wanted to break up the black walls of the house with greenery and along the neighbor’s fence on the right side of the property (area 1, 2, & 3) I wanted to plant something that would grow big enough to cover the backside of the fence. I also wanted to add as much greenery as possible to a space that is covered in concrete. Irrigation was also a must so that my tenants wouldn’t have to worry about caring for the plants and I wouldn’t have to let myself into their space on a regular basis. Plus I have ADD, out of sight out of mind. Those plants would be dead in a week if I was in charge of watering them. The bad news is this was not a cheap feat – especially because I wanted immediate results.

As we talk boring numbers, let’s take a break and look at how nice it all turned out. We had 5 large Veradek planters total and used 3 of them in the very back living room area (number 6 on the map) and we put 2 – 15 gallon ficus (same as the hedge in my backyard) in each planter.

Sectional and Coffee Table | Outdoor Lanterns | Side Table | Privacy Screens | Planters

Oooooo ahhhhhhh!!

Look how little of that roof we see now! So much better. As you can see, the ficus is huge. The privacy screens from Veradek are very tall (100” to be exact) and the ficuses are a good 2 feet taller than the privacy screens. Ok, now that the blow has been softened, 6 – 15 gallon ficus with dirt and install cost $1400. The cost of adding a zone of irrigation for these planters was $1100. Not a cheap situation. HOWEVER, this is now a pleasant area to spend time in that was formerly not being used – and that is priceless. These privacy screens are a game changer. They are heavy-duty and I‘m not a bit scared of them tipping over. They bring so much visual interest to the space while creating both privacy and a sense of coziness – it feels like you are in a living room. It’s obviously not *just* the planters. Article’s gorgeous (and durable!) outdoor sectional (with coordinating coffee table!) also helped out the situation greatly. We decided against adding string lights to the area because the outdoor lanterns do the job, and they cast such pretty shadows while doing it! Hendry side table is great for moving around wherever you need it.

As you can see in this close up, I’m allowing the corten steel to age naturally. There is a way to speed up the process but I’ve been enjoying watching them slowly change with the weather. I think if I got them during a drier season I would have aged them myself. I know Orlando aged his Veradek planters and screens faster with a vinegar mixture which was probably a smart choice as he was prepping that reveal during a drought. You can see the blue-ish hue of the steel peeking through the drops of rust LIKE YOU CAN SEE THE BLUE PAINT PEEKING THROUGH THE TOO EXPENSIVE “GRANITE GRIP” ON THE GROUND. Ugh. I added in some accents of blue so maybe it was all on purpose after all??

Blue Pillows | Green Pillows | Mustard Lumbar | Plaid Wool Blanket

Fun fact about me: I don’t believe in outdoor decorative pillows, blankets, or rugs. Never once have I had them not get gross or just be gross – they’re never a nice material. I opt for keeping pillows and blankets in a waterproof box (like this one) along with covers for the furniture so they are easy to grab and put on if weather is coming. A ladder that can stay outside can be used to put your comfy throws out for people to help themselves to when it gets chilly.

Ladder (similar)

Unfortunately, this ladder is “vintage” Target 🙂 but this one is similar. If you are curious, the plants in the smaller planters are justicia brandegeeana or the “Mexican shrimp plant”. They have a nice fall vibe this time of year for southern California.

As you can see there was little to be done about the neighbor’s taller fence behind our fence situation, and it’s hard to see but the fence takes a pretty sharp diagonal turn in towards us so I couldn’t continue with the planters or privacy wall without losing valuable square footage. It’s hard to capture in these photos, but I took some video at the end of the shoot day, head to my instagram or Emily’s instagram for some BTS.

In early 2022, before everything went nuts for us, we were so excited to host outdoor hangs and every Sunday we would make food and invite a different couple or small group over.

~Resolution #2: More friends and outdoor hangs~

An easy host moment is a DIY hot chocolate station, as pictured here.

Dining Table (similar) | Chairs | String Lights

Speaking of hosting, may I present the dining/grill/bar area! This photo helps in trying to understand the confusing layout of this space. You can see the sectional in the far corner, bar to the right, house on the left. Not seen: to the right of the bar is the tenant’s grill, which they use often. Hope and Daniel (the tenants) are great cooks and wonderful hosts. A large table with comfortable chairs was a necessity. Article doesn’t have this particular teak table at the moment, but they have this teak table. I’m a big fan of weather-resistant teak that will silver over time and last forever(ish). The chairs are a nice colorful punch as well as very comfortable and will stand up in weather. The metal is powder coated and the arms are teak. The slim seat cushion is easy to remove, throw in the wash if needed, and will dry fast if it gets wet.

For the planter in the dining area I wanted jasmine and bougainvillea to break up the black wall of the house. They aren’t too impressive yet but are both known to be fast growers, we’ll have to check back in a few months. My landscaper put in the wire because I don’t know if you have ever drilled into stucco, but I have and there’s little I hate more. I needed wire here, by my front steps and in my backyard (for my upcoming Goodland hot tub area reveal!). The stainless steel trellis and install was $823.96 for all three spaces, so this area was maybe $300 of that bill?

The light was really difficult for this shoot, even in sunny Southern California the sun does not get high in the middle of the winter. You can see the cables if you look closely, I will probably have to add a row on the left if the bougainvillea takes off, as it is prone to do here. I tried to make a pretty tablescape for us but by God is it hard to see.

This is the Daffy-haze flea market bar find. I chose it because it was the perfect size and made of steel, already patinated, so it will last just fine outside. I fancied it up by screwing two of the Veradek privacy panels vertically to the top of it and planted climbing lonicera ciliosa (orange honeysuckle) next to it in a Pure Kona Planter from Veradek. If you’re like me and end up moving planters around a lot you’ll love these pots, they don’t look like plastic but they are, which means they are lighter and don’t break the bank. You’ll be seeing more of them in my urban garden reveal.
When hosting more than two people I want everyone to be able to serve themselves when possible to take some pressure off of me. In this case: chili, sangria, and non-alcoholic drinks are all available on the bar. Those pretty cans are De La Calle Tapache, my new favorite beverage for dry January. They are absolutely delicious and feel like you’re having a cocktail. Come to think of it, I‘m sure they’d be great mixers as well. De La Calle let’s work together! Slide into my DM’s! (hey, it worked for Goodland!)

I own more than a few drink dispensers (weird flex) and this World Market one may be my favorite yet because of the design and price point.

Rosemary Sangria Recipe that no one asked for but everyone needs in a hosting pinch :

1 apple skin on, chopped into small pieces1 orange rind on, sliced in rounds½ cup sliced strawberriesA few sprigs of rosemary1 cup orange juice 1 cup brandy 1 bottle dry Spanish red wine

Note: I don’t prefer the extra sugar that most sangria recipes call for, if I want it sweeter I add more OJ but if you have more of a sweet tooth would add a couple of tablespoons of sugar to step 1 below…

InstructionsAdd apples, oranges, strawberries, and rosemary together and muddle, not too mashed but a little mashed – maybe a minute of muddling. Obvi not an exact science.Add orange juice and brandy and muddle again.Add red wine and stir.Garnish with orange rounds or rosemary or both!

Moving from the dining space over into the cozy coffee area (peep Daffy on the chair!). This is area #3 on the map, it’s closer to the front door and where I imagine Hope and Daniel drink their morning coffee, do the crossword, and talk pleasantly about their landlords. For context, this is the same back side of the neighbor’s fence that I‘ve managed to cover with a hedge in my backyard, and the same fence where I recently planted passion fruit in my front yard. Because I’ve had so much luck with it in my front yard, for the final planter along the fence I decided to go with passion fruit again.

~Resolution #3: Figure out what to do with passion fruit.~

It 100% understood the assignment in the front and I’m hoping it does the same here. BTW: we shot the front yard and it will be coming to a blog near you (this one) in the coming weeks. My desire is that the passion fruit will cover a majority of that fence and again, the plant should be able to get pretty mature in the extra-large capacity Veradek planter.

Granted, the vine looks a little sad here. We had just planted it and it went into a bit of shock. We will check back in in the spring and you all will be so impressed. We’ll also check in on this PATCHY AF CONCRETE. Let’s talk about something more pleasant: these beautiful Article chairs. Y’all. I talked about this in the intro about this space but it bears repeating: I went to see Dirty Dancing this past summer at Rooftop Cinema Club (furnished by Article) and sat in this chair, the Aeri Chair, and I was like “damn, this is extravagance”. She’s big and comfortable. 10/10 recommend.

It is still absolutely wild to me that these trees have survived with all the concrete on top of them. Asking why I didn’t just dig up the concrete or suggesting that I do came up a lot in the comments on my first post about this space. The simple answer is: it’s very costly. I’ve had a lot of concrete dug up and what I’ve learned is, 1) there’s usually a reason it is there, in the case of my property, I live on a hill so it was an attempt to keep water away from the front house and to make this back space more level (and thus more useable), 2) you have no idea how thick it is until you start doing it and the thicker it is, the more expensive it is to remove. 3) grading, building retaining walls, and landscaping is expensive and necessary after removing concrete on a hill. The point of this mini-makeover was to make it as nice as possible without huge reno costs and mostly without getting myself into one of those reno situations where it keeps growing and growing because the more you tear up the more you find to fix.

Do you know whyyyyy I can’t spend a ton of money back here?? DRUMROLL…

MY
GARAGE
FLOODED
AGAIN.

I’m unable to process it fully to be honest. The garage seemed like it might be ok with this latest bout of rain but about a week in it finally failed. Luckily my (new) contractor was over helping me put up the kitchen shelves (yay!) when Andrew went down to his office (right side of the garage) to find it had flooded, which means my side (because it is lower) was completely flooded. This has happened so many times so my side is ready for it, everything is in waterproof bins and off the ground – his side is not. My contractor went under the house and came back with pictures. According to him, all the waterproofing that we have paid quite a bit for wasn’t done correctly.

This is fresh and I’m unsure how I’m going to move forward but you all have been on this journey with me so here we are. It’s supposed to rain the next couple of days and we got everything off the ground on the right side, are ready with a wet vac, box fans, and dehumidifiers and we will be meeting with my contractor, talking to my insurance, and sussing out our options in the coming weeks. I’ll keep you updated.

On the plus side, my Down to Farm garden is really happy with all this rain 🙂

Coming up: Urban garden reveal (I eat salad every day, it’s magical), Goodland Hot Tub space (Spoiler alert: we LOVE it), and my much anticipated (at least by me! 7 years in the making!) kitchen reveal. I guess we can add to this list a lot of screaming about my garage and oversharing about my finances (what’s new).

See you soon!

Opening Image Credits: Design and Styled by Emily Bowser | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Published on January 17, 2023 01:00

January 16, 2023

The 10 Exciting Design News Stories That Are Kicking Off 2023 (And Also Happen To Be Close To Our Hearts)

First of all happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We thought a good way to start your day (in the design realm at least) would be to talk about some wonderful design news. These stories are a little more personal than past design news posts as most of them involve dear friends. So basically our favorite kind of news. So let’s just hop right in with an EHD alum…

Ginny’s New Lulu And Georgia Collection

via lulu and georgia

From Emily: I get a serious burst of joy (and pride) seeing Ginny on the cover of catalogs and on websites posing like a serious force in this design world. In case you don’t know Ginny worked for me for 5 years as my right-hand and lead designer. I just care about her and love her so much. She is so talented and just such a lovely (awesome, fun) person and those early days of me, Ginny, Brady, and Sara were such a different time for EHD (I had babies, that first studio in Eagle Rock, lots of design clients, etc). Anyway, enough about me, Ginny’s collection is so beautiful (Jess has one of her sofas), comfortable, elegant, and can mix with so many styles. So classic with a bit of modern whimsy, like Ginny. Congrats, friend!

via lulu and georgia

Sideboard

I’m SERIOUSLY considering this sideboard for our sunroom: Originally I wasn’t thinking black, but it’s kinda perfect and I love that it’s by her, which will bring that sentimental element that I want.

Rental Redo

Our girl is going to be on cable, baby! That’s right! EHD mentee, Keyanna Bowen, filmed an awesome design show that helps transform rental properties. As a renter myself this show made me feel even more empowered (which could be dangerous). Plus her design are beautiful! Now her show has been streaming on Discovery+ but we are so excited for it to also be on the Magnolia Network channel!

Problem Spaces

The wildly talented Fariha Nasir also has a great new show on Magnolia called Problem Spaces where her killer DIY skills transform peoples’…problem space. We all have one, right? I love love the premise of this show and can’t wait to dig into all of the episodes.

Living Wild By Hilton Carter

Hilton is such a special talent. His design skills and plant knowledge are unparalleled! I mean y’all, this is his FOURTH BOOK. All of them are beautiful AND informative so go pre-order Living Wild (Local and Target) now so he gets on the NYT Best seller’s list again. It comes out on March 28th which will come faster than you think!

Are these photos not stunning??

Inside, At Home With Great Designers

From Mallory: I’m absolutely OBSESSED with this design book (Local and Target) – it walks through the homes of important and awesome designers & gives a little blurb about each one. They feature designers from ALL OVER and it’s so fun to see the spaces of such talented creatives. I love seeing designers’ homes because it says so much about them & how they experiment and create in their own playgrounds. Could not recommend it enough.

Extra Large Art By The Poster Club

The Poster Club is one of my go-to online art stores for affordable but great art. You might have gleaned from the title that they sell prints but let me tell you they are high quality. So when I saw an ad on Instagram saying that they now offer extra large prints I was pumped! It’s not a secret that finding affordable really large prints is a feat so having this option is the best. Here is a full post we wrote about affordable large art prints.

left photo: design by jess bunge | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: makeover takeover: jess’ long awaited (small space) living room reveal

The Line no. 07

See! I even had (and still have) one of their prints that I originally used in my last living room. I guess I put it upside down?? Anyway, I love it and tried to make it look bigger with a larger frame. I still stand by how that looks but having an even larger option would have been great.

via the poster club

The Togo | Court

Here are two other beautiful options that come in that extra-large size.

Rasida’s Bathroom Makeover

design and photo by rashida banks

Well, she did it again! Another beautiful remodel that is classic, yet modern with a dash of moodiness. I really love the natural tone and character of her floating vanity mixed with that gorgeous stone. Also, look at that sconce!

design and photos by rashida banks

When I commented on her reveal photo, congratulating her, she responded by saying she was happy to see that we called double niches a 2023 bathroom design trend! Is anyone surprised that Rashida is on if not ahead of the trends?? Me neither:) Head to Rashida’s Instagram for more photos!

New Rugs From Backdrop

via backdrop

You may know Backdrop as a paint company but they also have some incredible wallpaper (I really love this one) and now they branching out into rugs! The Charlap Hyman & Herrero collection was inspired by astrological symbols, Alexander Calder-inspired animal forms, and Latin proverbs and would make such an incredible statement in the right space. They aren’t your traditional rugs which is why they are so special:)

Serpiente Rug | Astrologia Rug | Caiman Rug

As you can see in the photo above, the snake and alligator (?) look SO COOL!! I really do those but the zodiac rug in the middle is awesome for a cool yet more practical option.

Zio and Sons New Collection With Mitzi

via mitzi

Ok, so I know this is a tease but I wanted to make sure we are ALL aware! I have loved all of Mitzi’s c o l l a b s and truly can’t wait for this one next week.

Target’s Great New ProductsStudio McGee

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As you’ll see later this week, Studio McGee x Target keeps turning out incredible furniture and decor pieces! So while this isn’t an official collection, here are some of the new items we really love…

Holly Sling Back Accent Chair | Metal Curved Top Mirror | Modern Ceramic Textured Vase

The chair looks as comfortable as it is beautiful – VERY! The tones and materials are awesome. And now I don’t have a place for it but I LOVE that mirror a lot. Then that vase is really wonderful. The shape is interesting the texture is beautiful and it’s only $25 (It’ also 10″x8″)

Ceramic Table Lamp with Knob | Vernon Ottoman | Havenstone Upholstered Ottoman with Ball Feet

Ugh, that lamp is the cutest and another item I want to buy immediately. And how chic is that velvet stool?? A perfect ottoman but I also feel like it would make a great vanity bench. Lastly, the gray’s ottoman’s feet are everything. 10/10.

Jungalow

via target

All Weather Rattan Pod

Stop everything and look at the yellow striped ball detail at the top of this chair! I can’t begin to describe how much joy it brings me. I want this to be the “it chair” for 2023 like the Egg chair was a few years ago. How can you not smile when you look at this chair??

Ok friends, I hope you enjoyed this little design celebration and hope you have a great rest of your day.

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credit: Via Lulu and Georgia

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Published on January 16, 2023 01:00

January 15, 2023

The Link Up: The Cookbook Emily Tried (And LOVED) 9 Recipes From In One Week, Caitlin’s Affordable Dry Skin Cures, And A Great Sweater

Happy Sunday everyone. For us, this was a really exciting week because we got to reveal Em’s wonderful pantry. The team was equally taken by it and are SO excited that in less than a month we all get to fly up to Portland to see the whole house in person! Until then we, like you, will just happily enjoy all of the exciting updates happening as they come. Ok, link time:)

This week’s home tour is a STUNNING example of how to bring mid-century modern into 2023. The colors at rich, the patterns are classic, and the vintage is to die for. This 1961 beauty got incredibly lucky to get homeowners that were able to restore it with such care. Go look at it now on The Design Files!

From Emily: OH BOY am I excited to tell you about this cookbook. Yes, it’s all plant-based (and I was recently told I’m very intolerant to dairy) but I find her recipes incredibly satisfying. I’ve made 9 of them so far (which is a lot in one week) and they are so fresh, delicious, and it’s not a lot of tofu or faux proteins (which are fine, but I really just mostly enjoy vegetables, not trying to replicate meat). There are a lot of ingredients (herbs, spices, variety) in each recipe, which to you might sound annoying to make, but it yields a far more delicious meal. Specifically the kale chips, the charred broccoli “gnocchi,” and the glow salad. Laura Wright has clearly spent a lot of time developing these recipes and her hard work is very appreciated by me.

From Mallory: Here is the deal of the season: I went to Madewell last week and they were doing an additional 40% off their sale section and I found a SCORE. It’s this sweater, guys. I’m so impressed by the quality (and was originally $110) but is now OVER HALF OFF at $50!! I bought it in green but they also have it in black, white, camel and pink. Highly considering buying another color it’s that good.

From Caitlin: Hello from your lizard-skinned internet friend! If you also suffer from eczema (or you’re just feeling more dry and scaly than you’d prefer), I have two game-changers for you: this $15 hypoallergenic soothing body wash (it literally used to be called “eczema calming body wash,” but it’s been rebranded to appeal to the masses) and this $27 targeted eczema body balm. I was diagnosed with eczema as a kid and living in LA has definitely calmed it down, but I still tend to get VERY patchy during the winter. That said, these two products take me from “rough and uncomfortable” to “soft and well-moisturized” in a REALLY impressive amount of time (like, there’s a noticeable difference after the first shower). In all honesty, I’m not crazy about either of the scents – they’re not bad or medical or spicy, just…weird? Like a product that’s trying to be unscented, but still has a smell, if that makes sense? But they both work SO that I find myself turning back to them year after year after year (seriously – have been buying and using them since 2017!). Hoping this recommendation can help someone else, too!!

From Ryann: This is my favorite notebook and I have probably purchased 200 notebooks in my lifetime. I started doing morning pages a few months ago (i.e. I write three pages every morning to start my day) and this is the perfect size notebook for that purpose. I love that it doesn’t have a super hardcover so it can lay flat while I am writing. The line spacing is perfect and this may sound looney tunes but it just feels good to write in.

From Jess: Tell me why it took me until 2023 to get a salad spinner?? I think everyone should have one. I’m embarrassed about how wasteful I was in attempting to dry my leafy greens and herbs with…paper towels. I KNOW THAT’S TERRIBLE! But I am a new woman after using my friend’s salad spinner last week. We decided to prep a bunch of our week’s food together and I am giving it a 10/10! I hate prepping food. It’s boring and takes me forever. So to get to hang with a friend and batch chop and roast things made it so much better and I actually cooked every one of my meals this week. I’m as surprised as you are. She had this one which is great and a little more affordable for the size, but it has a hole in the top that you need to be careful of so you don’t get your finger caught. It happening to my friend. I don’t trust I that won’t have the same fate so I opted for this smaller one! No holes for accidental finger catching and easier for me to handle. So if I have a big batch of lettuce I might need to do a few rounds but that’s worth it to me so I don’t have yet another large, annoying thing to wash. Plus the smaller one is great for herbs too! If you have a big family, don’t mind washing a larger sizer, or simply have a dishwasher (dreams!) then this is the larger version of the one I bought. Now that I have a salad spinner, I might be unstoppable.

SALES TO CHECK OUT!

J.Crew: Today! 25% off full-price styles & extra 60% off last-chance sale styles. Use code: EPIC
Ulta: It’s the Love Your Skin Event! They are offering 50% off a new selection of skincare products every day through January 21st.

That’s it! Have a great rest of your day and see y’all tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Emily Henderson and ARCIFORM | Photo by Kaitlin Green

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