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The 2025 Tile Trend That Caitlin Wants You To Consider

You know how good ideas are often kind of obvious in hindsight? Like sliced bread, or basketball nets (they used to be literal baskets – someone had to climb up and grab the ball every time!), or can openers? Well, today’s tile pattern falls into that category for me. Hear me out: I think it’s high time we gave plaid tile its fair shake.

OKAY, OKAY. I can hear your scoff from here. Indulge me! We’ve seen striped tile; stacked tile; checkered tile – why not plaid? It’s timeless (literally – some estimate that the tartan pattern is over 3,000 years old!), it’s unexpected, and it feels like a breath of fresh air. Below, you’ll find 19 design-forward spaces that nail the look – take a peek and let me know what you think. Are you mad for plaid, or is this better left for the pages of our favorite design magazines? I NEED TO KNOW. But first, let’s talk about all the magic things plaid tile can do…

It Creates A Sense Of Place

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CABIN. WOODS. LUMBERJACK. CAMPFIRE. FLANNEL. Did I guess right? Were those the first things that came to mind when you saw this mountain retreat by Noz Nozowa? (“Oh my god, that’s a really loud bathroom” might be up there, too.) But that’s the best part about this buffalo check surround – it creates such a specific sense of place. I mean, can’t you just picture yourself sinking into a steaming tub after a long day of chopping lumber?

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Let’s say you’re setting up a wine bar in San Francisco. You want it to feel familiar and cozy and safe, like walking into a memory. Enter: this patterned linoleum floor, which instantly transports guests to (a) their favorite 1950s diner or (b) their 1970s dive bar or even (c) their high school auditorium. It’s comforting without being overt or overpowering.

It Adds “Oomph” In A Neutral Space

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White cabinets. Quartz counters. A butcher block island. Stainless steel appliances. If it sounds like I’m describing your kitchen, it’s probably because I am (albeit unintentionally). And you’re in good company, too – my mom has the same setup in my childhood home. It’s a classic combination for a reason! But the simple addition of plaid tiled walls elevates this kitchen from everyday to extraordinary. (The beautiful photos by Key don’t hurt, either.)

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GENIUS use of pattern. Hear me out: imagine this floor in wood! It’d emphasize the unique shape of the kitchen, and the uniformity would make the space feel unfinished – you’d want to see some sort of art or small table to fill in the negative space on the left. But in plaid…it’s perfect.

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WELL, DANG. That’s one way to make a first impression! In a room full of stunners (The trim! The leaded glass! The Murano pendant! The oak door!), this mosaic floor takes the cake. Totally show-stopping. Totally timeless. It transforms the whole entry, don’t you think?

It Creates Flow

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Want to add a smidge of color? Perhaps I can interest you in about ~40 sky-hued tiles dispersed amongst an earthy plaid floor. They’re subtle enough to blend in, but they could also serve as a jumping-off point for a more saturated paint color should this family ever be interested in a bathroom refresh.

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How good is that pop of plaid? If you’re working to connect rooms with bold, disparate color schemes (I’m looking at you, orange and navy!), consider tiling your hallway in a complementary plaid hue. The hard finishes here makes this space feel FAR more polished and intentional than a plaid rug, too. (I’m filing this one away for my own future use.)

It Balances Monochromatic Color Schemes

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This cascading tile is so stunning that I bet you didn’t notice that nearly EVERY OTHER VERTICAL SURFACE is cladded in wood. (I’ll give you a second to scroll back up and peek in the mirror. You see that back wall? All oak, baby.) It’s a symbiotic relationship: the unexpected tile freshens up the wood walls; the timeless pattern brings gravitas to the on-trend warm-toned walls.

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Talk about balance! The neutral floor brings a utilitarian, functional edge to this twee wallpaper (donned with adorable dog illustrations, FYI) and saccharine front door. And let’s be real: if this floor works with baby pink, it’ll work with ANYTHING.

It Softens Traditional Spaces

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Lovers of traditional design styles often find themselves navigating the tightrope walk between “too precious” and “too casual.” You’ve designed a beautiful home – how can you signify that it’s livable? You guessed it: PLAID FLOOR. (Friendly, kind-eyed dogs and whimsical floral arrangements don’t hurt, either.)

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I’ll take one of these, please. Shaker cabinet fronts, a big farmhouse sink, a beautiful bridge faucet…and a sweet, unexpected floor that says “Hey, I know how to do color in an elevated way.” That combination is DIVINE – I can only imagine how dynamic this space is when it’s styled with warm wooden trays and cheery yellow flowers!

It Can Transform A “White Box”

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Ah – the dreaded “white box.” (Read: a room with no inherent architectural detail.) Some folks love a white box; others, like myself, feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. In this case, a coat of limewash paint, a patterned floor, and beautiful stone detailing transform this bathroom from builder-grade box to architectural marvel.

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NOW WE’RE TALKING. Is there trim? No! Is there moulding? No! Did anyone even think to check? No! WHITE BOX, TRANSFORMED. (But seriously – the commitment to the grid pattern – even in the trashcan! – is inspiring. May we all find such a strong design point of view in our own homes.)

It Offers Vintage Charm

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Well, this is adorable. Imagine: you enter through the Dutch door on a warm spring afternoon. “This couldn’t possibly be cuter,” you’d think, walking towards the duck egg island. And then, you’d see it: the world’s sweetest stove niche. I WOULD SIMPLY FAINT. What a delightful surprise in a home filled with original details!

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I’ve heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, and for the most part, I think that’s true. The exception? THIS picture, which is worth an entire novel’s worth of words. (From here on out, I will be imagining this kitchen in every mid-century home I pass.)

It Adds Big Impact (Even With A Little Footprint)

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For years, we’ve told you to play with the design in your powder room. Try a loud wallpaper! Try a bold paint color! But NOT ONCE have we suggested a mosaic tile floor – the injustice ends today. How fresh is this?! The blue tones are SO good – these tiles will be easy to pair with a number of other colors, should any future residents wish to install the aforementioned loud wallpaper/bold paint/traditional powder room ephemera.

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Oh, hello. I didn’t expect to run into you here in this LITERAL DOLLHOUSE COME TO LIFE. How much charm does this gingham backsplash bring to this kitchen? Seriously – imagine the same photo with a simple white zellige or a stacked subway tile. It’s a tiny design choice that transforms the look and feel of the room as a whole. MAGICAL.

It Creates A Budget-Friendly Statement

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The best part about plaid tile? IT’S BUDGET-FRIENDLY. Let me rephrase: it can be budget-friendly. Almost all of the above floors and backsplashes were crafted from simple combinations of 2″x2″ or 4″x4″ tiles. As a lover of printed concrete tile, there’s something liberating about realizing that I can DIY my own patterns!

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One more tip: ask your favorite tile manufacturer or retailer if there are deals to be found on seconds, scraps, or overstock product. Plaid tile will require at least 3 different shades, which means that you may only need a box or two of each color you select – this opens you up to a whole WORLD of discounted tile. You might be able to land yourself a tiled statement wall for less than the cost of a standard wall!

Alright – the tile you’ve seen runs the gamut. WHAT SAY YOU? Is this a trend for us normal gals, or is it too much? I know which side I’m on – what do you think? xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Tessa Neustadt | From: How Our New Laundry Room Came Together

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Need Inspiration To Reinvent Your Home This Year? These 9 Under The Radar (& Designer Loved!) Stores Should Help

New year, new you, new…home? While that’s not really how I personally operate, there is something about the start of a fresh January that makes you assess *something* about yourself. For today’s article, and because this is a design blog, let’s imagine it is, in fact, your home you’re sprucing up. And if you’re anything like me, when it comes time to zhuzh, you find that your go-to sources might feel as tired as the parent of a newborn. Stale as a bag of Cheerios left open for a week.

Where do you go? Where do you find inspiration? What new-to-you shops might offer the chance to reinvent a little slice of your life (or find a whole new look for all of it, if that’s what you want)? Boy oh boy do I have a treat for you if you’re of this mind currently. Because yes, strolling through the home goods section at Target is fun, but when you’ve seen one neutral Hearth & Hand vase, you’ve kind of seen them all.

I’ve been sitting on a list of housewares and decor shops that I don’t hear being talked about nearly enough, and it’s time to share them. Sure, this gathering could be nearly endless because there are so many wonderful style purveyors out there, but these are a handful that are speaking to me as of late. Some are pipe-dream price points (like Gubi) and fun to imagine shopping at, but others are great spots to hit up for that one or two special little things you feel your room could use. Maybe it’s a splurgy wooden hook for your entryway to finally have a spot to hang your bags or coats when you get home (you know, instead of draping over the back of your sofa), or a ceramic catch-all that might be just as perfect as a salt cellar in your kitchen.

Sometimes, even one small, special addition can make you feel like an entirely different person living in your home in a whole new way. A new set of scalloped dinner plates or those ramen bowls you’ve been eyeing could open the door to feeling the itch to *finally* having friends over for a proper dinner party.

Let’s take a look.

Città

Prices: $$

I’ve made no secret of my love for all things design hailing from Australia and New Zealand. Città comes from our stylish Kiwi friends. I first found it advertised to me on Facebook (ugh), and I was instantly drawn to all their beautiful throws and pillows in great colors. Everything ships from NZ, so keep that in mind as you wait for your order (this isn’t next-day delivery on Amazon, after all), but good things come to those who wait on DHL…that’s the saying, right?

Top: The Design Chaser x Città Terrace Vase, $149 | Solis Waffle Picnic Blanket, $219 | Flex Wall Hook, $70
Bottom: Anni Tea Towel, $35 | Cascade Tealight Holder, $29 | Barragán Cushion Cover, $155

I’m especially smitten with the minimal patchwork vibe of that cushion cover and those crescent-shaped wall hooks. And while the throw says “picnic blanket” in the name, it can definitely be used inside on your couch (and it might end up there in my home). And for anyone who doesn’t really love overly fussy dining room centerpieces, a smattering of these pretty colored glass tealight holders might be just the thing.

Gubi

Prices: $$$$

File this one under “It’s nice to dream” or “I’m willing to save up for that one splurge every now and then.” Gubi is known both for carrying archive designs from the 20th century (think Bill Curry, Gianfranco Frattini, and Gio Ponti), and high-end contemporary designs. It’s very Italian modern vibes, and pricey, but this is legacy stuff. Collector pieces you have forever, not decor you picked up to satisfy the need of trying out a trend.

Top: Matégot Bowl By Mathieu Matégot, $299 | Vanity Wall Mirror 2 By GamFratesi, $1,299 | Aspide Table Lamp By Gianfranco Frattini, $799
Bottom: Multi-Lite Portable Lamp By Louis Weisdorf, $499 | Matégot Flower Pot By Mathieu Matégot, $179 | MR01 Initial Lounge Chair By Mathias Rasmussen, $2,999

Cedar & Hyde Mercantile

Prices: $$$

Cedar & Hyde has a (gorgeous) storefront in Boulder, Colorado, but thankfully, you can access their posh home goods online, too. They sell some of Emily and EHD’s favorite ceramicists (BZippy, MQuan, Virginia Sin, Matthew Ward Studio) as well as other sought-after design brands like Lostine, Fort Standard, Skagerak, and way more. It’s kind of like the who’s who of artisans every designer and stylist I know taps to make their projects beautiful and well-curated.

Top: Trio Coat Rack in Speckled White, $140 | Large Standing Bowl in Moss, $230 | Medium Stash Jar in Charcoal, $140
Bottom: 16″ X 24″ Washed Linen Vice Versa Cushion in Cobalt, $153 | Peggy Hook, $36 | Mini Face Planter in Dreamy, $165

The roster of Cedar & Hyde encompasses lots of ceramics, kitchen wares, and soft goods. I need to figure out where I can put those Lostine hooks in my house immediately (wait, why do I need so many hooks all of a sudden because I also really want that Trio coat rack…). The footed bowl is the type of thing that can transform any surface it’s on and the stash jar is expensive but exceptional. Put it in your bathroom, kitchen, console table, nightstand…anywhere.

Glassette

Prices: $$$

Where color and cool meet. That’s Glassette. While not every single item is a personal home run for me aesthetically speaking, almost everything in their marketplace is at least smile-inducing. It’s a UK brand, and you can see that signature English charm and quirk rendered in a modern, clean way. Pick even a single thing, and it’s sure to be that one statement piece you maybe didn’t even know your room needed.

Top: SIN For-Everything Rack / Vertical, Sand, $190 | SIN Serra Bookends (1 Pair), Sand, $150 | Hannah Simpson Studio Blue ‘Me’ Table Lamp with Matching Wool Lampshade, $305
Bottom: Studio Simone Tomato Mayo Skinny Stripe Painted Frame, $96 | Amanita Labs Flur 2.0 Coasters Tobacco, $32 | Tortuga Forma Dinner Napkins Double-Sided Checker, Set of 4 – Sky, $95

Why is it so hard to find coasters that don’t look like a slice of a gemstone or some other rock? And while I intellectually know cork is great and absorbent, I also don’t want my coasters to look like I bought them at Office Depot. Love these. And love it or hate it, where else can you find a dramatic lamp with a wool lampshade? It’s pretty fabulous, tbh. As is that—surprise, surprise—vertical rack.

Lone Fox

Prices: $$-$$$

Drew Micheal Scott, i.e. Lone Fox, is a staple of the home content creator community. His popularity exploded over the last few years as he shared all the DIYs he did to his Los Angeles home. His look is moody, aged, and what I’m coining “castle chic.” And while you might already be following him on Insta, YouTube or the Tok, you might not know that he actually has a very good e-comm shop! He sells both new and vintage/sourced furniture, decor, and art. The vintage stuff is pricey but all really well curated and in good condition, while the new stuff is more in the price realm of West Elm.

Top: Vintage Mid Century Solid Brass Shell Pot, $325 | Woven Rattan Wall Hooks (set of 2), $45 | Pears Still Life Oil Painting by Carpenter, 1965, $455
Bottom: Frasia Block Print Ruffled Pillow Cover, $55 | Vintage Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconce, $850 | Hatched Organic Woven Vase, $49

I cannot get over those vintage Murano Glass shell sconces. They are gorgeous (and I’m not even a big fan of Murano glass…or shells, yet I also love that brass shell pot). Oh, and for any parent out there who wants beautiful vases and ceramics, the woven vase here is actually made of resin, so it can take a tumble and still be fine!

Goodee

Prices: $$$

A watering can so beautiful it might be confused for decor. A plant stake that could double as a sculpture. A vase that makes you want to go pick wildflowers. Oh, and it’s all promoting conscious commerce, environmental conversation, heritage preservation and so much more. Goodee is the elevated housewares brand you can feel very good about.

Top: Pakurigo Basket, $225 | Ikebana Vase, $289 | The Warley Fall (One Gallon), $149
Bottom: Folk Plant Stake – Hinto, $35 | 1616 / Arita Palace Plate 220, $40 | Dog Bed Basket, $245

It’s not often a basket or a toilet brush stand can feel like an heirloom piece but alas, Goodee has managed it. That Ikebana Vase is the kind of thing I’d buy myself for a landmark birthday like that one I have coming up next month, and perhaps it’s time the wispy legs of my fiddle leaf fig aren’t held together by blue painter’s tape anymore? This one is only $35!

Piglet in Bed

Prices: $$

I’ve shared bedding from Piglet in Bed in prior posts of mine and it’s worth a mention here. Good bedding is offered by so many brands these days, but I just love the charming stripes, gingham, and small florals of this UK company. I find their prices fair and comparable to others in their category. Linen is their bread and butter but they also offer cotton (and other home goods like throws, curtains, towels, and even pajamas).

Top: Cream Linen Crinkle Throw, from $127 | Pine Green Pembroke Stripe Linen Blend Curtains (Pair), from $172 | Pine Green Pembroke Stripe Cotton Towels, from $59
Bottom: Warm Blue Gingham Linen Quilt, from $262 | Navy Striped Knitted Throw, from $79 | Sandstone Red Pembroke Stripe Linen Blend Duvet Cover, from $229

I’m particularly drawn to the pine green Pembroke Stripe color combination, and you’ll see it here twice between the curtains and the towels. Their stripes in general are great, because I find you can get thin pinstripes and thicker stripes elsewhere, but it’s hard to find this happy-medium stripe size.

Fable

Prices: $$$

Have you ever seen someone take a wine glass and whack it on the edge of a counter without it breaking? Yeah, me neither, until I found Fable. They say they use an “ion-toughening technique” which makes their thin glass twice as strong and durable as regular glass. I don’t get it, but I’ll trust the science.

Top: Serving Board Set, $172 | Wine Glasses – Set of 4, $121 | Dinner Plates – Set of 4, $79 | Bottom: Highball Glasses – Set of 4, $135 | Ramen Set, $76 | Cups – Set of 4, $64

Their wood boards have also undergone some sort of witchcraft that makes them less absorbent and lighter, and all their stoneware is fired at a much higher temperature than traditional earthenware which makes them non-porous and more durable.

Greenrow

Prices: $$

And lastly, yet another UK stockist, but this time with that English cottage core vibe so many have loved for the past few years. It’s nostalgic but still feels fresh enough that you don’t think you’re living in a 1990s Laura Ashley catalog. They make great floral and printed upholstery, but for the sake of this article, I’m sticking to showcasing their small goods.

Top: Sofa Topper Pillow Cover, $109 | Geometric Embroidery Fringe Trimmed Pillow Cover, $59 | Printed Drum Lamp Shade, $139
Bottom: Extending Taper Candle Holder, $59 | Woven Seagrass Stool, $199 | Eloise Embroidered Pillow Cover, $139

Solid fabric people need not apply here. You’ll find their beautiful prints on sofa toppers, fringed throw pillows, even lampshades. Don’t skip their other accessories—how sweet is this taper candle holder?

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Anything strike your fancy? I know most things are a bit of a splurge, but I hope I shared things you’d add to your home that you’d have if not forever, than for the foreseeable future. Quality, artisanship, and craftsmanship seem to be at a low these days with everything being hit by shrinkflation in one form or another, but if you want to invest in quality goods, you have at least nine places to start looking.

Enjoy, happy perusing, and happy new year, new you, new home.

Until next time…

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Our 2025 “What We’re On The Hunt For” List (It’s A LOT Of Vintage)

As you may have read last week we have a wonderful new Portland based team member, Marlee! She will get a more formal introduction in this week’s Link Up but she has hit the ground running and is the one responsible for this blog post idea. When she pitched it we loved it so here we are giving you a little inside scoop of what’s on our 2025 decor wish lists. Creating a home you love and cherish is a deep privilege and as we’ve been reminded this past week, should never be taken for granted. So with that said, here are some things we would love to add into our homes this year if we can find the right fits.

Emily

“Wooden sculpture art”. I’ve been obsessed with Casey McCafferty’s work for years and while it’s likely not in my budget, I have found pieces over the years at flea markets that are vintage versions. Think something like this above!

While I may never find/buy my vintage floral sofa in the condition that I want (in the price that I want) I will never stop looking for it. This one is so awesome.

This one too!! So granny. So cute and fun. I want to buy a house with a sunroom just for this sofa (understood that I have a house with a sunroom, but it won’t fit and also the fabric is too faded for my liking…nor do I need it but BOY do I love it).

Jess

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The number one item(s) on my 2025 list is art. Of course I have a specific idea of what I’m looking for and yet can’t seem to find it (well, at the price I need, ha). Ideally, the art is vintage, colorful-ish in “happy colors” but most importlantly I want an orginal piece. I adore prints (and have many) but I want the texture of real paint. Oh, I really want paintings I think! Above are photos of the style I’m looking for. I want to stay from exclusively abstrast shapes because the majority of my art is just that. I need to mix it up so my living room feels more layered! It’s the final step that I just haven’t been able to nail down.

Here are three pieces that are/were on sale. The piece of the man is a print by the incredible artist, Brittany Ferns. I ADORE her work but even her larger prints are a little out of my price range. The other two are awesome but not quite it and also too small. Did I mention I need the piece for my living room to be large (like at least 20″ x 30″)?? That might actually be the real issue. I promise this is my top priority so I can show you the rest of my living room!

Caitlin

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First on my list: Keep-forever cushion covers. I love these block printed fabrics by Molly Mahon – they’re both beautifully crafted and very, very, very out of my price range. (Tragically, I cannot currently justify spending $150 for a lone 20×20″ pillow cover, despite my best mental gymnastic efforts.) But I know that the right covers exist for me somewhere out there! I’d love to grab a few cheery pieces in punchy hues (ideally from a small business) to adorn our new sectional, which is currently adorned with a myriad of floppy white pillow inserts.

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I’m also on the hunt for vintage furniture or lighting with futuristic, anachronistic details. I’m OBSESSED with Josef Frank’s work – can you believe he designed the above piece over a hundred years ago?! (Here’s more of his furniture, which still feels fresh) – and I’m finding myself increasingly drawn to mid-century Italian design. I mean…couldn’t you imagine a light fixture like this in any major modern magazine? If you didn’t know it was vintage, you’d never guess – those are the kinds of pieces I’d love to score this year!

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Finally – LIGHT(ER) FRAMES. I know there’s a lot of gallery wall discourse out there – the gallery wall is dead! Single pieces of art are in! – but I’m so charmed by the composition of this gallery wall from Il Palazzetto in Italy (modernized by Carlo and Tobia Scarpa – the entire property is fabulous and inspiring). But the art just flows here, you know? It feels cozy. (And as a lifelong lover of a stark black frame, I’m excited to try something new. Sometimes it really is just the little things! :))

Mallory

So you saw my vintage piano but now I’m on the hunt for a cool piano bench!! I absolutely fell in LOVE with this one and this one – but for $2k I was like there has to be a vintage one floating around I could revamp for way less. I’ve already looked a ton on Facebook Marketplace and there are lots of options that are cloooose but no dice yet! Holla at me if you’ve seen anything fun

Over our EHD holiday break, I shared my coat closet that I turned into a speakeasy (if you saw it thank you for the love!!) I added in some LED strip lighting and a really cool vintage lamp I found for $10 – but it’s super dark in there so I want to add some sconces or a pendant light. My heart initially fell in love with the Goop x CB2 collab sconces because I love the detail on them and the space isn’t big so they’re perfect since they don’t stick super far off the wall – but for $500 each (I need two) there’s no way unless they go on a FAT sale. So I’m on the hunt for some cool lighting (will likely need to have a battery-operated or rechargeable light bulb unless I figure out how I can run a cord which isn’t impossible). Stay tuned!! 

Gretchen

My lookouts for 2025 revolve around–shocker–the need for more storage. First on my list is a front entry cabinet, one that is relatively shallow but still spacious enough to store a pile of shoes. Currently I have an old, woven console table with two Target bins full of footwear tucked beneath it. It’s not the worst solution in the world, but it’s tired and doesn’t really fit my style anymore. I much prefer the clean lines and the hiding-of-stuff that a cabinet provides. I’d love to find a vintage piece to fit the bill, preferably something with a mid-century/Danish vibe to it, but I need it to be a darker wood tone. On my entry wall already is a vintage shelf with built-in hooks for coats and a vintage arched mirror I plan to hang on the wall (it currently leans on the sad, woven table). Both of these pieces are a sort of dark, rustic walnut, so it makes sense to stay in this world, but I’d like to find something a little less weathered to balance things out. I could be happy with drawers or doors, but I’d like for the stuff inside to stay hidden, so no open shelving here. Ideally the piece is no deeper than 15″ to leave me with plenty of entry space, slightly wider than the mirror I’ll hang above it, and I’d love for it to be tall enough that the top serves as a natural, almost counter height catch-all zone for keys, mail, etc. I’ve considered some sort of secretary desk here, like this GORGEOUS combination from Etsy, which also has a space for shoe storage, even if it’s no secret behind the glass. But I’m not sure I can justify taking up more space in the entry to actually use it as a desk, no matter how much I love a transforming piece of furniture. The key function I’m looking for is shoe storage. 

This piece from Etsy is probably closer to what would practically work here, but it’s a lot more money than I’m willing to spend and the color isn’t right. It’s the shape and interesting legs that are working for me. I’d love it even more if it had tambour doors like this perfect but way too squatty cabinet from Chairish. Tambour doors are like cat nip to me, I can’t explain it, I just love them. If I could only stretch this cabinet and cut the price in half, I would be set! Now I will say, I found a pretty great non-vintage contender in this entry cabinet from Article. It’s the right color, with a nice finish, has cute legs, great hidden storage (sadly no tambour doors, but doors nonetheless) and a way better price compared to what I’m seeing. But I don’t want to jump the gun. I’m manifesting that I’ll find my perfect, vintage piece on Facebook Marketplace from someone who wants it gone for cheap!

What I might end up buying new is the other item on my list–a tall bathroom cabinet. The only storage in my bathroom I didn’t add to the space myself comes from under my sink and it’s really only big enough to store cleaning supplies. I’d love if I could find a tall, narrow cabinet that could sit opposite the sink to store pretty much everything else. I’ve had my eye on this cabinet from IKEA for a while. It’s clean, simple, scandi and most importantly, TALL. Most bathroom cabinets I come across don’t go much higher than 56″ or so, and again I need to maximizeeee. 

This cabinet from Lowe’s is surprisingly beautiful and also kind of the perfect size, but it doesn’t really fit the current vibe I have going on in there. I do love that it looks and works like a nice piece of furniture so I don’t have to commit to attaching it to the wall, but I think I could also just add legs to the IKEA piece and make it work. Truthfully, I’m less sure about my ideal storage pieces for in here because I want to make some design changes and revamp my bathroom in general. I’m working on figuring out the direction, but it doesn’t feel like a bad idea to start with necessary storage and go from there. I just wish I could swap out my vanity too for something a little more visually stimulating. Time to build a mood board and see if I can convince my landlord!

Arlyn

At any other point in my life, this list of what I was hunting down for my house may have felt endless, but truth be told, after this last week’s fires and choosing to evacuate my home for precaution (and seeing so much loss around me), I want *fewer* things in my life. However, there are legitimately two things I need: a secretary desk for my bedroom so I can work in peace away from my toddler when she’s being supervised by another adult downstairs, as well as a new dresser for said toddler’s bedroom now that she’s outgrown the changing table.

I’ve actually been casually seeking a secretary desk for about six months now, never landing on anything I loved enough for the price. There were a few “almost” moments from Facebook Marketplace but either I didn’t get to it fast enough, it was too far and didn’t offer delivery, or it was just more than I wanted to spend. Since I don’t want my bedroom to feel too much like an office, I think a desk that folds away into more of a chest or dresser is ideal. I just need enough space for a laptop, keyboard, mouse and a small notebook and pen I’m open to it either being something more regal and ornate to shake up all the streamlined pieces in my room (you know, since my beloved armoire is in the garage since it wouldn’t fit up the stairs on moving day), or a cool mid-century look which would coordinate with my vintage dresser well.

Here are some of the visual inspirations I have tucked away while I hunt around for something (though I’d rather spend no more than $500, so it might be tough):

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As for the dresser for my daughter’s room, I have dreams of a 19th-century Nordic or Swedish handpainted folk art situation. Her bedroom has no real design at the moment, and I had the idea over Christmas while I watched her dance fervently to Frozen and Frozen II that maybe I could go the angle of the visuals from that movie. Frozen, but make it beautiful. If you watch the details in that movie, all the handpainted florals and shapes on woodworking are just wildly beautiful and I know we’d *both* love it. To start, we need a new dresser, so…that’s my Everest. Being that I can’t even find a true inspiration photo for it, I’m in for a long road (or I’ll have to paint it myself). Imagine the below kind of painting on a small chest of 3-5 drawers:

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Marlee

Hi, Marlee here! We haven’t officially met – I just joined the team last week. I am SO excited to be here with this amazing team! I moved into a new apartment in the fall, and it’s taking some time but I’m finally starting to feel like the space is coming together. It’s definitely the most “adult” feeling place I’ve rented so far. I mean, I’ve got a fridge with an ice maker – that’s big for me.

I’ve quickly come to learn that with living in “adult” apartment comes a realization of where my decor is lacking. It’s become clear to me that the biggest culprit is my wall of photos and postcards, held up by putty and washi tape. I have no shame in the crafty vibe, but I’ve made it my 2025 goal to work on collecting an assortment of unique frames to give all my art and photos the display they deserve.

I’ve been seeing so many cool frames on my Pinterest and Instagram – think interesting textures (like this) and irregular shapes (like this) but at a much more reasonable price point. A gallery wall full of these might look a little crazy but I think a few sprinkled in here and there would be fun. I usually skip the art aisle at goodwill (it’s too chaotic) but this year I’m committing to the hunt and will be keeping an eye out for frames. Cross your fingers for me!

So that’s what’s on our lists, what’s on yours if anything?

Love you, mean it.

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The Expertly-Planned River House Primary Closet Reveal

My brother (and SIL’s closet) technically isn’t my design but once I saw it all done by the incredible team at California Closets I was so excited to style and shoot it with my team. I’ve been so happy with our closet (also by CC) and while it’s certainly a luxury full-service situation, you get exactly what you want at the end with the final design solution being so functional and customizable. Have a lot of gowns and jewelry? They know how to maximize that. Do you have mostly utilitarian boots, jeans, and fleeces? They got you. It’s such a fun exercise to go through – to really list what you have and even more importantly what you wear frequently.

Ken and Katie worked with Amy Bodi of California Closets  – I was sooo happy with Amy’s design of my closet so I knew they were in good hands with California Closets’ Oregon team. One of the first steps Amy does is talk through their lifestyle, AKA – what their real needs are for clothes storage. Ken and Katie (like most PNW folks) are very casual, and neither of them have typical office jobs that require multiple wardrobes. Of course, you want to design it for universal functionality in case someone does have a lot of gowns, they will be able to store them. But for the most part, Amy took the information and designed the closet to meet their needs.

She sent through all the drawings where you can see clearly where the jeans could be folded and stacked, where the blouses could be hung, or where the full-length dresses would live. She might have even done the same exercise with them where I counted out roughly how many sneakers vs. boots vs. tall boots vs. heels and designed the shoe racks to make sure that there weren’t any major holes (I even have a place for my tall boots but this lady – and her husband – love some thigh highs, LOL). The customization and thought-through custom design approach is what you are paying for (well, that along with the incredible installation service – this closet took under 2 days!).

Here are some shots of it without clothes in it so you can see the general layout, materials, and how they match up with the design plans.

Ken and Katie chose black stained wood, with white faux leather handles, and brushed brass accents. They added a few bells and whistles you’ll see below and decided against adding extra cabinet fronts for easy access (the closet has pocket doors on both sides and can be shut off easily. They opted for a lot of drawers and shelves for jeans, and the hanging space is pretty flexible for hers or his (and some but not too many spots for long dresses or suits).

We couldn’t believe that this went from blank to totally done in 2 days. Their crew are absolute pros. This is because they have their own designers and installers instead of using subcontractors, meaning they know this product. That ensures the quality is always extremely high. 

Before we get into the beautiful photos, here’s a little video walkthrough! (just wait for the ad to play:))

The finished product, as you can see turned out so easy to manage and keep organized, met all of their needs (and more) and I actually had to bring in a bunch of my clothes to help fill it, LOL. While Ken and Katie aren’t huge fashion folk they know that a house of this size and budget needs a really thoughtfully designed closet for future owners, so they still went for it.

Wallpaper | Art (unavailable) | Ceramic Side Table | Rug

As you can see it’s a pass-through closet between the hallway and their bathroom (I love a closet very close to a bathroom if you can lay it out that way). Amy and the California Closet team designed it so that the drawers and shelves are on one side, all the hanging on the opposite, and miscellaneous or seasonal shelving with bins up top.

The opposite view shows their Maddox wall organizer which is great for setting out clothes, or more realistically, steaming them or hanging belts and robes.

The finishes are all very high quality and coordinated. It’s a nice detail that puts the simple hook to shame.

California Closets did such a great job of allocating each shelf for different things (and please note the mirror that is tucked away by the dresses – you’ll see it down below.

The closet rods are wrapped in faux leather which is such a nice high-end detail (and makes it so easy to slide hangers).

Long Bins | Woven Baskets

Ken and Katie went with only one full-length hanging rod, the rest for blouses, jackets, or pants. Above, we bought bins for seasonal items (or things like Spanx, slips, and specialty clothes).

Secret Accessories FTW

Two things that Katie and Ken went with are the pull-out hamper and again, a mirror that slides out and pivots – GENIUS.

You could obviously use the hamper for laundry of course (it slips out easily), but they use it for dry cleaning.

I think one of the biggest benefits of California Closets is the drawer customization (which is harder to get off the shelf, obviously – ha, pun intended). It precludes the need for a dresser in your bedroom – underwear, bras, socks all the annoying little stuff can have designated areas as well as T-shirts, athleisure, etc. For Katie, we styled sweaters, sweatshirts, and shoes on the shelves, but could easily have put jeans if you didn’t want to hang them up.

When it comes to shoes, California Closets has a lot of different suggestions (for instance, Brian and I aren’t big shoe people so we did some pull-out drawer shelves and taller cabinets for my tall boots). For Katie and Ken, they wanted flexibility with the shelves so they selected shoe shelves on top (for heels or more occasional shoes) and we styled the rest of the shelves with everyday shoes, but those could easily be for stacks of anything, or baskets full of scarves, etc.

The leather and brass detail make it look so high-end and luxe. There are a lot of different options (or you can use your own like we did for our closet).

Quite possibly the best perk of this are these jewelry pullouts (that are lit with special lights). Listen, in case you are a robber you should know that these are all either my jewelry or props we bought for the shoot, but if you have fine jewelry this is such a lovely way to keep them organized, not to mention visually pleasing.

A huge thanks to California Closets for designing and partnering on my brother’s closet. It’s a total luxury because you get it all totally customized for your needs and installed by professionals. If it’s in your budget for even a simple design solution it’s pretty darn incredible. Thanks, Amy Bodi for helping my brother and SIL – they are extremely happy:)

*Architect: Anne Usher
**General Contractor: JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction
***Design by Amy Bodi of California Closets
****Styling: Emily Henderson (me!)
*****Photos by Kaitlin Green

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The Link Up: The Rec Em Told All Of Her Friends About (But Is Embarrassed To Put On The Internet), Caitlin’s Carry-On Suitcase, And Ways To Help Los Angeles

We’re writing this post a couple of days prior to publishing so we can’t comment on the current state of the LA fires. What we can say is that it’s been completely devasting and terrifying, especially for those of us living in LA. Each of us personally knows multiple friends and families who lost homes along with all of their belongings. A house is ultimately a structure with things inside but we all know a home, one that you have created memories in, one you have thoughtfully built for yourself and loved ones, one that gave you peace and security, is so much more than that. And of course, the devastating goes beyond that with the loss of businesses, jobs, schools, you name it. Thankfully everyone here is safe as well as our extended EHD family. If you are in LA we’re with you. And for anyone able to provide aid to the thousands of people who are most definitely not in a wealthy position or to the incredible firefighters and selfless volunteers, this article and this article give a ton of wonderful places to donate to.

While a shift to Link Up links is a hard turn, a little break from everything going on has helped us too. If you are interested, here are this week’s links<3

This week’s house tour is a beautiful, sweet home designed by Hadley Wiggins. Calm, charming, and just special.

From Emily: This is one of those recs that I’ve told everyone I know in person, all my friends know, but I feel a bit embarrassed to put on the internet. Here goes! I have been marketed hard on IG for wine or beer alternatives and have tried A LOT in the last couple of years. Some of them I really, really like, but I can easily lose interest in them, opting for soda water + grapefruit as my mocktail instead. Starting in September I began drinking Brez, a THC + Lion’s Mane drink that is super super super low dose – only 2.5 MG (most of the THC drinks you buy at the stores in Oregon are at least 10 if not 20 MG which would knock me on my ass). Now if you are like me and let’s just say, not a stoner and very weed-adverse, you might be nervous that 2.5 is a lot, but its like SO LITTLE. I feel just more chill, relaxed, ready to watch a movie and then it sends me to sleep – no cravings, nothing mentally changes, no paranoia or anything – just chilled out. I’m not here to endorse general weed use (no judgment AT ALL, but just like alcohol use I don’t think we should be so cavalier about it) but this drink feels a little like a cocktail and more special than just a seltzer and is just relaxing (but I can still parent happily). Anyway, you have to order it online and it’s not cheap, but let’s just say I’ve reordered it a lot (again, I do not like the feeling of weed or being stoned) and I’m a fan:)

From Gretch: With the start of the new year, I like to at least pretend I have it all together, and as cliché as it may sound, a fresh planner is a nice way for me to get the ball rolling. I’ve succumbed to many a cute calendar over the years, but always kick myself when I don’t stick with them for various reasons–the sections are too structured for my ramblings or the pages go to waste entirely because I’ve fallen off and can’t repurpose a February date for a week in March. But it’ll be different this time, right?! At least I hope it will with this planner I picked up from a shop here in Portland. With just six, unlined boxes (five for weekdays and one for the weekend), a pre-bulleted to-do list on the side, and a smaller box dedicated to items punted to next week, this calendar feels like Goldilocks to me–just right! It’s so simplistic and visually clean (with a cover design that had me sold from the jump), but the best part is it’s literally timeless. You take a minute to scribble in the day’s date in each corner box and circle the month from the list at the top. It’s just a week at a time, which is great for me and my overwhelm, and sheets tear off as you go. I love the flexibility, that I could rip two sheets off and post them up side by side if I need a longer overview, or I can fall off track completely and get back on again in 6 months without any wasted paper. And knowing me, there’s a good chance that’ll happen, but this time I’m not mad about it!

From Jess: Les Bunge (my dad, for those that might be new around here) is a very good gift giver. It’s not always a home run but it’s almost never a miss (and he refuses to have us send him a list of ideas). Well, this Christmas, he got me a pair of jeans that I LOVE and have worn for 3 days straight. They are Everlane’s The Way High Sailor in Tint Blue and I got the longer inseam so they are full length on my 5’4″ body. They are currently on final sale for $64 but I’m telling you they are so comfortable, are the perfect amount of wide leg, and the two-tone hem makes them feel a little extra special. They recommend sizing up since these run a little small but I got the same size as my other Everlane jeans and they fit perfectly.

From Mallory: It’s certainly been a wild week so if you’re in need of a good smutty fantasy escape read – my sister recommended the book Fourth Wing and man it’s good. I’m typically more of a nonfiction reader but I’m about halfway through the book and I’m having the best time reading it so far. It’s a romance novel but with high stakes, lots of dragons, and a bad boy vs boy next door plot line that I’m heavily invested in now. Plus, it’s about to be a trilogy (the third book is getting released at the end of the month) so now’s a good time to start it:)

If you need some great wall art Bobby Berk just dropped a really good collection! It’s full of really beautiful abstracts. Go check it out!

From Arlyn: It’s been…a week. Not the way I think any of us expected to start this year. I planned on vision-boarding my life with my husband this weekend, but instead, we were camped out at a friends’ place to steer clear of the Eaton Fire near our home. After days of watching all the coverage of the horrific events, my friend in Atlanta sent me a photo of a snowman she made with the fresh powder that fell near her and it made me happy to see a glimpse into some regular life. Which then made me remember how much I loved this tunic sweater from Loft I grabbed on sale before the holidays. I literally wore it three days in a row while I was away because it was that comfortable. It feels like you’re wearing a (soft) potato sack, but it looks really pulled together which is my ideal combination of words to describe clothing. It’s on an even deeper discount right now, but selling fast.

From Caitlin: If you’re in need of a sturdy go bag, I have a great recommendation for you! (I’m sorry. But if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry – I got an evacuation warning while writing this.) ANYWAY – before I was living through the apocalypse, Brenda and I closed out 2024 with a month-long girl’s trip! She flew here for a few days, and then we spent December traveling ALL around Australia and New Zealand. We only brought carry-on luggage and my back isn’t what it used to be, so I splurged MASSIVELY on a new rolling suitcase from Floyd. Let me tell you: it was worth EVERY PENNY. The color! (I got blue, but they come in tons of easy-to-spot hues.) The wheels! (It outperformed my mom’s Away suitcase on bumpy terrain, FWIW.) The genius interior packing sections! And the kicker: NO EXTERIOR ZIPPER! (You just slide to lock. It’s INCREDIBLE, especially if you’re struggling with your hand mobility.) We bounced between towns and cities every 2-3 days and every time we packed, I could not stop talking about how much I LOVED my suitcase. It earned its11 fair share of black scuff marks and scratches along the way which made me nervous, but they all buffed out instantly with a Magic Eraser – it still looks like new! I’ve been really leaning into the “buy once, buy right” ethos and I couldn’t be more pleased with this one – I’ve finally found my forever luggage brand (you know, once I can save up for one of their big suitcases). Keep your eyes peeled for holiday sales over the coming months – I’ve literally never loved a suitcase like this.  (Can you tell?)

Also From Caitlin: If you’re a non-fiction gal like me, I’ve flown through two great reads this year that you may also enjoy. First up is Everybody Behaves Badly: The True Story Behind Hemingway’s Masterpiece The Sun Also Rises. It’s a pretty self explanatory title – he was a wild guy with a wild entourage! The second is Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local – and Helped Save an American Town. It’s about the Bassett furniture dynasty, and it’s a blast to read – the title doesn’t begin to capture the larger-than-life characters inside. It’s SO complex – sometimes you’ll hate the Bassett family, and sometimes you’ll love them! – but it feels especially timely in the current political climate. (I’m VERY passionate about American manufacturing, though, if anyone has any similar recs for me!)

Thanks for reading today and stay safe. See you tomorrow xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: Starting Fresh And Simple: The River House Upstairs Laundry Room Reveal

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Feeling Stressed About An Upcoming Renovation? I’m Looking For A Portland Remodel Project To Consult (And Document)

No, I’m not being auctioned off as a celebrity date for a day (not opposed to it, TBH). This is a longer relationship between me, you, and your home. I’m pleased as punch to announce a new program I’ve been wanting to do for years, and now with the river house and farmhouse wrapping up I finally have the bandwidth to do it (without disappointing anyone, hopefully). I want to coach one of you through a remodel. A couple of years ago Rich Bye (TV Producer) brought me this concept and pitched it as a TV show (which got bought and then canceled for a variety of reasons). TBH I was hesitant to let production take over my life again, but the idea of coaching others through a very VERY stressful time in one’s home was a massive draw and I knew it would be extremely rewarding. 

Y’all. No one understands the stress of a renovation more than I do and I’ve done it A LOT. There are too many permanent decisions back to back to back and doing it on your own is crazy making. It’s a privilege to renovate (truly) and it’s also a huge stress  – especially if you want to create something both interesting and timeless! I want to be your design buddy with experience, I want to hold your hand and help you choose between the four different greens that look identical to your partner but we all know THEY ARE SO DIFFERENT. I am not perfect and I mess up LOL, but I’m still far more experienced than most and I have a lot of insight from years of successes and mistakes. In a lot of ways, this is what I did with my brother’s house – some rooms I designed more (what was sponsored) but for others I just weighed in and gave my two cents based on what they already wanted. 

What Does Coaching Mean??

Support. Guide. Empower. Educate. Encourage. Keep you on track. Y’all, I’ll hold your hand and wipe your tears. I’ll even help convince your partner that what we want is the right thing to do (and tell you when you are wrong)!! I’ll help YOU make decisions, help YOU not miss opportunities, and help you avoid pitfalls and mistakes that will send you into a regret spiral (that I know all too well). I’ll be there for you when you need someone else with some expertise to confirm that your decisions won’t be the end of you (and/or your marriage should you be in one). 

The Parameters

You must be local (in Portland). Sorry:) 

You need to already be planning a remodel or have already just started one – For the sake of content speed ideally, you have already invested your time/resources into starting the process. 

You have to be your own designer and project manager – This isn’t the “Free Design From Emily” show, this is me helping you through this and trust me the satisfaction that you did this will feel incredible. I’ll guide you through my process should you want a model that I think works  (i.e. mood boards, look and feel, color palettes, etc) and if you need drawings I’ll suggest people you can hire. You’ll project manage the whole thing (i.e. I won’t be placing orders or checking in boxes). Consider it a mentorship, a coach – not a designer or anyone who is going to keep you on track and hold you to deadlines (I still have to do that for myself).

You’ll need a budget – I’ll donate my time and my team’s time when it makes sense, but I won’t pay for the remodel. If it makes sense to get things donated for trade we’ll explore that (i.e. tile, lighting, etc), but that is something we’d negotiate if it made sense (and I would need to get deliverable and usage costs covered – like I’ve said before, There is no such thing as a free lunch.) 

You’ll need to be willing to be documented and photographed – This can get really personal and can feel really exposing (but we also have so much fun). We’ll likely document it on IG stories, reels, YouTube, and blog. If you are an aspiring designer and want to be tagged? OF COURSE!! But if you are already a designer, then I’m looking for someone in need of real help not someone with experience.

Scope of work – This can be big or small! It can be a whole house renovation or just a bathroom remodel (it’s more about finding the right fit for all of the above). IF it makes sense to do one large long-term house and one faster cosmetic makeover then we’ll do that. It’s all based on submissions and frankly, our chemistry. 

What we’ll consider – Ideally blog readers (and yes the longer you’ve been reading or the more engaged you’ve been the more preference you’ll get and if you’ve ever left a really unkind comment then you’ll likely not get chosen, FYI – we can easily check that stuff). But if you are just landing here as an Instagram follower that’s ok, too! And welcome:) 

Will You Need To Be On Camera?

Yes. But if you have kids we can happily just obscure their faces (if have them included at all).

Do I Need To Disclose My Budget?

Maybe – This is on a case-by-case basis. There is a lot of judgment around money on the internet and I’m not in the business of stressing people out by blasting out their net worth or lack thereof. I’m very sensitive about this, myself (for bad and good). Perhaps we’d be open about some things but not others. TBD. Also, HGTV is full of lies re budgets so if you think a kitchen remodel is $15k I’m sad to say it’s usually 5 times that price (I think they don’t want to alienate their audience so they fudge the numbers which I think is criminal). But if your cosmetic bathroom budget is $5k then I think that would be really fun to disclose (it’s doable and relatable). 

We can’t work with another designer that you’ve hired (trust me, multiple designers on the same project can be tricky). But if you are an inspiring designer – GREAT. I just don’t want to step on toes – remember this is YOUR design project, your home, your portfolio (if that’s applicable), I’m just your coach through it all. 

How To Apply?

Send through an email with basic photos and a summary – you do NOT have to do a fancy deck, but sure that can be helpful if you are up for it. We’ll then interview folks via Zoom, ask for video tours if applicable, and then before making a final selection we’ll come in person. Please give all the info – budget, scope of work, timeline, how far into it you are. Attach pinboards or a mood board. The more info you give the better chance of consideration. This will require work on your end so show me that you are willing to do the work (and not just phone it in). You will be the lead on this! I’m just your design buddy.

You don’t need a big budget, but ideally you’d have the numbers worked out so that whatever you want to execute is doable. Remodeling is so expensive these days, y’all. 

Wait, Can This Be A DIY Remodel? 

SURE! I mean, you’ll do the DIY (I might help but can’t guarantee that based on schedule). If you are handy (or someone in your house is) then GREAT. Let’s do it together. All liability is on you though, LOL. I truly do want those who are on a tight budget to feel like they can apply here, but just think realistically about your abilities (i.e. if you both have full-time jobs and kids and no prior DIY experience then DIY’ing might be really hard for you). 

You must be fun and motivated. 

Listen, I’m an Enneagram 7 (the enthusiast that is driven by fun) and a Virgo (bossy, ambitious, and impatient) – I like to move fast, check boxes weekly, and have fun. I don’t want this project to take 2 years and if we don’t have good chemistry then we might need to call it. This is the first time doing this so I’m sure there will be a ton of learnings, but in a perfect world, we check in every week or other week (on a weekday during working hours – I don’t work on the weekends or after 5 pm) and you run the project to move forward smoothly. There is no clear system or protocol for this, we haven’t done this before, but I really think that with the right parameters and the right chemistry, I can really really really help you and bring the rest of you along for a really fun ride. 

I’m so excited. I love the design and remolding process, especially when it’s not my house and my budget LOL. I also love problem-solving, obsessing about details, and taking healthy risks. My goal is to help you take your design from a 7 to a 10. If you are interested send emails to gretchen@emiliyhendersondesign.com. Ideally, we’d have submissions to start Zoom chats in 2 weeks.

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green

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1 Credenza 4 Ways (Are These OG Styling Posts Still So Fun Or Just Dated?)

We talk a lot about what makes something “dated” or not timeless and today’s post I think is a great conversation starter for that. So I recently stumbled upon an old post that had been WIPED from my brain. I suppose when you write/create over 300 blog posts a year for now 15 years you can’t mentally retain everything (OH SHOOT I FORGET TO CELEBRATE OUR 15 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY!!!!) I showed the team, none of whom were here when we published this post 10 years ago, and we all agreed that some of them are still so fun and worth reposting, with some fresh commentary. This was when I had a photo studio and we spent so much time and money creating non-sponsored original content, like not in a home, just a set strictly for content purposes. We moved away from this, choosing real homes instead (thus all my friends and family makeovers). We also changed gears because these take so much labor (which is money) and money (which is actual money). These days (well, the last 8 years) we try to “create content” in real homes where we can leave everything all styled out, versus spending time and effort on styling out spaces just to unstyle them (feels wasteful) but there are times where I wish I had the time and resources to do, say, one mantel four ways. Anyway, without any further ado please enjoy some Vintage EHD content with 2025 eyes:)

Ok so I rented this credenza, I think from MidCentryLA or Amsterdam Modern – two of my favorite dealers in LA.

“Coastal”

I think my point was to show you how you could bring any vibe or context through styling, not just furniture (the piece of furniture is obviously mid-century Scandinavian). If you’ve been following along for a while (THANK YOU) you know that I actually love every single style (which you can see in my portfolio). It’s honestly way harder than sticking to 1-2. Would I say I’m “coastal”? I mean, technically I am from the Oregon coast, and I CERTAINLY love vintage seascapes, but no, I’m not particularly “coastal” and yet here we are.

I think the only thing that is a tiny bit dated is the Manzanita branch – not that anything is wrong with it but there was certainly an era where we, stylists, used these on EVERY SINGLE BOOKSHELF. I think they are still very appropriate in a coastal setting for sure. Additionally, that lamp is boring, but it’s also kinda fine.

Not sure what I did with that bluge piece of pottery but sure wish I had it now!!!!!!

“Mid-Century”

Ok, probably my favorite. I still have some of these pieces (which I’m both proud of but also, hoarder much??). This vignette was driven by this incredible Stephanie Vovas photo which despite how awesome it is we never could seem to land it anywhere permanently. I think it’s rad, but it’s very specific and intense (and fun fact, I ended up finding out who the actual model was, she was the ex-wife of a friend of a friend and once I found that out it was even weirder to own it).

I’m sad to say that I don’t have that blue pot anymore – WHY??????? Maybe these vintage posts are going to be harder on me emotionally than I thought – not that I need more things, but it does make me miss them (and I have strange nostalgia for the years when I was building the company so relentlessly).

“Glam”

UGH. I love this, too! But I think I’d call this a bit more traditional now. Those paintings are incredible (I have no idea what I did with them but hopefully I sold them for enough). This is also a reminder of how good the thrifting and vintage shopping is in LA – up here it’s just a lot of antique/primitive/country but in LA you get a real variety of styles.

Remember when I collected so. many. heads???? And that blue vase that you see there on the right? Still one of my favorites ever.

Def more regency than “glam” or even “traditional” but I’m still into this look (except for that picture frame – it’s fine, but meh).

“Eclectic”

OH WAIT…. now THIS is my favorite!!!! The art is incredible (I still have the huge piece but I’m devastated to say that I must have sold or gave away the cubist lady painting). The blue lamp I just sold to my brother for his bedroom (the pair with new shades) and the string art is long gone (which I don’t need but I’m still sad to see it and not own it).

One of my favorite pots ever was/is that vessel with the aloe in it – if anyone knows who owns it now let me know (I might vaguely remember it breaking, but I’m not going to let my head go there today). I think the colors in this vignette are just so exciting and fun to look at.

Which One Is Your Favorite?

I think the only thing to do next is vote – like which do you like the most and which vignette do you think holds up the best 12 years later? I would honestly own ALL of this stuff again, which I think is a great sign. What say you??? “eclectic”, “glam/traditional”, “midcentury” or “coastal”???

*Photos by Tessa Neustadt

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The 9 Kitchen Trends Of 2025 That You’ll Want In Your Home Forever (Yes, They’re That Good)

Welcome to our biggest post of the year! That’s right, nearly every year our annual kitchen trend post is the most popular which equally feels like a huge honor and responsibility as the gal that’s been writing them for the last 6 years. As we always say, when it comes to “trends” and more permanent applications in spaces such as a kitchen, we like to caution people because unless you know you’ll love it for 20 years maybe don’t… However, I like to choose and highlight our predictions very thoughtfully. While I’m not saying every person will love every “trend,” we think each one of them has longevity, can spark inspiration, or show a special detail you hadn’t thought of. Some of these trends would likely require a remodel while others are easy swaps if you’re looking for a little kitchen spruce up. So without further ado let’s see what this year is about to have in store for the world of kitchens.

Rounded Cabinets

I feel probably the most passionate about this one. Actually, I already talked about it in this post last August so you know I mean business. It looks fresh but isn’t too “right now” and I feel has total longevity when done well. Oh, and the style versatility is amazing. Let me show you.

architect: studio johnston | head design by stefania reynolds | styling by kirsten stanwix bookallil | photo by anson smart

Now, if someone had told me that rounded cabinetry is trending without showing me a picture, I would have likely pictured a more modern design like this stunning one by Stefania Reynolds of Studio Johnston. This is actually Stefania’s family home! It’s modern, soft, playful, and just cool. The way those rounded corners bring an effortless contrast to the harder angles is perfection. Another contrast that I love is the glossy sheen of the cabinetry with all the natural wood grain and natural limewash accent walls. It creates such a nice balance stylistically.

Also, I know this isn’t about lighting but that oversized sconce in that nook is SO GOOD.

design by white studio & co interior design | styling by julia freiseisen | photo by claire mcferran

This beautiful kitchen by White Studio & Co Interior Design leans much more modern traditional but is softened by the curved corners of the lower cabinetry and island. Doesn’t this just scream “I’m a very special kitchen”? My god is it elegant. This is a perfect detail if you want a very neutral kitchen but also want it to feel like it’s got a little something extra special going on:)

design by bidgood | photo by mary mcneill knowles

I believe this incredible kitchen by Bidgood was the first one last year where I really took note of this trend (or the initial murmurs of a trend). The cabinetry in the range surround is just so special. In this space, the rounded detail feels both modern and retro! Then paired with the sweet light dusty blue and butter yellow paint colors, this kitchen is dripping with charm.

Don’t worry, you’ll a few more examples as we get continue through the post:)

Integrated “Stand Alone” Cupboardsdesign by nina farmer interiors | photo by jared kuzia

Integrated refrigerators are not new, obviously, but what I’ve been seeing more and more of are cupboard/hutch-like pieces being integrated with the more traditional floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. The majority of these “cupboards” are in fact where a lot of refrigerators are hiding but in that extremely special kitchen above by Nina Farmer Interiors (I just bought her book and have no idea why it took me so long), the fridge looks like it’s in the wood cabinetry on the far left and which leads me to believe the green cupboard is just that, a beautiful integrated Dutch larder cupboard. It’s a standout piece but feels like it belongs.

Ugh, I also just noticed that incredible double wood trim around the doorway. Aside from seeing how awesome this kitchen is in general, that sort of detail is why you hire a designer. So so good.

design by vaughan design & development | photo by chris snook

This beautiful cupboard-looking piece is most definitely a refrigerator but at first glance, you might assume it’s simply a regular cupboard. I love the sweetness this design brings to a kitchen and for this kitchen by Vaughan Design & Development especially! All the textures, perfectly aged materials, and color palette are amazing. Putting a naked fridge in there (especially a modern one) would have really changed the whole feel of it and I’m so glad they went with this design.

design by sarah sherman samuel | photo by daniel peter

It’s not a real kitchen trend post if Sarah Sherman Samuel isn’t included, am I right? Well, here she is with a “cupboard fridge” as well as her DIY beaded cabinet fronts from her Semihandmade collaboration!

design by sarah sherman samuel | photo by daniel peter

There are a million things to love about this kitchen (I mean look at those counter edges!!) but this fridge cupboard is a very special feature that really gives added charm to an already very charming kitchen!

There were a couple of examples I found with triangle tops instead of the bell shape that I loved too. I just didn’t hear back from the designers in time to get them in this post:)

Pop Of “Permanent” Color

Ok, so yes. At the beginning of the post, I said we usually caution people from making potentially very bold or super colorful choices with permanent features. On the other hand, if you are a person who loves a bold moment and loves color then this is for you!

design by monika michałowska | photo by mood authors

I am very much in love with this kitchen design by Monika Michałowska. Those soft minty green cabinets (a trend we called last year that I continue to love), the veining stone with a short backsplash, those herringbone wood floors, all soft and stunning. Then boom! That pop of bright red is so exciting. The kitchen would have clearly been so pretty without it but with it, the whole space is taken to another level.

design by a. naber design | photo by charlotte lea

This pop of baby blue is a little less bold than the red but just as special and puts a little extra electricity in this wonderful kitchen by a. NABER DESIGN. Baby blue is on fire right now but it’s also a timeless color when done right. I really love this so much.

design by curio interior design | styling by adrian manuel | photo by kelsey ann rose

In that August trend post I also talked about zelliege tiles and the cool ways they are being used. Well, a pop of color is a very cool way. I love that instead of this kitchen peninsula being made out of the same wood the cabinetry is, Curio Interior Design decided to go for a rich brick red zellige tile. It’s eye-catching but doesn’t overpower the space and adds an incredible amount of texture.

design by rebecca zajac | styling by emily edith bowser | photo by sara ligorria-tramp

Then with this kitchen by the amazing Rebecca Zajac (the cabinet designer of Bowser’s kitchen), she chose that beautiful green zellige tile as the perfect color pop. It really makes this kitchen look so inviting and extra special. Plus, greens and blues (depending on the tone) are a great choice if you want color but not have it overpower the room. They are neutrals after all;)

Reeding Accents

Not a brand-new trend but it feels extra on fire right now so let’s dig in!

design by charlotte lucas design | photo by chris edwards

Reeding is another one of those features that can be used for almost any style. Take this wonderful modern luxe kitchen by Charlotte Lucas Design. It adds a refined organic texture that beautifully contrasts the painted modern cabinetry and luxe lighting.

design by poco designs | photo by anson smart

In this unreal kitchen by POCO Designs, she not only used reeding on the island but also on the cabinet fronts. It’s simple, elegant, and then with that incredible burgundy marble, it’s a texture design dream!

design by sarah sherman samuel | photos by daniel peter

Of course, Sarah is on this list again! I love love how she used wood reeding not only on the body of the island but also on the support post. I don’t have much more to say aside from that it’s beautiful, the texture (like all the others) makes my eyes extremely happy, and the wood tone is perfect.

design by sharp + grey interiors | photo by rebecca mcalpin

In a bit of a twist for the last example, I’m looking at this tile! I’ve had my eye on this style of tile for a minute so I’m really hoping this is the year it’ll so more mainstream. I mean it’s so good and it has that reeded look!

Colorful Window Trim

If you are thinking, “Hey Jess, wasn’t this a trend you called in 2020?” Well yes, yes I did. So while we all know what that year was, it was also 5 years ago and baby the window trims are getting a fresh coat of colorful paint.

design by bright designlab | styling by nik nik studio | photo by george barberis

This wildly beautiful kitchen by Bright Designlab perfectly shows the organic modern MCM style and those painted window trims and beams bring the whole space together. It’s a small detail that makes a huge, wonderful difference.

design by anna haines designs | photo by paul whitbread

The painted green trim on these kitchen windows by Anna Haines Designs is equally as wonderful as the first! The personality it adds is so wonderful. I also really love that they chose the warmer color on the lower cabinetry and then went for a lighter, cooler shade for the windows which makes the room feel a little more open and taller if that makes sense.

design by sophie rowell | photo by paul whitbread

Now this pop of bright blue is so fun and adds just the right amount of whimsy to this beautiful kitchen by Sophie Rowell (also look at those knobs!). I wholeheartedly stand by this trend because it’s a beautiful and fairly simple way to make a huge visual impact.

Dark Beigephoto by tali roth | photo by lillie thompson

This could be the new “white kitchen” and I’m not mad about it. I mean when you have a kitchen like the one Tali Roth designed above, wouldn’t you want the same? It is neutral but it feels cozier than a traditional white. Now there’s nothing wrong with white but having some other neutral option is very nice.

design by meet west studio | photo by rett peek

You know what’s funny, I was just about to say how much I liked silver fixtures with dark beige, the way Tali designed hers, but then I moved on to this also stunning kitchen by Meet West Studio and thought, “Wait! I love brass too!” This clearly means all metals look great with this color family.

design by meet west studio | photo by rett peek

This angle was too pretty not to include. I adore how the cabinet color is also in the marble accent on the wall. Oh, and for the beautiful texture Olympics, what a cool thing to mix the wall marble with cement countertops and a tiled upper counter accent. All look so cool together.

design by merete coleman | photo by chaunté vaughn

While this is the lightest of the dark beiges, I am completely smitten with this custom-built and painted cabinet/fridge/freezer. The goal, according to Merete Coleman, was to make it look like a modernized Hungarian marriage armoire. The results are incredible and this one also feels like it could be in the “cupboard cabinet” trend too. A two-fer:)

Fun Stools

No reno required! All you need is a counter.

design by shapeless studio | photo by kate sears

More and more I’ve been seeing designers play with stools that are really fun. Sometimes they are in the same style of the kitchen but I really love it when they contrast a little like these burgundy beauties that Shapeless Studio used in this awesome kitchen they designed. They have a fun shape, cool, details, and are a perfect moody pop of color.

design by charlie ferrer | photo by fran parente

Now these beauties don’t contrast the design by Charlie Ferrer at all but are just as perfect. If I could take a wild guess, they look vintage to me:) All those details and mixed materials add the perfect finishing touch to this kitchen. I also love how the wall color and the leather seats of the stools match. Your eye just feels happy.

design by nainoa architecture and interiors

Another complementary stool to a wonderful kitchen design is this one by Nainoa Architecture and Interiors. These are stools they actually designed and I really love how unique they are. Picking a stool with an interesting space is usually a great bet:)

design by leyden lewis design studio

Another example of this are these stools in a beautiful kitchen by Leyden Lewis Design Studio. Since the island is open, with a lot of legs, choosing a pedestal-style stool was the perfect choice for this space. Plus they add a handmade, organic element that effortlessly contrasts the straight lines and hard angles. Stools are power players, people!

Colorful Stained Wood

Ok, this one is also VERY exciting to me. Historically, I wouldn’t have called myself a colorful stained wood lover. The ones I had seen were very intense with the grain very heavily pronounced. It just wasn’t for me. But boy have times changed and I am pretty in love with how designers have been using it. All of the examples below are different shades of green but I’ve seen it done in light and dark blue and they are equally as cool. I really feel this is on the rise.

design by ysg studio | builder: locbuild | photo by anson smart

YSG Studio is known for its incredibly creative and bold designs. This kitchen is a prime example of that. So while there are so many amazing elements I just can’t stop looking at the green-stained upper cabinets that so beautifully complement the stone.

design by bidgood | photo by mary mcneill knowles

This is a design element that like the rounded cabinets, I would have put in the “modern” design category but I was proven very wrong when I came across this unreal kitchen by Bidgood. So first off, rounded cabinetry and second, green stained wood! It has a traditional style but looks so fresh. Not to mention the light green on the walls for a little tonal moment. Heaven.

design by bright designlab | styling by nik nik studio | photo by george barberis

I thought I’d crop this photo and show you this kitchen again because look! The green cabinets are stained, not painted. I just love how gently the wood grain peeks through. 10000/10.

Dark Hardware On Dark Cabinetsdesign by ursino interiors | styling by brittany albert | photo by nicole franzen

I could only get one photo for this one but I feel that tonal hardware will be a big trend this year. I think mostly dark hardware on dark cabinets. It’s chic and simple and that’s all I have to say about that:)

And here we are at the end. I love pulling this post together and I hope you get inspired! Or at least loved looking at the photos. Any favorites? Any thoughts (remember not everything has to be for everybody;))? Let’s chat.

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Design by Anna Haines Designs | Photo by Paul Whitbread

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Starting Fresh And Simple: The River House Upstairs Laundry Room Reveal

When we were designing this house Katie (my SIL) and I both really wanted it to be easy to maintain and clean. While minimalism is currently not as en vogue, when it comes to utilitarian spaces that tend to attract life clutter and kid stuff I’m still a big fan of keeping them sparse enough to maneuver easily, and visually simple. Keep the chaos to a minimum. This laundry room checks all the boxes they need, although a smaller footprint. It’s on the bedroom floor and is where the bulk of their clothes and bedding will be washed. It also has a pocket door that can be shut when guests are over because trust me – it doesn’t always look like this.

Paint Color

We chose the most soothing and refreshing blue tone called Eventide by Sherwin-Williams. I’d say it’s powder blue without any of the “baby” vibes to it (it’s actually what I wish I could change my bedroom to be painted). The room is pretty much drenched in that color on the cabinets and the walls. The layout is pretty simple – a large capacity washer/dryer on one side, a sink, and lots of storage for linens and cleaning supplies.

Art (vintage) | Clothing Rack (similar) | Floor Basket (similar) | Runner

We toyed with wallpapering that wall a lot but ultimately decided to keep it simple and just style it (with a vintage Oregon map and a wood clothes dryer).

Washer | Dryer | Tea Towel

We did the same groove treatment to the cabinets as the mudroom (like its little, bluer sister) and then I found these affordable handles on Etsy that have both light wood and brass that pop off them nicely.

Knobs

I ordered both knobs, handles, and really long closet handles for the bigger cabinets.

Stone | Woven Tray | White Vase (similar) | Glass Canisters | Wood Hangers

The stone is from Caesarstone and we went with Organic White in here which has some movement (so hard to see in the photos!) and isn’t a pure white, but doesn’t look like faux marble. We took it up the backsplash to keep it simple since we had a ton of overage from the slab.

We styled it with cute stuff on the countertops, but in reality, they stay pretty clear for room to fold and actually do the laundry.

Sink | Faucet | Tea Towel

The Kohler sink and faucet (Purist) sit inside the cabinets and gives more of a utilitarian vibe. Big fan of this look (I did it in the OG Portland project laundry room, too!).

We used a simple wood dowel and a closet rod end kit for the hanging rod. In my experience, these don’t get a ton of play, but I like them mostly for my blouses to pull out before they get wrinkled, immediately hanging them up. Also, clearly it’s a good alt for airy drying clothes.

Sink | Faucet

I love the polished nickel in here with the blue – brass could have looked great, but that shiny silver is just so pretty.

Long Handles

On the other side we have a longer linen closet (they have a universal vacuum in the house, so no need for a large vacuum or mop closet). It’s an incredible amount of storage for junk, tools, cleaning supplies, etc.

Clock | Wood Tray | Wood Box (similar) | Planter (similar) | Art (unavailable) | Mauve Towels | White Towel | Laundry Basket | Switchplates

We left an area open for the laundry basket to roll into and that 3 bushel industrial canvas and leather bin is perfect for it. We styled it all out with cute things on the countertop, but again this is such a hardworking space that the countertop is mostly for stacking stuff and mating socks.

It turned out to be such a fresh and simple space, not a lot of bells and whistles but hardworking and really easy to keep clean. Please note our pretty rug from our last collection – really great for these types of spaces – soft since it’s woven with some wool, but still utilitarian. Now just picture the pile of clothes on the floor Everything is linked below:

Laundry Room Resources:
Flooring: Stuga
Paint Color: Eventide by Sherwin-Williams
Switchplates: Rejuvenation
Countertops/Backsplash: Caesarstone
Utility Sink/Plumbing: Kohler
Faucet: Kohler
Washer and Dryer: Electrolux
Handles and Knobs: Etsy
Runner: RugsUSA

*Architect: Anne Usher
**General Contractor: JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction
***Interior Designers: Emily Henderson (me!) and Max Humphrey
****Styling: Emily Henderson (me!)
*****Photos by Kaitlin Green

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Happy New Year – 2025 Is Going To Be FUNNNN – Here’s What We Have Planned

Welcome back The EHD crew had a much-needed break with our friends and family, away from computers and I was even pretty off social media, which always feels so thrilling. My family went to Colorado where I fell in love with Cross Country Skiing, The Ducks were destroyed at the Rose Bowl which was devastating to my Brian, and the rain might finally stop here (so glad we got away for a bit, it’s been unrelenting). We have a new Portland team member starting today (Hi Marlee!) and I’ve been in dreaming and planning mode, with some fresh New Year energy. So looking at the 2025 calendar is very exciting because it feels pretty well mapped out, with some bigger shoots/projects (fairly spaced out) and some great fun easier projects. I always think it’s fun (and nosy) to know what is happening in other people’s businesses and while I can’t tell you everything here are some things that the EHD team will be up to (and some hints of the secret stuff).

Finish The River House

We are almost done with this beauty and plan on shooting the living room, dining room, kitchen, and office/game room in February and March. Why the wait? Well, we are waiting on some furniture and decor that we’ve designed that aren’t ready yet:) Tomorrow you’ll see the laundry room and soon after, the primary closet (all shot in December) and we have two more bathrooms that should be revealed soon. But the main spaces are planned but we are in a waiting game on pieces.

Family Promise Decoration

In case you aren’t familiar with this, Family Promise is a hotel-turned-family shelter that houses up to 72 families and we have been collaborating on helping them with a massive renovation. They ended up getting some huge grants for the renovation which is awesome and we weighed in on some decisions. Now that phase one is done we have two big spaces to decorate (the playroom and the multi-desk social work room).

We hope to start these rooms in January with a reveal in April. We already 1/2 designed and installed four other rooms that are furnished/painted but need some styling so you’ll see those this year, too. While I had originally thought I would be more hands-on with the renovation and picking the more permanent finishes, the building company and their architecture firm were moving fast to make decisions and stay within a very tight commercial budget. Honestly, I was just mucking it up and complicating it too much. So we are involved in the decoration and furnishing which is my sweet spot anyway (turns out budget-friendly commercial design is very limiting!).

Our Garages

Well, I know we’ve been threatening to do this project for a while but we’ve needed to save money and honestly, mentally prepare for another big construction project on our property. My brother and his friend have started a construction business so they are tackling it (already demoed). The intent is to make it as functional/safe/finished as possible on a “budget” (LOL) mostly for storage, tool org, and projects (not for cars for us, but making them, of course, work for future car use). Once this garage is done we can move all of our props, rug, and furniture storage in here (plus have a project space) and get started on the other house on the property (you know, the one that is 200 years old and dripping with charm and asbestos/lead paint/mold/rot with no plumbing, electrical or HVAC – SHE’S A DOOZY). So this garage kinda has to happen for us to keep moving on rehabbing the rest of the property. It’s just the least fun way to spend money, but we’ll document it all for you. Hilariously, garage content does really well so that’s good!

Outdoor BBQ Area

When we first landscaped we knew that we were neglecting a proper BBQ area, but we simply didn’t know where we would want to grill/hang out and we were frankly so over budget we just had to call it and wait for phase 2. After living through two summers here (and rolling around a $100 gas grill on the sports court) we know exactly where it should go. So yes, we are putting in an outdoor kitchen as well as getting rid of a 1/3 of the sports court to have more natural landscaping areas. We are working with RTA on the kitchen and Dennis’ 7Dees on the new landscaping around the kitchen and near the hopefully finished pickleball court. Reveal by April, we hope.

Secret Product Line

This last year we’ve been developing a line we are excited to debut in March. We even did a secret trip to the factory to approve everything (which we LOVED). Our big shoot is in January for a spring launch. Stay tuned.

More Rugs And Maybe Even Lighting?

We are working on the next rug launch (going to be a nice pivot as well as more colors in the ones that we love). And it’s going so well that we are pitching a lighting line. A huge thanks to my team for being able to handle these bigger new collabs so well

New Emily + Brian Venture

Brian and I are launching a side business that is far more personal (not design-related at all) that we are so excited about – he’ll be running lead, I’m kinda working for him. More to come soon, but we’ve been working on it for a couple of months and it’s all happening

Stuff At My House

Last year I had a list of stuff to get done – the family gallery wall up the stairs, kitchen cafe curtains, pleated lampshades for the living room, painting the living room fireplace, stenciling the landing floor, repainting our bedroom, designing our custom bed so the one we designed for the guest room could move up there. Sure, I thought/worked on that a decent amount but accomplished none of them.

We’ll also be mentoring a local PDX family through a renovation (look for the application details this Saturday) and am excited to do a lot more vintage shopping posts (twist my arm), long-form educational design reels, and IRL problem-solving for friends and family.

Oh and yes many of you have asked about Jess and Caitlin’s MOTO (they are almost done, we swear!) and Gretchen is working on hers as well. We are shooting my friend Robyn’s living and dining room next week and another friend’s later this spring. OH, I FORGOT TO TELL YOU – we have to rebrand and rebuild the whole site (not a cheap and fast process, but I’m finally ready to do it with more clarity on what I want it to change into).

2024 was honestly such a good year (I can’t say that with as much enthusiasm about every year, TBH) and there were still a lot of holes, opportunities for change/improvements, and things to tweak – but all doable and fun. I’m just so excited to start the year with another awesome team member up in Portland to help us execute all that we want to and by doing so make room for some new opportunities while spending a lot of time with my kids since we are T-minus 7 years til they both graduate high school. I’m feeling so grateful to have an incredible team and that you are all here reading and caring. We appreciate the heck out of you. Now let’s go 2025

All Professional Photos by Kaitlin Green

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