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Stained Glass Is Having a *Serious* Moment: Here Are 5 Places to Try it In Your Home (+ How Much $$)

Growing up in a family that frequented a traditional Methodist church (my mother even worked as a teacher in the corresponding private school), I saw a lot of stained glass. I can still clearly remember sitting in the second-level balcony seats and looking out to the colorful glow of the nearly floor-to-very-high-ceiling windows with their religious depictions. Frankly, it was beautiful and something I’m sure I appreciated as much as any 7-year-old could (that is to say, not that much).

Those childhood church memories were the majority of my exposure to stained glass until I started traveling, and then eventually landing in Los Angeles. The neighborhood I used to live in was replete with 100-year-old Spanish and Meditteranean bungalows, many of which had a gorgeous stained glass feature window at the front. There was one street in particular (Crescent Heights) that I drove down almost daily, and sometimes I’d meander just taking in the beauty. Some had large crests possibly of the first families that built the homes, some had just little stained glass detailing, and others had large mural-like windows. I mostly chalked it up to “old” architecture, something of a bygone era.

Except YOU GUYS. Stained glass is not just for centuries-old buildings. It’s very much having a moment even in newer homes and I’ve reignited my awe and wonder for the glass artform. This should come as no surprise to myself or those reading who follow my articles: finding another spot in your home for color that traditionally doesn’t have any? Well…that’s right up my color-loving alley.

images courtesy marco zamora | from: arlyn interviewed a gen z design tiktok star – here are 5 very unexpected takeaways

You may recall my interview with Gen Z content creator Marco Zamora, who DIYed his builder-grade, white-box Los Angeles rental apartment with so much (removable) character, including his hand-painted “stained glass” windows. I’m pretty sure that doorway and transom to his kitchen broke Instagram/TikTok. When I first saw specifically that transom, I slapped my knee and thought something along the lines of “Hot damn, that looks great” while I swiveled my head around my home looking for a suitable spot to try something similar (I didn’t find one).

design and photos by sara ligorria-tramp | from: sara’s mom’s living room is back with a much needed personal update – two years later

Then there were also the stained glass feature windows in the home of Sara’s parents that she helped them to redecorate. I texted her shortly after starting to write this article asking for some details about them, mostly if they were original to the house or if they were commissioned. “My dad made them,” she answered me back. What?!? While the subtle detailing on the right photo is more my design aesthetic, both are incredibly impressive. (There is also one behind their bed in the primary suite Sara revealed here).

design by anne de wolf of arciform and versatile wood products | styled by emily henderson and emily bowser | photos by by sara ligorria-tramp | from: this primary suite was designed around an arched stained glass window – see how they made this new room feel vintage

And, of course, this arched beauty the team shot a few years back in a home designed by ARCIFORM. Surely that bathroom door would be impressive without the leaded or stained glass, but with it, whew, it’s so beautiful and memorable.

Like me, you may be thinking that stained glass works well in buildings with history or a strong architectural perspective, but then I remembered the Fig House, a contemporary event space Emily worked to completely rehab nearly a decade ago. She worked with Judson Studios to design some gorgeous modern stained glass windows, which gave the blank slate spaces so much oomph.

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My most recent spotting of stained glass was in Jennifer Garner’s home which was just featured in Architectural Digest (see the third slide below). After that, I went down a rabbit hole of inspirational photos. This felt like something I could safely explore from a distance, kind of like a celebrity crush you know you’ll never land, but you can admire it nonetheless and have some fun mentally envisioning a life where you’re with them. I say that as someone in a rental who doesn’t plan on doing anything with this new-found love. It will be something I tuck away into my vault of design ideas for one day down the line when I’m able to customize a home of my own.

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In my journey through all things stained glass, I found Debbie Bean, a stained glass artist in Los Angeles, and I couldn’t help but contact her to find out more. What does this cost? What homes does it work in? Is it worth keeping tucked away for the future, or just a pipe dream? My reporter skills took over and it only made sense to gather her answers and share them with you here, as well.

There’s a lot to dive into still, so here is a quick-fire of our interview:

On whether stained glass is having a moment or not: “Stained glass will forever be having a moment for me! My studio is proof that people have fallen in love with it. More designers and clients are coming to me because they want to incorporate it into their projects in exciting and innovative ways. People are realizing that stained glass isn’t confined to factory-produced doors or ornate church windows. Instead, we’re seeing it used in modern spaces, which speaks to its timeless appeal.” On cost: “Each project varies by design, glass selection, size, and delivery requirements. I wish I could give a more satisfactory answer, but prices can range from $500 to $10,000 or more.”On how long a commission can take (I gave her a transom window to use as an example): “Creating a custom piece for a transom window above a door generally takes 4-8 weeks. This timeframe includes designing the panel, the approval process, ensuring accurate dimensions, ordering supplies, and fabrication, among other necessary steps.”On why stained glass is so magical: “I love that it’s not a static piece of art but one that changes throughout the day. The interplay with light is fascinating—it offers privacy at night and a kaleidoscope of colors when the light shines through. With such a wide range of glass choices, I get to explore not just colors, but also opacities, textures, and even create my own glass. The possibilities are endless. I also appreciate how transcendent its appeal is. Stained glass can be found everywhere! Personally, having grown up with stained glass in my home, it has always held a special attraction for me. I feel fortunate to spend my days working with it.”On what styles of homes it works best in: “I honestly can’t imagine a scenario where stained glass would feel forced or out of place with any architectural style. My work tends to focus on a modern geometric approach, but I’ve had the opportunity to create designs beyond that scope. Each project offers a unique chance to demonstrate how stained glass can be applied in ways people might not have previously considered.”

If you’re in the greater Los Angeles area, be sure to check out Debbie’s beautiful work if you’re considering commissioning a piece of stained glass for your home.

Though my current home will likely never feature stained glass, I’m glad I have this information to work from. Like any art, prices are quite varied, but in the right application, I’m sure it’s well worth the investment.

Now, let’s explore some beautiful photos of stained glass in different areas of the home:

The Most Popular: Windows

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Windows are, of course, the expected place to find stained-glass creations. They can be as ornate as what you’d expect to find in churches or as subtle as the one above, also from Judson Studios.

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How perfect is this bullseye-inspired round stained glass window? It’s just enough to be unique and special but not so large that it takes over the room. This was a home captured by photographer Laure Joliet for an Architectural Digest feature.

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This round turret staircase is just the kind of place I’d want to see a window like this. I can imagine someone floating down it in a gauzy or lacy nightgown with a very demure, very quaint candelabra in hand. Perhaps a friendly talking clock or candlestick appears? Probably not what designers Mark Weaver and Associates had in mind, but it’s where my mind goes. (I grew up on Beauty & the Beast…I cannot be blamed for my fantasies.)

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I love to see stained glass in styles other than turn-of-the-century Mediterranean homes. Just look at this wildly good Art Deco installation in a Paris home by Gaspard Ronjat.

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EHD alum and friend Brady Tolbert has some stained glass beauties in bold colors in his home. I think the “blocks of color” style plays nice with lots of different design aesthetics, particularly anything on the more contemporary side of things.

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I can’t stop thinking about the tiny little stained glass corners on this leaded window in a dining room by Julie Neill Designs. It’s so delicate and just barely there but still makes such a high impact on the room.

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On the complete flip side of that previous space is this home with stained glass windows by Judson Studios. These look almost like butterfly wings and I love the colors of them so much. It’s certainly a bold move, but if you have the home to pull them off (and the budget) boy would it be magical.

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I wanted to include this last example in a home by Cullman Kravis. So much of what I already showed (and will continue to show) lands in the more contemporary or geometric camp, but scenic depictions like this cherry blossom tree in a window above a vanity are exquisite (and a nod to Arts & Craft style). It’s where stained glass truly becomes art. I have to imagine a commission like this one would take weeks to complete and is on that upper range that Debbie shared earlier.

My Favorite Application: Exterior Doors

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If the header to this section wasn’t indication enough, I absolutely love stained glass on an exterior door. Maybe because it’s more unexpected? Many of the exterior doors I found that drew my eye were similar to the above (by the incomparable Reath Design), where each grid of the door frame was a solid color. This same home had a similar door in the kitchen (below) so this element is repeated throughout the house with great success. I could see this design working well in a ton of different architectural styles, especially a more contemporary building.

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The design on these doors in a large but charming foyer from Florence deDampierre is in a similar vein to the one by Reath Design, but with a bit more visual interest. This is the type of treatment I’d probably never think to do in a country-meets-rustic chic home. It’s a really interesting juxtaposition that on paper I’d say wouldn’t work, but in execution is so interesting and clever.

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The stained glass doors and windows, the painted floral details above them, the white painted floors, the white and blue paper pendant…this Nina Farmer room left me so dang charmed. Of course, my mind goes straight to my toddler slamming that door shut as she tends to do, hearing my beloved stained glass rattling in its frame, but if I can fast-forward to a time when slamming doors was a thing of the past (haha, yeah right), I could see myself here, enjoying my country home, waiting for my bread dough to complete its second rise (haha, yeah right).

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Now let’s look at something less grid-like and more eclectic. If the Cole & Son Cloud wallpaper by Fornasetti is any indication, these homeowners aren’t afraid of a little bit of drama and quirkiness. The colorful glow scattered on the floor feels like a kaleidoscope, and how could that not make you smile instantly? (This photo is by Laure Joliet, which she shot for Architectural Digest, designed by Charlap Hyman & Herrero.)

A Way To Bring A Ton Of Interest: Interior Doors

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If I love exterior doors with stained glass, then you know I love interior doors with stained glass. This bathroom door and transom by Gold Soup Interiors feels decidedly Victorian because it is! The owners of this home are lovingly restoring an old Victorian, and details like this door are spot on.

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Transition Interior Design took an already pattern-heavy room and leaned in with this floral motif stained glass door. I love the color and movement it brings, adding to the whimsy of the space.

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If only we were all so fortunate to have a utility room that had an entrance like this! This home by Project Home does not lack in moments to add in color, including these doors that pull together the floor colors as well as the yellow from the millwork (or cabinetry?) beyond.

A Subtle Stained Glass Moment: Transoms

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I feel like every category I cover, I’m like “This is my favorite stained glass application!” They’re all great, and while doors are still my favorite, a transom window is a close second. Whether it’s a colorful checkerboard grid like above by Green & Mustard or blocks of color (so similar to Brady’s house!) by Amanda Pickett featured in Frederic Magazine, a transom stained glass moment is kind of like the gateway to the art form in your home.

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A Clever Interior Feature: Interior Windows/Room Dividers

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Lastly, the most decorative use of stained glass in the bunch: The interior wall or room divider. I love when designers get creative with dividing spaces, and this is a beautiful way to do just that. The above photo (a design by Studio Percale) is a door, I believe, but I wanted to include it in this section as inspiration for opting for a stained glass dividing wall rather than your standard drywall. Something like this would be so fun leading into an office space if you don’t need a ton of privacy or soundproofing, or if you have a den or library room in your home. Can you even imagine?!?

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And lastly, this grand, intricate set of stained glass “windows” inside a home by Andee Hess + Osmose Design. This is in a Tudor-style home, which I’m calling out because I wouldn’t necessarily peg it for that architectural period but it WORKS. This type of wall works best with lots of natural light, or if you backlight it.

So…have you fallen in love with stained glass yet?!?!? On a scale of 1 to GIVE IT TO ME NOW, how much do you want a stained glass moment in your home? While the real deal is a considerable investment price-wise and design-wise, don’t forget that there are also ways to get the look with DIY supplies (check out this awesome tutorial by A Beautiful Mess) or even adhesive window films. It’s a great way to test out the look to see if it’s right for you, your home, and your lifestyle.

And that’s where I leave you this week. Until next time…

Opening image credit: Design & photos by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Sara’s Mom’s Living Room is Back With a Much Needed Personal Update – Two Years Later

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My Brother’s River House Mudroom Reveal – A Fantasy Utility Room For The Whole Family

Ladies and gents, we have a new mudroom for you and if you are into function first (as I tend to be in a mudroom) this will hopefully be your jam. Mudrooms might be my favorite room to design because when you are able to check all the boxes that make your life easier, it pays off forever and for everyone in the family. I did the interior design with Max Humphrey, Anne Usher (architect) and it was executed by Sierra Custom Construction. As a reminder, this is my brother’s house, dubbed “The River House” which is a new build near the river in Portland. This space is a utility room that has the trifecta of function: bag/shoes/coat storage + a dog food station + laundry machines, and topping it off the prettiest big planting/prep/utility sink ever. I love, love, love how this room turned out – it’s clean and contemporary and works so hard for their family, but with enough warmth and interest to keep your eyes happy. Let’s get into it.

The layout of the room is big with ample room for storage. We lined three walls with cabinets and drawers and intentionally placed all their needs in advance. There are even enough pullouts to separate recycling (cans, glass/cardboard, garbage, and another big tub pull-out for dog food). We have a battery drawer and room for crafting supplies. They are all empty now (looks like Ken will be getting some batteries and craft supplies for Christmas!).

There are multiple entrances/exits – outside/river, up the stairs from the garage/car with flow into both the family room and kitchen area. It’s PERFECTLY placed (thanks to architect Anne Usher) with the right access for a drop zone and yet out of sight from the entry (although I’m going to kill them if they use the front door instead of using the other two entrances meant for this, creating a pile of shoes in their gorgeous entry!). We went with a flat front cabinet style with vertical grooves into them to add some texture and painted them Rocky River by Sherwin-Williams which we LOVE, in a flat finish. It’s such a good deep green that added a lot of contrast and color, without being too bold or dark. We used black accents for the hardware, lighting, and plumbing. The combination of white oak (Stuga flooring in Shell), dark green, and hits of black created the river house utilitarian vibe we were looking for.

Wood Floors | Green Paint | White Paint | Coat Hooks | Cabinet Handles

On the other side, we have hidden storage above and two huge closets for vacuum/mops and craft supplies. I’m very, very jealous, but also excited that my brother’s family has no excuse to have rogue shoes or bags in their entry (ahem).

The Epic (And Controversial) Sink Wall

The sink wall has a story – when we were shopping at Kohler my brother responded HARD to this sink and all but demanded that it go in his house. This is where the mash-up of contemporary and vintage/traditional started coming into play – which at times has confused me but it’s also what makes a house feel more custom. The surprise quirk of this sink with black-turned legs is exciting. I LOVE how it looks and more importantly, love that my brother loves a design element so passionately.

Sink | Sink Legs | Faucet | Dog Bowl Set

We broke up the run of cabinets to fit in this sink and the dog bowls tuck inside – giving it some purpose. We thought about skirting it but that felt a little too traditional for Katie so we added paneling behind it and painted it the same color as the cabinets (it was white for a while which looked unfinished). That huge pull-down faucet is incredible – both visually and functionally (and I swear my brother is going to bring the dishes in here to do them, he loves it so much).

Obviously, this sink could be in a kitchen, however, we felt that it worked stylistically better in here – but as you can see it comes with a cutting board which is great for prep. I love the silver rod on the front for styling, of course, and think it works really well with the windows (which are black from Marvin). P.S. If you want to order this Kohler Farmstead sink here is the combination we used: this sink, with these grid inserts (right and left), these black legs, this faucet, and these water valves and P-trap.

The Hardware

Handles | Pulls

We went with a combination of hardware (per usual) to help it feel more custom and thoughtfully designed – Barrington edge pulls, Massey handles and knobs – all in Oil Rubbed Bronze, which is Rejuvenation’s way of saying “warm black” (so don’t be scared, some company’s ORB is a faux brown which is not my favorite, this one really reads as just a not cold black). We did 18″ Massey handles for the huge closets and 6″ for the laundry cabinets, then 6″ for the Barrington edge pulls.

Lighting

Sconce | Ceiling Light

We chose one sconce over the sink, the Fairview which is hyper-classic and has a utilitarian vibe (with the mushroom-colored shades that add a nice accent of warmth). We have three ceiling Crawford lights (which I have as well in a few different sizes).

Roman Shades

Roman Shades

We didn’t want a huge pattern in here but wanted a bit of texture to add warmth so we chose this thin charcoal and white pinstriped fabric for our shades and worked with Decorview on the execution. Now in some photos/videos, it does this thing called “more” which means looks wobbly on some cameras (I knew this could be a problem). It’s not in person, obviously:) The shades are easy to pull up and down, but they’ll mostly stay up and added that nice layer that makes the room look way more finished.

The Caesarstone Countertop And Backsplash

Stone

The stone is so pretty – it’s Cloudburst Concrete by Caesarstone and it has a really warm texture that you can feel that looks like concrete, but it’s totally non-porous and therefore hard to stain. We didn’t want to use flat white in here and this light movement on it is really nice in person (Katie also really wanted engineered stone which I fully supported). We did a simple edge, no bullnose or anything and it’s clean, highly durable, and will last forever.

Washer And Dryer Cabinets

This house was designed to have a large capacity washer and dryer upstairs on the bedroom floor and a smaller one down here (for river towels, sports uniforms, kitchen rags, etc). It’s a true luxury.

Washer | Dryer

We actually had this Miele set left over from our house as we ordered two sets (one upstairs on the bedroom floor, one downstairs in the mudroom) but the capacity is smaller and the drying takes a long time for everyday use (meant more for small apartments or air drying as they do in Europe) so before we even installed them we gave these to my brother (and then we bought huge capacity washer/dryer). That’s all to say – these are great for space saving (and stack really well) but if you have a 4+ family it might not fit enough. We love working with Build.com on appliances (not sponsored in this case, but just a shout-out).

Styling – My Favorite Part

Rug (COMING SOON!!) | Clock | Tall White Totem Vase | Woven Storage Boxes (similar) | Watering Can | White Round Vase (similar) | White Vase with Handles (similar) | Canisters | Black Lamp | Leather Bins | Radio (in cream) | Waffle Towels | Wood Tray

Oh, I was so happy to get to the part of the project where I got to shop (truly my first love). I linked everything but wanted to call our our NEW Harvey Rug (named after their dog) which doesn’t launch for 3 weeks but thought it could be a fun sneak peek. It’s a great utilitarian rug (both jute and woven). The clock and leather bins are from Rejuvenation, glass canisters from The Container Store, and lots of Target and World Market accessories.

Coat/Bag And Everyday Shoe Storage

Wire Baskets | Rolling Laundry Basket

The other wall is reserved for all the everyday clothes/bags shoes and even sports stuff (modeling after ours – having a basket dedicated to cleats and gloves is crucial). We installed 9 hooks, some shorter for the kids to reach and spaced them for maximum capacity (i.e. not right on top of each other). It was hard to find bins that big that you couldn’t see through but I actually really love that you can see what you have.

The whole room works so well for their family, and since its one of the few rooms that is styled out it currently is the favorite room in the house by guests. It feels so appropriate for the overall design of the house and gets so much use (and praise). For all the links to product here you go:

Mudroom Resources
Windows: Marvin
Flooring: Stuga
Wall Color: Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams
Cabinet Color: Rocky River by Sherwin-Williams
Hardware: Rejuvenation
Lighting: Rejuvenation
Countertops/Backsplash: Caesarstone
Utility Sink/Plumbing: Kohler
Washer/Dryer: Build with Ferguson

*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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The Link Up: Em’s New Favorite (BEAUTIFUL) Read, Arlyn’s Modern Day Collectable, And Possibly The Perfect Bag

Happy Sunday everyone. I’m sure you’ve heard that LA is currently melting (I’m sure people who deal with this kind of heat all the time are laughing). So we’re going to keep this intro short and sweet so that we can go back to standing in front of our AC units. Let’s talk links!

This week’s house tour is more of a room tour via the ever-wonderful deVOL Kitchens. They just never disappoint. That color palette is simply to die for!

From Emily: Keyanna of East & Lane launched an online magazine which frankly is a ballsy and unheard-of long-form endeavor in this short-form world. I clicked on it through her newsletter and felt so enriched by the content, and warmed by her words. Listen, I love this girl and I see so much talent in her (she is a mentee of mine so I’m biased) but I KNOW how much work, time, thought, money, and love went into her first digital zine and I was just so impressed. Please click on her newsletter and download her first issue. May we all care about our art as much as Keyanna does.

From Mallory: Since summer is almost over I made not one but TWO end-of-summer dishes that absolutely slapped. For lunch, I meal-prepped this Caesar pasta salad (I added chicken as well!) the key to meal prepping this is to combine the noodles, chicken, and dressing, then let those sit in the fridge & when you go to eat it you toast some breadcrumbs and add some freshly chopped lettuce and shaved parm (I kept a little dressing on the side to drizzle on top at the end too). When I tell you this was one of the best things I’ve ever made…I’M SERIOUS. The other fun summery meal was a BLTA with a lemon pepper basil sauce and by Studio Mcgee nonetheless!! The sauce was incredible (use Greek yogurt instead of mayo to make it a bit healthier if you want to!) I was absolutely in love with these two meals – make them before summer is over!!

From Gretchen: We’ve been working on some shoots behind the scenes and snagging a lot of really great styling props along the way. I’ve realized that just about every room on the planet can benefit from a really great floral and/or branch arrangement. Foraging the flora and fauna usually comes easy, especially at the farm. But it can be tricky (and sometimes expensive) to nail down the right vessel. Often they’ll be too small and underwhelming or way too big and domineering to additionally hold branches. Luckily, Target has been killing it in the “just right” vase game. One of my recent faves is this black, textured ceramic vase. It’s got a beautiful, simple shape to it and is kind of the perfect height for a larger countertop arrangement, plus it looks wayyy more expensive than it is. Similarly, this brown, fluted vase is a great height and shape, but unlike the black one, it’s got a nice sheen to it, and catches the light beautifully, especially in photos. I think either would look awesome in a nice fall tablescape or layered with books and other smalls to fill out some open shelving. Target score!

From Arlyn: I’m what you might call a die-hard East Fork fan. I allow myself one big purchase from them every year (usually around Black Friday or when they have a great “seconds” sale). I have mugs, Everyday Bowls (my favorite), and their Ice Cream Bowls. They just released their fall collection and I love the colors so much. One is a soft Swedish blue called Big Sky and the other is a perfect plum called Wine Dark Sea. I plan to scoop up some of their Soup Bowls in either color as my next acquisition. (Related note: I haven’t collected something in a while and I’m slowly collecting these and it feels so special and exciting every time I decide on a new purchase. I highly recommend not diving in and buying all the things all the time.)

From Jess: Your girl is trying to get her strength back. And speaking of backs…my lower back has always been pretty weak. I was introduced to this lower back pad by my trainer to use for ab workouts and WOW, I love it. It not only makes those types of workouts more comfortable but I’m now able to focus on the right areas instead of worrying about/putting unnecessary strain on my lower back. Of course, if you deal with chronic pain in that area, etc please talk to a doctor or fitness professional before using anything. Just wanted to share since it’s been such a game-changer for me!

From Caitlin: I cannot get over this belt bag!!! You may have spotted it last week in our Colette pants review (I had to call it out there, too) but it is a TOTAL DREAM. I spent last week on the East Coast – first visiting my mom, then heading up to Boston, then popping over to Provincetown for a pre-wedding celebration with my dear college friends – and let me tell you: this bag fits SO MUCH. A full-size bottle of mosquito spray/SPF! 4 pill bottles! My phone! Cards! My friends’ phones and cards! As a bonus, it’s all sustainably made by a women-owned business and only a fraction of the price of a traditional belt bag. Cannot recommend it more highly for travelers, long days out, or for anyone who wants to feel just a little bit cooler

That’s all for today! Stay cool and see you tomorrow for a BIG REVEAL!!!!!

Opening Image Credits: Photo Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens

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What Blogs Do You Read? + Plus 2024 Blog Thoughts

Hi. I’m Emily Henderson and I like blogs written by people with opinions, personal anecdotes, and long-form design nerd details. I also like print magazines, LOL. I can detect AI in under two words. I know when a PR team has hired a writer. I, like most of you, live for a personable person struggling to solve problems and decorate a space that means something to them. I hope for a mistake that I can learn from and I will read all the makeovers and reveals – sponsored or not, big or small. I’m HERE for photography content that doesn’t move fast. I don’t mind videos and reels, but I mostly like it when you can tell someone channeled writing a journal entry while plugging in some pretty photos to illustrate the points and emotions. But most blogs have died, just as their former owners are thriving in different ways (should I do a “where are they now?” column – JUST ASK!!). Some publish 2-3 times a month, tied to sponsored reveals and there’s nothing wrong with that. Yet at the same time, when you post 6-7 times a week like us, you need a 3-5 person team. It’s an untenable career for most and the only reason I’m here is that I got a huge kick in the career by HGTV, then an 8-year Target contract which allowed me to hire and grow a team that helped me create more and better content every day, week, month and year. So many creators are doing so amazingly without their blogs, shifting to mostly social, product lines, books, design firms, and consulting. It’s fun to watch and at times I wish we had a 20-year OG blogger reunion, Romy and Michelle style to see where we all landed after the Wild West of the early digital media. I’m so grateful to still be here which I credit to you and my team (along with my love for it which fuels me daily). So today I thought I’d celebrate those who I still check in with, read, and think are doing a FANTASTIC JOB. If you only post 3-4 times a month don’t be offended that this isn’t your list – you are likely more of an IG influencer which is awesome and a totally different muscle. This blog post, is for my OG ladies and gents. You may notice a trend below with husband and wife teams of which I am totally not jealous, LOL. I also want to be clear that this is not a “best of” or a comprehensive list of what’s out there, it’s just who I consistently check in with and the whole point is to follow MORE.

Chris Loves Julia

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JULIA MARCUM · CLJ (@chrislovesjulia) • Instagram photos and videos

If blogs had a prom queen and king I think we know who we’d vote for. They are the powerhouse duo that I’m incredibly impressed with daily/weekly/monthly, watching them as they renovate their own home and design approachable and good product lines for the masses. So much content. So many hours a week on camera for stories and reels and a big staff that supports (and whom they support). They have been able to do all while maintaining a daily blog and a stable family life (and keeping up with social in a remarkably good way). I know that it’s not easy to do what they do and if I have to guess they are both pushing themselves hard towards unknown limits, so I try to thank them for their service by engaging with every post via likes, shares, and comments. And I hope you do, too. My only envy is that my Brian doesn’t share my design/blogging passion, which I would never make him fake but doing it together would be so wonderful. I’m genuinely happy for them that they can be a team while leading a team.

The Grit And Polish

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I dare you to find one person who can say a bad thing about what Cathy and Garrett do. They slowly DIY their vintage homes with such thought and integrity. Their words and homes are warm and inviting and while they don’t write every day, it’s usually often enough that I check 2-3 times a week and catch up. I recently connected with them in person for a long lunch and they were incredibly lovely, as predicted. These are the bloggers who should still be around.

Cup Of Jo

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Joanna Goddard (@cupofjo) • Instagram photos and videos

While Joanna recently launched a substack (which I really enjoy, Big Salad) the blog is still a lovely corner of the internet that feels warm and still fresh. The comment section is always a delight (I don’t spend that much time in it) and I’m consistently impressed with how fast she reacts to cultural and political issues, in a really thoughtful way. Always a nice way to spend a few minutes with coffee:)

Wit & Delight

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KATE ARENDS | Wit & Delight (@witanddelight_) • Instagram photos and videos

Listen, there are some I just can’t not check even if they only post once a week. While she doesn’t post that often and mostly has a substack (like a lot of former bloggers), I still like her voyeuristic photography and wild use of color in her home. She, like many bloggers (including me) overstretched the design content creation budgets and had to make some serious life changes (i.e. design blogging is more expensive than food and fashion). Always rooting for her.

Young House Love

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If you thought John and Sherry disappeared I’m happy to say they are alive and thriving! I have the inside scoop of what they are up to and I don’t check more than twice a month, but you can take the girl out of Young House Love but you can’t take the Young House Love out of the girl. I still check. I always will. It wasn’t over for me.

Camille Styles

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I check Camille’s site for recipes a lot. She is more in the wellness space with a lot of positive habit-making, beauty routines, and certainly an elevated lifestyle. It’s always pretty and calm, and her new brand Casa Zuma is full of pretty, thoughtfully sourced home items (great gifts, IMHO).

Yellow Brick Home

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Kim and Scott have been at it for years and they do an incredible job of documenting their projects (with lots of thoughtful DIYS). Based in Chicago they have multiple projects you can follow along with, and their vibe feels really calm and just easy to read and follow (and I love their designs a LOT).

Honestly, most of my former blog friends have started Substacks, which obviously people pay to read. Joy has one (on mental health), and Orlando as you know has one. And it’s definitely something I really really want to do (I’ve already written a few, but I don’t have the bandwidth to launch it with confidence I can keep up with it). It’s hard for me to encourage people to go into it because there are just so many more eyeballs on social (and social is easier to produce on your own). I’m actually going to New York to speak on a panel in front of policymakers about how AI is affecting (negatively) the blog world (stealing content obviously). We’ve shifted to writing posts that are Un-AI-ABLE, but the future is unknown and yeah, I want regulations in place to protect all creators.

ANYWAY, the question is – what BLOGS do you read (not what IG creators do you follow)? I want more lunchtime friends to check in with.

A couple of fun blog follows that don’t update much, but whom we love: Old Brand New, Jungalow (Hi Justina!), Shavonda Gardner, Carmeon Hamilton. I’m sure I’ll add to this throughout the day as I remember them (or as you remind me) – but PLEASE add more in the comments so those of us who love this media form can add more to our daily (or weekly) repertoire. LONG LIVE BLOGS!!

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A WILD Fix It Friday: Watch Us Help Refresh 4 Reader-Submitted Rooms & Give Them The Advice They’ve Been Looking For

Man, it’s good to be back! It’s been a little over two months since the last Fix It Friday but that all ends right here, right now. To be honest, I wasn’t coming up with any prompts I really loved or thought were super helpful. Then I thought, “Wait, just do a wild card!” Ask the people what they need. So that’s what we have here today, pretty easy fixes that don’t require you to start from scratch. We’ve got a couple of dining areas, an office, a bathroom, and to finish it off a quick-fire curtain debacle. I think this might be a regular prompt because as you will see it’s a pretty fun one. Let’s just jump right in…

Dining Room With A LACK Of Drama

This reader needed some help making their dining room feel better and simply, more “finished”. Here are their exact words and requests:

“What do I do to make this dining room look finished? Rug (8×10)/Curtains? Artwork!!? Color? Not a fan of a gallery wall, what would you recommend? Any advice is welcome. Thank you!”

They didn’t give a budget so I tried to keep it on the more affordable side just in case:) But the exciting news is that with this space a little will go a long way. All the furniture stays, great! But let’s move that china cabinet closer to the desk leaving room for either a real or faux plant or tree in the corner. Then to finish off the window side of the room, I really think curtains would add a much-needed softness to the room, plus add more elegance and warmth. Don’t forget to hang the rod high! Here’s our guide for all things hanging curtains. But to really warm it up with texture, if it’s in the budget, layering in a medium-toned woven Roman shade would look so pretty. Ok, back to the desk/cabinet wall. Since the reader isn’t a big gallery wall lover (I’ll try not to take that personally! just kidding:)), stacking two larger pieces on top of each other in between the cabinet and desk will add a calm but high-impact art moment this room could use. Then to add a little ambiance and bring in the woven Roman shade, getting a woven design lamp is not only beautiful, it’s practical! Finally, I think a rug is optional and very much up to the reader’s preference. Some love having a dining rug while others really don’t. Given the pattern on the pillow on the desk chair, I thought our Oregon Plaid rug would bring in some great pattern and a little color. Lastly, I think the dining table’s centerpiece could be a little more visually impactful (but still functional). So a slightly modern, large footed bowl would look awesome and finish it all off beautifully. Come see what specific pieces I’m thinking of…

Table Lamp | Art (top) | Art (bottom) | Rug | Linen Curtains | Woven Shade | Curtain Rod | Faux Tree | Footed Bowl Centerpiece

This is the vision! It’s calming, works with the darker woods, and the sage desk color. Those curtains are the same affordable ones that Caitlin put in her living room (and RAVED about). I personally love a French return rod and I think a black color will balance best with the existing dark tones. The woven shades seem to be super customizable too! The two art pieces come in a ton of sizes, have multiple delivery options (even a digital download), and the colors really pick up on the desk color and have just enough blue to work with the rug. The lamp is so cute and affordable (plus adds a hint of glam with the brass details). The footed bowl is just modern enough to add freshness but doesn’t look too out of place and that tree is a faux option but a real one is equally as wonder…if they can keep it alive:) Onto the next!

Embracing The Quirk…Even If Involves Seashells

This reader has a bathroom that is FULL of personality and charm (some of it love, some of it less so). I’ll let you read their incredibly charming email to get an idea of what the pain points are:

“For the upcoming Fix-It Friday, perhaps you can help this blah bathroom? It is my 1910s home’s “primary” bathroom, used by myself and two teenagers. Most of what is in the room is original–the seashell tiles, the subway wall tiles, the mud-set and perpetually grimy-looking floor tile, the clawfoot tub, the stained glass window, and the medicine cabinet with the broken mirror (did I mention one of those teens is in that phase of sudden growth where he is not sure where his body ends and the wall begins? I am getting this fixed lol). I DESPISE the seashell tiles but respect their game and have tried to neutralize them with the dark green wall paint and the pink line art. Not original is the beige ceiling light/exhaust and the above-medicine-cabinet vanity lighting. We’re pressed a bit for storage in here even though we are not a family that uses a lot of grooming products.   

So, WWJD? My thoughts so far are to swap out the vanity light (I kinda like this? Which is leaning into the pink but maybe this old house wants something more classic/classy? But I’m not sure I am classic/classy?) and do something not so depressing with the ceiling light/exhaust. (Since this room has a window I don’t by code have to exhaust to the outside, so a fan could work.) Maybe swap out the outlet covers for something more chic? More clever options for storage or for corralling the things that are just going to always stay out? The gingham shower curtain is a new addition that I like but maybe I should have been bolder? (My taste in patterns runs geometric.) My budget is about $750 if I stagger purchases over time.”

There’s so much to love but if you read the email there are some pain points. Let’s start with the main medicine cabinet and light. If you look at the photo below there’s another wooden medicine cabinet in a darker stain that I think is so pretty and would love her to try to match if possible. That will help bring a little more consistency with the varied wood tones where each tone has a designated feature. Now, I really love the idea of the pink vanity light she linked in her email but I’m really not sure if it will sit above the cabinet in a way that will totally work. I can’t tell where the junction box sits. If it’s high enough where there is space between the top of the cabinet and where the bottom of the light sits lowest then great! Otherwise, I have another idea below.

Aside from that it seems that a few other cosmetic changes could make a big impact – A colorful bath mat, black metal outlet covers, hanging the art a little higher, or replacing it with something more graphic are all options. Oh, and I say keep the shower curtain! It’s very cute:)

I did really struggle to find a decent storage solution with the photos I was sent. But also, it just might be one of those cool old bathrooms that simply doesn’t have the space or layout for good storage. I have one idea I’ll show you below…

Ceiling Light | Black Metal Outlet Covers | Toothbrush Holder | Wall Art | Teak Wood 2 Tier Basket Stand | Bath Mat | Vanity Light

Ok, here’s the whole thing. Now, I have almost no experience in exhaust ceiling fans/lights. This beautiful big flush mount I found is likely not going to work. Just didn’t want to suggest an exhaust fan and not have any idea what I was recommending. But for things I can confidently recommend, art! I do really like the pieces that I was sent (sorry, one didn’t make it into this post). But I do feel that the scale of the art in the photo above is too similar to the scale of the seashell border. I think trying a large-scale abstract pattern like in this piece might feel better, visually. I also like the idea of a thin black frame to tie in with the other black elements. But the piece they have works great but should be raised a bit if it stays:) Ok, back to lighting. If you flipped this vanity light so that the bulbs were at the top, it would sit nicely on the medicine cabinet (as the current one does) but it looks cleaner and modern, yet has an MCM “vintage” feel. Measuring is key though before ordering! Just because something looks like it’s going to fit doesn’t mean it will. Then if the vanity light is a matte black, let’s change all of the outlet covers to a metal matte black. Simple, chic, and doesn’t compete with the wall paint. A bath mat is a must and this one looks like it could work great. It’s not too busy but does have some pattern for a little life. And finally, my only storage solution was this 2-shelf teak basket stand to go under the console sink. It won’t solve all of your problems but will hopefully help a little!

Adding That “Final Layer” To A SWEET Dining Nook

This kitchen/house was impossible not to include which you’ll see in a second. I truly don’t really think they even need help but I know more than anyone, having someone to bounce ideas off of even if you have a good plan is CRUCIAL to the process. So I am here to *hopefully* be that person for this reader. For this one, we are going to look at the space before we get into what they asked for in their email.

Yes, I know, SO DREAMY.

And it only gets better!

Their living room for reference. Incredible!

This dining room is SO fun and is the room next to the kitchen. Again, they know what they are doing! But here’s the email:

“So this is my kitchen breakfast nook. I’ve been stuck on how to handle window treatments, lighting, and just generally making my breakfast nook more layered and cozy. We have a dining room but honestly, this is where everyone tends to congregate, so I want it to feel much more layered, cozy, and fun. We’re not afraid of color or quirk (I very much resonate with this version of Emily’s dining nook) but I also still want it to generally fit in the vibe of our Spanish revival home. Me, my husband and our five year old live here but we have people over all the time, so I want this to feel like a space that everyone can pile into. 

Here are the current issues:

Bench: The bench that our contractor built isn’t deep enough and it’s the wrong height. I’d like to put in a new built-in bench and am wondering if it should wrap around all three walls or just be a lower and deeper version of the current one. However, if it wraps equally on both sides, it could only be 46″ long because it would have to stop before the window on the left. I sketched out the space below. Overhead light: I’d like to swap out the light fixture for something that hangs and is maybe more of a statement? Like this is huge but maybe could be a cool statement? Window treatments: I’d like to figure out how to bring in some color/pattern/softness via upholstery on the window seat and/or window treatments. I havent been able to add pillows to the bench because the bench isn’t deep enough and the molding of the stained glass window molding cuts into your back. The stained glass window is curved so no idea how/whether to do a treatment there or just on the other window on the left side. Table + chairs: Table is fine but I’d also be fine getting rid of it – if we did a wrap-around bench would an oval table be better? Chairs definitely need to go – they’re uncomfortable outcasts from my previous apartment’s outdoor space. Molding color: The molding around the stained glass window is white and the molding around the side window is blue. Should I paint them to match one another and if so what color? Inspo: These spaces feel very cozy and layered. I think we’d want that vibe but with more of a hit of modern quirk. I also added two pictures below of other rooms in our house to give you a sense of our style.

I could hear myself (aka real design paralysis) in this email so I wanted to help! To start, if they have the budget absolutely do a wrap-around bunch and have it stop at the same point on both walls (before the window on the side wall). That should leave them with plenty of seating plus the adding dining chairs. But, of course, when they have it designed, map out the number of seats to make sure they are happy with it:) I’ll get into how to make it fun and cozy in a second. For the light, I LOVE the pendant they linked. I am a huge oversized light fixture lover when it’s done intentionally like this. Plus it will absolutely add warmth to the space. I would then skip a window treatment on the stained glass window but if they wanted to put a Roman shade on the other window that would totally work. As for the trim color question, I would either keep them different or have them both be white. Maybe that’s a later decision once they see everything else in there! And finally, if they do a wraparound bench, an oval table would be ideal and maximize all the seats.

design by lea johnson | photos by sage e imagery | from: lea’s open concept pass-through dining room design agony – solved!

When I was thinking about the bench, Lea’s stunning custom bench came to mind. Of course, they have different needs, but the striped back and velvet seat is such a fun but not overwhelming combo! Since they are also worried about the trim digging into their backs, making a low (sturdy) back cushion would easily solve that issue (even if it covers the bottom of the stained glass window trim) and then they could layer fun pillows in front of it!

Here’s what I’m envisioning…

Wicker Pendant | Dining Table | Black Dining Chair | Leather Dining Chair | White Centerpiece | Abstract Pillow | Sea Green Pillow | Blue Italian Velvet Pillow | Yellow Velvet Round Pillow

For the bench seat cushion, I would go for a warmer rust color. That way it warms up the kitchen which is pretty cool-toned and also works nicely with their purple dining room. Then for the pillows, I would keep them pretty solid if they go for something like the striped back cushion. I noticed in the living room they aren’t afraid of fun pillows, so that light rust one is SO playful but also extremely cool. From there they can easily layer in other great colors in multiple fabrics for that inviting, cozy feel. I do think adding one minty-toned one is a good idea to bring in the kitchen cabinet color. And yes, look how great the pendant looks (not sure how to scale that is, ha!). I went with a darker wooden oval table to add visual depth to the nook and to have a different vibe than the dining room. I then chose two different chairs based on the vibe they want! Remember that the backsplash has that bold black-and-white pattern so bringing in a couple of black wooden chairs might balance that all out beautifully. However, if they want to keep it light, I really love that wood and leather chair. Looks comfortable and as Emily has pointed out, young kids have a hard time with dining chairs that have arms. Lastly, can you tell I love a big white footed bowl as a centerpiece??

An Artist’s Office

I was stunned when this incredible artist, Alyssa Zack, whose work I love and admire asked me for design help! But look, we all could use a fresh set of eyes on a space we’ve been looking at for far too long. Here are Alyssa’s design issues:

“I have this weird pass-through room to the backyard that I use as my office/studio. It obviously needs to be functional but I would also really like it to be cuter! My budget is around $800 and would ideally like to work with existing bookshelves, desk, and the large utility storage drawers. I do have the wall pops Chris Loves Julia floor tiles that I was thinking of using on the floors. The room is about 9.5 x 10 ft. 

Here are my initial thoughts that will hopefully spark some additional creativity from Alyssa:) First, let’s start with the color palette. I wasn’t sure which Chris Loves Julia floor tiles she has (I guess in the product board below) but whether she covers her current tiles or not, I think this palette will work beautifully. Please take a look at the Instagram photos below:

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Since this is a pass-through room, I think keeping it light and warm could be a good move. A warm blushy sand would be so so pretty and not too overwhelming when she’s trying to create. Now, I also love the idea of playing with a maroon trim of sorts. Putting it a bit below the ceiling makes it feel a little less formal but adds a little something extra to the room. But a completely blush room where she also paints the existing bookcases also sounds pretty awesome. I mean with a fresh coat of paint and a little reorganization, those bookshelves will look brand new.

Aside from the new paint, adding in a great new rug, replacing the outlet covers, getting a new chair, and putting up even more wall storage (is there ever enough in an office?) she is pretty set!

Brass Outlet Covers | Wall Shelves | Blue Spray Paint | Removeable Floor Tiles | Rug | Office Chair

Here is the overall vibe. Again, since she’s an artist I consider this board more as a jumping-off point for her to run with. That’s the kind of blush tone I’m envisioning. Soft, not too pink, not too tan. Then aside from maybe a maroon accent, giving new life to her small rolling cart with a cool light blue is another easy opportunity for a pop of color that won’t take over the room. Those floor tiles might be the ones she has and if they are I’m a big fan! But a rug to protect those tiles and add some texture isn’t a bad idea. And while I’m partial I love this rug from our first collection (did you see Alexandra Gater use it in one of her reveals?) I really do think it would look so good in there. Now, she totally might be happy with her current desk chair, this one is a little more elevated:) Oh, and how could I forget about adding that cute shelf above the large utility storage cart (which is awesome)? While she could use some more closed storage to help with less visual chaos, that wall is asking for some shelves. She could fill it with practical things or style it out with pretty things and plants. And now that I’m thinking, I’m wondering if she could add simple wooden doors to her bookcases if she would prefer to have less happening visually in there. Just an idea:)

Go check out her work if you haven’t already!

Quick Fire Curtains Solution

This one is going to be a quick fire because my heart really went out to this reader and we’re not sure we have a perfect solution (yes, I consulted Arlyn). Here’s the email from the reader:

“My design dilemma revolves around curtains and troubling angles. My husband and I moved into our new home about six weeks ago. We’re super lucky that pretty much all of our furniture and decor fit seamlessly. But the curtains situation has me stumped. 

We have two living areas in our new house with big beautiful, tall windows on our back wall.  I quickly (read impulsively) bought a curtain rod and curtains to hang up. Unfortunately, I did not notice that the ruling is sloped quite a bit on one side leaving me stumped. Thoughts?”

As you can see, this is VERY tricky. When I asked Arlyn this is what she said, “Umm I think because there are so many all over, lower them all below the transoms to be even across both rooms.” I agree with her even though that may not be the perfect solution since the rod on the angled ceiling side will be slightly covering the half-circle window. I also understand if the reader wants to cover the transom windows.

Another option, that still doesn’t solve the transom window issue, is to get Roman shades for all of the lowers and not have to deal with any rod covering anything. I think this one could be a group discussion to help this reader! Let’s talk window treatments!

Well, that’s it for today! Hope this was both fun and helpful (especially to the readers who have rooms in this post:)) Happy Friday and see ya tomorrow.

Love you, mean it.

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Painting The Art Barn Mural With Banyan Bridges – (But What Should It Look Like?)

So often I have to prioritize and execute the projects/rooms that have more professional consequences or obligations (i.e. running a “business”). But with this project I stood firm, not moving it from my calendar all summer long, no matter how swamped this fall is going to be. I repeated what many a content creator has said in the past – “I will not go another winter without a floral mural on this alpaca/pig/art barn”. Water, food, shelter, floral mural. right? And it’s for no real purpose other than personal excitement, joy, experimentation, and good old-fashioned creative collaboration (why I got into this in the first place). I want my eyes to see flowers all winter and I want to spend a few days with an artist I admire, Racheal from Banyan Bridges fame, throwing colors on a barn, getting messy, and chatting about how we are both former Mormons, moms, TV hosts, and design content creators.

photo by kaitlin green | From: a summer project – the barn turned “kids summer clubhouse”???

As a reminder, this is the art barn that is 1/2 for the alpacas/pigs and 1/2 a flex space for the kids to do art projects and for Gretchen and I to take calls after the kids get home from school. It’s old and falling apart and so charming. The outside needed a fresh coat of white paint, fine, I like white because it matches the rest of the buildings on the property. At this point I didn’t want to do a blue or red barn, I liked the idea of it looking cohesive architecturally, but boy was I feeling like I wanted to take a risk and a smaller shed/barn is the perfect place to do it. It’s just paint. If we don’t like it we can literally paint over it in one day. Brian still is like, “I have no what you are doing but go for it”.

We recently almost finished the inside (stained floor coming soon! See render above for the plan:)), so the whole project is coming along. The inside is looking very cute, so let’s get into what the outside could look like (with help).

Floral Mural Inspiration

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I love this one, but it has more of an overall wallpaper pattern. I think the pattern might be too intricate for me to do and wayyyyy more time-consuming than we have, but pretty darn great.

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I love this one, too – exciting, bright, graphic. There is something a little too bright and yet dark about it but the scale of the flowers and movement are really good. I should also say I want it to feel like a mix of PNW (Oregon) and Scandinavia. And I want it to not look totally odd/out of place on our property.

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I LOVE this one. It is graphic but in a more Scandinavian folk art way which speaks to my soul (never been and y’all I’m going to need to go soon, this is getting ridiculous). It has symmetry but an organic movement, and multiple colors in the flowers, but not very watercolor-y.

Both the black house above and this white brick building were both done by Bailey Sullivan, an illustrator and muralist from Richmond, VA. She has a really cute, bright Scandi style. Love your work Bailey!

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A few years ago Handmade Charlotte painted this mural and my goodness it’s good. It has more of a Marimekko vibe and she did it by projecting the illustration onto the barn and then tracing and painting. LOVE. Definitely go check her out.

She has a great post about “how to paint a gigantic mural” (and she’s rad – I’ve met her a few times at blogger conferences).

Mural Artist Banyan Bridges FTW

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I met Racheal Jackson at the Meridian Experience blog conference in 2022, although I followed long before. She is a PNW artist/content creator/TV host and is wildly artistic. Like if you look at the two of us she wins in all the color, risk, and bravery categories. Such eye candy, joy, and irreverence. She recently redid her midcentury kitchen in Vancouver, Washington including painting her fridge in color blocks. Go look. So after we moved up here I wanted to figure out some sort of collaboration with her and we bounced many things around (Charlie's bedroom walls, the floor of the landing) but she booked the show Artfully Designed (with Natalie Papier and Frankie Zombie) now on Discovery+ so her schedule was booked up. I was finally able to lock her down and negotiate all the things we needed to, so now next week we are executing the mural.

Please note the comment on this mural she did in Austin a few months ago:

I threw it out there, DM'd her, and figured it was worth a shot. That was months ago, but here we are!

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Her work is really graphic, playful, retro-inspired, with an incredible amount of energy and movement. Not exactly "Scandinavian barn" but I think that's why it's going to be so fun - it will stretch her AND me, stylistically.

So before we got started Gretch mocked up these with an iPad and stylus. We gave some inspirational images and these, but honestly, we are really open and are hiring her for her creative expertise, not mine (or I would have tried to do it myself).

At the time I told Gretch I was in between the more organic floral (above) and the more graphic Scandy folk art (below).

We sent this to Racheal yesterday, not wanting to dictate but also thinking it's fun to see the two styles on the barn (would be in color, obviously). So now it's the creative back and forth to figure out OUR floral barn mural. I'm so excited and nervous (I am a terrible artist, BTW) and love so many different styles that it's hard for me to know what will be "best" (the chronic pathology of a stylist). I'm both a Virgo and Enneagram 7 which is WILD sometimes (the "enthusiast", driven by fun) which means that I'm a stickler and very detailed about HAVING FUN (ask my team). And this mural, next week, is going to be FUN.

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: A Summer Project – The Barn Turned “Kids Summer Clubhouse”???

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Let’s Move Our Eyes Up! 15 Fresh & Unique Crown Moulding And Trim Ideas

Unique crown mouldings and trims aren’t something that you see all that much these days. I’m mostly speaking about newer construction which is honestly such a bummer if you ask me. Sure, they may not be the right look for every style of home but man, they can add so much character to a home! I feel confident that I’m not alone in having my heart flutter a bit when I see a really beautiful application. So as I’m sure you can imagine, I was in heaven when I went to Paris last year…

Hi dad! This cafe’s moulding, in particular, really stole my heart which is why I took photos of it so I didn’t forget what it looked like. I thought “I’m going to DIY this in my apartment!” Just cut some dowels both vertically and horizontally, grab a nail gun, slap on some paint, and BOOM! Parisian crown moulding, complete. When I got home and started accessing my already existing crown molding, I realized this application wasn’t going to work/look right (don’t worry I have other plans, and sorry for the endless teasing:)). Then after talking to Mal recently about her plans to also add crown molding to her new apartment, it was clear I needed to dig in and write on blog post on this VERY important topic – interesting crown moulding and trim ideas. You can see from his face, Les Bunge also agrees that it’s urgent.

It doesn’t matter if you are renovating, a skilled DIYer, or just looking to stare at some beautiful spaces, there is something for everyone in today’s post. Let’s go!

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What has been really grabbing me lately is moulding like this, classic with a modern twist. The scale of the small rectangles makes it feel a bit fresher, don’t you agree? It commands that space in such a beautiful way. I know this is a shop but I would HAPPILY have this moulding in my home. I also love that it’s painted a different color from the walls but we’ll get to that in a minute:) Tali Roth is such a genius.

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And keeping with the classic geometric vibe. I love the trim detail that Lone Fox added to his IKEA bookcase DIY. It brings the whole piece to life in such an exciting way that totally feels style-appropriate to the home. This is something that anyone could add to a piece like this (with the right tools and some skills). 1000/10

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I thought it was important to add an example that felt a little more classic but still had that modern look. It’s really all about scale. This one looks more traditional because instead of larger rectangles like the first example, the main detail are the smaller squares. I’m absolutely not a crown moulding historian but anecdotally the smaller and more detailed the mouldings are, the older they look.

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My point is proven again! This moulding/trim/valance(?) is oversized and SO playful. I love what it does to the room. Definitely an expensive custom job unless, of course, you’ve got advanced DIY skills but so inspiring regardless.

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This one also falls into the moulding/valance camp but my god is it stunning. The lines are simple but the perfect mix of modern and traditional. It also immediately draws your eye up. Then if you go to the next slide check out that ball detail! So fun but still cool and elegant. The room doesn’t need a ton decor-wise because the architectural interest is so stunning.

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But speaking of detailed, ornate mouldings, this is a beautiful example! Studio DB did an incredible job restoring this home and I adore how the ceiling moulding is painted while the wall mouldings are the original wood tone. This keeps the ceiling from making the space feel too heavy while still honoring the natural wood on the walls. What a dream space.

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This one is for my beginner DIYers that might already have some crown moulding in their home. Paint is your friend! This tonal blush space is so calm and inviting. But it’s made a bit more visually dynamic with the mouldings being a darker tone. Not a new idea but such an effective one.

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Or you can pull a page out of Orlando’s book (he does this all of the time) and paint some “mouldings” on your walls. In this wildly good dining room, the boldness of the black helps to balance the wonderful intensity of the green. It feels both modern and retro and is so doable.

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Or if you have beams or mouldings that are calling for some special creativity, maybe they could use a little artwork like these beams?? (I know I used this photo for the Tamegroute ceramics post but it’s too beautiful and too perfect for this post to not use again.)

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Another option is to really just focus on the ceiling. I don’t know if this moulding is original to this home or not, but with the right craftsperson, you could definitely design your own version. I feel like mouldings have a reputation for making a home more “elevated/traditional” but they can also add so much sweetness like in this example!

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Now for the last handful of examples, I wanted to show some playful trim ideas. Like in this bathroom with the serrated triangle trim. I don’t know if it’s tile or wood but regardless I LOVE IT. But given it was designed by YSG Studio it’s no surprise that it’s bursting with interesting, creative ideas.

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Then if you love the triangle look, maybe painting around an archway or window could be the perfect affordable answer. This look is specific but would be amazing in the right space…like this one:)

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I’m not done with triangles yet. I adore this architectural feature designed by Daniella Villamil which was made even better with the triangle trim. Hope this sparks some inspiration for some features in your home that could use some enhancing.

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And finally, another reminder that trims are for furniture too and this bench by Tess Twiehaus. Couldn’t love it more and makes the whole space that much more special. No notes:)

Are you looking at your ceilings as we speak? Do you have crown moulding that you love or maybe could use some attention? Which was your favorite example? Let’s chat!

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Interior Design and Styling by Emily Henderson and Brady Tolbert (and team) | From: The Portland Dining Room Reveal + How to Create A Room That Is Interesting Yet Sophisticated

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The Results From The Reader Survey (And What They Mean For The Blog’s Future)

Y’all. Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who gave feedback on our latest reader survey. While we get a lot of Google hit traffic or people who just come for the reveals (or the hot personal goss) knowing more about you (and your needs, wants, and constraints) is incredibly valuable and really does change the business for the better. Some things didn’t surprise us (we all love a MOTO over here) but so many of the answers we were like, “REALLY?” or “OK, wow”. Like all digital businesses, we are at an inflection point and personally, as a business owner and mom (who still loves being a design blogger), I’m always juggling how to grow and progress the business while maintaining solid connections with my husband, kids, and team. It’s not always easy (and nearly impossible without a good team) and I’m so excited to figure it out. This year we are going to rebrand and rebuild the site – not a cheap, easy, or fast feat. It’s time for a fresh look, sure, but what about the site do we want to lean into, not to mention what type of homes, stories, and styles do we want to tell and explore? What is the real purpose and the big old question of “WHY?” And so many of the answers really rely on you, our daily readers. Those of you who check the blog like the news – I truly can’t thank you enough for being here. While we want new people to drop in and stay, of course, just programming the blog for clickbait has never been our MO and this survey was once again so enlightening.

The last site rebuild was big and cumbersome as I wanted the blog to be more of a design resource – a go-to place for all things design, decor, shopping, tips, community, etc. I’m sure many people found it helpful at times (including myself) but ultimately a lot of those pages went less clicked and then as things shifted with my team we stopped updating them. So as I was being asked all these questions about what I wanted the new site to be like, and what changes do I really want to make, I felt lost and confused. Your survey shed so much light and more importantly, gave us more confidence and clarity. THANK YOU. Ok, onto the survey – here are some of the highlights that I thought would be fun to chat about:

photo by kaitlin green | from: farmhouse family room revealWe received thousands of responses – 4x more than our last reader survey. WOW. THANK YOU. As a perpetual “suggestion box” person, I thank you 88% of those surveyed are homeowners. This surprised us, too – I guess we thought that since our audience is so big in NYC and LA there were more renters (and maybe there are) but at least those who filled out the survey own homes (which also makes sense since you tend to really care about remodels and decorating if you feel ownership over it).55.5% of readers visit daily; 4.1% of those surveyed only follow via social. WOW. It’s SO hard to keep up with content on all platforms so we often have to prioritize (and de-prioritize) our time. Now, of course, this was a survey on the blog so naturally, it’s going to be blog-heavy, but y’all this pleased me GREATLY. I’m a blog reader with so few daily reads left out there. While I know that my IG has 1 million followers, we honestly value and will continue to value the daily blog readers here so much more, just as you’ve prioritized us.Our top 5 most-beloved post types are: before-and-after transformations (loved by 86% of the audience); renovation tips, shopping guides, and easy updates (72%); farmhouse updates (70%); DIY projects or tutorials (60%); roundups (60%). On the other hand, seasonal trends/holiday decorating ideas are the least popular type of content (favored by 10%). This is funny since I spend so much time and money decorating for holidays and they never truly “hit” which is fine, I enjoy the heck out of doing it. But the survey confirmed that.Series-wise, MakeOver TakeOver (MOTO) is your favorite with 56% of the vote. SAME. Close runner-ups are Design Agony (34%), Fix it Fridays (32%), and Flea Market Finds (30%). I mean, you don’t have to ask me twice to do more flea market finds posts:)On a scale of 1-10, the overwhelming majority of you rated your design enthusiasm/knowledge between a 5-8 (72% total). The most popular rating? A 7, selected by 25% of you. AMAZING. You know, you care, you love design, and want to learn more (SAME).You are overwhelmingly interested in living and family rooms (88%), with kitchens taking second place (63%) and bedrooms in a close third (62%). NOTED. I would have definitely thought kitchens would be #1. 70% of you cited “budget constraints” as your biggest challenges when it comes to designing their spaces (understood). 40% cited choosing the right products as a challenge (we can help!); 36% cited lack of time (we can’t help with adding more time – but maybe we can highlight more quick transformations? On it).89% of you prefer consuming interior design content in blog format (hooray!). 51% enjoy static photographs on Instagram (compared to only 30% who enjoy reels, and only 4% who like TikTok!); 35% enjoy scouring Pinterest. 19% prefer to watch long-form video content. There’s lots of room to grow here – YAY.The style preferences were surprising! Our audience prefers Scandi (47%), Mid-Century (44%), and Traditional (38%) design styles. The least favorites? Maximalism (.3%), Transitional (.4%), and Eclectic (.5%). Crazy, right? Color-wise, we saw a few patterns: 36% of the audience decorates with earthy tones; 22% with bold/vibrant colors; and 22% with neutrals. We’ll keep a variety of color palettes coming – I love them all in different ways.Moving forward, you would like to see more vintage and antique furniture (65%), budget-friendly pieces (64%) and eco-friendly/sustainable pieces (45.3%). Only 10% of you want to see high-end pieces, but 28% are interested in custom/hand-made design. This is very exciting to me personally and this feedback is absolutely going to shape a future project that I’m dripping with excitement to start. When selecting furniture or decor, 80% of those surveyed prioritize functionality and comfort; 77% prioritize aesthetics or visual appeal; and 59% prioritize price/value for money. (Only 5% prioritize brand and only 17% prioritize sustainability, which is surprising). In response, we’re focusing more on in-person reviews, testing products, testimonials, and really trying to illustrate when and why a product is really, really good.When it comes to DIY, 71% of readers want to see small-scale renovation projects. 70% want to see how we solve tricky home organization problems, and 55% want to see more DIY outdoor or landscaping projects. While we aren’t a huge DIY blog (god bless those people, so much work), I always want to do more so this is helpful to know where we should focus when we dabble.Only 13% of those surveyed spend over $4,000 on sofas and or sectionals, while 70% spend between $1,500 and $4,000. That is a big margin, but y’all there are so many good sofas for under $2500 (but very few under $1k) so this is good to know that we are aligned. More than 50% of readers said their typical budget for a dining chair is under $200 per chair. 29% said they’d pay up to $300. 1.8% of readers said they’d spend $600 or more per chair. AGREED. Dining chairs (because you need so many of them) add up too fast. Coffee tables had the widest budget distribution, which we expected. 24% of the audience would prefer to spend under $250; 31% name their budget between $250-400; 18% say they’d pay between $400-$550; 12% suggest they spend between $550-$700; 7% look for tables between $700-850; and, surprisingly, 8.2% are willing to pay over $850 per table. SO INTERESTING. How Often Do You Change Your Home? 10% of readers update their homes monthly; 27% update quarterly or seasonally. 22% invest in new products only when necessary, 18% swap annually, and 20% update their home every few years.We were genuinely a little surprised by your top furniture and decor retailers! In the last year, 67% of our audience has purchased home goods from Target (as expected), but 51% purchased from Amazon! This is interesting because the feedback we get in the comments does not match reality here. Shows that convenience is winning in a lot of ways. Rounding out the top 10 retailers: Wayfair Brands, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Etsy, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, World Market, and CB2. This tracks with the budget info provided above and we’ll be sure to highlight more of these affordable brands moving forward (they are our favorite as well).For those who enjoy our lifestyle/fashion content – 56% say that product reviews or recommendations are most helpful for them, followed by quick and easy mirror selfies from me (40%), and outfit ideas from the EHD team (36%).

There was a lot of nuance in the responses that we were able to distill into actionable, bigger-picture stuff (spoiler: more relatable projects). January marks 15 years of being on the internet, (which is about 60 in blog years) and I’m always so grateful to be here, that my team is here, and that you are here. THANK YOU and exciting things to come I promise. xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: A Quick Trip To Target: The Little Things That Make Me Feel Good And Pulled Together

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New Sales! Come See Our (UPDATED) Highly Curated Labor Day Sale List (A LOT Of Savings)

It’s the end of summer (well not technically but you know what I mean) because school is back in session. I think I can hear parents rejoicing from all over the world:) But another great event happens this time of year…Labor Day Sales! So if you have been yearning for a great big sale so you can finally get that sofa you’ve been saving up for, get a washing machine that works like a dream, or pick out a few new clothing items for the season shift, this is the post for you. With the majority of the credit going to Caitlin, we’ve searched through all the best deals and found some pretty incredible products for you to peruse. So enjoy and hopefully, you find what you’ve been looking for…just for less money:) Let’s begin!

AllModern

Sale: Up to 60% off furniture, decor, holiday, and more.
Best Deals: Sub-$1,000 Timeless Customizable Bed Frame | Sectional We Sourced for a Coming-Soon Makeover | In-Stock Holiday Garland That Won’t Break the Bank

Amazon

Sale: Up to 40% off
Best Deals: The Vacuum We All Love | A Water Pik That’s 40% Off | Em’s Favorite Device:)

Annie Selke

Sale: Up to 70% off Sale Items + 20% off sitewide code LABORDAY.
Best Deals: Charming Handwoven Coastal Rug | Cheery, Punchy Striped Rug | Chic Indoor/Outdoor Rug, Perfect for High-Traffic Spaces

photos by kailtin green | left from: a whimsical fall (holiday + year-round tbh) tablescape in our sunroom | right from: a fun fast post about sweet new spring decor
Anthropologie

Sale: Up to 40% off furniture and decor, plus an extra 40% off sale pieces.
Best Deals: An Endearing, Fall-Ready Bud Vase Collection | $800-Off THE Best-Selling Storage Cabinet | Ultra-Sleek High-Impact Table Lamp

Arhaus

Sale: “Unique finds at rare discounted prices for a limited time only.” (Read: it’s a crapshoot.)
Best Deals: General Store Counter-Inspired Buffet | 40% Japandi Dining Table in 6 Sizes | Charming Traditional-Meets-Modern Outdoor Sconces

Article

Sale: Up to 40% off selected items.
Best Deals: Our Favorite Outdoor Sectional | $200 off this Beautiful Cabinet | $350 off an Awesome Upholstered Storage Bed

Ballard Designs

Sale: 20-75% off site-wide, plus free standard shipping.
Best Deals: A Kitchen Island That Belongs in a Heidi Caillier Project | The Best Round Bolster Pillows | $200 (!!!) Linear Chandelier

Blueprint Lighting

Sale: Buy one, get one free on all wall lights and table lamps.
Best Deals: Iconic Italian-Meets-French Articulating Sconce | A Sconce with A Very Unexpected Lighting Shape | Italian Modernist Table Lamp with The Chicest Counterweight Design

Branch

Sale: 10% off the WFH collection, plus a $25 gift card for orders over $500 with code LABORDAY.
Best Deals: The Ergonomic Desk Chair That Changed My Life | Add-On Headrests | An Adorable Kneeling Chair in Fresh Hues

photo by kailtin green | from: a beautiful bedroom makeover reveal for my friend, with some of my favorite beddingBrooklinen

Sale: 25% off site-wide.
Best Deals: Em’s Favorite Percale Sheets | A Plush, Hotel-Style Robe | A Great Down Alternative Comforter in 3 Weights

CB2

Sale: Up to 50% off furniture, decor, outdoor, and more, plus up to 60% off clearance.
Best Deals: Sleek & High-Impact Candle Sconce | Keep-Forever Paul McCobb Dresser | Stunning Sculptural Lamp That Looks $$$

The Citizenry

Sale: 20% off site-wide.
Best Deals: Spa-Style Hinoki Wood Bath Mat, Handcrafted by Japanese Artisans | Made-in-America Bench with Beautiful Proportions | Low-Profile Floor Baskets, Handwoven in Mexico

Crate & Barrel

Sale: Up to 60% off furniture, decor, rugs, bedding, and more.
Best Deals: Centerpiece Bowl by Athena Calderone | Bookcase with Closed Storage (and Show-Stopping Lines) by Leanne Ford | An Ooni Outdoor Pizza Oven Under $250 with Free Shipping (!!!)

Design Within Reach

Sale: 20% off furniture and accessories, including Knoll classics.
Best Deals: Iconic Neutra House Numbers | Keep-Forever Knoll Pieces | Bright & Happy Lowball Glassware

photo by kailtin green | from: my favorite spot in the farmhouse: our sunroom reveal!Elsie Green

Sale: 20% off sitewide. Use code FAREWELLSUMMER. *reclaimed wood furniture excluded.
Best Deals: A Traditional (and Beautiful!) Chair and Ottoman | Vintage-Inspired Enamel Pendant | Block Print Pillow

Enkay

Sale: 20% off site-wide with code LDS24.
Best Deals: Em’s Family Room Rug | A Rug with a Neutral, Textured Take on the Broken Stripe | Handknotted, Patterned Jute Rug

Etsy

Sale: Up to 60% off deals in-app. (If you don’t have the app, scroll your favorites – there’s lots of independently-run discounting this weekend, too.)

Frontgate

Sale: Up to 75% off site-wide (including clearance!), plus an extra 15% off outdoor furniture sets.
Best Deals: Half-Priced Massive Modular Outdoor Sectional | 11′ Cantilevered Umbrella with Base | The Highest Quality Doormats

Joss & Main

Sale: Up to 60% off furniture, mirrors, holiday, bedding, and more.
Best Deals: Affordable, Works-Anywhere Console Table | Great Selection of Benches & Ottomans | Classic Windsor-Style Stools in Metal

photo by kailtin green | from: farmhouse living room revealLulu and Georgia

Sale: 20% off site-wide.
Best Deals: 8 Vases for $48 (An Instant Tablescape!) | A Traditional Sideboard by an EHD Alum | Sculptural, Conversation-Starting Floor Vases

Lumens

Sale: Up to 50% off lighting, fans, furniture, and more. Extra 5% off with code TAKES
Best Deals: Genius Rechargeable Outdoor Pendant Lights | Iconic PH5 Pendant Light | Rechargeable Table Lamp in 18 Colors

McGee & Co.

Sale: Up to 25% off site-wide.
Best Deals: Mini Art Easels to Add a Pro-Stylist’s Touch to Any Surface | Pretty Ceramic Oil Bottles | Classic Stool with Turned Wood Legs

Minted

Sale: 15% off site-wide and 25% off save the dates with code LABORDAY24.
Best Deals: Art for Every Style | Custom Journals & Planners for Back to School | All Things Wedding

design by jess bunge | styled by emily bowser | photos by  s ara ligorria-tramp | from: romantic modern bedroomMitzi

Sale: 20% off site-wide with code LABORDAY20.
Best Deals: This vintage Italian MCM-inspired pendant | Organic (with a hint of glam) Table Lamp | Modern Classic Fabric Sconce

One Kings Lane

Sale: Up to 60% off site-wide, plus an extra 10% off orders over $900 with code ENDOFSUMMER10.
Best Deals: Em’s Living Room Sofas (Over $2,000 Off!) | Half-Priced Set of Timeless Gourd Lamps | Streamlined Modern Book Tower for Under $200

Perigold

Sale: Up 25% off over 100,000 pieces.
Best Deals: The Keep-Forever Bench from the Mountain House Entry | Scandi-Style Nightstands | $450 Burl Demilune Console Table ($700 Off!)

Pottery Barn

Sale: Up to 70% off furniture, decor, bedding, tabletop, and more. Plus an extra 20% off clearance.
Best Deals: Nancy Meyers-esque Deep Slipcovered Sofa | Round (Extendable!) Dining Table with Thoughtful Joinery | The Adorable Halloween Shop

photo by kailtin green | from: farmhouse kitchen revealRejuvenation

Sale: Up to 60% off lighting, hardware, furniture, and more. Free shipping sitewide with code FREESHIP.
Best Deals: The River House Living Room Pendants | Clean & Modern Cabinet Hardware | Heirloom-Quality Nesting Coffee Tables

Room & Board

Sale: 20-30% off limited quantities of seating and tables.
Best Deals: Made-in-America Leather Lounge Chair with Stunning Lines | Clean, Streamlined Sleeper Sofa | Beautifully-Proportioned Swivel Chair Under $900

styled by getteline rene | photos by mark weinberg | from: it’s here! our first ehd collection with rugs usa (+ why now? and why this?)Rugs USA

Sale: 25% off site-wide; 30% off washable rugs with code HOLIDAY.
Best Deals: Arvin Olano’s Newest Rug Collection | Work-Anywhere Rugs Designed by the EHD Team | Rug Pads for Any Floor Covering

Saatva

Sale: $200 Off of $1,000 – $1,999 | $300 Off of $2,000 – $2,999 | $350 Off of $3,000 – $3,499 | $400 Off of $3,500 – $4,499 | $500 Off of $4,500 or more

Best Deals: Mattress for People with Chronic back & Joint Conditions | Cooling Memory Foam Mattress | A Great Hybrid!

Schoolhouse

Sale: 20% off site-wide, plus an extra 20% off sale pieces.
Best Deals: The Mirror I’m Eyeing for My Entryway | EHD’s Go-To Plug-In Sconces | Em’s New Favorite Fall and Winter Quilt

Serena & Lily

Sale: Up to 40% off site-wide, plus free shipping on clearance.
Best Deals: The Sweetest Baby Blue Beech Wood Dining Chairs | Half-Priced, Mixed-Texture Drink Table | Splurgeworthy Monumental Wicker Lamp

Target

Sale: Up to 50% off Home Decor
Best Deals: The Round Mirror We’ve Used In SO Many Projects | $160 Off A Chic And Comfy Chair | A West Elm Side Table Dupe

Terrain

Sale: Up to 30% off outdoor living, garden, and decor.
Best Deals: Em’s Halloween Porch Favs (Sneak Peek, ICYMI) | Dried Bouquets for No-Fuss Florals, Sans Plastic | Seed Bombs (Perfect for Gifting!)

design by emily bowser | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: moto reveal: emily bowser’s bedroom “after” is unrecognizable from the “before”Tuft & Needle

Sale: Up to $700 off select mattresses, plus 20% off select bedding.
Best Deals: The Mattress Em, Jess, and I All Own & Love | Foam Pillow for Hot Sleepers | Machine-Washable Mattress Cover

Visual Comfort

Sale: 20% off select items.
Best Deals: The $94 Rechargeable Lamp Em Scored for Her Desk | Half-Priced, Ultra-Weighty Rechargeable Lamp | 60% Off the Dreamiest Rechargeable, Perfect for Dinner Table Lighting

Wayfair

Sale: Up to 70% off furniture, decor, lighting, vanities, major appliances, and more.
Best Deals: Organic Modern Nightstands Under $150 | 5′ Wide Farmhouse-Style Hall Tree with Shoe Storage | Budget-Friendly Floor Mirror

West Elm

Sale: Up to 60% off furniture, holiday, outdoor, and more, plus an extra 30% off clearance with code LABORDAY.
Best Deals: Halloween Decor Your Kids Will Adore | Deeply-Discounted Planters for Indoor and Outdoor | Arched Medicine Cabinets, a la Em’s Primary Bath

World Market

Sale: Up to 50% off dining essentials; 20% off pendants and chandeliers; plus an extra 10% off store pickup orders with code ST10.
Best Deals: On-Trend Semi-flush Mount with Fabric Shade Under $80 | Sweet Pumpkin-Shaped Plates | Set of 2 Scandi-Style Dining Chairs

ABLE

Sale: 40% off site-wide with code LONGWEEKEND.
Best Deals: A Plaid Overcoat That’s Only $98 From $298 | A Throw-On-And-Go Maxi Dress | A Leather Tote With A Fun Twist

photos by kailtin green | left from: is it time for “family-friendly” (lol) cute spring dresses? | right from: really good denim (+ the non-skinny jeans that i like including my new favorite barrel-shape)Anthropologie

Sale: An extra 40% off sale clothing, accessories, and beauty, plus 25% off designer denim.
Best Deals: Any Discounted Colette Pant (Run, Don’t Walk!) | The Dress Collection that Looks Good on Everyone (Seriously – Promise!) | An Easy-to-Layer Transitional Buttondown Shirt

Athleta

Sale: 25% off fall essentials
Best Deals: Cute Mid-Rise Ankle Pant | Breathable Long-Sleeved Shirt | Cool and Comfy Long-Sleeved Jumpsuit

AYR

Sale: Up to 80% off.
Best Deals: Navy Romantic Blouse | Easy Loose Maxi Shirt Dress | Structured Blouse

Banana Republic

Sale: Up To 40% off sale styles, plus an extra 20% off
Best Deals: A Really Great Oversized Shirt | This Elegant Midi Dress | An Ideal Slouchy Cardigan

Boden

Sale: 20% off
Best Deals: Sweet Knit Frilled Sweater (REALLY CUTE) | Great Coat with Special Stitched Hem | Colorful Printed Dress

Evereve

Sale: Sitewide Discounts
Best Deals: Extremely Cute Knee High Boots | Such A Cute Plaid Jacket | Comfy (But Tailored) Jogger Pants

Everlane

Sale: 25% off site-wide.
Best Deals: Em’s Tried & True Wear-Everyday Pants | A Classic Half-Zip, Just in Time for Fall | The Button Down with The Best Drape

photos by kailtin green | from: my journey to find the most comfortable pajama set ever – and i found themGap

Sale: 40-60% off new favorites, plus an extra 60% off sale styles.
Best Deals: V-Neck SUPER Soft Sweater | A Great Fall Floral Maxi Dress | A Classic Jean Jacket

H&M

Sale: Up to 50% off.
Best Deals: Collared Striped Sweater | Short Trench Jacket | Chic Belt

J. Crew

Sale: 40% off site-wide (and there are massive deals at J. Crew Factory, too!), extra 60% off sale items with code WEEKEND
Best Deals: A Romantic Flowy Blouse | CUTE Jeans under $80 | A Perfect Striped Long-Sleeved Shirt (Great For Layering)

Loft

Sale: 30% off site-wide, 50% off select styles, and an extra 60% off sale styles.
Best Deals: A Stylish Sweater You’ll Wear All Fall | Bestselling Big Cuff Jeans | A Jean Jacket With A Bow? Perfect!

Madewell

Sale: Extra 40% off sale, 25% off fall essentials, and an extra 50% off select denim with code LONGWEEKEND.
Best Deals: On-Trend Mary Jane Ballet Flats ($55 Off!) | Wide-Leg Pants That Pull Together Any Outfit | $55 Aptly-Named Flare Jeans

Nisolo

Sale: 30% off site-wide with code THANKS30.
Best Deals: Everyday Chelsea Boots | Em’s Uber-Popular Mules for Only $83 (!!!) | My Heeled Chelsea Boots That Survived a Snowy December in Quebec

Nordstrom

Sale: Up to 60% off.
Best Deals: Great Fall Dress | Our Favorite Sunscreen | Em’s Favorite Birks

photos by kailtin green | from: i went to old navy and found some shockingly good pieces (totally #nonspon)Old Navy

Sale: 50-60% off styles for the whole family.
Best Deals: The Blazer Em Is Wearing In The Photo Above ($27!) | $22 Straight Leg Jeans | A Cute And Affordable Quarter Zip

Pact

Sale: 20% off all full-priced styles with code LABORDAY.
Best Deals: Soft Gauzey Pants | Super Light Slouchy Polo Shirt | A Fall-Toned Striped Easy Dress

photo by kailtin green | from: 5 non-model women tested summersalt’s swimsuits – here are their reviews (and no photoshopping, ever)Summersalt

Sale: 30% off site-wide, plus up to 70% off select styles with code SUN30.
Best Deals: A Universally Flattering One-Piece Swimsuit | The Subtly Sexy Suit We Fell in Love With | The Cutest Suit I Just Added to My Cart

Target

Sale: $20 off clothing
Best Deals: An Amazing Smocked Ruffle A-Line Dress | Oversized Structured Denim Shirt | White Sneakers That Give New Balance Vibes

ThredUp

Sale: Extra 45% off sale styles plus with code HAVEFUN.
Best Deals: Honestly too many great options! Have a fun browse:)

Zappos

Sale: Up to 60% off footwear and apparel for the whole family.
Best Deals: Em’s Platform Sorel Boots ($76, Down from $190!) | Massively-Discounted North Face Coat with Near-Perfect Reviews | Classic Cool Veja Sneakers

Hope this was helpful and that you scored some deals! See y’all tomorrow.

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: We Designed Our Back Porch For Peak Summer Enjoyment… Here’s How She Looks

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The Link Up: The Big Bag Emily’s Friends Told Her She Needed, Jess Perfect Lululemon Ankle Sock Dupes, And Some COZY Recs

Happy Sunday everyone! But most importantly HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY HENDERSON!!!! We’ve proclaimed our endless love and gratitude for our boss many times over the years but it bears repeating. She is kind, generous, supportive, and A LOT of fun. We are so grateful to get to work for someone who truly cares about people. Hope this next trip around the sun is filled with love, adventure, happiness, and really fun design:) Happy birthday Em! Now onto the links.

This week’s house tour is going to get you ready and excited for the cooler season. It’s an Australian chalet in Victoria’s Mount Hotham that’s been plucked from a dream. It’s a not boring neutral retreat that has a beautiful soft modern traditional style. Come see it all for yourself!

From Emily: I finally caved and bought the schlepping bag that everybody was telling me to get. It’s basically like having a bag that looks like a big Croc. It’s super lightweight made of plastic very structural and can seemingly carry anything. I use it for all of my props and tons of fabric samples and paint swatches, but I know a lot of people use it for camping, for groceries, for anything. We just want to take stuff from one place to another and not have to deal with a big wobbly cloth bag. It’s pretty rad.

From Arlyn: Look, I love my 32 oz Hydroflask and it’s my shadow. It comes with me everywhere, and when I leave it around the house, my toddler (also my shadow) chases me down with it saying “Mama, your water!” The problem with it, however, is that it doesn’t fit in my car cup holder very well. Plus, it’s not really iced coffee- (or hot coffee-) friendly in my opinion. I’m about to enter a season that includes preschool drop-offs (lord how did that happen so fast?) as well as days where I’ll be volunteering at said preschool and going to board meetings (I guess I’m that person now??), and I find that I can’t always get to my caffeine fix in the morning and need a way to transport it. We’re a Hydroflask and Yeti family (don’t even say that other “S” word to me) so I bit the bullet and picked up this 20oz “rambler” whatever that is. It has a handle so it won’t slip, fits great in my cup holder, and holds my perfect amount of coffee beverage.

From: Caitlin: I’m 8 months removed from my life-changing trip to Antarctica and happy to report that the lessons I took back REALLY sunk in. To that end – and in light of the recent discovery that all of our brains have microplastics in them! – I’d like to recommend this book on the plastic industry. It’s educational without being abstruse (read: you can understand it even if your last science class was decades ago, like me!) and it’s pretty jarring! (PS. A plea for help: I’ve eliminated pretty much all of the single-use plastics in my home, but I’m struggling to find good, well-vetted, plastic-free alternatives for some other daily-use pieces, like our Brita pitcher. Does anyone have any water filtration recs that are totally plastic-free? Maybe I can write a post about all of our swaps once we’ve lived with them a bit!)

Curious what the best Labor Day sales are? Click right this way!

From Mallory: Need better, more calming lighting?? I was tired of the big light (sorry Arlyn) so I snagged this $20 candelabra which totally looks vintage and cool but surprise it’s from Target! It’s an antique brass and looks like a real patina (they nailed it) plus I love that it has 3 lil candle stick holders for ample lighting without taking up too much space. I lit it for the first time when I flipped on The Bachelorette (I love this season) and the cozy vibes were through the roof, my dudes.

From Jess: Guess who bought expensive Lululemon no-show ankle socks and somehow lost all three pairs?? That would be me. Clearly, I wasn’t going to spend that kind of money again so I searched for the best dupes and y’all these are them! They are $14 for 6 pairs so I bought 2 packs and couldn’t be happier. They are slightly thicker than the Lululemon ones but not in a bad way and they have that anti-slide patch on the back heel to keep them from sliding down. I love them, have worn them for a few weeks, and highly recommend them.

From Gretchen: I popped into Target to drop off some returns and like clockwork, left with some new finds! That place just gets me, I can’t help it. The best thing I snagged was a black, oversized cardigan that is sooo soft I could cry. It’s perfectly slouchy and pretty lightweight, making it a great transition piece heading into fall. I really appreciate that the buttons are solid black, too, instead of the splotchy brown ones I usually see on cardigans like this. Just makes it look nicer overall. The sweaters also came in cream and brown, complete with matching cream and brown buttons–both were so cute, but I feel like the black will be more of a staple for me. Can’t wait to cozy up in this!

Hope you have a wonderful first day of September, a great long weekend, happy birthday to Emily, and see y’all tomorrow! xx

Opening Image Credits: Design and Styled by Rebekah Poppen | Photo courtesy Creekwoodhill | From: A Gender Neutral Nursery Reveal Filled With Vintage And A Bold DIY You’ll LOVE

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