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The Link Up: The Lipstick Em Wish She Found Sooner, The Multi-Tool We Could ALL Use, And A VERY Exciting Announcement About The Team

Welcome everyone. We don’t have to tell you that this was a devasting week for the island of Maui. Watching those flames ravish so much beauty and history as well as leaving so many people without homes was beyond heartbreaking. If you have the means please consider donating. Here is an article with organizations from a Hawaiian news site to donate to, as well as articles from CBS News and Time. Also as we’ve been watching and listening to indigenous Hawaiians, they are asking tourists to avoid traveling to the islands. As you can imagine resources are extremely limited given its geographical location and size. More than ever those should be reserved for the people who live there. Thank you for reading this<3

Ok, now let’s talk about this week’s links…

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This week’s home tour is a beautiful kitchen and pantry by deVOL Kitchens and Clarence & Graves. It’s warm and moody with the perfect amount of pattern! The furniture pieces are so special, the way the color of the stove is almost the same color as the wall cabinets adds a fun playfulness, and that striped wall is SO GOOD. Thanks deVOL for sharing with us!!

From Emily: All summer long we use Supergoop (I’ve been using the Glowscreen for YEARS) especially when we were in Arrowhead on the lake a lot (the face stick FTW). So when they reached out to partner it was a very fast YES. We use their Play sunscreen on us and our kids most of the day (as you know we are very sensitive to the sun) and I even started to use their lipstick that has sunscreen (really wished younger Emily knew to do this – the sun can be so harsh on your delicate little lips). Anyway, a big quick plug for Supergoop in every way. If you didn’t see the fun reel we made go check it out🙂

Also From Emily: We’ve been trying to post more video clothing reviews on our LTK so you can see how products look and move on an actual person (me). This week, we highlighted some of my favorites from Vuori: that’s the gingham volley skirt on the left (also in tall) and their new romper on the right (also in black). My only word of advice is to SIZE UP. Vuori can run pretty tight, but the clothes are SO soft and comfortable once they’re on! (I usually opt for a medium.) A few other pieces I’d recommend, if you’re in the market for some high-quality athleisure: these joggers, a really cute tank, a hoodie that drapes nicely, easy-to-style pants, and this super-flattering zip-up hoodie.

photo by kaitlin green

Ok ok, today is VERY special because we are finally announcing our newest EHD team member, Gretchen!! She’s so talented, learns incredibly fast, and just couldn’t be a better personality fit. Our last trip to Portland was the first time we all met in person and it was as if we had all known each other for a very long time. We are SO happy that Emily has such a great gal to work with every day and only wish we could all see each other more. And to give you a little visual example of Gretchen’s talent, Apartment Therapy just did a house tour of her apartment. DIY Queen! Needless to say, Gretchen welcome to the team OFFICIALLY! We are so grateful and pumped to finally have you<33

From Gretchen: Hey, y’all! I am SO HAPPY to be a part of this wonderful EHD team! Working with Emily (and Jess and Mal and Caitlin) is just incredible. So it’s literally part of my JOB to go to Target–can you believe?! Em and I were there a few days ago shopping for an upcoming shoot and I just happened to walk past the shoe aisle. Oops! These funky mules caught my eye and I just had to buy them. It’s the type of shoe that might be so ugly that it’s actually cute! I love the bone color, the chunky platform, but especially the rubber-like material. I’m telling myself they’ll be great shoes for the farm because they’re a breeze to clean, easy to slip on and go, and extra cushioned for those long shoot days.

From Arlyn: I love when I buy a super practical, useful gift for someone that ends up being just as practical and useful as intended. Enter: the Open-It! Multi-Tool I bought Charles for Father’s Day this year. We were constantly reaching for our kitchen knives and sheers to open packages and break down boxes, and they were getting dull from all the action. So in my hunt for a box cutter for the house, I found this. It has strong sheers that both cut and slide even on that super thick plastic packaging, a retractable box cutter, and a mini screwdriver with both a Philips head and flat head built right in. It’s basically the Swiss army knife of your utility drawer. We reach for this thing constantly! 

From Mallory: My everyday kickin around town sneakers are only $60 right now!! I paid close to $100 for them so this is a SOLID deal. I love a white sneaker for the summer/fall transition and these are perf

From Jess: Ok, so today I have two body wash recs. One is a splurge and one is a save:) When I recommend this splurge please know that I know how unnecessary it is to spend this kinda money on a body wash. But as a single, childless person who is a sucker for luxury products, I tend to spend more money than I probably should on everyday items. But I tried a sample of this a while ago and just thought the scent was intoxicating. Capitalism wins again! This body wash from Le Labo makes my showers feel like a luxurious experience. And as someone who honestly only showers because it’s mandatory, that’s important to me. I shower, I promise! It’s really all the after stuff like wet hair that I hate dealing with. I need to bribe myself a little lol. The scent is definitely more earthy/herbaceous than floral which is my usual preference in all things scents. ANYWAY, a mere two days after this wild purchase a friend of mine gave me this body wash that ALSO smelled wonderful and was a fraction of the cost. That one is a little more floral since it’s lilac and white tea, but not so floral that I wasn’t into it. Whew! That was a mouthful but if you have been on a body wash hunt hope these recs help!

From Caitlin: I’m a little late to the party on this one, but I’m REALLY enjoying Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss on Peacock. We follow Rainn around the world – the first three episodes feature slices of life in Iceland, Bulgaria, and Ghana – and it’s the PERFECT show to watch right before bed. It’s sweet and earnest and hopeful and a pretty great addition to the “travel, but in an emotional way” genre (if you loved Parts Unknown or Searching for Italy, this is right up your alley).

Thank you for stopping by and see y’all tomorrow. Sending all of our love to Maui.

Opening Image Credits: Courtesy of deVOL

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We Decided To Find The Best 15 Pieces At Nordstrom Rack (The Deals Are Almost Too Good)

Last weekend my friend and I went to Nordstrom Rack to return a couple of dresses she bought and grab a pair of heels she needed for an upcoming wedding. Naturally, I thought I would take a peek at some clothes since I’m headed east next week and could really use a couple of new pieces. Excited by the possibility as I entered the store, I quickly thought after a few minutes, “Nope! There’s too much to sort through and it’s too overwhelming. I give up.” Obviously, places like Nordstrom Rack have A LOT of inventory so you kinda need to go in there ready and I really thought I was. A couple of days later I was remembering that day and knew that I wasn’t the only one who gets easily discouraged by the idea of sorting through hundreds of clothing items despite still wanting a slammin deal. So to the internet I went and spent a good while on NordstromRack.com and found a plethora of truly great pieces to share with you all. Friends helping friends! In this post are 15 standouts but I pinned about 40 in total which you can check out on this Pinterest board. Let us know if that’s something you’d like us to do more! We almost always pin more than we post so we are happy to share it all:) Let’s get into what I found.

Seema Twist Front Taffeta Blouse

This top went from almost $400 to under $100! Veronica Beard is a very cool brand that I myself cannot afford normally. So seeing this very pretty blouse that has a great shape, doesn’t hug around the stomach area, and can easily last through the winter months was very exciting! A real dress-up, dress-down kinda top (as you can see above it looks great with jeans). And that bow and buttons on the cuff? Get outta here!

The Perfect Vintage Ripped High Waist Jeans

Madewell’s Perfect Vintage line will forever have my heart. I have owned multiple of this exact jean and I LOVE THEM. What is even better is that these are under $70 when I have always paid like $128. Basically, $60 off! I will say that they do stretch out a fair amount so maybe consider sizing down. Otherwise 10/10.

Seemly Ballet Flat

I have to say that I didn’t think I would cave to the trend but my 2006 heart wants a pair of ballet flats. These ones have a really pretty shape and come in EIGHT different colors. I think that paired with a cool top (like the blue one above) and those ripped Madewell jeans it could be a pretty. cute. look.

Smocked Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

This dress is giving complete Ulla Johnson vibes, right?! The draping, the collar, the cuffs. But this one is UNDER $50!! It also comes in an olive green option. I think this dress would look so pretty on anyone and for that price, I almost can’t stand it.

Austyn Strappy Sandal

Ok, so these were the shoes that my friend bought for the wedding she was going to. They were super cute in person and can go with soooo many kinds of outfits. Another dress-up, dress-down item! Actually, they feel totally in the same world as the ALOHAS heels I bought last year for a wedding I was going to…but much more affordable:)

Margo Sweater

Sweater season is going to get here faster than we think and this one looks so cozy. Well, actually according to our data, a lot of you are already preparing with your sweater purchases. I’m impressed! Aside from looking cozy, I love those sleeves and gentle color blocking. It’s also over half off from $200 so not a bad deal either:)

Daisy Blooms Shirred Puff Sleeve Top

This is another Madewell find that really screamed Emily and The Great to me. This one, of course, is very affordable and is such a cute end-of-summer, beginning-of-fall transitional blouse! And y’all know how we feel about a puff sleeve🙂

Allison Leather Moto Jacket

I have been wanting a cool leather jacket for so long! The ones I always want are just so expensive. This one was originally $700 (the price I usually see) and is now $200!!! I know that $200 is still a lot of money but for a great, quality leather jacket, the price per wear will be pennies in no time. Ugh I mean look at it! It might be in my cart as we speak…

Platform Chelsea Boot

I think these look so freaking badass. I love the idea of rocking white Dr. Martens in winter and still having the be totally wearable in spring. Plus a Chelsea boot is simply a classic. I don’t think you can go wrong with these.

Colorblock Blouse

So I know that the model isn’t really selling this blouse but I know in my bones that styled differently (think jeans and a leather jacket, and white Dr. Martens??), it would be so cool. It’s simple but bold and I might need to buy it to prove myself right:)

Floral Print Square Neck Seersucker Top

This is just a truly great top for fall and winter. The neckline is beautiful, the colors are wonderfully moody, and that little tie in the back is such a nice detail! No notes.

Upside Western Boot

Arlyn called it when she talked about mulberry being the color of the year for interiors. However, it’s also in fashion! These mulberry-colored cowboy booties are colorful enough to make an outfit really fun but also still neutral enough to go with so many colors and outfits.

Margo Floral Sweater

Show me a sweeter sweater! You might get close but this cream, floral little number has me wishing for that fall breeze. I think this would also be a really great sweater to wear during the holidays! It can be dressed up and go with any of the holiday colors should you want to mix those in:)

Slick Belted Double Breasted Trench Coat

Ok, now I really want it to be cold. I am IN LOVE with this coat. The green is so beautiful and the cut is completely classic. If you were to throw this on over leggings you would look super cool and put together. The green is just unexpected enough to be fun but not too “loud” if you want to avoid that!

Kable Sneaker

I am very much on the hunt for some white sneakers and these are a top contender. I love that there are a few other neutrals mixed in for dimension, the retro vibe, and the simplicity of the overall design. I know these would truly go with any outfit I own.

Well, that’s it for this post! I hope you liked it and if you were needing something you found it. Remember there are more options on this Pinterest board🙂 See y’all tomorrow!

Love you, mean it.

Opener Image Credit: Photo by Veronica Crawford | From: The 3 Stylish, Comfortable Pants I Wear ALL the Time (That Don’t Feel Like I’m Wearing Pants)

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The Most Bingeable And Gripping Podcasts Series That Make Doing *Any* Chore REALLY Enjoyable

I listen to no less than 10 hours a week of podcasts, usually nearing 15 hours. It’s a real thing. Brian and I started listening to This American Life And Slate’s Political Gabfest in 2001 when we moved to New York for our subway commutes when the internet was a tiny little baby. Point is – we are podcast enthusiasts, more than any other medium for sure (besides design blogs of course). Now, I’m not sitting on my back porch staring at our flowers growing while listening, no, this is all while I’m doing something that was once menial, but with a podcast is now enjoyable. This is my dog walking and doing house chores time. The hobby turned into a real habit during lockdown when Brian and I would divide up the house on Sundays and clean for four hours straight, each taking a floor (the kids also did their chores and otherwise learned to not bug us). We actually came to love this time and it was only in the last two months that we’ve hired a bi-weekly cleaning service again – not because we were self-righteously rejecting the help, but because we legit enjoyed our podcast time that much (and there is a lot of dopamine you get from completing housework which we’ve now turned into yardwork for the summer).

But like all media right now there is just SO MUCH OUT THERE. I rely heavily on friends’ recs and some help from my algorithm to find the best podcasts. I listen to almost every genre, but they all HAVE to be entertaining – whether it’s psychology, self-help, parenting, news, culture/society, true crime, or comedy. They HAVE to keep me entertained. This is why I feel like I’m a great resource here for today’s list which is the best bingeable podcast series – i.e. the ones that you don’t want to stop listening to because you have to find out how it ends. Think “page-turners” and “unput-down-able” books. Today’s list will be less about single episodes (I’ll do that, too) and more 6-10 part series with a beginning and an end. Grab your laundry and a mop, because these will make your Sunday chores FLY BY.

The Classics – The Podcast Series That Made This Genre

I would be amiss not to go back in time for those of you who might have missed the podcast series that really made this form of media:

Serial, S-Town, Dr. Death, and Dirty John. Sometimes I want to listen to them again almost like watching a classic movie. These totally transformed journalism and frankly gave hope to an industry that is increasingly being forced to chase headlines (to all of our demise).

Important Gripping Cultural Stories

These were mind-broadening and highly educational and entertaining. These are the ones that you can’t stop talking about at dinner parties – big cultural stories/movements that make you smarter.

Rabbit Hole: A deep dive into how the Internet and social media radicalize people (specifically young men). Sounds boring, but totally gripping, I promise.

1619: A must listen to better understand Black American history. I learned so much. Extremely well produced with a momentum that drives but with really good pacing (there is a whole episode about racial appropriation in Yacht Rock).

The Witchhunt of JK Rowling: I can’t stop talking about this one – it documents the last 20 years of society, culture, social media, feminism, trans rights/backlash against trans rights, cancel culture, extreme religion, and even Harry Potter (??) … I wouldn’t be surprised it won many awards for brave journalism. Doesn’t matter where you land on any of those subjects, if you are a curious person you’ll enjoy this series.

Bone Valley: This bridges true crime and the justice system. It’s incredibly well-researched about someone wrongly fully convicted of a crime, serving decades, and how that even happened. It also goes into the childhood of the real killer which I always find to be a fascinating layer.

Nice White Parents: About a public school in New York and how white liberals don’t necessarily always put their money where their mouth is when personally challenged. Definitely forced me to take a look at myself after this one. Nimbyism anyone?

Cover Story – Seed Monday: About two White Fish billionaires and a potential sex scandal. A large subplot about how the super-rich are changing Montana, not for the better, and the pushback they are getting from locals.

Cover Story – A Power Trip: Y’all, this made me absolutely question how we might potentially use psychedelic drugs for trauma and PTSD therapy. Shows you how any industry can be corrupted and we shouldn’t just take “data” at face value.

True Crime (More Gripping Than Scary)

I need to give a caveat here – I don’t listen to any podcasts that give me fear/anxiety around my kids (aka missing kids, mysterious accidents, etc) which there are a lot of. Most of the true-crime I love is more white collar, cult, or sure, “creepy old murders” that they feel far away from my own life. I also don’t love the one-offs as much as other people but I also haven’t tried that hard.

To Live and Die in LA: Both seasons are so gripping and are about a mysterious disappearance of a woman in LA. And the publishing of these podcasts has led to information about who dunnit. Just excellently produced and as you can imagine, it’s someone close to them (which always makes me feel better somehow).

Root of Evil: The history of the Black Dahlia murderer, as told by his relatives who are younger journalists. This was fairly disturbing at times, but my goodness it was excellent and I couldn’t stop listening. They deep dive hard, and even after they prove the murderer, there is a follow-up episode that offers some hope and redemption re inherited trauma/abuse.

My Own Backyard: This was a huge story when I was in college so I was genuinely curious who did it. This podcast was so well researched with intrepid and relentless journalism that it actually helped bring justice. So good.

Looking For The Todt Family: Truly disturbing but I couldn’t stop. This does have to do with kids but the circumstances are so bizarre and family related so for whatever reason it didn’t give me anxiety (but totally creeped me out). Extremely unsettling (and generally not what I love).

Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen: Not my favorite of them all, but a fun listen. Also, Wild Boys (second season) is also really weird and good.

Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera: Really sad.

Suspect: Mislaid justice via a Halloween party crime – it’s so good. (I haven’t listened to season 3 yet).

Betrayal/Double Lives/Scams/Cults, Etc.

The Shrink Next Door: LOVED. Kinda Stockholm syndrome-y, and dealing with Hamptons wealth culture (always a favorite). So good.

Sweet Bobby: I stopped this the first time around because I felt it was the usual catfish story (which honestly I find myself not really relating to). But out of desperation I picked it back up and then it blew my mind. There is a twist. Just wait for it.

Twin Flames: UGH, SO GOOD. This is about a self-help relationship cult and how they guided people to do disturbing things in the name of finding their true love.

Scamanda: A blogger that uses cancer to make money from followers. Oof. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but as a blogger, I was gripped.

Betrayal: Definitely made me start tracking Brian on “find my phone”. As someone who is currently happily married, it’s honestly so hard to believe when people say that had NO IDEA about their partner’s double life, but the first season specifically feels so true and I had such empathy for her. The second season is your worst nightmare as well!

Escaping NXIVM: Growing up religious I have a real place in my heart for self-help or enlightenment cults. This is a good one.

OC Swingers: Exactly what you think it is, and then worse.

Queen of Con: Admittedly I didn’t finish this yet because I had heard so much about the ending, but it was good and felt like it should be included here.

Something Was Wrong: I loved the first few seasons then it fell off for me (now there are 17 seasons so I’m sure there’s some real good ones in there). But the first two follow specific relationships and how one person was unbelievably betrayed and manipulated.

Deep Dives Into Infamous News Stories

I love these because they confirm in my mind how much “growing the business” so fast is not always the healthiest choice and how we in America push for MORE MORE MORE at all costs.

WeCrashed: Loved it. Just another story of a dude abusing his power with greed and narcissism.

The Dropout (and Bad Blood – I think I listened to both, strangely): You might know the story too well, but if you haven’t seen the documentary or the TV series I loved this one.

Flipping The Bird: I mean, such a douche. It’s about Elon Musk, obviously, and his life and purchase of Twitter.

The Just Enough Family: SO GOOOOOOOOOD. It’s about a famous and rich New York family and how they reacted to and squandered their fortune. My old boss, Jonathan Adler, is on it a lot as he was great friends with Liz Lange – the heiress of the fortune. I signed up and paid for season 2 the second it was over (which I rarely do, and they still haven’t delivered).

What Podcasts Am I Missing???

I KNOW I’m forgetting so many – please leave them in the comments (for me, too!). And if you are into this I’m SO happy to also do a list of my favorite one-off podcast episodes in all my favorite categories (self-improvement, parenting, relationship, science, work/business, etc). Leave your favorites in all categories below!!!

P.S. If you are in need of long-lasting headphones that stay in your ears these are my all-time favorites. I don’t know how people do chores with AirPods in without falling out one million times a day, so I know that these look dorky but I literally couldn’t care less – they stay in, the battery lasts for 5-6 hours straight and they aren’t tiny so they don’t get lost easily. Hot Tip: I only listen with one in at a time (especially while walking) so even when the battery wears out I can just switch to the other side.

Opening Image Credits: Photos by Kaitlin Green | From: The Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal And All My Thoughts And Feelings About It

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3 Fresh Fabric Design Trends We Want In Our Homes

Welcome to an extremely fun design post! I don’t want to hype it up too much but it’s filled with inspiring photos and 3.5 trends that we think are mainstays since this isn’t their first time around the design block…they’ve just had a fresh makeover:) And actually, this might be our first fabric-specific trend post (it’s definitely the first one I’ve written). Now if you read Emiy’s kids’ bath reveal post (or watched the YouTube video) you know about her love of fabric. Oh and let’s not forgot the Japanese Boro fabric post too! Fabric adds so much texture, coziness, and uniqueness. So with that said let’s talk about our favorite trends AND give you some shoppable options too. The custom world can’t gatekeep these puppies…entirely:)

Contrast Piping

This trend is by far the biggest of the three. I feel like I’ve been seeing it everywhere and to my surprise, I LOVE IT. The team loves it too! We can’t get enough. So much so that both Em and I are considering designing beds with contrast piping and when Caitlin peeked at these photos (early access:)) her exact words were, “I NEED PIPING IN MY HOUSE.”

For me, I guess I’ve always thought of piping as a little too traditional for my taste but boy was I wrong. Sure, I’ll show you some examples that are more traditional but other versions that are modern in the best way. Let’s dissect.

design by sophie rowell | photos by chris snook and kane hulse

Both of these stunning spaces were designed by Sophie Rowell. As you can see she used contrast piping in both spaces despite their inherent style difference. One is more traditional with the other is more contemporary yet this detail adds such a fun moment to both. Notice the choices in materials, colors, and functionality of the pieces. For the sofa on the left, the colors are dark and rich, with a playful skirt that leans traditional. But with that darker piping, it helps to make the piece look and feel a bit more visually exciting and structured. As for the ottoman on the right, I LOVE the happy pastel colors that were picked up from the sofa’s fabric pattern. It feels modern, playful, and in that beautiful velvet, luxe!

design by shannon eddings | photo by molly culver

Keeping with the cool eclectic granny vibe, designer Shannon Eddings added contrast piping in a few spots in a recent project. I love mixing solid piping with fun patterns like she did on that cute window bench. Then for a more modern look, the gold piping on that club chair is so good. The colors feel unexpected but perfectly understated. The last little moment is on the pillows on the blue chairs. You don’t need to commit to a big piece of furniture to dabble in this trend! The brick-red piping adds a quiet visual punch that talks beautifully with the leather sofa, other pillows, and warm tones in the rug.

design by hayley bridget interiors | photo by will laird

Now it’s time to head into the more modern takes like these adorable chairs designer Hayley Bridget used in a recent project. Don’t they look chic?! When piping is used like this it adds a special structure that I just love. This particular fabric combo is fun because there’s already a grid pattern that the piping gets to play off of.

via nickey kehoe

Have you also seen this incredible Nickey Kehoe club chair? It has a vintage look yet feels so modern. It comes in a bunch of different fabrics but I have a soft spot for this one. My love for minty greens has only grown since I keep seeing them more and more in the most beautiful ways. Remember this home tour too?? But that dark piping really adds a sexiness, no? I can’t tell if I prefer darker contrast piping or light. I guess I don’t have to choose! But this photo is making lean towards team dark. You??

left: via jangeorge | right: via caravane

As I said above, I am heavily considering bringing some contrast piping into my apartment and the two photos above is the look I think I’m going for. Isn’t it so pretty?! It’s a little more casual with organic fabrics yet doesn’t feel too organic. Maybe it’s refined organic? I just love this modern take so much and desperately want to incorporate it. Stay tuned!

And as promised here are some shoppable options if you are in the market and love it as much as we do:)

1. Harrow Throw Pillow | 2. Outline Cushion | 3. Mae Indoor/Outdoor Pillow | 4. Stargazer Merrow Stitch Cotton Throw Pillow | 5. 100% French Flax Linen Scalloped European Pillowcases (Set of 2) | 6. Classic Cotton Velvet Pillow | 7. Adelina Velvet Pillow | 8. Chatou Organic Cotton Arctic Ivory Stripe Throw Pillow Cover | 9. Customized Pillow with Piping

I won’t pick favorites because my god I love them all! But if you only want to dip your toe then #4, #6, and #8 are perfect. If you want to go a little bolder with color then #2, #7, and #9 will satisfy that. And for those wanting something more “outside of the box” then look no further than #1, #3, and #5!

1. James 2-Seat Sofa with Contrast Piping | 2. Marnie Range | 3. Bench Gaspard | 4. Lynwood Square Upholstered Cube | 5. Mina Bench | 6. Harlow Contrast Piping Sectional

Now that Interior Define has a new owner things have been looking much better…including this incredible customizable sofa with contrast piping! Another retailer that makes customizable chairs and sofas is Maker & Sons. Their marketing is so good but not as good as that wildly sweet pink chair. What a dream! I know most of these are $$$ but Target to the rescue with that great little ottoman. See it’s a trend!!

Bullion Fringe

When I first pitched this post it was really just about the contrast piping and thin sofa cushions (coming up!) with the plan to do some more research. Caitlin immediately exclaimed, “bullion fringe!” Of course, I thought, “DUH! She’s right!” Much like contrast piping, it’s not like bullion fringe is new to the design world, quite the opposite actually. But it is currently having a big resurgence and we are not mad about it.

design by tamsin johnson | photos by anson smart

First I HAVE to start with this sofa, designer Tamsin Johnson (a personal favorite of mine) put in a recent project. It’s a showstopper, to say the least, and not only has that incredible fringe detail but also a pretty spectacular contrast “piping”. Ok, it’s more of a trim but a “trend two-fer” nonetheless!

via nickey kehoe

So Nickey Kehoe is also nailing the bullion fringe trend too! I love the super vintage fabrics paired with the ever-decedent bullion fringe. The drama it adds makes it look so cool and special. These chairs are also purchasable and come in a ton of different fabric options too (like solids and velvets if that’s what you’re after:))

photo by tessa neustadt | from: our modern english tudor living room

For a little throwback moment, remember Em’s vintage chaise from the Los Feliz living room (round one:)) when she first got it? We all loved the fringe so much! It just wasn’t right for the space. But clearly when she saw it for the first time her heart was drawn to that special detail.

left: sofa | right: accent chair

The market has some great options at a bunch of different price points. Take that ridiculously beautiful sofa on the left from Sunday Shop. If I had the money and space it would be mine! But luckily if you feel the same way but do have some extra space, Target has that wonderful chair on the right for $360 (and it also comes in cream which is on sale for $216).

via jpdemeyer&co

Speaking of “if I had the money” I’m having a lot of emotions over the fact that this pillow will never be mine. I’m obsessed with how the colors both contrast and complement each other in the coolest way. There’s visible style friction between the modern stripes and very fancy fringe. It’s simple yet feels so exciting to me!

Here are some more shoppable options:

Wright Sofa | 2. Fringe Velvet Pillow | 3. Pierre Fringe Titan Emerald Fabric Round Ottoman | 4. Vera Titan Pink Champagne Fabric Accent Chair | 5. Astrid Fringe Ottoman | 6. Chenille Tiger Handmade Pillow Cover | 7. Yolanda Upholstered Round Accent Ottoman | 8. Crapaud Chairs (Set of 2) | 9. Fenn Velvet OttomanFabric Blocking

That’s right! Gone are the days of a single-color sofa! Ok, obviously I’m kidding but I’m not kidding that mixing fabrics on upholstered furniture is highly on trend and I love it A LOT. Come to think of it I literally just realized as I’m typing this that growing up we had a two-fabric sofa – chocolate velvet cushions with a rust and gold floral linen-y fabric to contrast. What a combo Mom and Dad! Maybe that’s why when I started seeing them gain popularity I couldn’t get enough.

design by zoe feldman design | photo by stacy zarin goldberg

Let’s look at the very talented Zoe Feldman team and the sofa they put in their Georgetown Project! I just love that it’s most definitely a statement sofa but since they used a solid color for the cushion, the bold pattern of the frame doesn’t take all the attention in the room. It’s also great to see a modern version of this since a lot of examples lean it a bit more traditional or “eclectic granny” which I love too!

design by sophie rowell | photo by chris snook and kane hulse

Like this one! It’s soooooo great but I don’t think anyone is calling this sofa’s style modern. Now, if you count the pillows this sofa has SEVEN fabrics on it which gives it so much depth and soul. I would happily plop right down and cozy up with a cup of tea…basically just living out my British fantasy.

Judarn Sculptural Chair | Jordan Leather Swivel Chair | Delaney Chair

Usually, this is a custom job but more and more there are retailers that are offering pieces like this (at least in the US). Anthropologie is definitely one as proven by the photos above! I really love the chair on the fair left. The pattern and colors are so beautiful. If you like this idea but strictly stick to neutrals the middle chair is perfect for you. Then the chair on the right is a secret two-fabric chair because the arms are the second fabric! Very sweet for a traditional style home.

Incoming Trend…Thin or Stacked Sofa Cushions

Ok. So this is one I am keeping my eye on. It seems as though it is very popular in Europe but could be become more international veeery soon! When I was in Paris with my dad, the sofa I slept on in his apartment rental had a sofa with two different thin cushions stacked on top of each other like the ones I’m about to show you. It looked so beautiful and chic and was surprisingly comfortable. The owners chose two different fabrics for the two cushions – a golden velvet and an oatmeal linen (and are potentially my inspiration for my bedroom:))

via berengere leroy

Those think cushions are what I’m talking about! I love that there are a few ways to design them. You can choose to have both sides of the cushion contrast the frame fabric, use the same fabric as the frame, or just choose one side to be a different color.

via berengere leroy

Here you can see how they can be stacked. This example is A LOT of them but I think that’s because it’s a product shot for this brand and not the norm. I really wish I had snapped a picture of the ones I slept on because there were just two.

via caravane

If you really love this idea I’m sure you could get one made or search for one on the Internet. Again, I feel this trend coming stateside. It’s just a feeling but keep your eye out:)

Thanks for reading and hope it was fun! Maybe even a little inspiring? Let me know if you feel the same about these trends and have a great rest of your day.

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Design by Zoe Feldman Design | Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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How We Added Panel-Ready “Hidden” Appliances Without Replacing All The Cabinets

Some of us are pro-showing off appliances and some of us want to hide them or diminish their visual impact. I land firmly in the “hide” camp because I want so many other design elements to be the star. The good news is that more and more appliance companies are making panel-ready fridges/dishwashers and they are getting less and less expensive. So today we are tackling how to get panel-ready appliances, fully integrated into your kitchen WITHOUT redoing your cabinetry (likely the most expensive part of any kitchen remodel). This was exactly what we did for the West Linn kitchen remodel – we didn’t have the time or budget to replace the cabinets (nor did we need to at all – they were fine and just needed some paint). So here is how we did this and what we learned.

The kitchen was on the smaller side so the appliances really would have stood out had we not integrated them (especially with the dark green color we wanted). We only needed a fridge panel and a dishwasher panel. We went to Basco in Portland and bought the only panel-ready fridge and dishwasher that they had in stock in Portland (we didn’t have time to risk lead time issues).

So how do you turn that into the below???

TIP #1: You HAVE To Order A “Counter-Depth” Fridge That’s “Panel-Ready” Or “Integrated”

You can’t just panel a normal fridge (at least not to my knowledge). To get the integrated look this has to be very specific. These things look ugly without the panel and yet they don’t come with a panel. I think a major hole in the market is fridges that come with a panel, primed and ready to be painted. If I were an appliance manufacturer I would offer 2-3 profiles (flat panel, shaker, and maybe a micro shaker with just a small trim piece?). In my opinion, so many people want this look without having to hire a cabinet maker to do it (it’s expensive as you’ll see below) so if the manufacturer fabricated them to be already on the fridge and primed, I think it could be a huge hit.

TIP #2: Find A Cabinet Maker Or Carpenter To Do A Small Job

Y’all, this is probably the hardest part. Maybe now that the huge renovation boom is slowing down you might be able to find a cabinet maker to do this job, but it’s small and that’s less attractive to them (which I get – it’s like hiring a designer to do 1/2 a bathroom). So they are going to charge more for their time to make it worth it to them (which I also get). My brother Ken had a few connections and as a new GC they knew that they could get future business with him so he was able to maneuver this job. You can also find a really good carpenter that might do this – it is very precise TBH, and not something that I would do myself. So just know that this will seem more expensive than it should be, and that is because it’s not really a service that they necessarily want to do (but again, this is a growing need so maybe it will become more commonplace).

Our needs were pretty simple but not something we could do ourselves – we would need to demo out the existing fridge cabinet surround to fit our new fridge specs (which weren’t that different, but we wanted to take it to the ceiling and add a cabinet above it) and then have a new fridge cabinet with upper cabinets fabricated.

TIP #3: Measure And Template

The biggest challenge is getting the panels to fit PERFECTLY – this can be a huge challenge that often requires multiple attempts. For our kitchen, Jamie had to tweak it for days to make it fit exactly and not settle in a way that would make the panels bump into each other. You can’t just go off the specs – they are often slightly off. “Fun fact” – since the pandemic, when the demand rose so high, the quality or exactness of many appliances have gone down because the companies were hiring and didn’t have time to train up the employees fast enough. So anecdotally we’ve heard from multiple contractors that things are more “off” than they used to be.

TIP #4: Construct Off-Site Of Contrast On-Site?

The carpenter or cabinet maker might want to construct the panel off-site, but they need to measure on-site and then install on-site (at least that’s how we did it). They install by screwing from the back into the wood.

TIP #5: Paint Boxes And Panels On Site

We obviously had to paint the boxes on-site, but our painter really wanted to take the panels and paint them off-site (like they did with the rest of the cabinet doors and drawer fronts). They always prefer to spray rather than roll cabinets (this is due to the type of paint and wanting the most even finish) and they can do that better in a spraying room off-site. But I’m telling you, getting them back on PERFECTLY is extremely difficult. Our cabinet dude had to come back THREE TIMES because every time he thought it was perfect, it just wasn’t (either wasn’t straight or the dimensions were a teeny tiny bit off). This isn’t uncommon – Jamie from ARCIFORM said that it’s just a highly precise process and often requires multiple attempts. I suppose this is why they don’t want to do this small but hard of a job and why it costs so much.

TOTAL COST Of Fridge And Dishwasher Paneling

So just to construct and install the fridge cabinet (with the upper cabinets above it) and the panels on the front of the fridge and dishwasher was $3,500. This did not include painting the cabinets or installing the hardware (which was wrapped up in a larger bid, but I think the whole room to paint was around $6k). It’s one of those things that is more expensive than it seems like it should be, but due to the craftmanship required, we weren’t surprised and we all thought was totally worth it. Ultimately, this is for people who are seriously design enthusiasts where the look matters a lot. This is for beautiful form, not practical function:). But for people like me, it was something that we needed to build into the budget and I feel made a huge difference in the overall design of the kitchen 🙂

*Design by Emily Henderson and Sarah Weldon
**Styled by Emily Henderson and Emily Bowser
***Pretty After Photos by Steven Mcdonald

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How We Added Panel-Ready “Hidden” Appliances Without Replacing All Your Cabinets

Some of us are pro-showing off appliances and some of us want to hide them or diminish their visual impact. I land firmly in the “hide” camp because I want so many other design elements to be the star. The good news is that more and more appliance companies are making panel-ready fridges/dishwashers and they are getting less and less expensive. So today we are tackling how to get panel-ready appliances, fully integrated into your kitchen WITHOUT redoing your cabinetry (likely the most expensive part of any kitchen remodel). This was exactly what we did for the West Linn kitchen remodel – we didn’t have the time or budget to replace the cabinets (nor did we need to at all – they were fine and just needed some paint). So here is how we did this and what we learned.

The kitchen was on the smaller side so the appliances really would have stood out had we not integrated them (especially with the dark green color we wanted). We only needed a fridge panel and a dishwasher panel. We went to Basco in Portland and bought the only panel-ready fridge and dishwasher that they had in stock in Portland (we didn’t have time to risk lead time issues).

So how do you turn that into the below???

TIP #1: You HAVE To Order A “Counter-Depth” Fridge That’s “Panel-Ready” Or “Integrated”

You can’t just panel a normal fridge (at least not to my knowledge). To get the integrated look this has to be very specific. These things look ugly without the panel and yet they don’t come with a panel. I think a major hole in the market is fridges that come with a panel, primed and ready to be painted. If I were an appliance manufacturer I would offer 2-3 profiles (flat panel, shaker, and maybe a micro shaker with just a small trim piece?). In my opinion, so many people want this look without having to hire a cabinet maker to do it (it’s expensive as you’ll see below) so if the manufacturer fabricated them to be already on the fridge and primed, I think it could be a huge hit.

TIP #2: Find A Cabinet Maker Or Carpenter To Do A Small Job

Y’all, this is probably the hardest part. Maybe now that the huge renovation boom is slowing down you might be able to find a cabinet maker to do this job, but it’s small and that’s less attractive to them (which I get – it’s like hiring a designer to do 1/2 a bathroom). So they are going to charge more for their time to make it worth it to them (which I also get). My brother Ken had a few connections and as a new GC they knew that they could get future business with him so he was able to maneuver this job. You can also find a really good carpenter that might do this – it is very precise TBH, and not something that I would do myself. So just know that this will seem more expensive than it should be, and that is because it’s not really a service that they necessarily want to do (but again, this is a growing need so maybe it will become more commonplace).

Our needs were pretty simple but not something we could do ourselves – we would need to demo out the existing fridge cabinet surround to fit our new fridge specs (which weren’t that different, but we wanted to take it to the ceiling and add a cabinet above it) and then have a new fridge cabinet with upper cabinets fabricated.

TIP #3: Measure And Template

The biggest challenge is getting the panels to fit PERFECTLY – this can be a huge challenge that often requires multiple attempts. For our kitchen, Jamie had to tweak it for days to make it fit exactly and not settle in a way that would make the panels bump into each other. You can’t just go off the specs – they are often slightly off. “Fun fact” – since the pandemic, when the demand rose so high, the quality or exactness of many appliances have gone down because the companies were hiring and didn’t have time to train up the employees fast enough. So anecdotally we’ve heard from multiple contractors that things are more “off” than they used to be.

TIP #4: Construct Off-Site Of Contrast On-Site?

The carpenter or cabinet maker might want to construct the panel off-site, but they need to measure on-site and then install on-site (at least that’s how we did it). They install by screwing from the back into the wood.

TIP #5: Paint Boxes And Panels On Site

We obviously had to paint the boxes on-site, but our painter really wanted to take the panels and paint them off-site (like they did with the rest of the cabinet doors and drawer fronts). They always prefer to spray rather than roll cabinets (this is due to the type of paint and wanting the most even finish) and they can do that better in a spraying room off-site. But I’m telling you, getting them back on PERFECTLY is extremely difficult. Our cabinet dude had to come back THREE TIMES because every time he thought it was perfect, it just wasn’t (either wasn’t straight or the dimensions were a teeny tiny bit off). This isn’t uncommon – Jamie from ARCIFORM said that it’s just a highly precise process and often requires multiple attempts. I suppose this is why they don’t want to do this small but hard of a job and why it costs so much.

TOTAL COST Of Fridge And Dishwasher Paneling

So just to construct and install the fridge cabinet (with the upper cabinets above it) and the panels on the front of the fridge and dishwasher was $3,500. This did not include painting the cabinets or installing the hardware (which was wrapped up in a larger bid, but I think the whole room to paint was around $6k). It’s one of those things that is more expensive than it seems like it should be, but due to the craftmanship required, we weren’t surprised and we all thought was totally worth it. Ultimately, this is for people who are seriously design enthusiasts where the look matters a lot. This is for beautiful form, not practical function:). But for people like me, it was something that we needed to build into the budget and I feel made a huge difference in the overall design of the kitchen 🙂

*Design by Emily Henderson and Sarah Weldon
**Styled by Emily Henderson and Emily Bowser
***Pretty After Photos by Steven Mcdonald

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EASY RENTER TIP! 7 Unique (& Surprisingly Helpful) Ways To Use Curtains In Your Rental (Well, Actually All Homes)

As someone who has rented since my college years, I’ve lived in my fair share of apartments with what I refer to as the “Landlord Eyesore.” There was my senior-year college apartment that came equipped with mirrored closet doors directly across my bed so all I saw all day and night was my own reflection. Then my first solo place had a “pantry” that was really just a nook with wire shelving and no doors so all visitors could see my Triscuit boxes from the sofa. The next spot was super dated (but with an amazing view up on the sixth floor), though the worst offender was a shower-tub combo decked out with shiny yellow brass hardware and a frosted glass door etched with a heron standing in tall grass. The hallway from my bedroom to the bathroom was fully flanked by more shiny brass and mirrored doors, so my heron buddy could be seen from every angle. 

So far, I’ve lucked out here in Los Angeles but have seen more LETM in places I walked through to potentially rent or in friends’ homes. My usual move either for myself while considering a home or when my friends complain about a certain detail is as follows: Put a curtain on it. There are few things that cannot be solved with a curtain, dear readers. They provide privacy where convenient, disguises where needed and even visually improve flow and use of space. That’s right, curtain panels are essentially the Swiss army knife of the design world, and I’m going to walk you through seven examples where they can save the day. 

Cheap (Or Broken) Closet And Laundry Closet Doors

A month or two ago, I shared the plans I have to take my rental kitchen from “meh” to “me” and it included taking down the bifold laundry closet doors (shown above). They’re cheap-y hollow core doors that we can’t seem to ever sit straight and have some chips in the paint. When I first brought this up, a few readers told me not to do it for one reason or another, but I gotta tell you…I’m doing it (we can store them in the garage thankfully; not everyone has this option). 

I plan on either using a tension rod to hang them within the frame or a simple rod installed on the inside so it’s a bit more polished looking. A secret third option is leaving the doors (they provide good soundproofing with the loud laundry machines in there) and using a track system or even just a traditional drapery rod to hang curtains in front of the doors. It might be a little annoying to open the curtains to access the laundry closet doors but it would only take seconds and is worth it to me to get the aesthetic payoff I’m hoping for. 

left: photo by tessa neustadt | from: our master bedroom – finally | right: photo by tessa neustadt | from: our master bedroom reveal

Here’s one more example, but this time from two of Emily’s previous homes, and for a bedroom closet instead. In her Glendale home (left), the pocket door she had was broken so instead of spending the money to fix it, she just repurposed a vintage bedspread into curtain panels. Cute! And in her Los Feliz house (right), she gave her closet the same drapery treatment. The look is soft, romantic, and a chance to either match your wall color or have some fun with pattern and contrasting hues. It also saved a lot of real estate not needing to worry about needed space for a door to open.

Mirrored Anything  photos and design by molly madfis via almost makes perfect

Woo-wee have I seen my fair share of mirrored walls and closet doors. Having lived in Boca Raton, Florida, for eight years will do that to a person. I recall a condo I was looking to rent that used mirrors like most people use paint. I mean, they were on EVERY wall in the living room. It was a funhouse in there. I didn’t end up getting that place (thankfully for my vertigo) but my head spun around with ideas for how to fix it. Peel-and-stick wallpaper? A ton of privacy screens set up in front? Frankly, there just wasn’t a solution for that much reflection. But if your house has a normal application, like say…on one wall of your entry or dining room where they’re usually found, and you don’t jive with the look: Put. Up. A. Curtain. 

I recommend picking something that matches your wall color so it’s more visually seamless. You don’t really want it to be a “moment” so much as a “concealer.” Try using a rod if you have the ability to mount it to the wall, but a ceiling track is likely your best bet. Or even a temporary curtain rod holder that sticks to any surface (no screws needed so perfect for mirrors! Make sure you have enough width so that they drape like normal panels rather than being flat across your wall. 

Before moving on, let me share another example but this time with mirrored sliding closet doors. If you don’t know Molly Madfis from Almost Makes Perfect, she’s worth a follow. As you can see in the before and after photos above, she removed the mirrored doors (I’m assuming) both for form and function. If you’ve ever had these super wide closet doors that slide in front or behind the other, you know you spend half your life moving the doors left and right to access what you need. Grab your pants on the right, slide the door, grab your shoes on the left. Woop! Forgot your belt, slide the door back. And so on and so forth. 

Anyhow, the key to a clean look either against a wall or in place of doors is hemming the panels to hover *just* over the floor, about half an inch or so so that they’re not bunching up.

Frosted Shower Or Tub Doorsleft: san soucie art glass | right: glassdoor.us

I already referenced my heron-bedazzled tub door that would have fit any of the bathrooms in the 1980s Miami Beach home of The Golden Girls, but I didn’t share what I did to rectify the problem. Honestly, it’s the most “duh, of course” option in the bunch, but it can’t be overlooked. Put up a shower curtain. Done. I mention this here because I had some people come over who admitted to me they would have “never thought” of that. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you are not one of these people, but hey, we’re all busy with weighed-down brains full of daily to-dos. Maybe it didn’t occur to you. Just look at the difference in the two images above when I Photoshopped in a shower curtain to cover the doors.

You’ll want to hang your tension rod as high up to the ceiling as you can to cover it all up, and obviously yes, open the curtain before you open the door, but it’s worth the two seconds of effort to have a bathroom that you want to spend time in. 

Vertical Blindscurrent ugly vertical blinds untouched | if i removed the blinds and added cafe curtains | if i left the blinds and covered them with traditional panels

(are you tired of hearing me bemoan having to leave it?) had beautiful original casement windows with not awful wooden blinds over them for privacy and light control. Our new place blessed us with allllll the vertical blinds. On every window and sliding door. Most of them are broken and many a curse word has been uttered while opening and closing them on the daily. Not to mention they’re just plain ugly. While we did take down the ones in our living room that had a long unsafe-for-a-toddler cord, I have been known to just put up a curtain rod and curtains above the existing headrail and call it a day. See, easy!

With that option, you just want to make sure you open the blinds fully and they’ll essentially just always stay nested on one side behind the curtains. Yes, the headrail beneath the rod isn’t the most beautiful thing you’ll ever see, but I promise after a while, you’ll stop seeing it. 

If instead, you take your vertical blinds down, it’s important to store them well so that they are in good shape to put back up when you move. You’ll need to snap each individual blind off carefully then stack them neatly and wrap something (painter’s tape works great) around them to keep them together. If the track has a cord, wind it up neatly and use a hair tie or string to keep it from getting tangled. You can put it all at the back of a closet that’s long enough, under your bed, or in a garage if you have one. 

Above, I mocked up a shot of the window in my current dining room with the (broken) vertical blinds, some cafe curtains (which would require me taking down the vertical blinds), and traditional panels which I could install in front of the blinds if the space above the window were tall enough to actually install a rod.

Too-Open Floorplan Or Studio Spaces With No Wallsdesign by megan hopp | photo by kelsey ann rose | from: megan hopp’s rollercoaster ride into homeownership + what she plans to do with a $25k construction budget

Ahh an exposed bedroom…everyone’s dream…right? Of course not. This may only be the case for city dwellers but let’s just say you have a bedroom (or any space, really) that opens up to a main living area and you wish it didn’t? You guessed it: Curtains to the rescue. Designer Megan Hopp sectioned off her sleep space in the Brooklyn home she lived in a few years back with yellow velvet IKEA SANELA curtains (I had these same ones in green in my old dining room). If you have an arched opening, you’ll want to install them on a curtain rod on either side of the wall, though my vote is opposite of any main living space as Megan did. 

I don’t have a photo of it to show you here, but I’ll likely be doing something similar in my bedroom because evidently in the ‘70s, it was super popular to have a vanity and sink IN the bedroom, not closed off by a door. Thanks to this genius design decision someone made decades ago, I have a clear shot of our toothbrushes from my spot in bed. Also, it would be nice to have some privacy while I inspect and squeeze my pores every night. Some things in a marriage should be more mysterious…

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: jess’ studio apartment living room reveal

Jess, actually did something similar in her last studio apartment too! It really helped to define the different zones which is so crucial in a studio. Those are also from IKEA:)

Bad Kitchen Cabinets Or Openingsdesign by julia marcum | photo courtesy chris loves julia

Don’t forget about cabinets/sink areas! This can go country kitchen REALLY fast and if you love that look, go for it, but if you don’t, be sure to opt for a simple fabric rather than something with a print. Usually, it’s just an under-sink area that needs covering, but you can also employ this curtain trick if you have janky cabinet doors you want to take off, there’s an open spot in the bottom half of your kitchen while you await the installation of something (like the example here from Chris Loves Julia), or you want to bring in some character and softness to a utilitarian space if that’s what you’re working with. 

Disguising Clutter Or A Messy Display Cabinetdesign by emily henderson | photo by ryan liebe | from: my powder room reveal

At this point, I should probably go ahead and retitle this post “All the Ways Arlyn Plans on Using Curtains in Her Apartment to Hide Ugly Things” because that’s where we’re at basically. But alas, my own personal visual example is not yet ready (stay tuned for an update on my kitchen); rather, it’s an image from Emily’s powder bath in her previous Los Feliz home. While most of us will not have a custom vanity that needs the curtain/fabric treatment, it’s a great example of how to cover up clutter inside a furniture piece. Say you have a display cabinet in your kitchen or dining room that you wish wasn’t in fact on display. Installing a small curtain inside the doors is a fairly quick fix. Check out this Reel from Grillo Design who did this in a vintage piece she was using as her pantry to see how to do it. 

I truly hope something here was a lightbulb moment for covering up a Landlord Eyesore (or even if you’re not a renter, something in your home you can’t stand looking at anymore). It wouldn’t be an EHD post without some additional help via shopping options, so I dug up just a few of my personal picks at an affordable price point in varying lengths, depending on what your needs are.

Woven Modern Plaid Shower Curtain Ivory 2. Catalina Freshman | 3. Waffle Weave Shower Curtain | 4. RHODE Begonia Shower Curtain | 5. Botanical Floral Shower Curtain | 6. Colorblock Canvas Shower Curtain in LilacLinen Curtains 50″x63″ | 2. Linen Cafe Curtains Rust – Varied Lengths | 3. Light Filtering Honeycomb Curtain Tiers | 4. Tropical Garden Country Cottage Colorful Kitchen Curtain 44″X36″ | 5. Curtainking Striped Kitchen Curtain 26″x36″ | 6. Ticking Stripe Rod Pocket Tiers 50″ x 36″Sanela Room Darkening Velvet Curtains 55″x98″ | 2. Allen + Roth Slate Blue Room Darkening Thermal Curtain 52″x84″ | 3. Curtain Panels in Natural White 47″x98″ | 4. Preston Room Darkening Curtain Panel 50″x95″ | 5. Half Priced Drapes Faux Linen Room Darkening Curtains 100″x96″ | 6. Tibast Room Darkening Curtains Dark Red 57″x98″

Opening Image Credits: Design by Ryann Miller | Styling by Emily Bowser | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Ryann’s MOTO Reveal: A Moody Multi-Functional Living And Dining Room With A Lot Of Soul

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Welcome To Our Whimsical Farmhouse Kids’ Shared Bath – It’s Reveal Day!

Welcome back to the reveal day of our kids’ bathroom. In case you haven’t been following along (thanks for popping by :)) we started recapping this bathroom last Monday (OG bathroom post with design plan here), then dove into the tile, custom vanity, and tub nook curtain leading up to today – the full monty. Ready for the full tour including an Irish setter painting hanging on a window? Let’s do it…

Wall and Trim Color

Oh, she turned out so happy and fun. Once we hung that patterned curtain we changed a lot of the styling to be more whimsical and colorful which made way more sense for a kids’ bath. What started out as a pretty strict color palette of green, white, and gold (perhaps a Go Duck’s homage??) shifted once we added that teal in there. It definitely reads as more “kid” and “fun” with that added in. Had it been our bathroom I would have likely kept it more white. What I didn’t call out too much last week was the vintage/antique light fixture that we had made with Rejuvenation (through their antiques and vintage department) that turned out SO PERFECT. Shout out to Jordan. We found the antique shades and he built it exactly to our ideal design – hanging down 18″ in total, spread out to take a more linear shape with that nice pop of green that brings your eye up and balances out the floor tile.

We are about to get into it but don’t forget to watch the full Youtube video tour HERE (with a lot of personal commentary, TBH), and of course a shortened one here (just wait for the little ad to run!):

I obviously went a little whimsical and fun, styling this bathroom and I’m currently very into it (but the good news is that it’s all changeable should I want to amp it up or pull it back in the future).

The large-scale buffalo plaid is so happy and adds such a jolt of color, and definitely contrasts the seriousness of the telephone faucet, for instance. Fun fact, since we started designing this bathroom (over two years ago) our kids no longer take baths so joke’s on me for caring so much about this niche. Obviously, I’m still SO GLAD that we did it for future use (I’ll teach the kids the ways of the bath when they’re ready) and for any potential resale, but both my kids shower now. Also, can we talk about this for a second – are we the only household where the kids want to almost only shower in our shower? Both in the mountain house and here!! I know my brother’s family is the same way and it’s hilarious if not frustrating (because they use my fancy stuff and leave water all over the floor and then we get soakers in our socks, etc).

Tub Faucet | Light Fixture (vintage/custom)

What you might notice (and be a little perplexed/upset by) is that the tub faucet is satin brass and the light fixture is aged brass – which technically wouldn’t be my first choice. We chose the finish on the light fixture to work best with the antique light and thought that the brighter satin gold would be too bright (and I still agree with my former self). But we also chose this at the factory not really thinking about the faucet finish. So when we brought it to our house I was worried we had made a mistake. When you see them next to each other in these side-by-side photos you notice the difference, but in real life with the distance between them and everything else going on it looks great. Your eye just doesn’t clock it (of course it will now :))

Tub | Tile | Curtian (similar) Dark Teal Towel | Waffel Towel | Stool (vintage)

I LOVE that shot – just so happy and fun! The floor tile base border is such a feature that I want to recreate over and over. Sure, it still looks a little like grass, but with everything else going on it works!

Art (vintage) | Towel Bar

I know I pointed it out last week, but for those of you who may not have noticed the grout color changed from the green (darker) to the white (white grout) – a big thanks to Level Plane for appeasing my ideas 🙂

The shower door was originally a basic door but what we did, that I love, is add the metal trim around the whole thing, giving it more presence and even a more vintage look (the tiny knob is really cute which you can see below). When it was first installed I was weirded out that it wasn’t the full height of the opening, but I guess it needs to be to let hot air out (although we have a fan inside so unsure if that really was necessary?). Regardless, it eventually stopped bugging me.

Loofa h B r u s h

Ya’ll, all the outlets and switchplates make SUCH a difference. I know that designers harp on these kinds of things and they are the LAST thing that you want to budget for during a renovation, but they really are a detail that I LOVE and have found pretty necessary when doing an older home (I’d say skip them in more basic rooms like bedrooms if you want to cut down, but install them in places that need to feel more “historic” like kitchens and bathrooms).

Switchplate | Towel Hooks

Shower Set | Shower Head | Tray (similar)

The shower is a lovely dreamy little room, with a ledge (not a niche) which tends to be my preference these days (can lean on, put your foot up on it for shaving, and of course just creates a simple line, less tile confusion, etc,.). Also, I thought that eucalyptus was just a stylist thing that looked cool, but it absolutely makes the entire bathroom smell like a spa for MONTHS AND MONTHS. I refreshed it for the shoot, of course, but don’t plan on replacing it with fresh branches for months (Trader Joe’s, $8).

Toilet | Bath Mat

I haven’t mentioned the toilet yet, but I really, really love this toilet (style-wise, functionally it’s great but no big bells and whistles). The shape of the base is just really pretty and classic (it’s Kholer).

Terrazzo Bath Tray | Marble Lidded Box (similar)

OK, so I have some beef with those framed pieces. It isn’t the art pieces themselves, it’s that they are so flat when against the tile when everything projects out so much more. I just think they need more weight to them – either bigger or deeper. And no, I didn’t feel like permanently drilling into the tile to hang another piece of art – that’s far too much of a commitment for me.

Light Fixture | Mirror | Toothbrush Holder (vintage) | Toothbrushes | Outlet Cover | Faucet | Wood Tray (unavailable) | Plaid Cup | Toliet Paper Holder

At one point I was worried that the mirror was going to project too far out, hitting the light fixture and it does come close but doesn’t hit (thank goodness). I meant to put the little fern back on the vanity for this shot (it was shot on the toilet) but this cup is what the kids use to drink after brushing their teeth. And obviously, those $1 Target toothbrushes worked perfectly for our shot because our kids’ toothbrushes are disgusting in every way and I was not going to let them ruin my reveal 🙂

Vanity (vintage/custom) | Countertop Stone

I just love it so much. Please note the feet on that vanity! The knobs! The keyholes! All the round elements echo each other (mirror, sconce shades, knobs) and contrast so well with the shape of the vanity and the tile.

We ended up putting the toilet paper holder on the side of the vanity, but hot tip – I meant to tell Jamie to install it the other way so that you can rip the TP forward with one hand (this is very specific I’m realizing as I write this). How it is installed right now is fine but you have to use both hands to make sure that it doesn’t fall off forward with the momentum of the pull. 🙂

Ready for some before and afters? It’s probably the least dramatic of all of them because this bathroom wasn’t that bad to begin with! But it’s still quite the transformation 🙂

A big shout out to Julie (our recent kitchen makeover recipient) for gifting me that vintage painting. I saw it at her house during a site visit (she is a vintage/antiques dealer) and fell in love with it. It was such a lovely thank you gift and it found its place (but honestly could have looked good in so many places upstairs).

Dress | Sandals

A little flirty hide-and-go-seek shot for you. I hope you enjoyed this bathroom/reveal. Every time I walk upstairs and turn the corner I get so excited. I LOVE how it turned out and so do the kids. Don’t forget to watch the YouTube Video (which does have them actually in the space with some iPhone footage). Thanks to ARCIFORM (our design/build team) for executing everything so expertly and Eric and his team from Level Plane for their tile install. Thanks to Stephyn for helping us with tile square footage (or what is called “the tile take-off”) because details and numbers are not my strength and it’s a lot to figure out. All resources below!

Bathroom Resources:

Tile: Pratt + Larson
Bathtub: Rejuvenation
Plumbing Fixtures: Rejuvenation
Shower Door: Local
Hardware: Rejuvenation
Wall Color: SW 8917 Shell White by Sherwin-Williams
Mirror: Rejuvenation
Vanity: Custom/Vintage
Stone Countertop: Bedrosians
Curtain Fabric: Unavailable (similar)
Art: Vintage

*Design by Emily Henderson and ARCIFORM
**Tile Installation by Level Plane
***Photos by Kaitlin Green

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The Link Up: The GPS/Texting Watch Em’s Kids (And Parents) LOVE, Arlyn’s Post-Baby Approved Undies, And Our Next YOUTUBE REVEAL Video!!

Happy Sunday! We don’t want to give you any decorating panic with that beautiful fall tablescape since I think most of us are still melting from the summer sun. However, we’ve been shocked at how many people are already searching for fall decor ideas (like a lot)! So if you too are dreaming of a fall breeze and cozy fires then this post that stylist/ entertaining expert, Royale Ziegler, wrote for us a couple of years ago is the one you are going to want to read. It’s all about decorating for the fall (and all of its festivities) once. It’ll be hard not to get excited and inspired. Ok, links?

This week’s house tour was originally a crumbling 1890s spec house in East LA referred to as a Pyramidal Victorian. But then Patrick Bernatz Ward and his wife, Shannon came to the rescue and brought it back to life. So while they restored and designed the entire house, Patrick also designed most of the furniture!! It’s truly incredible. Go check it out here!

READY FOR ANOTHER FARMHOUSE REVEAL YOUTUBE VIDEO??? Us too. Em gets into the nitty gritty of designing her kids’ bathroom and we promise it’s great! Enjoy and come back tomorrow to get more info and see all the beautiful photos:)

From Emily: Our kids have been using the Gabb Watch since last September and we love, love, LOVE it. It’s for kids (ours are almost 8 and 10), to monitor their location and give them the ability to communicate with us (and only us). Maybe there are other products on the market that are just as good or better, but we have been pretty happy with this one (and so have our kids). Basically, it’s GPS (with an awesome real-time locations app that we use) + texting and calling ONLY the people in their contact list (Brian, me, and the grandparents). We live in a very safe quiet neighborhood with tons of families and we really wanted to give them autonomy and a sense of independence, but I feel SO much comfort knowing that I can reach them at all times if I need. As you probably imagine we are a few years away from smartwatches/cell phones (and even longer away from social media) so this “phone” is fairly bare bones and does the exact job we want/need. We also have it set so they can’t use it at all during school hours (they can call one number (Brian’s) in case of emergency). There are a couple of dumb games on it (productivity games), but that’s it (these other ones that have games on it seem so odd to me – like read the room, the parents who want this bare-bones watch likely don’t want their kids on video games either when we can help it). The whole point is outside freedom with a little bit of comfort for us. Independence. There is a monthly plan (I think it’s like $8.99 each) which adds up, but we use it SO MUCH.

From Jess: I did it. I finally bought a tongue scraper and I can’t even being to tell you how much I LOVE it. IT’S SO SATISFYING!! Now I can’t speak to the long-term benefits of helping with immunity and slowing the growth of plaque since it’s only been a couple of weeks, but I can say that my mouth feels cleaner and it’s definitely helped my breath. If it ends up that that’s where the benefits stop that’s good enough for me!

From Caitlin: Let me let y’all in on a little secret: this Head and Shoulders shampoo and conditioner is THE BEST smelling haircare product on the market. Full stop. I’m a big “leave the house with wet hair” girlie (read: lazy, generally unbothered by my appearance) and I am stopped EVERY TIME by someone being like, “wow, your hair smells amazing.” It happened this week in the pharmacy line at Walgreens. It happened when I stopped by my hairdresser for a 10-minute bangs trim. It happened when I was on a Zoom with the EHD team (did I stop a meeting after I caught a whiff of my own hair to tell everyone how good it smelled? YES.). It’s fresh and bright without being too saccharine – I wish I could get an entire shower set that smelled like this stuff! The scent can be a little tricky to find, but I order mine in a $14 set from Target and it’s absolutely worth it (none of the options in the store can compare IMO – you can also grab on Amazon, but it’s almost 2x the price so definitely go the Target route!).

Also From Caitlin: My favorite dress is on sale for $45 this weekend (down from $178 – I paid full price and I still don’t regret it)! If you’re in need of something white, PLEASE give this a peek – it’s SO comfortable and the pockets are awesome and it’s super easy to dress up or dress down. I got a 14 and had a good amount of room in the chest, even with 36F boobs, and the silhouette is pretty cute! (I’m not selling it here – Jess disagrees – BUT but I wore the yellow version to a wedding in June and felt so comfortable and un-selfconscious all night. Pro tip: steam your clothes after your redeye flights! Can you imagine how powerful I woulda felt if I hadn’t been rumpled?!

Today is the last day of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and there are still a bunch of great things still available! So if you need some pieces at truly great prices maybe go take a peek. Here is our blog post about our initial picks and below are some more of our favorites:

Tiered Satin Midi Dress | Day Trek Organic Cotton Blend Anorak | Camille Acid Wash Denim Blouse

Clip Dot Pintuck Cotton Top | Topanga High Waist Straight Leg Jeans | Goddess Coin Pendant Necklace

From Mallory: I’m finally getting into running because it’s SO fun to workout outside in the summer (ideally when it’s not 100 degrees but still) but I desperately need some good running shoes. These are on the Nordstrom anniversary sale (my mom has this brand and loves them) but I also keep hearing about the brand Hoka…anyone have running shoe insight?? Right now I wear my APLs which I love and will always love as an everyday walking shoe/weight lifting shoe but the sole just does not have enough support for concrete running impact. Please help!!

From Arlyn: I’ve been on the hunt for undies I actually like to wear, and I’ve gotta tell ya…it hasn’t been easy. For anyone who has had a baby or just has a pooch that just won’t quit poochin’, you know finding underwear that hit you above your fluff (but below your belly button) is crucial to prevent that annoying roll-down. Everything I’ve bought so far has either been way too high-waisted, lower cut than advertised, or pinches in all the wrong places. UNTIL NOW! I became the victim of a scroll-by ad on Facebook for the brand Pact, which sells organic cotton clothing and home goods. I may have just entered a new long-term relationship with their Lace Waist Brief. The lace banding up top prevents muffin tops, the bottom is full coverage to prevent the dreaded wedgie, and, most importantly, the rise is perfect. I found that their sizing runs a touch large so if you’re in between, I’d size down. I went all in on a 6-pack (on sale right now for $48) and I don’t regret it for a second. 

Well, thank you as always for spending a little time with us today, don’t forget to watch the newest YouTube video and see y’all tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Royale Ziegler | Florals by Shawn Chamberlain | Photo by Lindsey Stewart Photography | From: How To Basically Decorate ONCE For Fall, Halloween, And Thanksgiving

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These Clothes Only *Look* Expensive – 25 Editor-Approved Pieces Under $150

Clothes that look expensive, you say? THAT’S RIGHT. Today, I’m walking you through 25 different pieces – starting at only $18! – that’ll make you look like you’ve stepped right out of a Nancy Myers movie. The parameters are simple:

Classic Color or Pattern: Neutrals are great, and so are desaturated colors (think olive and rust). Lean into simple, effortless patterns like a great sailor stripe. Timeless Shape: An A-line skirt. A fit-and-flare dress. A wide-leg pant. A comfortable sweater that’s juuuust big enough to wrap around your palms. There are a lot of great trends out there today – they’re just not in this post. Tailored Fit: You know all those experts on TV who say that tailoring makes a huge difference? They’re right. The goal is for you to wear your clothes, not for your clothes to wear you. A Little Something Extra: Maybe it’s a sleeve with a little extra volume, a bit of sparkle from a gold button, or a surprise detail on the back…but when clothes look expensive, you can tell that someone put a lot of thought and energy into making a piece look finished.

Ready to see the selects? Let’s kick it off with a tried-and-true favorite from Emily herself…

Puff Isla Top, $118photo by kaitlin green | from: the farmhouse living room reveal

Starting off with a classic top from one of Em’s new favorite brands, Emerson Fry. (That’s the Puff Isla in Navy above – that color is currently sold out – but you may also recognize this top from some of the photos she shared last week!) Emerson Fry’s India Collection, in particular, is filled with a lot of Ulla Johnson-style blouses at about a third of the price (think $98, not $300).

Striped Mockneck Sweater, $18 (Sale)

Your eyes don’t deceive you – this J. Crew-designed sweater is only $18 this weekend. I love this fresh take on a timeless sailor stripe – it’s playful and considered without being loud. It’s a total Goldilocks situation on the fit, too: not too loose, not too tight. Easy to tuck into jeans, but with enough shape to wear it as a standalone piece. (Still can’t believe the price tag.)

Fit and Flare Linen-Blend Midi Dress, $40

Ok, SUCH A PRETTY NECKLINE. This linen-blend midi drapes in a beautiful way – love seeing how great it looks on all the size-inclusive models! – and it’s a great transitional color for fall. Pro tip: as the weather cools (or, uh, if it ever cools), extend the life of your midi dresses by pairing them with a comfy sweater. (I swear by all three hacks in this video – this dress would be a perfect contender for the sports bra method!)

Ruffle Trim Button-Up Shirt, $98

If the designer’s assignment was “take a classic piece, but make it feel a little special”…well, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Formal but not stuffy; sweet but not saccharine; easy to dress up or down – you’ll be able to keep this piece in your closet for years.

Standard Skirt, $145

It’s really hard to find a simple, timeless A-line skirt these days. And this one comes in navy, lapis blue, vintage khaki, and copper! The styling on the site is to die for, too – total masterclass in the casual/dressy mix. (Highly recommend for outfit inspo!)

Harlow Wide Leg Pants, $118

LEMME SING THE PRAISES: These wide-leg pants come in standard, petite, tall, AND plus sizes. And there are nine colors to choose from! They’re breezy enough to pair with sandals at the beach, but tailored enough to wear into the office. I have REALLY wide hips and pretty big thighs and they don’t cling at all – they’re a great entry point to the wide-leg pant trend!

Cotton Nico Cardigan, $150

Em owns this cardigan, so I’ve had the honor of seeing it in the flesh! (She wore it for EHD’s panel at the Meridian Experience, in case you’re wondering what the contents of my brain look like – just a catalogued encyclopedia of my boss’ outfits, like all normal employees.) To quote the boss herself, it REALLY is a “simple but special” piece – there’s a timeless silhouette, but it just looks so luxe and refined in person.

Dream Shift Dress, $73 (Sale)

How tailored and chic is this little mini dress? Pair with thick, warm tights in the winter or with your finest gold jewelry and cute sandals in the summer.

Heritage Chino Pant, $98

These relaxed-fit chinos come in seven colors (praise be!) and are a great little upgrade for those of us who find ourselves pulling on the same two pairs of jeans every day. I love the olive color – it’s vibrant and cheery – but the pink is SO CUTE for anyone who is currently embracing their inner Barbie.

Patch Pocket Sweater Jacket, $138

OMG. LOOK AT THAT WOMAN. Tell me she does not look like she should be on a boat, or chairing an event, or holding court over the most refined brunch you’ve ever imagined. This sweater comes in a 3XS-3XL (and there are solid versions for $128, if stripes aren’t for you).

Long Sleeve Split Neck Top, $25 (Sale)

The drape on the sleeve? The way that front falls? It’s SO PRETTY. (And again, how refreshing is it to see a size 12 model?) This comes in a few prints and patterns, but the solid white and the solid black are the two choices that look expen$$$ive.

Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater, $98

OOPS MY HAND SLIPPED AND I BOUGHT THIS (In antique white). I’m always a fan of a good cable knit or fisherman sweater, but the good ones always get really picked over by the time I’m ready to buy – not this year, though!!! Size up for a loose fit that’s reminiscent of this model, or grab your regular size for a throw-on-and-go sweater with a little extra ~pizazz~.

Satin Pleated Midi Skirt, $72 (Sale)

There aren’t many (or, like, any) things I wish I still had from my college wardrobe, but I’ve ALWAYS regretted giving away my navy pleated midi skirt. It was so easy to style – it looked particularly great with all my jewel-toned tops and sweaters – but it was also easy to dress up, like in the images above. There’ve been so many moments over the past 13 years where I wished I had a skirt like this back in my closet – it’ll become a staple piece for you in no time, I promise!

Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater, $48

The woman who buys this type of top intimidates me. IT’S SO FREAKIN’ CLASSY. I picture you working in a high-rise corner office, living the type of life that deserves to be captured in some sort of HBO mini-series. If I’m in a crisis situation, I’m absolutely taking orders from the woman in a clean, refined, knit tank. It just gives off a powerful vibe, don’t you think?

Short Sleeve Midi Dress, $35

UM, I’M SORRY, THIS IS SO CUTE. Who gave Target the right to make such sweet dresses??? If you told me Reformation was selling this for $250, I would believe you! I love the construction of the top and the length is perfect for transitional wear. (Catch me using the hack I shared earlier to wear that white cable sweater on top of this dress later in the fall!)

Merino Tank and Cardigan Set, $80 (Sale)

I love a great two-for-one deal (don’t you?) and this set can take you straight from summer and into fall and winter. Wear them apart! Wear them together! Grab two (it comes in a light gray, dark gray, and a really pretty taupe-y neutral) and mix and match! However, you slice it, it’s a great deal on some high-quality, easy-to-wear basics.

Button Back Crewneck Sweater, $150

The collar. The texture. The sleeves that have volume, but aren’t too balloon-y. AND DID YOU SEE THE BACK?! I’ve said it before, but Alex Mill is really channeling the 2008-2010 J. Crew look that captivated the world. They’re putting their own stamp on some refined silhouettes and they make getting dressed feel fun. Big fan of this cutie. 🙂

Canyon Knit Tank, $38

Ah, yes, the relaxed cousin of the turtleneck tank. The price point is great here – especially for Reformation! – but the ribbed knit and square neck make this top feel a lot more elevated and polished than a more traditional jersey tank.

Layton Midi Slip Skirt, $79.50

The person who wears this kind of skirt chooses a side salad at lunch (because she genuinely likes vegetables). She has a garden at home, and it’s FLOURISHING. She does her skincare routine every night. She threw this skirt on and she looks amazing. (Some clothes just have a VIBE, don’t you think?)

Veja Campo Sneakers, $135

Nothing says, “I’m a chill, casual, effortlessly stylish gal” like an understated pair of white sneakers…and these are a great option. The branding is subtle but cool – you won’t feel like a walking advertisement, but it also feels great when someone recognizes your Vejas. (I’ve had a pair since 2016 that always get compliments from the coolest and best-dressed women, I swear.)

Organic Cotton Waisted Dress, $73

Something about this shape just looks expensive – like an art director or a gallery owner in NYC should be wearing it. I love the sleeve, the waist-cinching detail, and the simple flare of the skirt.

Trench Coat, $99

I mean, the idea of the trench coat has been shoved down our throats since birth. (Do you also remember being a kid and reading that trench coats were, like, the epitome of fashion? It was in EVERY MAGAZINE, I swear!) To that end, though…maybe all those writers were on to something? The trench is such a simple way to dress up any outfit – it just adds a layer of polish

Oversized Button Down, $25

I’m a sucker for an oversized striped button-down – I have three hanging in my closet, and a few more in the laundry basket right now – but this navy and white option is a great choice for those who want something a little timeless and charming. I love the horizontal stripe detail on the cuff and back, too.

Washable Silk Midi Dress, $130

OMG. Can you believe that you, too, could look THIS elegant for $130? What a show-stopping wedding guest dress this would be – and you DON’T EVEN NEED TO PAY FOR DRY CLEANING. It’s the trifecta: a tasteful length, a comfortable neckline, and THAT BACK. This woman looks like a million bucks and SHE KNOWS IT.

Norma Zip Front Sweater, $91

Obsessed with the weave, drape, and oversized collar on this zip-up sweater. I’d pair it with some leggings for my grocery store run – it’s perfect for the days that you want to be lazy, but you also want to look like a functioning member of society. It also comes in navy, if this color is a little too warm for you!

THAT’S IT FROM ME. Here’s to all of us feeling a little more like a Nancy Myers character without totally breaking the bank. Have the best weekend – come back tomorrow for a VERY EXCITING new YouTube video.

PS. If anyone wants to debate, I am an ardent believer that The Parent Trap has the best-dressed cast of all time. Every single character nails the “effortless-meets-expensive” vibe and nothing is dated or trendy (seriously, do you remember these outfits?!). Do you agree? Disagree? THOUGHTS?

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: The Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal And All My Thoughts And Feelings About It

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