Can I be totally honest, you guys? I didn’t realize how much adulting I still hadn’t mastered until we bought a house! And lemme qualify that — it’s not the house itself that, or the purchase of, that’s been the …
How To Choose Your Perfect Color Palette
As you may know, every once in a while we like to repost an old blog post because they have great info, aging like a fine wine! So, when we were dreaming up which post should go next, it was …
What Is Brian’s Design Style?? An Exploration
There’s something I used to do when we lived in New York that would really annoy Emily. I’m sure there were actually tons of things that annoyed her, probably still do, but this one would really drive her nuts. Like, dead-eyed, “Don’t …
The Link Up: Jess’ Unreal Lemon Juice Hack, Mallory’s Awesome Target Find, and The Coolest AD House Tour An EHD Alum STYLED
Hello, happy Sunday, and welcome over to the blog. It’s been a busy week over here since we announced our newest project this last Wednesday: the river house new build (if you don’t know what we’re talking about then click …
My Favorite Before And After Vintage Pieces (With Some “Good To Knows” For Vintage Shoppers)
One of my post-covid fantasies, what I miss more than maybe anything, is thrifting and going to the flea market. Sure I’ve saved money this year from not being able to (there are only like 2 thrift stores up here, …
Are You A Renter?? Learn All The Ways You Can Design Big (And Get Your Deposit Back:))
Just over 3 years ago, I published my very first YouTube video specifically on renter-friendly design as I shared resurfacing the counter of our bathroom with marble contact paper. The thumbnail currently reads “reversible rental bath transformation” because I knew …
Our Outdoor Furniture Picks To Get You (And Your Outdoor Space) Ready For Spring/Summer
It’s that time of year again folks…time to think about our outdoor spaces and count the days till summer. Or maybe that’s just me, always dreaming of summer. In any case, in both big and small ways, the great outdoors …
Our Tried And True Gardening Essentials Guide – From The #1 Best Tool To The Prettiest Watering Cans Maybe Ever
HELLO, SPRING. I have officially survived my first east coast winter since 2012 and guys, I have to tell you the controversial truth: I did not care for it one bit. If you can truck through freezing temperatures year-after-year, you’re …
Why Passover Is Such a Beloved Holiday (and Some Seriously Beautiful Seder Plate Ideas)
Oh hello again, friends! Apparently, time flies when you’re writing for Emily’s blog. The last time I was here, we were just preparing for Hanukkah…and now it’s nearly spring. Whaaaa?! Anyway, just in case we didn’t have a chance to …
Introducing My Brother’s New Build Dream Home – Designing My First “Contemporary” Riverfront Home ( + Meet The Design Team)
It looks confusing, I know. That is not us. We did not trade the farm for a river property. That is my brother and his family and without further ado WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL RIVER HOUSE INTRO POST. A project …