When I first started working at EHD, I knew nothing about design. I found myself here after applying for a temp data entry position that promised 1-2 weeks of work. I was seeking refuge (and some $$$) after I quit …
Stop Boring Sofa Syndrome: 62 Non-Basic Picks to Wake Up Your Living Room
Warning, hyperbole ahead: There are two types of people in this world—the kind that just resolves to buy a sofa that’s comfortable no matter how boring it looks (i.e. my husband) and the kind that toils and tinkers online and …
The Messy Process – How I Chose ALL The Lights For The Mountain House “At Once”
This post about the mountain house lighting is going to leave you with three feelings – 1. ‘Yay I got a sneak peek with lots of inside information …?’… then 2. Wow. Emily’s design process is very messy, even amateur… …
The Link Up: Em’s Favorite New Tray, Womens Shorts That Don’t Ride Up and Great Running Shoes
Guess what?? We have two MORE new team members that joined our team this past Monday. We have been looking for a long time for these two and couldn’t be happier they are finally here. So please welcome Mallory who …
We Had No Idea We Were Painting Furniture All Wrong
We’re BIG proponents around here of rehabbing, reusing and breathing new life into old pieces, but have never really delved into HOW to do it properly. Sure, you’ve probably Googled “how to paint/refinish furniture” only to come out of the …
If You Think Your Rental Bathroom is Beyond Help, This Post is For You
We thought it about time to do some good ol’ fashion budget content. I have now been a renter for about 12 years with no sign of that changing anytime soon. So unless I want to dump an obscene amount …
Are Mosaics the New Terrazzo?
Mosaics don’t typically elicit very positive vibes for me. I think of either the historical eclectic charms of The Mosaic Man light posts in the East Village or really, I’m JUST going to say it…bad mosaic tile “scenes” or animals …
Why You Should Be Using Armoires in Every Room (+ All the Best Shopping Picks)
A couple of weeks ago, as I was salivating over Corbett’s bedroom from the Brooklinen reveal, I decided to Google, once again, one of my favorite EHD blog posts of all time—the Parisian hotel suite Emily did with Sotheby’s. It’s …
Are YOU The Winner of the Vacay Giveaway? (+ Surprise Announcement)
It’s been a LONG road for everyone to get to today’s post. When I first announced my idea for the I Design, You Decide campaign, I didn’t know what I was in for. Of course, I KNEW I would have …
The Link Up: Summer Hair Accessories, Heavenly House Tours & Binge-Worthy Shows to Add to Your Queue
We know that it sounds like every week is a big week but this week it REALLY was but for a really exciting reason. We welcomed a brand new team member. Please say hello to Caitlin. You will eventually get …