It is my firm belief that family photos can not only be stylish and beautiful but are actually necessary to making a house feel like a home – regardless of who your ‘family’ is and what it looks like (friends …
I Design, You Decide – The Master Bathroom
Today is the day, and oh my gosh am I ready. It’s like I’ve been playing bingo for months and I have B. I. N. G. and the host keeps pulling the ball out but just holds it and says …
A Boho ’70s-Inspired Bedroom With Opalhouse By Target
Yesterday, we debuted a ‘Victorian Glam‘ bedroom that I designed from the new Opalhouse collection, and today I’d like to introduce you to one of my other personalities – my Cali-boho-meets-’70s-Southwestern vibe. The Opalhouse collection from Target will really speak …
A Romantic Glam Bedroom Makeover With Opalhouse By Target
That’s the look of a girl who is living out an inner ‘Victorian Glam’ fantasy – this bedroom. When Target first told me about their upcoming ‘eclectic and bohemian’ line, I remember thinking ‘how exactly does a major retailer do …
Summer Soiree on the Patio
A few weeks ago, I threw a little party on my patio for Clos du Bois. It was an al fresco soiree for editors to come over, see my house, eat some delicious appetizers and try their new Lightly Bubbled …
Portland Project Construction Update & Artist Call Out
The Portland project is full steam ahead and boy is it a (beautiful) beast. Despite its challenges, it’s actually super exciting. I’ve never really designed fireplaces, stairs or used intricate moulding and to do it from afar, not actually in …
Can Track Lighting Ever Be Cool? + Shop Our 18 Favorites
There are certain things in design and decorating that are kind of ‘necessary’ (or at the very least super functional) but traditionally just don’t look that great. Track lighting is one of those things. Our previous kitchen (above) had track lighting …
ETSY FINDS: VOLUME III
Hello hello, it’s Mel again, former EHD designer and current Etsy docent back for another installment of Etsy Finds (part three!). I’ve spent some more time sifting through the doilies, the glitter and (best of all) the chicken-emblazoned throw pillows to …
We’re hiring + some other life updates
So, we have some updates over here at EHD – the last we left you, we announced our site relaunch and that we were looking to fill a handful of spots on the team (Editorial Director, Social Media Manager and House/Family Manager …
My kitchen design a year later: lots to love & some regrets
It’s been a year and a half since I finished renovating this kitchen and now, as I’m designing 2 other houses, I’m looking around at mine thinking hmmm….what would I change about this kitchen…. with the follow-up question of well…. then, should …