**Disclaimer: A few early commenters expressed that they felt bummed by the original title of this post – which used the would “should” instead of “could”. They felt that it implied that everyone must make these updates to their homes in …
Budget Room: Boho and Zen Bedroom
Although white is going nowhere (nor will it ever), the warmer tones on the color wheel are creeping into design in a very heavy way right now and we are very into it. We aren’t talking bright yellows, oranges, and reds. Instead, …
Outdoor Lounge Furniture Roundup
Spring has officially sprung (as of a few weeks ago), and summer is right around the corner. Unless you are in New York that is, and you are still stuck in snowstorms from last week. But, the warmer temperatures means …
My Tour of The New Girl Set + A Giveaway
I’ve been historically known as a TV binger. I once watched 18 episodes of a TV show in a row – in one day. It wasn’t this one, but back in my day (pre-kids) I could really do it. That …
Budget Room Design: Colorful & Modern Scandinavian Dining Room
It’s Friday and we thought what better way to head into the weekend than a colorful and modern budget dining room. You may have noticed that bright and saturated tones are having a major comeback and we are very much …
Etsy Finds: Volume II
Hi again, it’s Mel! AKA Interior Designer Melanie Burstin, aka your new Etsy guru and former member of the EHD team. If you recall, a few weeks ago Emily and I introduced you to a new series where I scour …
Power Couples: Sofas & Accent Chairs + a few rules
Pairing up furniture can be hard. You have to consider colors, styles, fabrics, and scale, all of which can be confusing and overwhelming. Which is possibly why so many people throw their hands up in the air when it comes …
Who is the real client of the mountain house…
The ‘I Design, You Decide’ series is about to head into high-speed mode as the major decisions need to get made in order to get all the materials here in time. So as we go forward I know that a …
A Traditional Eclectic Bedroom + Our Tips For Shopping eBay
Shopping online can be quite the euphoric experience (there is a reason it is called retail therapy after all). But, when you can online shop for both new and vintage goods all in one place then that my friends is …
How To Dress Awkward Windows + Where To Shop For Readymade Options
If you’ve been paying attention to the insta-stories from while we have been up in Portland working on the fixer-upper (more here), then you’ll know that picking out window treatments especially for windows that aren’t exactly obvious what you should …