As people who love design, I think it’s pretty normal to want to switch things up every now and again. But making changes does not have to require buying new. Em has often said over the years that the easiest …
Our Built-To-Last Outdoor Kitchen Reveal (My Favorite “Room” To Hang Out In All Summer)
It’s a real epic show and tell today – our incredible outdoor kitchen, which felt like it went up in a matter of weeks (and kinda did). We’ve already had so many hangouts here, a 100+ neighborhood event, and so …
The Link Up: The Gift Emily Bought Brian For Father’s Day, Mal’s $50 Compliment-Magnet Denim Set, And Maybe The Most Special Collaboration We’ve Seen
First things first…HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all who celebrate!!! Being a parent or a parental figure is so much of the time, a thankless job. But we hope that today you are filled with so much love and deep appreciation. …
The Versatility Of The Pedestal Table In My Friend’s Home (And My Search For Finding More Traditional Versions)
We are deep diving today on what I think is one of the most versatile and timeless pieces of furniture, EVER – the pedestal table. Now pedestal tables have been around for a few hundred years (which really isn’t that …
10 Very Good Design Ideas We’re Mentally Bookmarking From The Pasadena Showcase House (+ A Fun Fact You Probably Didn’t Know)
Raise your hand if you spent your weekends as an adolescent being towed around town from model home community to model home community by your parents? ::raises both hands:: I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like it. While …
How We Built Our Outdoor Kitchen With RTA (Assembled In One Day, Folks)
We are wrapping up phase two of the backyard (which is admittedly a pretty large phase) and I wanted to give you an update, show you the plans, and give you a sneak peek into the new RTA outdoor kitchen …
This Style Of Lighting Works In Any Home (And Will Make It Look Even Better) + Affordable Options You’ll Love
Whether or not your home’s style is “modern traditional,” modern traditional lighting is incredibly versatile, with so many really simple but very cool options. I’d say it’s the primary lighting style Emily uses in her projects, at least the hardwired …
Revisiting A 2013 Project, DesignLoveFest’s Apartment (+ What I Think About It Now)
In our grown-up pursuit of “timelessness” (which gets more intense as we get older), it sure is fun to see a time capsule of our youth. The year was clearly 2013, and two “internet famous” bloggers collabbed on what now …
The Link Up: Emily’s All-Time Favorite Outdoor String Lights, Arlyn’s Affordable Fancy Event Dress, And A Great Glowy Contour Set
Happy Sunday, everyone! Hope it was a good one. We don’t have too much to report aside from that we needed to get a few more shots of the new outdoor grill area (we really can’t wait to show you), …
Why Going To A Flea Market With Trusted Friends Is THE Move (+ All Jess’ And Friends Finds From Downtown Modernism)
If I could only go to one flea market for the rest of my life, I would say, “Sorry, Rose Bowl, you are OUT!” Downtown Modernism, you have my heart… and now all of my money. And look, that’s not …