This back porch was never supposed to exist – it wasn’t my intention or idea, but once it was proposed (by Anne’s partner, Richard who is an architect and co-owns ARCIFORM with her) we felt it was worth exploring. I’m …
Secret Source: This UK-Based Store Sells Cheery, Anthro-Style Decor at Target Prices (+ Our 17 Favorite Pieces)
Here’s the truth: despite being EHD’s resident over-sharer, I’ve kiiiiinda been holding out on you over the last few years. Gatekeeping, if you will. I KNOW. It’s criminal! My job is literally to spill the beans on the best home …
Real Reader Kitchens! 5 Dated Honey Oak Spaces & How A Design Expert Would Make Them Better
In the design world, at least as seen through the lens of the internet and social media, we’re so used to “perfect.” There doesn’t seem to be much room for “realistic” or even “good enough for now.” But the truth …
The Link Up: The Lipstick Em Wishes She Found Sooner, The Multi-Tool We Could ALL Use, And A VERY Exciting Announcement About The Team
Welcome everyone. We don’t have to tell you that this was a devasting week for the island of Maui. Watching those flames ravage so much beauty and history as well as leaving so many people without homes was beyond heartbreaking. …
We Decided To Find The Best 15 Pieces At Nordstrom Rack (The Deals Are Almost Too Good)
Last weekend my friend and I went to Nordstrom Rack to return a couple of dresses she bought and grab a pair of heels she needed for an upcoming wedding. Naturally, I thought I would take a peek at some …
The Most Bingeable And Gripping Podcasts Series That Make Doing *Any* Chore REALLY Enjoyable
I listen to no less than 10 hours a week of podcasts, usually nearing 15 hours. It’s a real thing. Brian and I started listening to This American Life And Slate’s Political Gabfest in 2001 when we moved to New …
3 Fresh Fabric Design Trends We Want In Our Homes
Welcome to an extremely fun design post! I don’t want to hype it up too much but it’s filled with inspiring photos and 3.5 trends that we think are mainstays since this isn’t their first time around the design block…they’ve …
How We Added Panel-Ready “Hidden” Appliances Without Replacing All The Cabinets
Some of us are pro-showing off appliances and some of us want to hide them or diminish their visual impact. I land firmly in the “hide” camp because I want so many other design elements to be the star. The …
EASY RENTER TIP! 7 Unique (& Surprisingly Helpful) Ways To Use Curtains In Your Rental (Well, Actually All Homes)
As someone who has rented since my college years, I’ve lived in my fair share of apartments with what I refer to as the “Landlord Eyesore.” There was my senior-year college apartment that came equipped with mirrored closet doors directly …
Welcome To Our Whimsical Farmhouse Kids’ Shared Bath – It’s Reveal Day!
Welcome back to the reveal day of our kids’ bathroom. In case you haven’t been following along (thanks for popping by :)) we started recapping this bathroom last Monday (OG bathroom post with design plan here), then dove into the …