2023 marks the seventh year of me working in this industry so I think it’s fair to say that I’ve seen my share of furniture companies wonderfully evolve while still maintaining their style and ethos…and others, sadly not. Article is …
The Case For The Quiet Neutral Wallpapers
When people ask me “What wallpaper did you end up choosing for the ______ room,” I find myself responding with a classic Emily caveat, “You are going to be underwhelmed… lower your expectations…” Then I show them the sample and …
The Link Up: The One Piece Swimsuit Em Bought Mulitple Of, Caitlin’s Perfect Wedding Guest Dress, And A Great Summer Walking Sandal
Happy Sunday and most definitely Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who celebrates. We know this holiday is such a joyous one but is also not easy for everyone for many reasons. So whatever you choose to do for the mother …
The Case For Plug-In Sconces And Non-Hardwired Lighting (+ Where To Buy The Good Ones)
As a long-term renter who is currently apartment hunting yet again, I am a big proponent of no-fuss, versatile, renter-friendly design. While hardwired lighting is by no means inadvisable for renters (my fellow EHD comrades will attest to that), I’m …
Design Agony: The “Too Small” Coffee Table Has An EASY Solution (We’ll Prove It)
In what is now my second time fully designing a living room, I have fallen madly in love with a coffee table that is yet again “too small”. Jess, “What makes a coffee table too small?” Well, a coffee table …
How I Convinced My Friend To Paint Her Room Really Dark: A Kid/Dog-Friendly Basement Makeover With Article Furniture
Today, we have for you a makeover for a friend who likes to play it safe and ran out of design steam – both reactions I have felt in the past (that have spawned regret). Kaitlin Green is our photographer …
How Much Is Too Much To Spend On The Design Of Your Rental? Long-Term Renter, Arlyn, Gives Us All Her Opinions And Tips
Moving sucks. For so many reasons I’m sure I don’t need to expound upon because this is a universally known fact of human existence. Beyond the normal terrible things about it (exhausting, infuriating), my recent moving experience has left me …
THE REVEAL: Emily Bowser’s Front Yard Edible Urban Garden (Don’t Worry, There’s A Big Dose Of Plant Drama)
Hi hi hi! I’m back! This time with the conclusion (yeah, right) of my front yard saga. This is the third of the three blog posts that have been postponed because the hell that has been my life for the …
The Link Up: The Hammock Em Is VERY Excited About, The $40 Dress Catilin Wears All The Time, And The Magical Deodorant That Keeps Us Smelling Fresh No Matter What
Happy Sunday! The word is FINALLY out! If you read Wednesday’s bedroom reveal post then you know that EHD Alumn, Arlyn is now going to be a very regular contributor (we had to wait until her bedroom was revealed because …
We Painted Our Bedroom Blue And Here’s How I Feel About It…
This room is not designed yet. I put it on the back burner because honestly it was good enough and I like really simple bedrooms. We had a bed, our old nightstands, lamps that we’ve had forever, and a huge …