In this week’s episode of ‘fixing our remodeling regrets’, we take it to the exterior where I’m just not feeling like I should about the house (and no, it’s not just the mud). The color of the body, Pure White …
How Well Do IKEA Kitchen Cabinets Actually Hold Up? A Very Honest Review 4 Years Later
Hello! Amanda Holstein here with an update on how my IKEA Kitchen Cabinets have been holding up since my last post in 2020. To remind you, I’m an interior designer based in Mill Valley, California, and five years ago my …
We Are Putting In A Pool At The Farm!! All The Details Of Our “Soake” Pool And Why It’s The Best Fit
As I’ve alluded to on social media we are putting in a “pool,” but it’s not what you think (it’s better). When we first closed on the farm, the innocent fantasies for the property began. With almost 3 acres we …
The Best EHD-Approved Presidents’ Day Sales
Happy Presidents’ Day, sweet pals! Spoiler alert: the sales this year are AWESOME. I normally have pretty great impulse spending control – it’s a skill you have to develop when your job involves this much internet shopping, I think – …
The Link Up: The Giveaway Em Can’t Wait To Tell You About, Caitlin’s Affordable Curtains She LOVES, And Ryann’s Next Drugstore Skincare Find
Happy Sunday everyone! Not a ton to report this week on the EHD front aside from the fact that exciting things are continuing to happen in our homes design-wise so we promise we will have A LOT for you soon:) …
New/Old Trend Alert: Ballet Flats Are Back And Bigger Than Ever (+ 5 Ways To Style Them)
In high school, you could not convince me that my Urban Outfitters ballet flats were not the coolest shoes. I would wear them every day and quite literally wore them into the ground. I think they had zero soles by …
The Top 8 Design News Stories You Should Know About (Get Excited)
It’s time for my new favorite series – Design News. Why is it my favorite? What’s not to love about sharing the exciting things happening in the design world? I love seeing new collaborations, new ideas, new beautiful books, etc. …
From Hungary To East LA: Caitlin’s “Weird” Vintage Finds That Were Almost All Under $100 Each
Hello world! It feels like a good day for a little old-fashioned blogging – a few minutes of show-and-tell, if you will. Today, we’re headed around the world – briefly, at least – and checking out some of my recent …
How To Order A Rolling Library Ladder + The Price, Lead Time, And The Different Style/Finish Options
I think it’s fair to say that we all love the idea of a rolling ladder – the romance of it is seared into our brains from fantasy libraries of yore, a la Belle in Beauty and the Beast. I …
A Roundup Of Our Favorite Article Pieces And A Chance To Win a $2,000 Gift Card (+ A Sneak Peek At The New Mountain House Living Room Sofa)
There are certain brands that I/my team go back to again and again and Article is one of those brands. I’ve been a longtime fan and have used their pieces in many a makeover. Their furniture and decor are well-designed, …