Does it feel a little odd to be thinking about holiday decor as Halloween is just creeping around the corner? Of course. But folks, year after year this decor sells out faster than we can all say trick or treat, …
Jess’ DIY “Free Spirited” And Storage-Heavy Closet Makeover She Has One Month To Complete
I hope through my writing it’s apparent I truly love my apartment. It’s by far the most aesthetically special home I’ve ever lived in. However, with old special apartments come some “special” quirks. For me, it’s the fact that the …
The Official HVAC 101 Post: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Heating, Cooling, And Water
In my attempt to learn the ins and outs of the entire renovation process (and pass it on to you), I recently did a deep dive into how we can get the most energy-efficient HVAC and water heating system. Learning …
The Farmhouse Landscape Design Process – Stage 1 (The “Property Assessment”)
Today’s post is for people like me who really want to nerd out on “design processes,” specifically in the landscape design realm. We are just so lucky that we are working with Cali (Studio Campo), a reader who reached out …
Tour This Eclectic Midcentury Modern House Designed by ASOM Home + 10 Approachable Design Tricks Anyone Can Do
Welcome back to our new favorite segment where we feature the incredible homes shot for Emily’s book, The New Design Rules. This home tour you are about to see is by design duo Annie Segal and Marieke Ochtman of ASOM …
It’s Jess’ 6 Year Workaversary And Here Are The 6 Biggest Things She’s Learned So Far (+ A Never-Been-Told Story)
*** A highjacking from me, Emily, real quick. Today is Jess’ six-year workaversary and I literally couldn’t be luckier to call her my #2. She brings and gives so much leadership, creativity, insight, innovation, compassion, loyalty, love, organization, ease, and …
The Link Up: Em’s Favorite New Collab, An Excellent Body Scrubber, And A $20 Kitchen Tool That Cuts Down Dishwashing Time
Happy Sunday yet again! It finally rained a little in LA which means it kinda feels like fall now and we are PUMPED. Oh and how fun was it to see a bedroom in the farmhouse mostly revealed?! That pink …
2 Really Great Coats And 3 Excellent Boots (Or “Six” If You Have Two Feet)
Coats! Boots! Oh how I love to hunker down and wear a comfortable outfit on the inside with a great coat and boots on the outside. I just shot another quick social partnership with Madewell but I know that many …
Albie’s Remodeled DIY Half Bath Is HERE (And Is The Perfect Balance Of Luxe And Organic)
Hi everyone! *pops up for air* I can’t believe how many months have already passed since my last blog post…and even more since my last reveal. Sheesh! I am, however, the consummate multi-tasker; so while I was still in the …
A *First Round* FarmHouse Reveal – Readying Our Guest Room For Family To Visit
Round one guest room reveal – a quick scramble to make this room functional asap (and of course, it’s the most done room in the house). Brian’s parents visited almost immediately after we moved in, eager to see the house …