HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOLKS! We hope you’re ready to get spooky & are ready for all the tricks and treats coming your way today (or if you’re recovering from a shindig yesterday – we’re here for you). It is a school night after all. Guys, we LOVE Halloween over here so we wanted to give you something a little special…some EHD team Halloween costumes!! You’ll have to wait until the end of the post (unless you scroll and cheat now) but we thought it would be fun to show our favorite costumes from years past to get everyone in the spooky spirit. What are you (or did you) dress up as this year?? We’d love to know your costumes in the comments! NOW LET’S MONSTER MASH PARTY PEEPS: This week’s home tour HAD to be Vanessa Hudgens’s Los Feliz estate that came out on Architectural Digest this week. This totally romantic Parisian home is chock full of gorgeousness, but we’re specifically in awe about that sexy black bathroom (we definitely would not mind taking a bath in that tub). And while we chat a lot about interiors, this exterior is totally the star. Check out the space and let us know your thoughts xx From Emily: My friend Max has filled a hole – these cult-favorite House of Noa kitchen mats have a few new patterns that he’s designed and they are AWESOME. They are cushy, wipeable, super kid/pet friendly, made in America and extremely comfortable underfoot (near a sink or in the bathroom, obviously). And they come in a ton of sizes. He dropped one off yesterday and I was very impressed. I got the Cabin Stripe pattern, but others are really classic and cute, too. From Albie: Nearly 3 years ago my mom told me she’d be sending me a lotion & body wash set from Bath & Body Works. I didn’t think anything of it even though she swore up & down that I’d absolutely love em. Shame on me for ever doubting my mom because 3 years later, I am positively still obsessed with the lotion & body wash — the “stress relief” eucalyptus scent of their aromatherapy collection. The entire collection includes other scents (i.e. for sleep & energy) and the assortment has definitely grown in the past couple of years, but I am still a eucalyptus girl through and through. The packaging is so pretty aka countertop ready (it’s the little things) and I find that they last a super long time, which really speaks to the quality. Now that I’m sharing it with y’all, I should probably go ahead a snag a few so I’m fully stocked before things sell out… especially with the holiday season around the bend. From Ryann: Reporting live from my MOTO photshoot: Emily bowser brought this faux berry plant by Studio McGee to style with and I am obsessed. Both Mallory and I thought it was real FOR REAL. It’s so good and looks really natural and photographs super well. 10/10!! From Mallory: I’ve had an apple watch that I wear every day for quite some time now and I LOVE IT. BUT I forget to charge it all the time because I only have 2 plugs by my nightstand…one for my lamp and one for my phone. Plus my AirPods are just constantly dead because there’s no way I remember to plug in those too into a separate outlet. I recently saw my sister had this charging station, and I was like huh that’s pretty smart (and it’s portable). I ordered the same one in black (she has rose gold which is also cute) and it was the best $30 I have ever spent. Life. is. good. Also From Mallory: My favorite heels are 50% off! I bought them in pink last year and wore them all spring/summer. Now that it’s offseason it’s time to snag them I guess Also Also From Mal: This deodorant is $5 off right now and while it may be pricey for deodorant…this stuff WORKS and smells AMAZING. My mom turned me onto the stuff and it’s the only thing that’s ever worked for my smelly pits (might’ve been TMI but ya know. Women’s deodorant that works is hard to find am I wrong???) From Caitlin: VERY big fan of the back and general fit of this mockneck sweater dress. It feels very Shiv Roy (you know, if Shiv Roy was on a budget and could only spend $70 on a dress) and it almooooost makes me wish I worked in a business casual office and/or lived somewhere where it’s not 80 in the middle of winter. ALMOST. Also From Caitlin: This is a long read, but it feels like a good one for anyone who’s currently parenting a teen girl. This part is what really got me: “Case in point: Kendall Jenner recently adapted the persona of a tastemaker, someone in possession of “high consecration” or “high status” tastes. Posing alongside trendy experimental fiction and poetry books selected by her agent Ashleah Gonzales, Jenner traffics in male attention, gratuitously decorates her home with artifacts she’s brought back from Art Basel and plays old songs on Zaza World, her very own Apple Radio show. What a difference from five years ago, in her Vogue 73 Questions, when the model cited “Marley and Me” and “The Notebook” as films she likes and Tupac as her ‘spirit animal.’ But can we blame her, when it’s no longer enough to be pretty and rich? Now, there’s pressure to be interesting, too…” I’m SO GLAD I didn’t have to grow up worrying this much about how I’m presenting myself or how I’m perceived by others. WOOF. Speaking of teens… From Jess: Anyone who has ever needed to buy a bra remembers the first one. It’s both exciting, intimidating, and pretty awkward. But guess who has come to solve that problem? Two women who have been there and decided to start a company called Apricotton. So now if you or you have a tween or teen who is in need of a bra, this awesome company makes “the first bra” shopping experience WAY more comfortable and they have designed bras specifically for a young teen’s body type. It actually gets cooler. These bras will actually “grow” as they grow. So no need to buy a new bra as soon as they continue to develop. I just think this is just an incredible service that I wish was around when I was needing my first bra. Also, their blog has SO MANY really awesome posts for tweens and teens that I also wish I had access to back then. All in all, I’m a huge fan so go check them out! Also From Jess: So there was a little shoot at my house is past week (not my living room yet) and Bowser brought over this incredible large tray/platter that is also on clearance right now! It looked so beautiful in the shots and I honestly think it would work with any style for say a coffee table, credenza/dresser, food/drinks, basically anywhere. It’s both special but neutral. If you need one go check it out! Okay now onto some fun costumes: EmilyThe EHD TeamMalloryJessRyannOpening Image Credit: Photography by Jenna Peffley | Design by Jake Arnold | via Architectural Digest The post The Hallow-Link Up: Emily’s New Favorite Kitchen Mat, Ryann’s VERY Pretty Faux Branches, And Our Halloween Costumes From Years Past (Yup, Photos Included) appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/2Y1gMHb
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I feel like there is a hole in the market for fashion inspiration for normal people, or more like people who care just a little about looking stylish on an everyday basis but don’t necessarily want to stand out at school pick-up or when running errands. We simply want to be comfortable, but not look schlubby or lame when/if we leave the house in our comfys. And most of us aren’t models so we don’t feel comfortable with the crazy trends that often just look dumb unless you nail it (good for you if you do!). You saw my ‘fall’ uniform a couple of weeks ago but this pulls out what I find to be the fastest and easiest way to ‘edge up’ anything comfortable and basic. Not a fashion guru over here and shooting this made me LOL a lot. I used to live next to Suzanne, who works at The Great and just always dresses effortlessly cool and would help me, but now I’m on my own. Listen, I’m trying and I’m not sure I nailed it, but we can all see for ourselves below (and also WHO really cares?) The Sock And Sleeve POPSweatshirt | Striped Shirt | Jeans (similar) | Beanie | Boots | Socks (no longer available) For the first outfit, we have a classic quarter zip, and my favorite jeans that I’ve had forever. But I can’t leave the house like this so here’s what I do – it’s a real hilarious step by step:
DONE. YOU ARE WELCOME. 1. Hansel From Basel Love Crew Socks | 2. Men’s Striped Crew Socks 3pk – Goodfellow & Co | 3. Women’s Marled Crew Boot Socks – Universal Thread | 4. Assorted Crew Socks (Pack of 3) | 5. MWL Cloudlift Sneaker Crew Socks | 6. Ella Collegiate Knit Sock 1. Slim Perfect Long Sleeve T-Shirt | 2. Women’s Striped Long Sleeve French T-Shirt | 3. Women’s Striped Long Sleeve Boat Neck T-Shirt | 4. Long Sleeve Thermal Top | 5. Tissue Turtleneck | 6. Truly Madly Deeply Frances Striped Tee The Striped Crew Sock + Duck Boot + Tailored Wool LookOk, so you have your black stretch pants that you wear every day whether or not you work out, and we all have a slouchy sweatshirt. But you want to go to the farmers market and you might run into followers/readers. What do you do?? This? Boots | Coat (similar) | Sweatshirt (similar) I have worn this so many times, guys. Dropping off kids, popping by the farm, over to Fred Meyers. Here’s how you do it:
1. Leopard Print Coat | 2. Averdon Coat | 3. Women’s Plaid Double Breasted Overcoat | 4. Cozy Wool Blend Puff-Sleeved Coat | 5. Women’s Relaxed Fit Top Overcoat | 6. Houndstooth Quilted Long Coat The Difference A Pair Of Vans And A Fanny Pack Can MakeThe punch-up of the classic checker vans really works. I wear them with my sweatshirt onesie and it feels like an outfit (whereas normal cross-trainers or running shoes could look dorky).
While I don’t do too well with laces because I’m a toddler, I am eyeing a few others to shake it up below. Some classic waffle Nikes (gotta represent up here) and a couple others from Sezane, UO, FP, and Madewell (and while I think that Converse does the same thing I just can’t with how flat they are and how long it takes to lace up the high tops). I personally stay away from anything too white living up here. I’m LOVING these darker browns/blacks and greens – they feel fresh and not too ‘mom on the way to aerobics’ (not that anything is wrong with that). 1. Fanny Pack | 2. Leather Fanny Pack | 3. Desta Belt Bag | 4. Zip Closure Fanny Pack | 5. Mare Belt Bag | 6. Bella Belt Bag 1. Alex Sneakers | 2. Nike Daybreak sneakers in black | 3. Checkered Slip Ons | 4. Nike Waffle Trainer 2 | 5. Veja Dekkan Sneakers | 6. Gola Badminton Court Sneakers The Baggy Jeans And Oversized T-Shirt TrickPants | Shirt | Sweater | Beanie | Bandana | Bag | Boots (similar) This one I think looked better without the hat. I think I have slightly too much going on, but here’s what I did.
Listen. It’s cool to be comfortable. Full Stop. Maybe these little things will help us feel slightly more stylish? Maybe not. ALSO IT DOESN’T MATTER LET’S JUST HAVE FUN IN LIFE AND TAKE IT ALL LESS SERIOUS MKAY? The post My Favorite 2021 Fashion Styling Hacks/Trends – A Step By Step How To Style Comfortable Clothes To Look Like You Still Have Style appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3CtzwOh A couple of years ago good friends of ours were at the mountain house at asked “what astrological number is this house?”. I had never even heard of house numerology before but I’m one of those creatures that get so excited when there is a new way to talk about all our stuff. I love astrology, tarot, palm readings, mediums, psychics, enneagrams, Myers Briggs, crystals, auras, ghosts, spirit guides, color tests – ALL OF IT, without letting it really guide or dictate my future. To me, it’s just FUN that creates really great conversations (says the 7 enneagram/Virgo). Ok fine, I’m 100% in (some) mediums and have found the enneagram quite possibly the most useful personality tool in all of my interpersonal relationships, as well as helping me understand myself SO MUCH BETTER. But I’m less into astrology (possibly because I don’t act very Virgo-y – everyone who knows me immediately asks what my rising is, what time I was born, etc, because THAT’s how much it doesn’t track). That’s all to say I LOVE talking about it all. So we immediately did the math on the mountain house and realized it was a 7. “OF COURSE IT IS A 7” they both said. So after looking up what being a “7” house number means, I obviously wanted to find out the rest of the numbers in past, current and future homes and BOY DID IT TRACK. Now, before all you skeptics cast your doubt on it (understandably) why not just add it up and have some fun. Of course, it might be total BS, but it also might not. I generally have a sense of the universe and believe in cosmic energy, etc, so I’m more open to it, but even if you aren’t it’s fun to figure out what some other humans have written down about the number your address adds up to. Brian doesn’t believe in it AT ALL and yet, even he can have so much fun with it. Let’s take mine as an example: My friends Annie and Derik recommended Kari Samuels as who they reference – go check her out here. But there are a lot of different websites out there, saying basically the same thing (I just like her writing). I quoted her site here for all of my numbers. And if you want to know how you add it up it goes like this: if your address is 1553, you add them all up (14, then add 1+4 = 5, since it only goes up 12). Kari explains it better. Now on to mine! Los Feliz Rental = #5 (2011 – 2013)What does 5 mean?: Kari Samuels: “If you love to socialize this is the place for you! 5 loves to party so there is never a dull moment. 5 is the most gregarious of all the numbers so this is a great place for people who love having people over and entertaining guests. There are always surprises with 5, so if you love excitement and adventure, you’ve found the right place. Perfect for those who love to travel, meet new people, try new things, and enjoy your freedom. If you want to break up your routine, get out of a rut, or just have fun, you’ve found the right home!“ ME: Oh indeed. We did party here and as you can see it was/is FUN. This was also when I had just finished shooting Secrets From a Stylist, had my first big partnerships which meant the blog was making money, and started hiring professional photographers for my projects. We had a lot of freedom at the time (freelance jobs, no kids) and tried lots of new things. I think this was when we had the most fun in LA, going out to dinner 2-3 times a week, big brunches on the weekends because none of our friends had kids yet. Challenges for a 5: Kari Samuels: “If you’re looking for quiet, reflection, or stability, you won’t find it here. You might find this to be a temporary home rather than a permanent one. Because 5 promotes variety and change, you might find it difficult to make up your mind or focus on practical matters.“ SPOT ON. It did not feel like a quiet home and we certainly weren’t homebodies here. This was our early 30s when “making up your mind” is difficult anyway and you want a lot of variety/change. Glendale = #3 (2013 – 2016)What does 3 mean?: Kari Samuels: “This home is sure to have a cheerful, upbeat energy. 3 is a fun, vivacious number, so this is a wonderful place to have lively social gatherings. It is a highly creative vibration, so if you are wanting to start a family or an artistic endeavor, this would be a great place!“ SPOT ON!!!!!! We had social gatherings in every house, but this one felt light and indeed vivacious. Full of joy and easy fun. So many patio parties, far more casual gatherings, and of course we did start our family here. What does 3 mean? (continued): Kari Samuels: “Feelings are openly expressed here, as well as unique, innovative ideas. This is a wonderful home best suited for artists, singles, couples or families, or anyone who loves to live life to the fullest and express themselves with joy.“ ME: I know that that could be almost anyone, but it does feel accurate. I remember feeling EXTREMELY happy here, rarely in a bad mood (Brian has a different recollection of this house TBH). I loved this house so much – besides not having a backyard and needing to climb 30 stairs to get to our front door (with two small kids) it was full of light and joy. Challenges for a 3: Kari Samuels: “This energy can lend itself to you being scattered, unfocused, or spending too much money. You need to make sure you stay grounded and take time to focus on practical things. 3 energy can also tend to have self-doubt, so make sure you are nurturing positive feelings about yourself at all times.“ HMM. I don’t think I was particularly grounded here, and with two small kids, it certainly wasn’t practical. Brian would say that these years he was full of self-doubt so that tracks, too. It’s when he got into therapy which he wrote about here to possibly nurture positive feelings about himself? Los Feliz = #9 (2016 – 2021)What does 9 mean? Kari Samuels: “Everyone is welcome in a 9 home! 9 promotes feelings of love and acceptance. This is the number of universal love and compassion. Your intuition will be at an all-time high. You might find yourself receiving phone calls and visitors from people seeking your advice. People will be drawn to your home because of the loving energy there. 9 is an international number. You might feel the need to travel, or welcome visitors from other parts of the world.“ I joked all the time that we had the parent frat house. Everyone wanted to bring their kids over on the weekend and stay for hours – it was just so easy to parent and play here (so safe, lots of ways to watch kids without helicoptering). Yes to the feelings of love and acceptance (no to the traveling or necessarily having visitors from other parts of the world). What does 9 mean? (continued): Kari Samuels: “You will find yourself conjuring memories and emotions from the past so you can have healing and forgiveness. Express feelings and creativity. Ultimately, you will learn a great deal about yourself and other people from living here. You will find many emotional rewards.“ Challenges for a 9: “This address is particularly suited to groups that promote the good of the whole such as dorms or schools, or people with an open heart and mind, but not as good for families who want a lot of alone time. 9 is an idealistic energy, and can be difficult if you are needing to make more money or become more ambitious.“ Mountain House = #7 (2016 – Current)What does #7 mean: Kari Samuels: “If you are a mystic, writer, researcher, or spiritual seeker of any sort, you will love living here. 7 is a private vibration, and can be somewhat secretive. It inspires deep thought, reflection, and powerful insight. If you love to come home and have quiet time to read, reflect and restore, you will thrive here!“ ME: INDEED. I did thrive there, even before quarantine. This house felt like 100% an escape and the vibration was low and calm. It is where Brian and I both wrote every day, and I’ve never felt so grounded and centered. Yes. I miss it every single day. What does #7 mean (continued): “To promote tranquility, water is a lovely element to add to this home, if you don’t already live near a body of water. You can have some thrilling spiritual and intellectual insights here, so it is a wonderful home to promote dramatic shifts in your consciousness.“ Challenges for a #7: If you like entertaining, or love to party, you can find yourself going a little stir-crazy. You might find it is too isolating or lonely at times. It is important that you eliminate any clutter in your environment as well as your thoughts to harmonize with your home’s energy.“ I thought I loved to party, but being up there in isolation over quarantine was amazing and I didn’t get stir crazy for ONE SECOND. So not sure how accurate that part is. But as far as uncluttered? For sure. “Make sure to take good care of your roof and make all necessary repairs, since 7 homes are prone to roof damage – particularly if it is an address that adds up to 16, which is a karmic lesson number. Since 7s love to escape, you would want to avoid this address if you are prone to alcohol or drug addictions. Farmhouse = #11 (2020 – Current)What does 11 mean?: “11 is the Master Number of Intuition and Illumination. The number 11 shaped like two pillars, representing a gateway of new growth for you. When you live in an 11 home, you will be inspired with new ideas, creativity, and innovation. You will find many rich and rewarding opportunities, especially those that promote leadership and creativity.“ Ok this one made me nervous. I think for this stage of my life I’d rather have the most grounded number, but this sounds like a lot of really incredible things are going to happen here (which is exciting too, obviously). At the same time, it’s definitely been rewarding and certainly has inspired creativity. What does 11 mean? (continued): “Since this is a number of light, you will want to design your home with beautiful airy decor. Keep it uncluttered, and decorate it with meaningful artifacts. 11 reduces to the number 2 (1+1 = 2) therefore this can promote harmony, provided that each person maintains their independence.“ DONE AND DONE. So much light we are calling it the Swiss Cheese house. And absolutely we are going minimal on clutter, keeping it as simple and calm as possible. Challenges for a 11: “Because 11 is a master number, there are spiritual tests that you must go through. 11 is a number of partnership and can promote harmony ONLY if both people are aligned with their truth and maintain a strong sense of self. If you are codependent in any way, or give your power away, you will find yourself getting into relationship struggles.“ “This is to teach you to be interdependent in relationships, rather than co-dependent. Since you will be flooded with intuitive insights in this home, you want to make sure you EXPRESS your creativity, or else you might feel anxious or confused. You must act on your ideas, not just think about them.“ This part kinda scared me, but Brian and I are pretty interdependent, not co-dependent (I think), but we have talked about this a lot because of this “number” being our future. Also, I’ve done nothing BUT act on my ideas the last 20 years so that comes easy for me, but I kinda thought I was in a different stage now. Maybe not??? So go ahead add yours up and see if it tracks or no. If nothing else hopefully it’s good happy hour conversation tonight with friends. xx The post House Numerology/Astrology – Does Your Address Number Affect How You Live While You’re Living There? Let’s Explore Mine… appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3CtDeYe Imagine it’s Halloween night. You’re sitting at home and all of a sudden you hear a ring of your doorbell and a knock on your door. Tiny voices are outside giggling – the time is now. You get up, grab your bowl of candy, and head for the door. As it swings open you hear those little child voices scream “TRICK OR TREAT” and you know what they came here for. As you reach into the bowl they see something horrifying behind you: AN EMPTY COFFEE TABLE. They scream and run away with fright. It’s the third time this has happened tonight. I’m so glad you all came here today so you can prevent this from happening this weekend… Okay while that might have been a bit dramatic of a story – trying to style your coffee table well might just actually be the most daunting and scariest thing you’ll do all week…and we get it. It’s an awkwardly shaped surface that needs to be functional, not overstyled, but not understyled. So how can it be done? You guys. It can be easy as pie if you just follow our simple shake and bake recipe. We have used this super-secret Krabby Patty formula for years and we’re gonna show u how to do it well every single time no matter the coffee table shape or size – you heard me – size does not matter here today! Let’s begin. The Formula: Tall, Sculptural Plant Or A Vase + Books Or A Tray + Short Stack Of Coasters Or A CandleIf you need help picking a coffee table you can head to this post, but today we’re just chatting how to style it. There are 3 categories of items we use to style a coffee table: a plant (usually tall branches or florals in a sculptural vase), books (either a stack of books or 1 single open book), and a candle AND/OR a stack of coasters. Now, each category has 2 items in it – you can either choose 1 item from each category OR you can go for more depending on your style (so yes, you have permission to add in coasters AND candles if you so choose) just make sure you have 1 tall object, 1 medium object and one short object – trust us – you want varying heights. Playing with levels will be your best friend in making your space look inviting Plants And VasesLet’s get into each category so we can really break down what’s important since every space is different. So, when it comes to plants and vases this is typically going to be your ‘tall object’ on your coffee table. Now because it’s your tall object, be wary when it comes to HOW tall. If you reach 12 inches plus it will probably look AWESOME in a photo, but might block your view if you have someone coming over or if you are trying to chat with family in everyday life across the room. We typically will forage branches to style with (pretty much every single shoot actually) because they look so cool. So if you want to take a cool photo or impress someone in a more ‘formal’ living room where you might not have a lot of conversation and hang out it, then the taller & more sculptural the better. Why not go for a little drama? If you’re trying to make it more functional, think of going with just a taller, more sculptural vase that can stand on its own and be pretty without branches or florals in it. That way you’ll have your tall item, but you’re not peeking through a forest trying to talk to your friend Now here are just a few of our favorites on the internet right now if you’re feeling shopping-inspired: 1. Ficus Audrey Plant| 2. ZZ Plant | 3. Purple Waffle Plant| 4. H&M Green Large Vase | 5. Ceramic Totem Vase | 6. Jungalow Ceramic Vase Trays and BooksOkay, this category might say ‘Trays and Books’ but it really should read ‘TRAYS and books.’ The tray has a level of importance that books and plants don’t quite have – especially if you’re styling for everyday functionality. Think of it as the rug of your coffee table, the heartbeat of your decor pieces. It is that thing that corrals everything together so you lose your TV remote less frequently. The place where you can put even more decorative & fun objects that aren’t even on this list but are personal to you. Heck, you could even put a book in there if you wanted to. Trays are multi-functional and are super important if you’re looking for functionalism over minimalism. Now let’s get into the book section and our one insanely easy and super-secret EHD styling hack… A book can act like a tray and corral smaller objects (who doesn’t enjoy putting cute little trinkets or a candle on top of your books) but it’s also great because it can inject personality into a space and give a guest something to do and look at when they sit down. Books are inviting and totally fun – and there’s a whole category of books people refer to as ‘coffee table books’ because they work so fricken well on that lil table. But they’re pretty rectangular and if you’re already dealing with a lot of squares, rectangles, and all-around hard edges in a space, it might be time to soften up the table styling. INSERT THE OPEN BOOK HACK. Just open up your favorite book to a pretty page with a pretty picture, and it makes it looks sculptural and can add a little color if needed 1. Wood Pedestal Coffee Tray Table | 2. Acacia Wood Serving Tray | 3. Burl Wood Tray | 4. Peter Lindbergh Book | 5. Andy Warhol Book | 6. Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves by Emily Henderson (how could we not throw that in) Candles And CoastersThe last category is typically the shortest height-wise out of the three. Candles are awesome to have in a living room & coasters are super helpful to have on your coffee table, so these two items definitely get bonus points for functionality. You can find a spot for one or both of these items (especially if you have a larger coffee table) and they’re both very functional and look great. 1. Opalhouse x Jungalow Candle | 2. Studio Mcgee Candle | 3. Totem Sculptural Candle | 4. Ceramic Coasters | 5. Hex Coasters|6. Glass Fused Coasters That’s it for this post! Hope it was helpful and I’ll see ya in the comments Opening Image Credits: Photo by David Tsay | From: Rustic Modern House Tour The post How To Style Your Coffee Table: Our Super Easy 3-Step Formula appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3EuLeZT The mud can be totally maddening if your house isn’t set up for that designated drop zone. I feel like I sweep and mop every other day right now. When my Oregon friends would come visit in LA, their kids would take their shoes off immediately without being asked and I thought it was from good parenting, but now I realize that it’s an unbreakable habit due to the almost daily mud swamp that can be tracked inside by little monsters. These days my general MO in life is to look at all the things that stress us as a family and figure out systems to avoid them. So instead of focusing on the best cleaning products or booking a service, I want to create systems to not have them in the first place. So we need both an outdoor solution (a tray or rack) with a bench so we can take some off before coming in on the hyper muddy days, as well as an indoor solution when it’s not quite as wet. Now to be fair, from car to door is not cement, it’s mud. So I know that my situation might be worse than most (and it’s good to know for the farm so that I can be sure to create a clear hardscape path to the back door). Don’t get me started on these mud pups. Meanwhile, as I’m finishing up Robyn’s basement makeover which includes a mudroom through the garage, she ALSO was having boot tray woes so I figured we are not alone. The Inverted Boot RackNow I’m not totally sure if an inverted rack is better or worse than a tray that you just set them on except maybe the soles dry out faster? Critters can’t get inside them if you leave them outside? I do think it looks cool though and is something I’m considering just for wellies outside our front or back doors (which are both covered). If we were here more long-term or if I gardened I’d consider a hanging one as this one is so lovely. 1. MyGift 6-Pair Natural Wood Inverted Boot Storage Rack | 2. 6-Pair Natural Boot Rack | 3. Oak Welly Rack The Big Boot TrayThis is a no-brainer both inside and out, but I was surprised by how ugly so many of them are on the market. I have one at the mountain house via Hearth and Hand with Target that is GREAT (high-lipped, simple with cute handles) and would buy that again in a second, but they didn’t put it out this year. So here is what I’ve found with a few that I’m pulling the trigger on. 1. Marquetry Boot Tray | 2. Metal Boot Tray | 3. Natural & Recycled Rubber Boot Tray 1. Classic Galvanized Multi-Purpose Boot Tray | 2. Bamboo Rolling Plant Tray | 3. Galvanized Boot Tray The Shoe Shelves I’m EyeingThere are a million on the market but so few that I really love enough to see first them when I walk in or near the front door. 1. Household Essentials Bamboo Shoe Rack | 2. Rustic Z-Frame 3-Level 9 Pair Shoe Rack | 3. Entryway Rack | 4. Lucy Mango Wood Shoe Rack with Bench | 5. Corrugate Shoe Tray | 6. Helga Wood Shoe Rack I have this one from West Elm and it’s super sturdy and looks really nice. It only holds a few pairs of shoes, but can be sat upon and I think would look nice outside next to the boot rack or boot tray. The Sturdy BasketI’m a massive fan of woven wood baskets, even though they are much more expensive than wicker. They are wide and low, making them easy to sort through and feel more modern and yet organic. Anytime I see one at an antique store I snag them because new can be super expensive. I just find them visually so appealing and more utilitarian. I’ve used these forever. 1. Aubrey Woven Oversized Rectangle Basket – Natural | 2. Chunky Round Woven Basket Natural | 3. Decorative Round Rattan Basket Gray The Metal BasketFor full visibility and to be easy to maintain and clean, we have a couple of these inside our armoire full of shoes and I think they look really really nice, modern, and utilitarian (and I don’t mind hoarding these because they last a long time and can be used for laundry, cleaning supplies, etc). 1. Spectrum® Utility Basket in Grey | 2. Black Wire Wilson Storage Basket | 3. Wire Storage Basket Black | 4. Large Wire Milk Crate with Handles Copper – Threshold | 5. Metal Storage Basket | 6. Extra Large Round Wire Decorative Storage Bin with Handles Copper So these are some of the solutions I am considering, but I am curious what you do to keep the mud out of your house? HELP. xx Opener Image Credit: Photo by Sara Ligorria Tramp | From: My Secret Front Yard Finally Revealed The post What To Do With Muddy Wet Shoes In Your House If You Don’t Have A Mudroom appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3ErQ8Xh My sister’s house was painted 50 shades of light blue when they bought it, and it wasn’t sexy. All bedrooms, bathrooms, den, closets, etc – every room but the main entry were different subtle shades of the same light blue tone. Clearly, the last owner suffered from “whole house paint paralysis” and just went with the “one and done” approach. I get it – picking 11 different paint colors at the same time is challenging, daunting, and just a lot at once, especially amidst all the other decisions you are likely making. In a perfect world, you paint one room at a time and see how it looks and feels before you go to the next. But whether you are repainting a room to work with the rest of your already painted house or having to choose all of them at the same time, there are things to consider. There is knowledge for those who have done this before, that can help you do what we all want in life – mitigate regret and optimize our home happiness. For the farmhouse, I’m so excited to work again with Sherwin-Williams on the colors of every wall, every cabinet, all the trim work, and yes, even the ceilings. Some houses don’t need a lot of color (the mountain house) and others want more. This house will fall in the zone similar to the first Portland project – main spaces more neutral, with the trees through the windows adding a lot of color, we’ll add color in the cabinets, built-ins, and rooms that need to feel cozier or where I might want to do an unexpected paint treatment. I want the feeling of the mountain house (calm, warm, minimal) but with the charm of our English cottage (playful, more pattern/fun, whimsy). I haven’t figured it out yet or landed on any “for sure” color, which is why this exercise is coming at a great time. How do you get the paint color right on the first try??? DO: Ask Yourself Some Important Big Picture QuestionsNot to get too existential on you, but if designing your home is mostly about your personal preference, how YOU live, then you need to seriously consider the answer to these questions before you choose paint willy nilly. Similar Paint Colors: After The Storm SW 9685 by Sherwin-Williams | Inkwell SW 6992 by Sherwin-Williams How do you want to feel when you are in the room? I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s super important that you let the feeling of the room dictate how it looks, not the other way around. Do you want to feel cozy? Feel at ease? Or feel like partying? Similar Paint Colors: Pure White SW 7005 by Sherwin-Williams | Lattice SW 7654 by Sherwin-Williams Do you want all the colors in the house to work together or would you rather have different exciting experiences in each room? The level of overall color cohesion is absolutely a personal preference and really comes down to how much you can handle. I like for open spaces to have a shared vibe and color palette – but if the rooms are separated from each other by doors, then have more free rein to create different color experiences. For me, it’s all about vibe, and I like tones that feel like varying degrees of a hug. Maybe some hugs are more in the tickle arena, some a quick familiar squeeze while others are a long soft embrace. The colors don’t need to match or carry through necessarily, but the vibe needs to match what you want for the overall home experience. Paint Color: Cyberspace SW 7076 by Sherwin-Williams What are your true comfort colors? The ones that always make you happy. Go with your comfort colors for main spaces (take risks in rooms less traveled). While paint is easier to replace than wallpaper, it’s also just good to get in a habit (one that I’ve had to break) of not “buying something you might return,” even if it’s a coat of paint. If you’ve never in your life opted for a lavender scarf then be wary that you might be falling for a trend that is misguiding your true long-term emotions (tastes). DO: Look At Your Favorite “Everyday” Clothes… What Are Your Comfort Colors?Paint Color: Waterloo SW 9141 by Sherwin-Williams How much color and pattern can you really handle? I’ve found that this changes throughout your life depending on external forces. I used to love a ton of color in every room, but as my life has gotten more stressful and chaotic with kids, I find that I like more negative calm space, moments of pattern, and surprise. DO: Zero In On The Purpose Of The Room And Let That Guide Your Paint SelectionsPaint Color: Laurel Woods SW 7749 by Sherwin-Williams A room that you want to have a lot of lively fun conversations in might look (and yes, feel) different than a room where you want to snuggle and watch Friday night movies. Also for you maybe it’s similar. DO: Sit In The Room And Really Picture Your Mood, Your Actions, How You Want To Feel When Using This Room, Not Just How It’s Going To Look In A PhotoA TV room or den can go way darker in tone than a sunroom, for instance. Your primary bedroom should help you wind down and fall asleep, not overstimulate your visual sense. A dining room can be more bold and exciting and a powder room can be the riskiest room in the house – becoming a secret experience for guests. DO: Have Some Darker Colors To Pull Your Eye Farther Into The RoomSimilar Paint Colors: Cheviot SW 9503 by Sherwin-Williams | Rain Cloud SW 9639 by Sherwin-Williams I’ve made this mistake before, where everything is too same same and light, which sounds nice in theory but adding a darker paint color (or even a piece of furniture) on the opposite side of the room (think a dining room you can see from the living room, or built-ins in the corner of your family room) can help draw you into the room and feel grounded. It actually makes the room feel bigger. Don’t be afraid of a couple surprises. DON’T: Paint A Dark Room “White”Similar Paint Color: Sea Serpent SW 7615 by Sherwin-Williams The sad truth is that rooms with more natural light can be both light, medium, and dark. But rooms with very little natural light can feel really “dead” and cold with just white paint on the walls and no light bouncing around. You don’t need to go dark, bold, or busy but just consider a warmer or more inviting tone to cozy up the dark space. Lean into the darkness. DON’T: Worry About Your Architectural StyleSimilar Paint Color: Tinsmith SW 7657 by Sherwin-Williams It’s my opinion that permanent fixtures (tile, flooring, molding) need to work with the original architecture of the home, but paint color? No. Any paint color can work with any architectural style as a backdrop for all the rest of your decor. For the farmhouse, I’m leaning towards more muted but happy blues, greens, roses, and mustards but you bet cobalts, saturated yellows and reds could look great – it’s just a totally different vibe. I love an unexpected paint color on an older home – just make sure you do, too DON’T: Forget Your Other Permanent FixturesSimilar Paint Colors: Pure White SW 7005 by Sherwin-Williams | Needlepoint Navy SW 0032 by Sherwin-Williams This is a reminder not to design in a vacuum. You like mauve? Great me, too. But a mauve paint color next to a medium-toned wood floor can either compete and look muddy or create a lovely cocoon-like feeling – either way, it’s important to see the two colors next to each other (not just on a digital mood board). Same with tile, fireplaces, and anything else more permanent that you have already chosen – which brings me to my next point… DO: Choose Paint (Almost) LastSimilar Paint Color: Rain Cloud SW 9639 by Sherwin-Williams Hear me out. You have less flexibility in colors with vintage rugs, wallpaper, and tile even than you do with paint colors, so choose those first (if you find them in time). I like to use those pieces as a jumping-off point and then pair the paint color with it – ensuring they look good together. Sherwin-Williams has so many varying shades of the same color for this exact reason – to give you endless options and flexibility – to be able to work with anything in the home. So don’t try to find a rug that works with your paint selection – if you can, do it the other way around. Take advantage of digital resources like Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer so you can picture what paint colors will look like along with your actual finishes. DO: Consider The Colors Of The Nearby RoomsSimilar Paint Colors: Pure White SW 7005 by Sherwin-Williams | Mountain Pass SW 9655 by Sherwin-Williams This is kinda specific but pretty important – if you can see multiple rooms from one vantage point – a living room that can see the kitchen, dining, and family room for instance – be sure to select colors with that in mind. You don’t want the colors to be A. too close that they look like they are slightly off or B. look like a funhouse (in a bad way). When putting together an outfit you don’t choose your cardigan independent of your shirt underneath, no, you make sure you like how they look next to each other because you see them at the same time. Sherwin-Williams Peel and Stick paint samples are a game-changer here! You can see how two colors will work together without making a mess with wet samples, move them around to see how they look in different lighting, and help you have more confidence in your decision. DON’T: Paint One Wall An “Accent” Color Unless It Architecturally Warrants Its Own MomentSimilar Paint Color: Mountain Pass SW 9655 by Sherwin-Williams This is a general design pet peeve – when a random wall is painted a bold color for seemingly no reason other than to be different. An accent wall must warrant the attention, it needs to be a focal point, not just randomly placed. My two favorite places for accent walls are behind a bed or in a niche. DON’T: Think That Every Paint Color Has To Be The StarIt’s not a “go big or go home challenge” on every wall and unless you know that the rest of your decor can handle it, you might be setting yourself up for just too much. If you love a lot of color then you likely also have a lot of color in your furniture/textiles as well and a bold color on the wall might be too much once it’s within that context. Use some restraint to ensure that the room doesn’t look like SpongeBob SquarePants’ college dorm room. DO: Give Your Eye Some Negative SpacePaint Color: Pure White SW 7005 by Sherwin-Williams Like an outfit, if every room is bold and wild your eye doesn’t know what to look at and everything becomes competitive and sometimes even visually chaotic. This is awesome in a restaurant or bar, someplace where you are meant to feel jolted alive so you order another round, but in your home you should allow some calming visual moments and some transitions spaces between big colors. What color “calms” you down is up to you (and can easily be black, navy, light gray – doesn’t have to be white or beige). DO: Consider What You See Out Of The Windows Of Each RoomIf you are surrounded by trees you might not want your walls green, so that the trees outside can pop and be more of the focus. If you face an apartment building that you don’t love or are directly on the street, you can bring your eye inside more by painting the room a happier tone (also consider bottom-up shades for privacy without blocking natural light). DON’T: Forget The Ceilings, Casings, Trim Work, Or Just DoorsSimilar Paint Colors: Allegory SW 9553 by Sherwin-Williams | Ghosted SW 9545 by Sherwin-Williams A great way to add color, contrast, and style without overwhelming a room with a dark or bold color, is to just paint the ceiling or the casing, baseboard, and molding of a room. Just be mindful that painting the actual window mullions (the grids) isn’t always easy to paint over or undo as the paint can build up over time and cause the window to stick. I love when the base, doors, ceiling moulding, and window casings are a contrasting color, while the walls remain a softer neutral. See? There is a LOT to consider even before you get to selecting the right color itself (that’s the next post, I promise). Remember, the key to a great home that you love is leaning into your personal preference and knowing how you want to use the home – my hope is that with some guidance and forethought we can all ponder, think, ask ourselves questions and THEN paint, not the other way around. This post is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams(R). All opinions are my own. Opening Image Credits: Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp The post The 13 “Do’s” And “Dont’s” Of Choosing Paint For Your Whole House – Read Before You Paint appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3ClQVIL Unfortunately, I think we are all a little out of practice when it comes to hosting parties. Last year for example, my fiancé and I started our own holiday tradition by celebrating our “Christmas” the Sunday before actual Christmas because the holidays were especially bleak with few social interactions. Well, this year we are toying with the idea of hosting some friends over for this new tradition of ours and “out of practice” is a bit of an understatement. How much food should we make?? How should we decorate? What does hosting even look like nowadays?? It’s a little overwhelming but luckily, EHD has years of holiday hosting posts full of practical advice. After discussing with Emily and the team, we came up with 8 hosting mistakes to avoid so you can have a successful party and actually enjoy it. Let’s begin: “Too High” CenterpiecesWe love a centerpiece (seriously, they are an EHD tablescape staple) but one that is too high and bulky is not ideal for a dinner party. You want your guests to be able to see each other and make conversation without craning their necks, so opt for a shorter vase and minimal floral arrangements. A good rule of thumb is to keep the arrangement below your eye level and don’t overcrowd the table with too many centerpieces. Not Having Place CardsThis personal touch lets your guests know you care and that you put effort into making them feel welcome. It gives off a VIP, “special guest” vibe and is very cute, too. The above name cards were a simple DIY made with inexpensive glass ornaments, a sprig of eucalyptus stuffed inside, and then wooden gift tags with the name of each person written on it. We’ll even give ya extra bonus points if you make the name tags a sweet gift your guests can take home. Relax The Rules – Don’t Make Your Guests Take Off Their Shoes (But With An Important Exception)We completely understand that asking your guests to take off their shoes when they enter your home can be cultural and important. In that case, disregard this one. But if that’s not the case, and it’s more that you’re simply worried about your floors getting dirtier, maybe bend the rules and let your guests show off their party outfit head to toe. Make Sure Your Bathroom Is StockedMake sure extra toilet paper rolls are in sight so your guests don’t have to rummage through cabinets or god forbid, be left scared, alone, and TP-less. Matches and candles are also a nice touch because well, you know, and a few hand towels available for drying hands is a must. Avoid The BottleneckThe best way to create a good flow and avoid “bottlenecking” is to designate several drink/snack stations. Use your best judgment depending on the space and number of guests, but at least two stations are key. Another hack is to leave out snacks in the spaces where you’d prefer people to sit and mingle. This is also a great option if you want to keep guests outdoors and 6 feet apart Prebatched DrinksHaving a drink-making station can be fun, but it can also turn out to be messy and a bit unpredictable. In fact, guests probably don’t want to make their own drinks per se, especially if you have a great-tasting cocktail ready to go. Pre-batched drinks are super easy and are one less thing you or your guests have to think about. Have A Playlist ReadyThe pre-made playlist is such a good party hack and yet one that is often forgotten about or overlooked. Unless you are an actual DJ, spending the evening trying to think of what song should go on next is exhausting. Avoid that anxiety altogether behaving a playlist ready to go beforehand so neither you or your guests have to think about anything besides having a great time. Make Sure There’s Something Other Than Booze & Water For Those Who Don’t DrinkMy fiancé is sober and 99% of the time when we go to a party the only nonalcoholic drink available is water. It is a huge letdown (he typically brings his own because it’s bound to happen), and usually means my fiancé and I will be leaving the party earlier rather than later. Don’t get me wrong, water is great! We love water, but it’s not a ~fun~ drink and caffeine is a nice option when you are not getting tipsy. Great nonalcoholic options are diet soda, La Croix or sparkling water, and fresh coffee. All the DDs and sober folks will thank you. Oh, and if you are throwing a non-dinner party, don’t forget snacks. Even a bowl of chips and dip is great because while drinkers might not be hungry (due to the calories in alcohol), the nondrinkers usually are. Okay sweet friends and party people, I hope these tips will help you host your best holiday party yet! In fact, we’d love to see your holiday festivities so please tag us on Instagram with #ShowEmYourHoliday. Cheers! xx Opener Image Credit: Photo by Sara Ligorria Tramp | From: How to Create a Casual, Affordable and Beautiful Holiday Tablescape (All With Target) The post HOSTING MISTAKES: 8 Things To Avoid For Your Next Gathering So Everyone Can Have A Great Time (Including You) appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3Cn8o3O How To Make Your Cold Dark Basement Better Cozier The Elements Of A GOOD Basement Family/Media Room10/25/2021 Basements are on my brain right now. I’ve designed a few in my life, but dark cold Oregon basements that need to function as a media and family room are DIFFERENT. You can’t just throw white paint on the walls and a cute loveseat and expect people to want to hang out. Often they feel like a cold dark storage room, and can even go creepy. So right now I’m thinking about ours in our rental and how we can lightly make it better/cozier for the winter while I’m ALSO finishing up the design of one of my best friends with Priscilla Frost (who helped on the first Portland project and took the lead on this one). After staring at mine with a ‘HOW CAN I HELP YOU?’ question in my brain and finishing up Robyn’s we’ve come up with a formula (and guess what? The ’70s were right!!!). A Sectional Instead Of A SofaWhen it comes to coziness I prefer a sectional EVERYWHERE, but if you are thinking about your basement now and are about to buy a couch, I implore you to go the sectional route. They don’t just provide more seating, they don’t just make it easier to lounge, they create a delineated cozy space within their parameters. It’s like how rugs do that in other rooms – it says, ‘HERE. HERE IS WHERE WE HANG TOGETHER’. It also democratizes the sitting preference, with everyone getting ‘the good seat’ rather than some people getting the ‘accent chair’. I kinda want to put that on a sign and protest at sofa stores. Currently, we have a couch in our basement (leftover from LA) but boy do I wish it were a sectional, and yes I look on Craigslist every day. In the first Portland project, we used this one from Interior Define which I LOVE. I’m always a fan of this one from Article and we just got one from Interior Define which is U-shaped with a chaise for Robyn’s basement (it was a specific customization that worked great). Skip the accent chairs, just put in one huge cozy sectional and call it done. See? The ’70s had it RIGHT. Caveat – If you have kids/adults that are gamers consider reducing the scale of your coffee table so that you can fit either gaming chairs (I hear that’s a thing) OR everyone standing up, swinging arms like crazy people. Hopefully, you can shove the gaming chairs out of your way for your movie nights, but definitely keep the coffee table movable or perch-able. Wall To Wall Carpet Or BIG RugsIn the name of extreme coziness, I, Emily Henderson, am pro-wall-to-wall (or massive area rugs) in basements, especially if they are in colder areas. The only reason we didn’t do it at the Portland project was because it opened up to the backyard with a big entertaining space and surely would have gotten very muddy, same with at our Glendale house and Los Feliz home (but the wood flooring certainly helped warm those up). But if yours is enclosed and doesn’t open directly to mud it’s OK to have wall-to-wall carpet, even with a rug on top to amp up the coziness. Ours in our rental is faux wood laminate, so I’ve covered most of it with carpets which helps a lot. For Robyn’s, we put down a simple wall-to-wall carpet and are layering this rug on top of it near the seating area. For my friend Nicole’s basement that Max designed and while they did concrete in the basement they put down a LOT of rugs. Just go big really with the rugs. Cozy Up Your Walls – Paneling Or PaintMost basements likely have little natural light, low ceilings, and virtually no cute “architectural features”. So if you just put drywall and paint beige it will feel sad, cold, and yes, like a storage room. The ’70s knew this. They put up wood paneling and got decades of shame for it, but THEY WERE RIGHT. We just paneled Robyn’s basement with Ross Alan Reclaimed Black Walnut (yes, it’s extra beautiful), and omg it’s so stunning But if that’s not your budget, even pine, cedar or fur adds a lot. If wood isn’t your game (or if you have wood flooring) even paneling like V-groove or shiplap painted out will add a lot of texture and give it a ‘we actually cared’ feeling. And listen if you are remodeling know that finished drywall isn’t free either. Yes, paneling is more but if you have to finish your walls somehow don’t go the drywall route thinking that is so much cheaper – because it doesn’t have to be. Inexpensive paneling from the lumber store can be pretty affordable (just more labor). Now if you have walls without paneling and that feels like a lot of work, you just paint them a cozier color or add wallpaper. Just do SOMETHING to your walls so it doesn’t feel like a storage room. White paneling is fine, but white drywall in a basement is not. I kinda want to paint ours a rose or blue or green (any warm color) just stay away from anything too cold like gray especially if you live in colder climates. (No one paints anything gray in Portland which I think is funny but totally get it). Think About Your CeilingBasements usually have low ceilings, which can make it feel claustrophobic and contribute to the ‘storage room’ vibes. Now you have a couple options: 1. Expose it like Max did in this basement: Or you could do what we did in the Portland project and panel it (admittedly this was an expensive paneling job, so…. ). Now if either of those are out of your budget then consider painting it the same colors as the walls – I kinda wish we had painted Robyn’s ceilings the same color as the wood so your eye wasn’t stopped at the ceiling line and continued upward (strangely making the ceilings feel higher, not lower). Create Zones – Multiple Reasons To HangBasements are usually bigger open areas and if empty they feel more depressing than other rooms that have more going on. So this is a great opportunity to bring in more to do. This could be a game table, a puzzle area, a bar, an air hockey/ping pong table. A Focus On The TVThe bed is to the bedroom like the TV is to the basement and you should design the space for the singular purpose – watching the TV. OF course, one thing I’m not thinking about is gaming as our kids aren’t there yet, so you’ll have to factor that in. But if you are buying now go as big as you can, hang it where it makes the most sense (even if it’s against any upstairs design rules), and orient the room around the TV. It’s OK. It can be the center of attention because it will be, so make the room as functional as possible – i.e. as comfortable to watch TV. Really Good Ambient LightingI think it’s crucial to have warm lights. While cans are great for playing board games, etc, and often it’s all you can have in your ceiling since it’s generally lower. But having sconces or lamps is crucial for it not feeling like a storage room. Remember this post from last year and my general feelings about warm lights and the darker months (and I guess rooms!) So what are your thoughts? Anything else you loved about your ’70s basements? Let’s chat. xx Opening Image Credits: Design by Raili Clasen | Photo by Christopher Testani | From: Real Simple Full Home Tour – The First Showhouse I’ve Done In Years The post How To Make Your Cold Dark Basement Better, Cozier – The Elements Of A GOOD Basement “Family/Media Room” appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3GjsApv Hey hey party people and design lovers! How are you guys? We’re fully diving into fall around here and are lighting candles/making soup pretty much every day (well, Emily does that all the time anyway). Let’s jump right into another fun edition of the link up. Did you see Caitlin’s Balcony Reveal on Friday?? She totally gave the space some elements of Palm Beach/Beverly Hills Hotel/Hollywood regency fun, so to keep with the pattern we have going…here’s a VERY FUN home tour by Amirah Kassem and designer Elizabeth Backup. If you’re into the pink/banana leaf/bright/fun/regency aesthetic this one is for you. Let’s talk about that dining room…and the wallpapers??? WE LOVE IT. From Em: Fun Fact. Before Ariel Fulmer was THE Ariel Fulmer, she managed The Flea at EHD we used to have and we love her so much. So it’s been very fun to watch her and her husband Ned’s careers and influence blow up via her designing and The Try Guys. I ran into her last week in LA and it was such a treat and reminded me of what a good human she is. If you’re looking for two fun follows follow Ariel and Ned. And guess what?? They published a cookbook called The Date Night Cookbook. Full disclosure I haven’t received yet but I’m excited to help support these two people and cook up some delicious meals with my date:) Also From Em: Everybody asked this week where Brian’s jacket was from. He did HOURS of research to find the perfect “cool dad jacket” (trust me). It’s the perfect combo of utilitarian and cool guy in our opinion. Surprisingly it makes him look broader than he actually is (which he really likes). From Anne Sage: My whole life I’ve been “that person” at parties who would rather sit on the floor than on the furniture. And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that the world can be divided into two types: People who look at me like I’m crazy when I decline a spot on the sofa, and people who scream, “OMG I’m a floor sitter too!” Nicole at Bente Vintage is the latter, a fact we bonded over when we first started tossing around ideas for a collection. We decided then and there that the world needs a curated selection of rugs chosen with floor sitters in mind. These rugs are ultra-soft and inviting—a necessary quality when your derriere is in direct contact with them—but they’re also unusual and offbeat in colors and patterns you won’t have seen elsewhere! Some are vintage and completely one-of-a-kind, while others we had specially commissioned and can be woven-to-order if you need a different size than what we have listed. And of course, we included some striped throws with massive pompoms in the mix. Because as any seasoned floor sitter knows, the only thing better than a cozy spot on the rug is a big ol’ blanket to go with it! Check out the collection here. From Ryann: It’s possible I have recommended this facial hair removal tool before, but since I’ve had it for a year and still use it regularly I figured it deserves another shout-out. It’s saved my life on more than one occasion, where I am about to leave for a party or event and at the last minute I notice some unwanted hairs above my upper lip. It’s so easy and painless to use and it works!! I know we’re not supposed to “shave” our upper lip because it could cause the hairs to grow back thicker, but honestly I think that is a myth. In any case, this little guy is really useful to have in a pinch! From Mallory: My boyfriend, Chase and I have had a toiletry bag problem for YEARS. Meaning, we’ve found it’s VERY difficult to find a bag that organizes your stuff well when you’re traveling so you don’t throw your hand at rocket speed into an abyss of lotions, shampoos, and oh yeah, RAZOR BLADES. Enter the Freegrace hanging toiletry bag. Chase actually found this from a Youtube video and was immediately like ‘I NEED THAT.’ So for his birthday, I bought it for him (and pssst it’s only $15!!) I cannot even tell you how this $15 has changed both of our lives for the better. You can hang it up on a towel rack or shower or whatever too so you can actually SEE everything you have!!! No more playing roulette in the abyss of your toiletry bag!!! If you’ve ever had this issue – it’s time to snag yourself one of these bad boys. Also From Mallory: Meet my favorite fall statement jacket. I’ve never had a jacket this cool in my lifetime. ever. But me and this jacket are truly BFFs. The shape of it is so special – it’s got those kinda cool-girl balloon sleeves but it’s still structured – plus that pattern is VERY COOL AND CHIC!! Especially for fall!! Also – I went into the store to try it on and the nice man working there told me it was inspired by Amelia Earhart (their entire collection right now is inspired by badass women). I was sold and now have worn it almost every day From Albie: With the mini in school full time again, I knew masks would be part of her daily wardrobe… but she’s still a kid, and as such, I wanted to make her mask-wearing as easy on her as possible. Since her school has designated mask-free times & zones (not to mention lunchtime) I didn’t want to risk her losing her mask or putting it down somewhere gross. These lanyards are the perfect mask accessory because she can hang her mask around her neck when she’s wearing it & easily put the mask back on when needed. They clip really well on both her reusable & disposable masks, and come with an easy snap feature if she needs to quickly get it off her neck. The color assortment + her mask assortment makes the whole thing seem more fun, like picking other shoes for the day. From Jess: It was time for a new pair of jeans. While I love my Madewell Perfect Vintage pair, I wanted ones that didn’t stretch out so quickly (and by what feels like a whole size sometimes). So when I went to the store, tried on this pair (I’m in between sizes so I sized down for the snug fit I wanted), and have been super happy with them since! They stretch out a little since they aren’t a fully rigid denim but it doesn’t bother me. Big fan! Also From Jess: Let’s get personal, shall we? I am a big toilet paper over user. It’s a horrible habit that I’m trying to break but in the name of “feeling clean”, it’s not an easy one to change. Cue Fresh Peaches Toilet Paper Gel. I heard about this product from the Add To Cart podcast with Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak and man was it a convincing pitch. It basically solves the problem of wanting to use a wet wipe but also not wanting to hurt the earth or your pipes. So instead, you just put a little dab of this on the toilet paper you were already going to use and BAM you feel cleaner and apparently use less paper. And no it doesn’t make the toilet paper rip apart! Veronica and I tested it out and she already “added to cart”. From Caitlin: There’s 20% off at Anthropologie this weekend and OH MY, their whole site is GREAT for inspiration and online window shopping. I’m not really in the market for anything right now but the styling on their product shots right now is so beautiful and elevated and delightful to look at! If money were no object, I’d buy out the whole holiday section in a heartbeat – everything just looks happy and cheerful and bright. Hats off to everyone involved in getting those shots set up and styled because Anthro FOR SURE has the best visually merchandised home store on the internet right now IMO. (Please, someone, confirm that I’m not the only one who just likes scrolling decor sites on a weekend morning! It’s just so relaxing and fun :)) Opening Image Credits: Design and Photo by Anne Sage and Bente Rugs The post The Link Up: The “Cool Dad” Jacket Brian Gets Endless Compliments On, Jess’s Perfect Fall Madewell Jeans, And A Tried & Tested Bag That Keeps Your Toiletries ORGANIZED appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3Gh7HLC I feel like we keep declaring “fall is here” and yet it has only just started to feel like it here in LA (case in point it’s currently 66 degrees as I am writing this AKA freezing by our standards). While Emily has been donning boots for a while over in Portland, us LA gals are only now dusting off our tried and true fall boots. So when we were brainstorming fall fashion posts, we came to the realization that each of us has at least two boots we wear year after year. So without further ado, here are our favorites plus some fresh new picks that we are eyeing. Let’s start with the fall boot queen, Emily Henderson herself: EmilyBoots | Shirt (similar) | Pants | Bandana At first, I thought these Dr. Martens were too ‘young’ for me – it was two years ago when the clunk was just coming back (or maybe it had been around for a while) and I was like ‘THIS IS A LOT OF SHOE’. But over the last two years, I have worn the hell out of them. I normally roll my pant legs like this, OR wear with shorter pants because I find that if I don’t they look kinda dumb under baggy pants (I know that’s a thing but it’s not a thing for me). They feel totally classic, a throwback to my teens and at the same time fresh and young. I’m a fan. The Nisolo Chelsea boots are SO GOOD. Buttercup chewed up one of them so I need to order new ones and with Oregon’s rain issue I don’t know if real leather is in my future for more practical shoes like these But when I lived in LA I wore these 2-3 years in a row during fall/winter (not gonna lie, we are going to miss LA in January/February SO MUCH). I wore these in the boot roundup post from a couple of years ago and they were a three-season boot at the mountain house. They are tall and fitted, but not tight so great for chomping through leaves. Then since they are waterproof I wore them like much warmer rain boots and often in the snow (not if I was playing in the snow, but definitely walking in the snow). I just bought another pair for up here because I loved then so much and left my first pair in the mountains (almost the only pair I left there because I wore them that much). I know they aren’t that cute, but they are so comfortable, versatile, durable, and high quality that I found myself opting for them over almost any boot. Here are some new options I’ve very temped by… 1. Blundstone Original 500 Series Chelsea Boot | 2. Brex Chelsea Boots | 3. We The Free Montage Tall Boots | 4. Montage Tall Boots | 5. All-Weather Amalia Boot |6. III Hiker Duck Boot JessUp until last year, I forgot how powerful I feel when I wear a really badass, almost punk-like boot. Living in New York was probably the last time I felt that feeling so it’s been a minute. There’s just a “don’t mess with me” vibe that feels antithetical to my general sunny disposition that I love. I think it fills the same part of me that wanted to play villains in my theatre days. Let’s call it balance? So when “the lug sole” boot was popping up hard in the mainstream last year, I decided to give it a go even though I was unsure. The phrase, “Jess, I don’t think you can pull these” kept repeating in my head. Alas, they arrived, I slipped them on and I immediately felt powerful. So if you are in need of a “power boot” but are worried they might be “too much” or “you can’t pull them off” YOU CAN AND GO FOR IT. Worst comes to worst and you return them… but I bet you won’t;) Here are some others I really like! 1. Paloma Barcelo Ebba Platform Ankle Boots | 2. Madisha Chelsea Boot |3. Empire Platform Boot When I bought these month two into the pandemic, I didn’t really know why because where was I going?! But they were on a GREAT sale (Thanks, Mal) so I did. Now that I’ve been able to go out with friends and on dates, they have been one of my best/favorite purchases in a while. I truly wear them all of the time. They make any outfit look cooler and are pretty comfortable. I wear them like in this photo (jeans and a simple top) or pair them with a fun patterned dress to really get crazy. Moral of the story is to say yes to the “fun boot”! It’s such an easy way to make you feel cool and dare I say fashionable. O and I could only find these specific ones used on Poshmark so if you are looking for them they are called 1.STATE – Kelte Pointed Toe Leather Bootie. Good luck! Should I get another pair??? I’m pretty into these: 1. Lima Mustard Python | 2. Jojo Pointed Toe Bootie | 3. Caty Chain Bootie RyannCowboy Boots (similar) | Jeans (vintage) | Shirt I may live in a city but I am a country girl at heart. I think black cowboy boots are the perfect fall/winter boot. They honestly can be worn with anything and they don’t ever go out of style. Yes, they have become more trendy thanks to Instagram influencers over the past couple years, but you’ll see me rocking cowboy boots until I am an old lady with gray hair and missing teeth. They are a timeless staple and therefore a great investment. Boots (similar) | Pants | Shirt (vintage) On to another simple (but essential) boot, the Chelsea boot. These are last year’s from Madewell and they are just a good boot all around. They have a good shape that tucks into pants and about a 1 1/2 inch heel so they are comfortable to walk/stand in for at least a few hours. They are almost identical to these but with a shorter heel. I’d say in general, Madewell makes quality affordable boots for everyday wear so if you are looking for a solid Chelsea boot, these are a great option. I have yet to buy new boots for this year, so these are the three that I am drooling over right now. 1. Ezra Bootie | 2. Sofia Leather Ankle Boots | 3. Afelia Knee High Boot CaitlinI’ve written about these boots a lot (and you may have spotted their platform clog counterparts in some previous fashion posts!) but MAN, they just don’t get old! These were my first pair of Charlotte Stone shoes and they kicked off a crippling addiction – I’m wearing shoes from this tiny female-founded brand almost every day at this point. These boots have a memory foam insole, super study construction, and they’re so comfortable (cause like, clogs are good for you, or so I’ve heard) pluuuuus they make me 6′ tall, which makes me feel super powerful and intimidating and cool. They’re fun and kind of funky and 70s-inspired and I just love them so much – saving up to add a new color to my collection this winter:) Oh my gosh, MY NISOLOS. I wrote about these in the link up a week or two ago, but let me refresh your memory: if you’re in the market for a timeless, sustainable, last-forever leather boot, THIS IS IT. These are a few years old at this point and they’ve seen airports and international travel and all kinds of nightmarish winter weather conditions but they still look and feel brand new. Sometimes I also get kind of weird and self-conscious about boots and the way that they’re cut because they make my legs look kinda beefy or weird (to me, at least). So I am just JAZZED about the way these hit my ankles – there’s a little bit of space and they’re the perfect height (not too high, not too low). They’re the best for when you want to look kind of cool and put together (“who me? I just threw these on!”) while actually being super comfy and cozy. 100000/10!! 1. Loading Bootie | 2. Cromwell Cutout Western Boot | 3. Nordic Boots MalloryJeans | Shirt | Boots (similar) I bought these black boots last year (they’re the same as Jess’s but in black!) because they were on an AWESOME sale (I’m crying they’re not made anymore but THESE are adorable and are soooo similar for $50 or these are also similar too and I’ve been eyeing them since Em wore them in this fashion post). I had been worried the boots were TOO pointy – and they were very tight when I first bought them because they didn’t have my size so I sized down but thank god they stretched (most leather boots do at least a little). These are 10/10 and everyone needs a pair of black boots. Okay I know I just said everyone needs a pair of black boots and I personally believe everyone also needs a pair of snakeskin boots (THEY’RE A NEUTRAL!) I’ve had these for YEARS and they’ve yet to disappoint. I wear them pretty much every time I walk out of my house and they’re my go-to ‘going-out/dinner’ boot because they’re wildly comfortable and I can (and have) walked miles in them. Animal print boots are still big so get em while they’re hot!!! 1. Janna Over the Knee Boot | 2. Laguna Chelsea Boot | 3. Aslen Boot That’s all from us, but because we are a curious and nosy, what are your favorite fall boots you can’t get rid of?? Drop em below and have a great Saturday. xx Opener Image Credit: Photo by Veronica Crawford | From: Shopping My Closet For Fall & wearing Some (Ethically Made) Shoes That I Love The post The Best Fall Boots We Have And Love + Some Fresh New Picks We Want To Try appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/3vAYEjE |
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