2018 was a big (HUGE) year for EHD. The staff doubled in size (SAY WHAT?!?), we wrapped up the labor of love that was the Portland Project (stay tuned for more reveals in 2019), the mountain fixer is ALMOST DONE (and by almost done, we mean there are walls and floors and bathrooms and a kitchen…furnishings are still TBD—head to this post for the most recent update), we launched two super awesome new sections of the site—all the cool kids are hanging out in the Rooms and Shop page, are you?—so yeah, pretty epic. And just wait for next year. We’re predicting that 2019 is going to be full of so.many.amazing.things, and we cannot wait. Hopefully, sitting here in 365 days, we’ll all look back and say OMG WHAT A FUN YEAR, THAT WAS THE BEST YEAR EVER, but before we get there, we have to wrap up this year, and what better way to do that/get all nostalgic than to look back at the top posts we published these past 12 months. These are the stories you readers devoured (and commented on) the most. It’s a grab bag of topics, from beauty to politics to house tours to trends…and a sprinkling of controversy. #11: My Style Evolution, Where It’s Going, and A Big Return to OG EHDWe originally only planned on doing the top 10 posts of 2018, but how could this post, which set the tone for what’s to come here at EHD, not make it in when it was just a 100 page views away from claiming its seat at the popular table? We write our own rules around here, and no one said a “Top Posts of the Year” roundup couldn’t include ELEVEN stories. This post was honestly months in the making. With two heavy renovation projects, the whole “style. play. every day.” aspect of this site (and me) kind of fell to the side, and I’m sure the team could see me twitching from withdrawals. In this post, I take a deeeeep dive into my old homes, my style and what’s next for me. It’s a good one, so if you missed it the first time around, don’t make that mistake a second time. #10: 7 Things I Learned After Instagramming a Photo of Obama & Losing 4K FollowersI really hemmed and hawed about whether to hit “publish” on this one, but some of the team campaigned hard for it because we knew it would cause chatter (and boy did it ever create chatter—it currently has just about 900 comments…you guys had A LOT to say here, as I knew you would). Writing about what was going on in my head before, during and after I randomly and really without too much thought posted a doctored photo of Barak Obama on Instagram one weekend night, only to have a major exodus of followers. If you’ve ever wanted to read my thoughts about feminism, where I stand on posting personal views on politics and, well, basically, what I learned from this whole thing, head here. #9: A Romantic Glam Bedroom Makeover with Opalhouse by TargetIt’s so fun to do inventory at the end of the year of the posts that hit the most with the readers, because it’s one of those moments where we get reminded of the posts we published AND LOVED. We post roughly 260 posts every year, so it’s easy to be like “Oh yeaaahhh” when you see something make the list. This is one of those posts. Not to say that we forgot about this post at all (it actually had a sister post—I was tasked to showcase Target’s new Opalhouse line this spring and because I couldn’t pick just one way to use the product in a room, I did two rooms, duh), but I sort of forgot just how sweet and great this room was. That headboard almost broke the internet (and was almost instantly sold out on Target.com for weeks and weeks). You can’t see it in this photo, but the Art Deco-y blush velvet swivel chair we used in the corner of this room was also just SO good. All around, just one of those rooms you can’t stop staring at (so for good reason it made our Top 10). #8: My Kitchen Design a Year Later: Lots to Love & Some RegretsAnother post that sparked controversy in the EHD reader universe, except this time, I didn’t really anticipate it like I did in the Obama post. This post ran on Arlyn’s first day as Editorial Director, so since I was busy onboarding her, I kind of got to ignore the fact (for a few hours, anyway) that everyone was VERY, VERY upset in the comments that I would even think to change anything in my kitchen that I wasn’t happy with a year in. Words thrown around by you guys: “frivolous,” “ridiculous,” “wasteful.” What I thought would be a fun idea to dissect what I did in the initial reno and what, in retrospect (and after living with things), I think could work better in terms of style/design and functionality, well…you didn’t necessarily agree. #7: House Tour: Mel’s New Place Makes Us Want to Declutter ImmediatelyEHD veteran Melanie Burstein’s house tour was a year (give or take) in the making. Back in early 2017, she revealed her previous apartment in Silverlake she shared with her boyfriend at the time, but since has moved into a smaller place for herself that she repurposed many of her pieces into. I personally think it was fun to see the same furnishings used in different floorplans (so did you guys). Mel had been making guest appearances on the blog this year since going off on her own with her Etsy shopping series, but it was really nice to hear from her and see her enviably minimalistic design eye at work again. #6: The Living Room Rules You Need to KnowI don’t want to say too much about this post beyond the fact that it was super helpful both for us to have all in one place and, clearly, based on traffic numbers, for you all, too. We walk you through all the “design rules” you need to know about to get a living room that feels “just right” and pulled together, from furniture placement to rugs to lighting (like, did you know sconces should be placed 5 to 6 feet on the wall from the floor?). Consider it our 10 Commandments for arranging your living room (well…22 commandments, but 10 felt more poetic for that tagline). Yes, all rules are made to be broken, but we all need to know the rules first to know how to break them. #5: “I Design, You Decide”: Mountain Fixer StyleOur very first “I Design, You Decide” vote! While I miiiight regret ever coming up with this “genius marketing” idea for the mountain fixer (not because I didn’t want your input, but because it was OUTRAGEOUSLY TIRESOME to design two fully pulled together schemes for every room of the house that both Brian and I loved equally…yeah, what was I thinking?), it’s fun to look back at a time before I knew how much time/money/energy this whole series would take. BUT GUESS WHAT? The house is nearly done with the renovation phase, and like I said in this post, I do plan on continuing the polling process, but just at a smaller scale (sofa selection, instead of an entire living room plan, for instance). In this first post, I introduced the two styles we were considering (Refined Scandinavian Chalet—what I really wanted—and Brian’s dream, Rustic Scandinavian Cabin. You guys picked…well, click over to find out (or get a refresher) and stay tuned for 2019 for all the reveals we’re going to be rolling out once I get it all furnished and styled out (though I’m in no rush and plan to take my time here). #4: House Tour: A Warm Scandi-Inspired HomeBefore we got to Mel’s home reveal in August, we tested the waters of showcasing other designers’ work/homes with Samantha Gluck’s beautiful house. Taking our #4 spot proves you guys were both into her work (which isn’t surprising…she’s an EHD veterans—she worked on the Cup of Jo and Oh Joy studio makeovers) and seeing house tours. Plus, the reading nook in her playroom also took a top placing in our Best of Instagram post from last week, so overall…lots of favorites here with Sam’s home. We promise there are more to come in the new year, and we’ll keep curating them as long as you guys keep reading them. #3: Hair Update: The Team EHD RevealsHonestly, we had NO IDEA this post would somehow skyrocket to top 3 for the year (with only a few weeks really to get all those page views). We made a heavy push to the intro of this post as well as the reveals on Instagram and you guys devoured it, but once our friends at Cup of Jo also shared the post, as well, that catapulted this to the winner’s podium FAST. And while the comment section on this one was a bit action-packed (a lot of you professed that you were disappointed in some of the reveals, that they weren’t drastic enough, that no one dared to shave their heads/go bleach blonde/whatever is worthy of being a worthy “transformation”), it was still so much fun for us to experience—and write about—a different kind of “makeover.” #2: 2018 Design Trends for the BathroomLast week, we broke down all the individual trends we uncovered and contemplated this year in this post[LINK], but we purposefully left out our larger trend predictions (like this bathroom one)because we knew they had been our most popular posts of the entire year and didn’t want to show our hand too early. Black fixtures, built-in ledges, monochrome everything, “wet rooms” where a freestanding tub and shower coexist in one space…all ideas that were fun to think about, some we actually incorporated into our designs for the mountain fixer and Portland project this year. Which were your favorite? Which made you go “yuck/hard pass”? And FINALLY….OUR TOP POST OF THE YEAR IS…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (sorry if that was annoying, just trying to virtually pause for dramatic effect)… #1: 2018 Design Trends: KitchenTHIS ONE! We kind of gave it away in our #2 spot when talking about the sister post to this one (bathroom trends for 2018), but obviously, you guys were hungry for new, fresh, exciting ideas for the kitchen. We absolutely plan to do this one again in the new year, even though kitchen design doesn’t turn over super fast, but there’s always someone out there doing something fun and innovative that makes us go “OMG WE HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT THAT.” These first 12 design concepts we uncovered at the beginning of last year still feel pretty solid all these months later (though maybe things like terrazzo are still pretty niche), and we can’t wait to see how many continue to play out in the mainstream and what else pops up to ogle and wax poetic on. THAT’S IT! Thank you again SO MUCH for coming here every day (this year as well as the last eight) and reading what we have to say. Come back later this week to see what we’ve cooked up for 2019, a reader survey (pretty please tell us about yourselves and what you want to see more/less of this year) and lots of fun new content. Happy New Year everyone. xx The post A Countdown of Our Top Blog Posts of 2018 (Which Was Your Favorite?) appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson http://bit.ly/2SrY8A1
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Instagram is a BIG part of my business and a great way to see what you guys are liking and connecting to. It’s actually SUPER fascinating to see what hits and what doesn’t (especially when you think it will. HA). There are of course lots of factors that play into what makes a ‘successful’ post; The photo, the copy, time of day you post, that AWFUL algorithm etc. This year, however, presented a new challenge…all the renovation process posts. With these posts, we didn’t have as much original content as normal because it was well, in progress and I didn’t want to keep posting old projects that everyone has 108794589984 times. SO I asked you all how you felt about us posting designs by other designers that inspire me and you seemed pretty into that idea. It was a tough transition at first as it has always been really important to me to almost exclusively post EHD work. BUT Instagram is a place I also go to get inspiration and connect with people I may or may not know personally so why not share those moments with you too?? It was another year of learning because nothing changes faster than social media but seeing what you like does really help inform us where we might want to head with our content. Now let’s get into the Top 10 Posts of 2018 and why I think they were a success. 11. Likes: 18,818Okay, I know we just said Top 10, BUT this one just barely missed the mark at #11 and we get to do whatever we want here and are including a BONUS 11th top post. These numbers made me EXTREMELY happy because SO much work went into this beautiful kitchen. This specific post helped to teach you how to make a kitchen feel custom (with hardware) in a very accessible way which I think was an additional factor of why it was successful. Also, I think people love a vignette moment as opposed to full, wide shots. They feel more personal and you get to see all the pretty details. This also makes me happy as a stylist because I am all about the ‘moments’:) 10. Likes: 19,945It’s not my design but I saved it and wanted to post it because it’s stunning. This space shows that A. gallery walls are forever awesome if done right and B. family photos can look chic if also done right…like this. I assume people liked it (like I did) because it’s simple, elegant but visually so interesting. Amazing job Nicole Davis. 9. Likes: 20,653I think that people FEEL the parental joy/insane struggle. My real life stories typically do well which makes me really happy. Often the world can feel so disconnected but when over 20k people like and relate to a child yelling, “WIPE MY BUM THERE IS POOP” you quickly remember we are all the same, having very similar life experiences. This is a big reason I love social media…mass support. 8. Likes: 20,975When we first heard about the fires, it felt almost unbelievable. The team and I were literally in Malibu two weeks before. To say it was heartbreaking is a gross understatement. This post must have felt relatable to those whose hearts were in extreme pain and experiencing the feeling of relative helplessness. It was truly overwhelming. While no literal action happens when you double tap, the feeling of community seems to help the spirit. 7. Likes: 21,165This one was another personal post that hit a dream nerve amongst everyone. Having your best friend move in next door is basically everyone’s dream right? Well, the masses have spoken and the answer is yes. I do have to say that my sweet Bear may have also contributed to the likes. RIP Bearcat. 6. Likes: 21,286This shot was CRAZY popular on Instagram and is still probably one of our top 3 images pinned from the blog. We featured designer, Sam Gluck’s, beautiful modern mid-century home and you guys were into it. I think this photo was/is so popular because it shows a smart, beautiful design that is functional. So much of Instagram, Pinterest, blogs etc. are purely aspirational. This nook (while not cheap to build) feels accessible which is the type of design you guys seem to respond to the most. We have taken note and are excited to roll out more of this type of content in 2019. 5. 21,999Talk about a pinch hitter in the last inning of the game aka the last month of 2018. After asking you guys to #ShowEmYourHoliday, the response was incredible. We LOVED seeing how our readers actually decorate for the holidays. We chose to share this holiday-themed mantel (styled by one of our faves, Erin Francois) because it was, well, BEAUTIFUL and a lot of you agreed. It’s bright, cozy and is full of garland that won’t quit. The only other explanation for this post’s massive success is that we are all creepers who like to see inside other people’s homes per the question in the copy. I feel like it’s a little of both. In case you missed Erin’s house tour on the blog, click HERE. 4. Likes: 23,155I am not shy about my love for deVOL kitchens. They are true masters. In the process of blogging about all the Mountain House and Portland Project kitchens, we have shared A TON of their photos. They are just too good not to. I think this one hit so well because it was beautiful but different. You just don’t see a lot of mint colored kitchens. I think it was a wonderful fresh shock to people’s eyeballs. I mean it was to mine. A risk that totally paid off. 3. Likes: 27, 638It feels very ironic that my second most “liked” post of the year was where I complained about Instagram’s algorithm. Are the Instagram gods listening?? This was a post that clearly hit another nerve that the Instagram community FELT. I still HATE that it’s not chronological. This photo typically does well and is my most favorite version of my old living room but my rant was the winner here. INSTAGRAM, LISTEN TO US AND GO BACK. 2. Likes: 30,463Mandy, you perfect specimen. There is truly nothing to not love about this photo…which clearly everyone agreed on. Her excitement, her dress, the multi-colored pampas grass, her amazing glass mid-century modern home in the backdrop and the looks of love from her guests. True love and romance will hopefully forever be popular on and off of social media. I will also take note that posting about wonderfully talented celebrities will get a gazillion likes. 1. Likes: 37,057 (the likes keep coming)SO, as we were prepping this post out and feeling fairly confident about the top 10, we posted this photo, and within minutes, it had thousands of likes. Why? Here’s my fairly educated guess. First off, it’s MELISSA MCCARTHY who is probably one of the funniest and most talented actors out there. Second, the story is super inspiring (hello I was nearly speechless from shock and gratitude). Human connection is important and when done in a respectful way people should tell those humans who inspire you to keep at it. No matter how creative, talented or confident someone can seem, there are always times of doubt and worry. So just telling them you like their work or keep going can be exactly what they need. Can we also take a moment to look at baby Charlie. My heart is crying over his polka dot bowtie and the grumpy old man expression on his face. How did he just turn FIVE years old?!
Ok now back to you. Are you surprised by the top Instagrams of the year? What do you think makes you double tap? Do you still like that I post work that inspires me that isn’t my own? Should I make more celebrity friends? JK…maybe. Let me know in the comments and we will do our best to create content that speaks both to you and me. The post Our Top Instagram Posts of 2018 appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson http://bit.ly/2ESwhoF It has come to my immediate attention (once we pulled together this post) that this was not a very fashion-y blog year for Emily Henderson. I blame it on the fact that I was too deep in the renovation trenches to focus on fashion and beauty which I really LOVE, too. But once the summer hit, we got it together and dove in hard. So much chambray, bathing suits for different body types (thanks Arlyn and Sara), the team’s favorite beauty picks and, of course, the HAIR MAKEOVERS. We have a lot of plans for fashion and beauty next year because, well, it’s just fun and most everyone likes it, me included. Plus, I’ll take any excuse to try something new. For now, let’s take a look back on what happened in 2018 in the world of Haute Henderson. My Summer Basics – It’s a Circus of White and ChambrayMy sister pointed out to me that last year’s post is almost identical to this one so I fired her immediately. LOOK this girl loves her blue, white and blush for an everyday look. Plus this post contains some of my staples like the jeans and shoes that I wear all the time (SPEAKING OF WHICH: Nisolo, one of my go-to footwear brands is having an INSANE sale starting today until January 5th where a big majority of their products are 40% off, like these Chelsea boots, these oxfords and these mules). I did step out of my color palette a little so head to the post if you want to see what I changed up. We’re Talking Swimsuits: Our Recommendations For 3 Different Body TypesI tend to lean on the modest side of fashion so swimsuits are not my favorite clothing item to discuss. And let’s be real, all of us have pain points on our bodies that we aren’t the happiest about. One of mine is my post-baby tummy. So this year, I talked to the team to see who was brave enough to talk about their bodies and pick out swimsuits they love. Sara and Arlyn (it was her FIRST month here) stepped up. Head to the post for some real body talk and flattering swimsuit options. The Dresses I Want to Put On My Body This SummerI love a flowy dress and this summer I wanted them on my body. They are easy, comfortable and a whole outfit in one piece of clothing. This post was a roundup of all the ones I wanted plus some super cute summer shoes. EHD Team Picks: Our Absolute Favorite Beauty Products (That We Can’t Quit)We thought it would be really fun and super helpful to share the ladies of EHD’s most favorite beauty products. Since we all have different skin types, needs and levels of beauty knowledge, we figured that many of you could relate. So each team member talked about their skin, challenges and why they love the products they use. Just consider us your new cool friend who has all those awesome product recommendations you need in your life. Fall Fashion on My Body (Already)This was the first year I shopped at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and now I get it. It’s AWESOME. This post was not sponsored at all. I just needed some new fall clothes and jumped on the sale train. My love for the long trench is alive and real folks. But I grabbed some other very fun and apparently CONTROVERSIAL pieces. Check them out and see what you think. Wedding Outfits For Every Venue & OccasionSummer is THE wedding season and it’s hard to know what to wear to all of those different weddings. Jess felt very passionately about this since she had five weddings to attend this year. So we decided to round up our favorite dresses and shoes by venue type and dress code. This Could Be Epic: Befores & Inspirations for the Team EHD Hair TransformationsRemember when I said at the beginning of the post that I love trying all the new things?? Well, that usually excludes my hair. But we got an opportunity to do a trade with The Harbor Salon in Silver Lake to do five hair makeovers in exchange for a blog post. Four of the EHD ladies and I were ready for a change so we said YES. This post is an intro to where their hair was at and what we wanted to go for. Update: The Team EHD Hair RevealsWe did it! Well, they did it as my hair is forever a work in progress. The girls look SO good and they feel/look like new people. Head to the post to see the beautiful pics of the salon and how awesome the ladies hair turned out. There you have it. That’s it. Short, sweet but still full of fun yet help info. Okay, now I want to hear from you. What fashion/beauty content do you want in 2019? It’s honestly so fun to put together so we would love to know what is most helpful to all of you. Comment below and we will try to deliver. The post A Year in Fashion & Beauty: All the Things I Wore (On My Body and Face) in 2018 appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson http://bit.ly/2Q6gUeg
***Written by Arlyn Hernandez The end of the year is a natural time to look back, reminisce, reevaluate. It’s like going through your Pinterest boards, scrolling all the way down to the bottom/beginning of a certain board and being like “HAHAHA remember when I thought that was my style?” A stroll down digital memory lane. Well, that’s what we’re doing here today, with trends, specifically. What did we report on this year as a possible thing we liked or saw coming down the pike. One of the most thrilling parts of being a design editor and writer is excavating ideas, sniffing out that they might be a “thing,” sharing them with the rest of the design-loving world and then seeing them spread like honey on a warm biscuit. Granted, that’s also one of the curses of working in design—constantly being on the hunt for that new new, not wanting to jump on the “basic” bandwagon of widely-executed home decor trends and instead finding your own voice and vision. BUT, that’s a conversation for another time, another year. Today, we’re looking back, reminiscing, reevaluating what we uncovered as great, new and exciting ideas in 2018 AND THEN we’re seeing where we still stand on said trends. We’re starting in January and making our way to December with everything we reported on. It’s like going through Pinterest boards you’ve had for years, scrolling all the way down to the bottom/beginning of a certain board and being like “HAHAHA remember when I thought that was my style/looked good?” A stroll down digital memory lane where all the houses are blog posts that we may or may not still agree with. This is going to be fun. Trend: Modern Victorian StyleWhat We Thought Then: We called this one early on in the year (January 23 to be exact) and you guys LOVED THIS. We expanded on the series over the weeks that followed (bringing you all the shopping needs to create the look), and halfway through the year, after we did some digging into our top Pinned images, several from this initial introduction post made the Top 10. Hot off the heels of 2017, a year all about Scandi minimal EVERYTHING, this aesthetic felt right. It’s just modern enough while being lush, luxe, nearly seductive. Hallmarks of the look include lots and lots of velvet, fringe, deep, saturated colors, modern lighting, ornate pieces in sleek spaces…head to the post to see more, but it was all about a marriage of extremes. What We Think Now: There are still serious heart eyes happening for this vibe, and we’re definitely not tired of it yet. To keep it from getting old fast, we think maybe skip the bold floral wallpaper and stick to color blocking like in the image above. All the Modern Victorian, none of the age-prone prints. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong – 4/5 Related Posts: Modern Victorian Furniture | Modern Victorian Wall Treatments & Art | Modern Victorian Lighting Trend: Modern Traditional StyleWhat We Thought Then: On the COMPLETE opposite spectrum of Modern Victorian was Modern Traditional. This post spawned a lot of conversation surrounding a more “appropriate” name (pretty sure “modern monastery” won out) but ultimately, this look is one part farmhouse, one part Shaker, a little traditional, a little rustic with a hint of modern, and all about the heirloom and handmade. Design firmJersey Ice Cream Co. has this look ON LOCK and do it so, so well because they aren’t too heavy handed with it. The key is to keep colors light and chalky, and furnishings humble. What We Think Now: There’s still a lot to love about this one. We’ll never not love a well-worn farmhouse table, oil paintings and delicate lighting, but keeping things more on the “modern” side of “modern traditional” might feel less…aged. Plus, “decor” (a.k.a. random stuff you always have around your home if you’re a normal human) doesn’t really work that well with this modest style, and we love layering and “things” too much to be able to actually live in such a pared down universe. With whiffs of maximalism coming through now, it’s not super likely this will be a mainstream contender for long (saying this with that caveat that “mainstream” being the operative word because any look can have legs for decades if it’s YOUR look and you love it for as long as you want to). Lasting Power for 2019: So-So – 3/5 Related Posts: Modern Traditional Furniture | Modern Traditional Lighting | Modern Traditional Decor & Accessories Trend: Kitchens With No UppersWhat We Thought Then: We know this one was pretty controversial. So many of you were like HOW DO YOU STORE THINGS/LIVE and while we totally get that concern, we kept seeing kitchens without upper cabinets again and again and again…and again and we had to talk about it. Pros: keeps things feeling light, airy and minimal. Plus, if you have a stellar backsplash, no cabinets up top lets that tile have its starring moment. Cons: half the storage (in theory), having to bend down for everything. This style of kitchen seems to be most popular in Europe (I’d say a good handful of the examples we found were in Nordic countries), but American kitchens still made a strong showering. What We Think Now: Kitchen trends usually turn over every decade or so (dropping $50k on something to just be “over it” in two years isn’t exactly wise or sustainable) so we think this one is just creeping into our collective kitchen consciousness and likely has decent lasting power. This absolutely will not be for everyone (or even half of you), but open floor plans still reign supreme, and we see nothing more conducive to a home with minimal walls then a kitchen that doesn’t even need them (wait, are we now predicting freestanding kitchens as the next big thing? You’ll have to wait and see…). Lasting Power for 2019: Moderate – 4/5 Trend: Alternative Vanity MirrorsWhat We Thought Then: So many of the trends that we uncovered/birthed this year came out of pure design necessity (i.e. wanting fresh, interesting ideas for the Portland project and mountain house). This is one of those trends. We were up at the mountain house this past summer, sitting IN the master bathroom that was basically just framed out in studs, talking about what kind of mirrors could work for the space and the conversation of what cool new things we’ve all seen came up, so of course we created a post about it all. Some of the update profiles we found and loved: large and round, tall and skinny, suspended, pill-shaped, built-in shelves and a handful more. What We Think Now: We’re definitely not done talking about vanity mirrors around here (literally, we were all convened around the design team’s computers the other day talking mirror shape for the mountain house powder room). Anything that adds a little punch and pow to a utilitarian space like a bathroom will forever get our seal of approval. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong – 5/5 Trend: What’s New in TileWhat We Thought Then: In an effort to not create “basic B” bathrooms in the mountain house, Emily and the design team peeled back the layers of Pinterest to find exciting ideas for how to shake up really simple tile shapes in a way that felt fresh without being over the top. Two of the concepts that came forward as a possibility were colorblock tile (when one solid color transitions into another solid color, create, well…blocks of color) and changing the direction and scale of tiles in the same color. The image above (from a bathroom by Joanna Gaines) represents BOTH of these concepts, and the use of a handmade, artisan tile makes something that might feel “trendy” (i.e. easily dated) a bit more timeless. What We Think Now: Ultimately (something you may know now if you’ve been following along with the #ehdmountainfixer), neither of these concepts were implemented, but that doesn’t mean we don’t think it has lasting power. Some of the shots we showcased definitely felt “contemporary” and like something that will feel very “2018” in a few years, but there’s absolutely a way to do either of these in a way that will look great for decades (all about the tile and tones used). Lasting Power for 2019: Moderate – 3.5/5 Trend: Why We Think Purple Is Back in a Big WayWhat We Thought Then: This past spring and summer, soft, whispery shades of purple like lilac and lavender were everywhere. All over Instagram, Pinterest, even in retail offerings (a rarity in the decor realm). It was a welcomed visitor, breaking through all the blues, blushes and blacks we see all the time and really staked its claim. Purple was really the star of the “desert sunset” palette that was in the zeitgeist, converting some skeptics on the staff that never thought they’d ever admit this color underdog could be chic and polished. What We Think Now: To be honest, we’ve kind of seen this one fizzle out a bit, though it might just be because refreshing, light hues in the pastel family usually hibernate during the winter and emerge again in the spring. It’s hard to tell right now if lilac and lavender will last on a mainstream level, but with Living Coral having been recently announced as the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year, we’re thinking brighter, more saturated shades might be the next wave. Sorry purple, as much as we’d love to see you stick around longer, your time in the limelight might be running out. Back to being a “niche” color for you. Lasting Power for 2019: Ehhh… – 2.5/5 Trend: The Micro Bubble SconceWhat We Thought Then: Here’s another trend birthed from researching ideas for the mountain fixer. We were all super into these little lights mostly because they were so cute, but then saw the greater appeal because they were all the function of a pendant or larger wall light but without the bulk or the blocking of sight lines. OH and we find a ton of options that were really reasonably priced (smaller light = less $$$ we are guessing). Sarah Sherman Samuel used them all over Mandy Moore’s renovated Pasadena mid-century modern home and the crush was fast and hard. What We Think Now: So many of you thought these looked like “fried egg” lights, and okay, we admit we didn’t really consider that prior and now we absolutely see it. HOWEVER, we still like them very much. Even though they’re super simple (basically a decorative bulb and wall plate), they can really make an unexpected impact in a space because they’re no-frills. And for the record, the fact that they’re kind of “undecorated” means you can put a few together to create something really unique, editorial and interesting. Also, stay tuned for the kitchen reveal of the mountain house later in 2019, because what the team did in the kitchen might change the mind of any “micro bubble sconce” nay-sayers. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong – 4/5 Trend: “No Hardware” HardwareWhat We Thought Then: Hardware in a kitchen is like jewelry to an outfit…what’s an LBD without statement earrings or a necklace? But when done properly, it can actually be insanely chic (we’re still talking about clothes…but it translates to the kitchen, as well). The look is super clean, minimal (even in a more rustic or traditional setting—not just for modern spaces, folks) and custom feeling. We explored different ways to do it in this post (hand ledge, finger hole pull, inset notches, etc.) and talked ourselves into loving the idea. What We Think Now: Loved it then, love it now. This is definitely not a “direct from the hardware store” feature, and likely most of the options we showed in the post were custom and high-end, but if you’re investing in a kitchen renovation and looking for something that is a little out of the box, we’re signing off on this idea. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong – 5/5 Trend: Stacked Versus Staggered TileWhat We Thought Then: Clearly, we had a lot to talk about in terms of what’s happening in the world of tile this year. This time, instead of color- and pattern-blocking, we explored a new way to use subway tile. In designing the guest bath in the mountain house, Emily wanted to do something different with a simple/basic tile, and dived into the horizontal and vertical stack as options. What We Think Now: While a lot of you readers said you think this already looks dated, we firmly and lovingly disagree. A traditional running bond (brick) pattern on a subway tile is, of course, a forever classic, but that doesn’t mean that something other than that should be avoided forever. Yes, classics are a classic for a reason, but there are so many “right” answers in design, even if they don’t initially feel like something that we’ll all collectively love in another 100 years. As long as the tile itself isn’t super modern, we think this installation (either vertical or horizontal) is a keeper. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong 4.25/5 Trend: Rethinking the Shower NicheWhat We Thought Then: The shower niche can be incredibly limiting but whoa is it prolific. Sure, it’s a good way to use free space between studs in a shower reno, but you’re locked into a pretty small height and narrow width FOREVER. What happens when you decide to hit up Costco for bulk-sized shampoo and body wash? You have to dispense it into smaller bottles just to keep it in your shower? NOPE, enter the shower ledge. What We Think Now: We think this one is just getting started. It was implemented into the design of one of the guest bathrooms at the mountain house (we seriously can’t wait to start rolling out those reveals next year), and frankly, if you can spare the space (it will take up square footage and eat into your shower, which means you need to push your shower out to be to code, FYI), we say you can confidently explore this as an option. Sure, a lot of the examples we see are in really modern spaces, but we’ve also seen it done in VERY traditional rooms and look solid. This one is more a matter of preference/space and less “trendy”. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong – 5/5 Trend: Modern MaximalismWhat We Thought Then: White walls have been the most popular kid in home decor school for a few years now (mostly due to looking extra good and bright and aspirational on Instagram—no, really, there was a story about it in The Wall Street Journal last year) and Arlyn had had it. She waxed poetic about how she was ready for something new, and her discovery of what she’s calling “modern maximalism” led to a hoard of people sounding off in agreement. GIVE US SOMETHING NEW, GIVE US COLOR she (and the people) demanded. The key to this new “look” wasn’t just color, but a balance of it with new, modern silhouettes and textures. What We Think Now: Yup, still not done with this. The tides are only now starting to turn over, and color is fighting its way back into our hearts and homes. While white walls and neutrals are absolutely still pretty refreshing and not the enemy (and anyone who lives their white walls is not wrong for that), we’re excited to see more ways in which people bust through the same-same cycle and put a truly original stamp on their homes. Lasting Power Prediction: Strong – 5/5 Trend: Chinoiserie’s ComebackWhat We Thought Then: Jess campaigned strong for this one after a huge change of heart. Never did she think she’d dive into such a decorative look (our Senior Market Editor typically leans cool/minimalist(ish) with a proclivity for handmade ceramics and blonde woods), but after seeing the CB2 x GOOP collab from earlier this year, she was singing a slightly different tune. What We Think Now: Chinoiserie is one of those things that in certain circles/markets is not a trend, but rather a way of life. Handpainted wallpapers from companies like Gracie, Fromental and de Gournay cost, oh…a small (large?) fortune, so an investment in this look is not something you opt for on a whim or on just a “sniff” of a “trend.” In small doses, the whimsical motifs can be transformative to a space (like we said in the piece, even just the addition of a vintage Chinoiserie-style porcelain lamp can shake up a streamlined and modern room in the best way), but a fully decked out Chinoiserie living room, for instance, is not our look now (or ever). Lasting Power for 2019: Moderate – 3.5/5 Trend: Dark Green Walls – the New White Walls?What We Thought Then: “Then” was just a few weeks ago, but Arlyn made the case for this moody hue being the new “it” color for wall paint. And by “dark green,” it was a specific almost-blue, deep hunter-type green. You guys seemed pretty into it, with the exception of the few commenters who thought it was too 1970s (or worse yet, ’90s). What We Think Now: This is a newer trend in the grand scheme of things, and frankly, a color like this, when furnished the right way, could be considered less trendy and more timeless. Some of you might not agree with that comment, but we’re standing firm on this. A modern twist is painting all moldings, woodwork, ceiling (and even floor) in the same hue, but for something more classic, stick with white (or wood-toned) baseboards and crown molding. Lasting Power for 2019: Strong – 5/5 Whew…12 months, 13 trends…so much still to love here! We’d love to hear from you guys what you thought initially when you saw these on the blog (or even if you’re just catching up now), and what you think now. Are we totally off base or right on? As we ramp up for 2019, we’ve already been on the hunt for fresh ideas to share, so if you’ve seen any new ideas you feel super excited about, spill the beans. We want to know! The post All The Trends We Predicted and Loved This Year (& Where We Stand on Them Now) appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson http://bit.ly/2V8oBEx When I tell people that I’m essentially a spokesperson for water, it gets a good laugh. It’s funny. But it’s true, and honestly, I don’t know a better representative for the Culligan Whole Home system than myself because I LOVE COLD DELICIOUS WATER more than anyone I know. Ask Brian or my entire team. Heck, my agent even knows—he once jokingly asked me if I’d like anything in particular onset and “really cold water” was the only thing I could think of; therefore, it’s in my rider. But the correlation between water and design is a hard one to make. That’s why this partnership is honestly one of the most creative we’ve ever worked on, and frankly, we here at EHD are VERY proud of it. For one of our last posts with Culligan, we’re styling the Culligan Home, a miniature house built to showcase the Culligan Whole Home Water System. They’ve been following me for years and know my deep love for the world of miniatures, so when they asked “do you want to redecorate and then style out our dollhouse for the holidays?” my giant mouth screamed, “I’D LIKE TO DO NOTHING MORE IN MY WHOLE LIFE.” They shipped it, we assembled it, and our collective creativity was lit on fire by the big possibilities. I couldn’t do it alone, so my design team (Brady and Emily B.) took this house and DIYed or sourced almost every piece of furniture, a bevy of accessories, window treatments, EVEN MINIATURE MAGAZINES, to create my dream dollhouse. THEY WALLPAPERED, REUPHOLSTERED PILLOWS, AND EVEN MADE AN ACCURATE SOUPING AREA FOR ME IN THE KITCHEN. I can’t with the creativity. I just can’t. My only regret in life right now is that I had to even have the help because I would have loved to have done all of this myself. To top it off, last year my friends at Barbie made an Emily Henderson Barbie doll, so when this post came along, we reached out to see if they would send it over for us to shoot in the house and there she is, casually lounging in her Barbie-sized porch. This is my favorite thing that has ever happened (besides this week’s flash makeover). So let’s get into a tour of the house, where I’ll show you what my brilliant team did and how, of course, water can affect your WHOLE home. Read every word, unless you don’t want to know how or why we made a real leather slipcovered headboard with miniature leather ties!!!! We have been DYING to show you, and today is the day. Here’s what it looked like before we got our giant hands on it. It was more contemporary than is our style, but Culligan didn’t ask me to weigh in on the initial design, so we got to work EHD-ifying it. But first, for anyone who’s like “why did a water company even build a mini home in the first place?” let’s chat about it. The water running through your faucets and plumbing can have negative and positive effects on your home: what you wash your skin and hair with, what your dishwasher uses to wash your dishes, what your washer cleans your clothes with, not to mention what is building up and coming out of your plumbing and faucets. We’ve talked about it throughout the year (in this post and this one). The Culligan Whole Home System touches almost every part of your home through the water that it filters and softens, so creating a miniature model of this was a perfect and insanely creative way (if I do say so myself) to showcase how important the quality of your water and how you treat it is. I love water. I love dollhouses. IT’S AN OBVIOUS BRAND CONNECTION. Every room was decorated and filled with furniture, but we wanted to take it and make it our own. On top of that, we were allowed to deck it out for the holidays and thought it’d be SO MUCH FUN to walk you through what we did in each and every room and how we did it. Let’s start with the living room.We moved quite a bit of the furniture around from the original layout and obviously we had to include a Christmas tree (and fireplace) in here to fully prep this home out for the holidays. Tree: This was a craft store find probably for train hobbyists or the Christmas aficionado that is into mini-trees. Ornaments: We deconstructed beaded bracelets, then hand-strung them with wire hooks. Presents: Jewelry boxes and square craft foam were wrapped to give us the selection of sizes that we needed to feel authentic. Just like in our own life-sized living room set up, we curated a collection of patterns and colors so that it didn’t feel too chaotic or crazy. Everything was tied up with bakers twine (again, in our color palette—obviously). Look how helpful Charlie is with decorating the tree and NOT opening up all of the perfectly wrapped prop presents underneath it. Such a well-behaved 5-year-old (just like in real life). Skis and wagon: These were Christmas ornaments that just happened to be the perfect 1:12 dollhouse scale. Brian loves skiing!! The kids love wagons—a perfect fit. Moving over to the fireplace area.Fireplace: This was one that we didn’t want to attempt a DIY on so it was sourced online and then we decorated it to fit with the rest of the theme. Stocking holders and stockings: We handmade the stockings out of knit fabric and foil tape to help them keep their shape and then used small push pins to hold them in place. The fireplace logs were created with just a few found sticks (bleached wood, of course). We dressed the top of the mantel with some very, very tiny wood houses that were handmade by Jennifer Urquhart who was one of the artists that we collaborated with for the Portland project. Tiny trees and wreath: These also came from the craft store in the Christmas section and the wreath is actually a gift topper that we tore apart to create the wreath form. Curtains and pillows: The original gray curtains weren’t enough pattern for us, so we used a ticking stripe fabric and foil tape to make these curtains. We adhered the foil tape to the back of each flat panel and the rigid tape allows you to bend the curtains into any shape that you want. In our case, the perfectly pleated panel. While we were at it with the custom draperies, we decided to create some custom pillows for the couch. Obviously keeping within our color palette of grays, blues, greens, and patterned black and white. Brady and Emily B. must know me very well if they know that I wanted a mini circular pillow to adorn that couch. Custom art: Above the couch, we had a big (err small) wall to fill and needed some beautiful art for above the sofa. So Jennifer Urquhart who made those tiny little houses on the mantel also custom carved, stained and painted these three tiny little pieces. In case you want to see what her pieces look like in full scale, click through to the Portland living room reveal where we used her piece behind the green velvet chair in the Portland house. Rug: In case you were wondering where we got that gorgeous flokati rug from…oh, it’s just some fleece from the fabric store. We bought a half yard and cut it to size (you know…this might not look half bad IRL in a room…no? Too ambitious/delusional?). The major pieces of furniture (sectional, coffee table, club chairs, and ottomans) were in the original house and we just moved them around into different rooms until we created the perfect arrangement that you see in the living room. On to the powder bathroom.Using my strict “only design blue powder rooms” policy, this became our “jewel box.” Wallpaper and floors: We used Tempapers Burlap peel-and-stick wallpaper on the walls and then we also had them custom print a scaled down version of their Hexagon paper which we used on the floors. Mirrors and lighting: We covered the existing mirror with a circular craft mirror to give it a little bit of a modern edge and then also recovered the existing sconces with striped paper so that it looked like they were fabric covered shades for betting lighting (they were chrome before). Bathmat: On the floor, we create a little bath mat out of a larger scale strip to tie in the lampshades and also add some interest on the floor. Man…maybe we should just design mini homes. The rules are the same and yet the work is so much easier and faster. Look at that tiny little faucet that would deliver tiny little Culligan filtered and softened droplets of water to tiny little Emily hands. Time to talk kitchen and dining room.When we got the house, all of the main elements were already in the kitchen and dining room, but we wanted to make it feel a little more lived-in. Since it’s the holidays, the dining table became the present wrapping station, complete with tiny pencils and tiny brass scissors (of course) that magically are safe for children of all ages. Wrapping paper: We made wrapping paper rolls by cutting down patterned paper and then twisting it around itself to look like half unrolled paper. Bows: The silver and gold bows were actually earrings that we ripped apart so that we could use the individual charms on the presents. You can see them a bit more in the living room shots, but they were so cute and perfect on each little present. Rug: Under the dining table, we used a scrap of the Acadia Stripe fabric from Kufri. The larger scale stripe works with the striped curtains in the rest of the house and also helps ground the space. I secretly want this rug in real life size. Over in the kitchen, I requested an area in which to “soup” properly. They pulled it off with miniature sized cutting boards, mini veggies and a big pot of soup on the stove. Post-soup, Brian washes our dishes with soft water coming from our Culligan Whole Home System, which can help to eliminate some hard water spots and film from gathering on your soup bowls—no one wants a spotted soup bowl. Properly functioning elbows not necessary! Bedroom time.This is one of my favorite rooms in the home. It truly looks like it could have been from one of our projects. Bench: We repurposed a media unit that came with the house and turned it into a bench for the foot of the bed. Perfect place for me to pose. Bed: The existing bed was “reupholstered” with a scrap of leather and Brady and Emily B. even went to the lengths of adding tiny little leather ties on each side of the bed just like it would have in real life. Insane, and yet so perfect. Nightstands: Over on the nightstands (which came with the house), we styled it out with a few tiny issues of some of my favorite magazines, a water carafe and a drinking glass (obviously filled with Culligan’s delicious drinking water). Everyone wants some cold refreshing water to grab in the middle of the night, including (and most especially) this lady. The parallels between Culligan Home Emily and Real Emily are uncanny. Fiddle-leaf fig tree: The handmade fiddle leaf fig tree…I was floored. The pot was made out of a sake cup and then the leaves and branches were made from artificial branches that we cut the shape of to resemble the leaves of a tree in real life. Wallpaper and Art: We scaled down and printed out a Serena and Lily wallpaper, and for the art we took photos of my actual art and they scaled it down. The blue abstract piece you see here on the right side of the dresser was hanging over my real life living room fireplace most recently, and the black and white floral pieces on the right side of the bed are from Juniper Print Shop, which we actually used in the Portland House guest bedroom (reveal coming soon). Bedding, pillows and shades: These were all hand-sewn, along with the Roman shades, again with the foil tape to give it some structure. Come on into the bathroom.A clean bathroom starts with clean and softened Culligan water. You aren’t gonna get that crystal clear door in that shower you see up there without having the softest water come through your pipes. It’s also easier on your “dollhouse” soft hair and skin. Hot tip: Simultaneously cleaning with a mini-version of yourself in a mini-house is twice as fast and twice as fun. Window treatments: The windows needed some new treatments, so we made these Roman shades. We used the same method of foil tape + fabric and then carefully folded the fabric over itself to create the perfect looking pleat. Rug: The vintage-inspired flatweave rug was made out of scrap fabric from Kufri which we had at the office (it also was the same fabric we used for the bedroom shades). Art: The walls also got a little bit of life with some small prints from Juniper Print Shop we scaled down and placed in frames above the toilet. Moving on to the laundry room.THANK GOD I HAVE AN IRONING BOARD TO IRON MY SHEETS (AND JEANS!). Wallpaper: The laundry room got some new wallpaper on the walls which is the Acadia Stripe pattern from Serena and Lily. Just like we did in the master bedroom, we scaled down the pattern to the size of the house, printed it and cut it to fit the walls. Appliances: The washing machine and dryer came with the house already, but Culligan went to the lengths of even including water in the machines so that they looked real. Obviously, they filled it with Culligan softened water (wink) and let me tell you when those doll clothes come out of the washer, they are going to be softer than ever. Their attention to detail was insane and yet so inspiring and is why I love this post so much. Towels: We cut down a few microfiber cleaning cloths to create the “terry cloth” looking towels that we folded on the top of the countertop. Readying this house for the holidays could not have been a more fun project for us here at EHD. Look how happy we both are down there. Here is how the full house looked with everything in it after we finished all of our decorations and changes: The project and house took over my office for a month, but I happily shared it. It actually inspired a ton of creativity over here and we are looking at different ways to create and share content next year. A huge thanks to Culligan for A. pumping softened and filtered water through my house (I ordered and installed the whole system before this partnership came about, and I can honestly say that I love it so much) B. coming up with such a creative concept and C. letting me keep this house to execute all my miniature design fantasies (JK, they want it back, sadly). Happy (almost) holiday folks from the Culligan (Holiday) Home to yours. Be sure to come back soon and grab a fresh homemade cookie on your way out. Let us know if you have any questions about anything in the house or how it came together. We tried to cover it all but I am sure you have a few questions for us. A huge thanks to Brady and Emily B. for their weeks of hard work and creativity pulling this together. 1. Painting by Jennifer Urquhart | 2. Painting by Jennifer Urquhart | 3. Painting by Jennifer Urquhart | 4. Green Pine Tree | 5. Cream Pine Tree | 6. Mini Garland | 7. Fairy Lights | 8. White Brick Fireplace | 9. Custom Tiny House Sculptures by Jennifer Urquhart | 10. Pine Tree | 11. Wooden Beads | 12. Black and White Twine | 13. Metallic Bakers Twine | 14. Silver Gift Wrap | 15. Polka Dot Cardstock | 16. Striped Cardstock | 17. Miniature Pencils (Set of 4) | 18. Boxwood Garland | 19. Pillow Fabric | 20. Pillow Fabric | 21. Wooden Sled | 22. Red Wagon | 23. Poppies Print | 24. Hyacinth Print | 25. Miniature Coffee | 26. Cutting Board | 27. Vegetables | 28. Silverware Set | 29. Cookies in Glass Jar | 30. Plate of Cookies | 31. Bowls | 32. Lyrata Ficus Tree | 33. Pillow Fabric | 34. Stripe Wallpaper | 35. Stack of Books (similar) | 36. Acadia Stripe Wallpaper | 37. Hexagon Tile | 38. Miniature Kinfolk Magazines | 39. Botanical II Print | 40. Blue Wallpaper | 41. Botanical I Print *Photography by Sara Tramp for EHD, art direction by me, styling by Brady and Emily B. **This post is in partnership with Culligan Water but all words, designs and selections are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands we love that support the blog. The post How We Redecorated the Culligan Dollhouse for The Holidays appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson http://bit.ly/2PPwpY5 Raise your hand if you’re starting to panic about what to buy so-and-so but you’ve been working late every day this week, have holiday parties left and right and also can’t emotionally bring yourself to step foot into a store right now. I know it feels like the hours and minutes to get it together before next week are melting away faster than a face full of foundation during a heat wave, but relax. Breath in and out. There’s still time. We dug through some of our favorite gift ideas from this year’s guide (plus some new ones!) to find products that all have free* two-day shipping (*check products/sites for any membership fees or purchase thresholds that may apply), and as long as you complete checkout before the end of the day today—and in some cases, tomorrow—everything is sure to arrive by Monday, December 24. Good luck! Pom-Pom Beanie, $45: Recycled wool means your gift who dons this pretty cute pom-pom beanie will be snug as a bug in a beanie. Glow Recipe Watermelon Jelly Tote Set, $35: Sara got this recently and the pink bag it comes with is worth the price tag alone (she also gives her stamp of approval for the products inside). Food52 Genius Recipes, $23: Both Sara and Arlyn have heralded this cookbook as a must-have for any confident or burgeoning cook. Stripe Sweater, $55: Fun but neutral in a special way and perfect for any age. Electric Boot Dryer, $29: Winter is a trying time. It’s even worse when your feet are always freezing and wet because your boots don’t have time to dry between uses. An electric boot dryer is basically a genius (and well-priced) solution for the wet-boot-blues. Basket Tray, $15: A little rattan is that dose of “earthy” that every room could use. Women’s Memory Foam Slippers, $20: Do your favorite homebody a favor and scoop up these slip-resistant and memory foam slippers. Diagonal Zip Kit, $15: A travel toiletry bag is one of those things a lot of people don’t think of buying for themselves until they’re forced to shove all their mini shampoos and toothbrush into a ziplock bag the night before a trip. Cards Against Humanity, Red Box, $20: By now, you’ve probably played this game and have tons of the cards already memorized. Enter the expansion pack to keep things interesting. Cuisinart Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 7 Quart, $70: Dutch ovens can be incredibly pricey, but they are nearly always worth the investment. Sturdy, versatile and basically a decorative addition to your stovetop. Styled, $14: A genius woman we know wrote this book and frankly, $14 is a steal for the vault of knowledge inside. Air Fryer, $70: All the goodness of fried food, none of the guilt. Brass Accessory Holder, $20: Umbra makes well-designed, stylish products at a very reasonable price point, including this accessory holder that would be great on a dresser or nightstand to catch jewelry, tech and more. White Ceramic Vase, $19: A simple but special looking home decor item that will likely work with just about anyone’s home aesthetic. Perfume Sampler, $65: Perfume can be SUCH a personal gift, which is why samplers work so well for anyone you don’t know intimately. This box set also comes with a voucher that you can exchange for a free full-sized version of your favorite scent. Ray-Ban Clubmaster Folding, $233: A classic gender-neutral frame that has the added benefit of folding up into half the size you’d expect (great for pockets and small bags). Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum, $516: A few of the EHD staffers have a version of the Dyson cordless vac, and they all agreed it’s definitely on their list of “things to grab in case of fire”…they’re that precious to them. Magna-Tiles, $60: Educational, colorful, fun, plus kids seem to be OBSESSED with these. Sculptural Table Lamp, $50: This one is just plain cool for anyone into home decor. It’s light and art. Organic Cotton Quilt Pullover, $149: Available in five colors, we can see this organic cotton pullover quickly becoming a casual-wear favorite. Kristin Ess 3-in-One Flat Iron, $72: A high-end straightener without the (super) high-end price. Be Your Own Bartender, $17: A fun, easy gift for any cocktailing adult in your life. Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser, $22: The holidays can be stressful. Evidently, essential oils are the anti-stressor. To make this diffuser extra special, put together a trio of oils so they can start using it right away (we hear ylang-ylang, lavender and chamomile mellow out anxiety). Bialetti Moka Express, 6 Cup, $35: “Slow” coffee is cool again, and it doesn’t get more hipster than brewing your morning jo’ on a stove top (or even better, on an open fire!). Blue Crossbody Bag, $35: The circle bag trend is still going strong, and in a classic “neutral” blue, it doesn’t feel too try-hard. Recycled Down Insulated Hooded Vest, $179: There really is nothing like down to keep you warm in the winter, but the sourcing of the product would make anyone cringe. That’s why we can wholeheartedly recommend this 100% recycled down vest that’s also made with recycled nylon canvas. NES Classic Edition, $60: Hearing that classic Super Mario Bros. music is an instant dose of nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Chunky Knit Throw, $30: The gift of cozy is one that is rarely returned. Silicone Wine Glasses, Set of 4, $22: Give your favorite host one less thing to worry about with these basically unbreakable silicone glasses. Ray-Ban Metal Frames, $77: For anyone who likes to rock a vibrant, more daring sunglass frame in a durable metal finish. Decorative Wooden Tray, $50: Emily loves this tray SO much. It’s perfect for an island or dining table or catch-all. Clarisonic Holiday Gift Set, $149: Know anyone whose New Year’s resolution might be “getting my skin under control”? The Clarisonic Mia has serious cult status and normally comes at a much heftier price, so this kit (which also includes three Kiehl’s bestsellers) is a tremendous deal. Portable Charger, $15: Keep that tech all charged up for hours of YouTubing or ‘Gramming. Smart Wi-Fi Plug, $17: It’s the future! Anything you plug into this smart plug can be controlled via your smartphone, or you can automate your home with voice control by using with an Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana. Women’s Sherpa Fleece Jacket, $159: Patagonia is a company we can stand behind for so many reasons, plus we hear sherpa fleece jackets are totally “in” right now. Coffee Pot & Mug Set, $19: A great gift for a co-worker, neighbor or close acquaintance because who doesn’t love tea or coffee (with a matching mug!). Mike’s Hot Honey Packets, 12, $22: Hot honey enthusiasts can’t be stopped. Great on pizza, biscuits, cardboard, old shoes and beyond. Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer, $60: Wielding a hair dryer and a curling brush feels like it warrants a degree in cosmetology some days, but this one-step dryer combines both actions into one really easy-to-use product. Le Creuset Stoneware French Press, $70: Are “French press Sundays” a thing? They should be…here’s your chance to start that weekly tradition for someone. Ember Temperature Controlled Ceramic Mug, $80: This beauty has an app-controlled remote and a built-in warmer that keeps your caffeine fix at your ideal temperature for at least an hour. 32 oz Hydro Flask, $40: Get ahead of a friend’s New Year’s resolution of drinking more water and getting healthy (again) with a water bottle that keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for literally the entire day. Birchbox 3-Month Subscription, $30: It’s the beauty gift that keeps on giving (for three months!). For anyone looking for more sentimental or experiential gift ideas, we’d love to hear from you readers who are always full of such great ideas. Does anyone have a go-to gift idea that doesn’t necessarily have to come from a store and can be pulled together quickly? Thanks, as always, for sharing! And be sure to come back tomorrow for a RIDICULOUSLY fun post that involves a dollhouse, a “mini” Emily and…well, we don’t want to give too much else away. See ya tomorrow! The post Don’t Panic: 42 Gift Ideas That Will *Absolutely* Arrive by Christmas appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/2EI1yve I asked Brian recently what he thought my style was, and he said “Hmm…’stuff’. You like stuff.” I laughed despite the slight offense because well, he’s not wrong even though that’s certainly not what I’d like my obituary to say. “Emily Henderson. She loved STUFF.” When people say “I know you designed that room the second I saw it on Pinterest,” I always internally ask How?? What was it about it that screamed Emily Henderson?? I’ve done every single style over the years, truly, and yes they all look like “me.” I know that “happy” “vintage” “approachable” and “eclectic” are all in there but go up to the ROOMS section and you’ll see a huge variety of work. Anyway, as I’m still trying to figure this out (and determine how we move forward with content), I’ve been looking at older work and finding so many consistencies, despite the time span. The photo on the left is from 9 years ago; the right was last year. And strangely, they have SO much in common. It’s a mix of styles: more traditional (Persian rug) and mid-century (wood armed chair). There is blue, brass and caramel leather involved, an architectural metal shaded lamp and what we will call a “statement foliage.” There is an effortless flow to the room and even a softness in the curtains. Next up is my apparent love of toile + wood. The photo on the left was from the pilot of Secrets From a Stylist (9 years ago) and the right was a house we finished 2 years ago. They both were in traditional-style homes and my love of black and white toile lives on. I mixed both of them with gunmetal modern pieces (the dining table on left, the nightstand on right). They both have wood elements (chairs, lamps) and they both have a casual element to them. I think one of the biggest “OH RIGHT” moments is Ian’s house, in comparison to our house last year. They are both English Tudors with bookshelves. Turns out it’s not just the house, it’s the mixing of styles and the elements that help tell that story (Persian rug, trunks, mid-century style chairs, a lot of light, etc). Same houses, different angles, same(ish) vibe. Oh, and the “over the coffee table” shot is always popular. It’s like a red carpet pose you’ve come to expect but sometimes it really looks the same as posts from the past, but we accept it anyway. Ten years ago, I designed the space on the left (for Secrets From a Stylist) and 2 years ago, myself (with the design team) designed the space on the right. Navy velvet sofa, wood accents, hits of green and all with a casual nature. I suppose I’ll never not be in a “navy wall, metal architectural lamp, greenery and quirk” phase. On the left is 6 years ago, on the right is 2 years ago. I know that 4 years doesn’t seem like that much of a difference but these days, due to digital media, 4 years is like 94 years in cat years. It’s exponentially longer than it used to be and “trends” and vibes change so drastically from year to year (sometimes month to month, sadly). The bedroom on the left was in 2010, the one on the right last year. Goes to show I’m still into quiet bedrooms, layered with textures, in neutrals but with some flower. I like shelves. I like styling. I like putting my “stuff” all over shelves. I’ve been putting “stuff” all over shelves for years. You can see the similarities here with my layering, footed vessels, books, leaning art, some whimsy, etc…I have a subconcious formula. Either of these could be 2010 or 2019 but I love them both. As I continue to self-reflect and analyze what I love and who I want to be stylistically, I’m loving seeing that some things haven’t changed. Or at least they change less than I thought they did. Maybe it means that I’m predictable. Or maybe it means I actually do have a style. I suppose if my style is “stuff” then I’ll be okay with that. After all, I do like a lot of stuff. What about you? Are you pro-or anti-“stuff”? What elements do you find yourself going to again and again, year after year, despite what’s “trendy”? The post 7 “Guaranteed Timeless” Design Elements I’ll Never Stop Loving (& Using) appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/2EFKZA4 Last week, we did our first ever surprise flash makeover and it was probably the most fun and fulfilling day in YEARS. It wasn’t about pillows and lamps. No, it was about creating a moment that, hopefully, will have a lasting positive effect on a family. I believe that the state of your home reflects and affects the state of your mental health. When mine is in not pulled together or in disarray, guess what—so is my brain. I cry more often. I’m more impatient with my kids, which makes me more ashamed and full of disappointment and guilt. Alternatively, when it looks beautiful, clean, cohesive and stylish, I live through life with more ease and joy, and that gets carried into your relationships and your career. That was our wish for Liz, a single mom of 4: a moment, a week, a month or a year where she can breathe and feel proud. You can read the post for details or watch the video of the surprise and makeover which is VERY FUN, I promise. It was like Extreme Makeover, “indie-styling” edition. It was half of my team (5 of us), with Brian shooting the video and only 7 hours of design time. It was run-n-gun with no experienced TV producer to make sure it actually worked or flowed, BUT IT DID. My experience with makeover shows came into play and between Brian, myself and my awesome team, we produced this pretty darn seamlessly. The back story: Last month, we threw the flash makeover idea out there on social media, asking people to nominate anyone in the LA area that could really use a holiday spirit boost. Amanda wrote in and told us about her friend Liz who was “the hardest working person I know.” A single mom of 4, a hairdresser in Castaic who worked so so so so so hard to take care of her kids, give them what they needed and was insanely busy driving them around to a million activities. There are no resources or time left for herself or her house at the end of the day. I can’t imagine the emotional, physical and financial responsibility it would be to take care of four kids—an 8 8-year-old, two 10-year-old twin boys and a 16-year-old girl. BY YOURSELF. I seriously think that single mothers deserve their own holiday. So two weeks ago, Velinda from the design team snuck into her house (with the help of Liz’s friend Amanda), took measurements and pictures and assessed the pieces in person. Here’s what the space looked like before: When I first saw the photos, I remember thinking that Liz had done a decent job! Considering she had four kids to tend to, she had things going in the right direction with a great sofa, bookshelves, TV unit etc. But there is always room for extra love, styling and organization, and that’s really what we intended on doing. So, we put forth a plan to tackle the living room and dining room, using a lot of what she already had, then bringing in some new pieces to zhuzh it up and take it to the next level. Put that finishing flair on the space we know Liz wanted (she’s a reader!), but just didn’t have the means to manage. They had an elderly dog who had just passed away and he had badly soiled the carpet. We couldn’t do this makeover without replacing the carpet. Full stop. It’s a decent expense that wasn’t in Liz’s budget, and we knew it would be a transformation she needed. The rest of the room could use updating and styling: the coffee table was fine, but could it be better? The TV console was fine, but could it be better? For the dining area, there were some chairs that needed some love, a ceiling fan that was dating the space, curtains that made it feel smaller, but the table was totally fine. So then we (Brady, Velinda, Emily B. and myself) came up with the design plan. We then “shopped” from my storage unit (like some pillows from The Citizenry project from last year), I shopped the flea market, we ordered a ton online and at the end, did a big shop at some affordable major retailers. No sponsors and nothing gifted. We wanted it to be fast and budget oriented, which meant we wanted to do this one on our own. IT WAS THE JOB OF OUR FANTASIES. We surprised Liz at 7:40 am, after ensuring that she would be dressed and ready. Hilariously, Amanda spied on her all morning and even followed her to school and watched her drop off her kids but she lost her on the way back and we didn’t know her status. Typically if this were a real show, there would be producers making sure people were in place, but we didn’t have that so there was DEFINITELY a 10-minute period where Liz was unaccounted for and we were like is she coming home? What if she went to work early? What if she had a Target run? What if today was the day she decided to drive to six flags and ride the roller coasters by herself? But then we snuck into the neighborhood and saw her car… YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. She was shocked, overwhelmed and so sweet. It’s really, really weird to have a bunch of people (some with cameras) crashing your house with oddly huge smiles on their faces, staring at you. She was so lovely and excited and gave us carte blanche to do whatever we wanted with the space. The only thing she loved was the sailor painting (a family heirloom), which we loved, too. Other than that we knew we’d keep the sofa, but had freedom with the rest of the pieces. SEVEN HOURS LATER… We finished around 3, feeling pretty darn good. She had picked up her kids and they were all waiting for us at Amanda’s for us to text. They came back, nervous but were so cute and excited and frankly VERY well-mannered. I made them pinky swear that they wouldn’t look through the window. They closed their eyes until we had them inside the room and we dramatically counted ONE, TWO, THREE before they opened their eyes and saw their new space. As you can imagine, it’s really weird to see your home done differently, with a couple people with small but still weird cameras on your face. It’s more than shock—it’s kind of an out-of-body experience, I’m sure. But strangely I was used to that from Secrets From A Stylist where people would mostly just stare and look around for a while (editing showed immediate screams, but that rarely happened). I’m not sure what was more moving: a mom tearing up because her life just got a bit easier as her pride for her home ballooned, or her 10-year-old son trying to wipe his happy tears away before we could see them. We were moved, and I cry just thinking about it. The carpet made the biggest difference, obviously. We had it coordinated earlier in the week and chose a pretty and fresh neutral. After realizing the amount of wear and tear it will likely get, we actually left her a huge navy blue rug to go under her sofa. It looked SO much better without it so we didn’t shoot it, but I was like “I can’t leave this mom of four with a light carpet” and we had the rug as an option anyway. We kept the color palette pretty muted and calm—a lot of cool tones and added some vintage wood pieces to give it some soul. We printed out photos of her family and framed them in our favorite IKEA frames, which made her cry. I wish the wood versions had been in stock (or do they not make them anymore?) to help warm them up, but maybe having it all white keeps it really simple, and with less contrast, the room will feel less busy. The curtains were switched out for affordable readymade Roman shades. If these had been a natural texture or a light gray that probably would have looked even better but the white versions fit our needs of fast, affordable and simple. We restyled the bookshelves with less stuff and put a lot of the more colorful books in the bins to help it feel cleaner. We used a lot of the pieces she already had, just edited them down and then we framed a lot more of her family photos. The desk area was streamlined with a white desk, two storage drawer units and a tall cabinet for their printer and more storage. Some of the kids; art was sprinkled in which made it feel personal and homey. We had that piece of art leftover from The Citizenry in my storage unit so we nabbed it and it found a pretty home on that wall. We added floating shelves to add more storage and display more family photos and art. In the dining room, we kept the table but switched out the chairs. Now we didn’t want to spend too much on new chairs that were upholstered, so we bought four IKEA chairs and then I had two of my dining chairs left over (they were plastic wrapped in my garage) that we thought could be the head chairs. I wanted to give her the option of comfort or the older kids who do homework there. I think the six matching black chairs might have looked better, but speaking from someone who likes to be comfortable, I think that the two king chairs look good. We replaced her big rectangular mirror for a round one, knowing that the space really needed a mirror for light over there. We hung her sailor art, but took off the frame which felt both too big for that space, but also a little dark and dated. It brightened it up a lot. The rug made a huge difference and hopefully, the fact that it’s dark in a flat weave will be enough to stay clean under the dining table. I’m on the fence about rugs under dining tables, but it just really made this space feel so much happier and more inviting. My team did SUCH an amazing job. We were done early and even able to take all the after photos before Liz and her family came home. Let’s look at some side-by-sides so you can see the full impact of our small changes: Living Room:TV & Storage:Desk Area:Dining Room:A huge thanks to Amanda, Liz and her family for letting us raid their house for the day. While, of course, they are so grateful for everything we did, it’s actually such a gift that we get to use our platform, resources and experience to help someone who needs it. I’m not saying that facetiously; imagine if what you did could easily change someone else’s lives? The kids were so happy and proud, swearing to NEVER wear shoes in their house. Liz said that she had never had people over because she was embarrassed and now she was going to throw a holiday party. House-pride is intrinsically tied in with your self-confidence and really hope that we helped give Liz and her kids the big boost in both that they deserved. Hopefully, we can keep doing these for obvious reasons: it’s what we want, what families want and hopefully you guys enjoyed it. I know that I am always inspired by people paying it forward and it reminds me to, so that was another goal. We have this platform and “influence,” we HAVE to use it for good. If you live in LA and know of a family that deserves a surprise makeover, then please nominate them by emailing info and photos of the space to [email protected]. Because we like the idea of it being a surprise, if YOU personally feel like you deserve a styling boost, have a friend nominate you! If you are into these surprise makeovers, please share it—the more viewers and readers who engage or like this will help us determine how many resources we can dedicate to these, because that’s all we really want. Feel Good Flash Makeover FOREVER. The post The Feel Good Flash Makeover Reveal (A.K.A. My Favorite Thing I Did All Year) appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/2USNHXZ Before we leave for the new year (one.more.week!!), I wanted to give you a mountain house update and sneaky peek. It’s official. WE ARE DONE. RENOVATION COMPLETE. Well, with phase 1 anyway. We are moving up there this weekend and staying through the holidays. You guys KNOW that it’s kinda hard for me to publicly congratulate us for our own work, but I will say this: THIS HOUSE WAS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. It is all the things that we wanted it to be and Brian is, well, VERY impressed and so happy. While the value of the house might never really match what we’ve put into it (no turning profits here), it was absolutely worth the time, stress, pain and resources that we spent on it because we will love, live-in, appreciate and shoot content in it so much over the next (at least) 10 years. We really, really, really love it. It only took four designers, one general contractor, 10 months and more budget than I’ll ever publicly admit to renovate our dream modern mountain home. So…what’s next? It’s time to decorate, style, shoot and reveal this sucker. We have some built-in projects left to do but honestly, for now, we are just physically, emotionally and financially DONE. The built-in bunk beds might wait for a few years. The glass/steel closet situation might get put off, too. Brian’s dream built-in hot tub isn’t happening this winter. I just want to live there, see how we use it, how often we have people up, what our real needs are before we make more decisions. But who knows, that could change. I’m not sure exactly when we’ll start revealing it all but I would think we could get started by showing you the kitchen and bathrooms, as they basically just need styling, whereas the other rooms actually need furniture and a proper design plan. So when we are up there next week over the holiday, I’ll be doing a TON of pinning and shopping for major pieces (on top of all the stuff I’ve already started hoarding from my recent flea binges). Okay, I know you’re probably wondering what’s up with the whole “I Design, You Decide” aspect of the mountain house’s design (and the contest that correlates). It’s still on, folks. We’ll keep it going through the decorating phase of this project. I probably won’t come up with two completely different design plans because coming up with two schemes that Brian and I both like equally has proven to be too time-consuming and stressful. It will likely be smaller projects, like sofa selection, headboard fabric, rug choices, etc. I am not abandoning the concept, just pivoting efforts a little. And yes, I do plan on having some events up there for some of you to experience it because having that open house for the Portland project was so fun to both meet everyone and for you guys to actually experience the space rather than just see photos. Stay tuned on that (but it will likely be a special day for the runners up of the contest). People keep asking so I’ll answer it again in case you didn’t catch it: We are absolutely NOT selling this house (unless we move away from Los Angeles). We will likely spend summers and most weekends up there, because I need nature and to escape the energy of this city in order to stay mentally healthy. So, that’s where we are with everything. Enjoy some sneak peeks of the house. I don’t want to give too much away because I want you to want to see the reveals, so some of these images are more “sneak” than real “peek”…the wait will be worth it, I promise. Catch Up Here: I Design, You Decide: Mountain Fixer-Upper – The Fireplace | Mountain Fixer-Upper: Our Stone Fireplace Makeover Catch Up Here: Mountain House Refinishing Ceilings: Is Good Enough Good Enough? | Ross Alan: The Reclaimed Wood Company Catch Up Here: How We’re Designing The Upstairs Guest Bathroom Catch Up Here: The Mountain Fixer: The Final Kid’s Bath Design (+ Shopping Links) | I Design, You Decide: The Kid’s Bath Materials Vote Catch Up Here: I Design, You Decide: The Master Bathroom | The Mountain House: Master Bathroom Design Process Catch Up Here: I Design, You Decide: The Mountain House Exterior The post What’s Currently Happening With the Mountain House appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/2Er6hkk Happy Sunday, folks. I know it is a bit out of the regular to be posting over the weekend, but we are feeling very “extra” right now. I’m in the decorating phase of the mountain house (will be doing SO much over the break) and I had pinned a ton from The Citizenry, a company we love. They reached out to partner on a post, I said, “perfect timing,” and because I love their general sustainable ethos (as well as design), we jumped at the chance to team up. We here at EHD love to showcase those products and companies that give back, are ethically made, support the artisans and craftspeople that make their products or contribute in some other way. The Citizenry, who we have showcased on the blog before (click the link below each photo to see the full reveals), is one of the brands that we love and support for this very reason. They’ve created a sustainable company and give back to the countries and people that produce the products. They personally travel to each country and use only materials found locally. From there, they sell directly to you online–there is no middleman. This is how they’re able to offer handmade goods, crafted with the highest quality materials, at more reasonable prices than traditional luxury boutiques. We’ve used their products in so many makeovers and projects (including the upcoming Flash Makeover, which we cannot wait to reveal this week!!) and I wanted to highlight not only some of my favorites from their collection this holiday season but more so highlight them as a brand. If you aren’t already familiar with the company, The Citizenry is a socially conscious decor brand that prides itself in working with local artisans and communities around the world to handcraft capsule collections featuring a variety of products from a specific region. With fair trade practices, sustainable products and giving back 10% of proceeds to the community in which the designs were created, they have not only a business model but a selection of products that we can stand behind and support. They’ve introduced SO many products since we last showcased them in Brady’s living room makeover, so I thought it would be fun to do a little bit of pinning to create my ULTIMATE wish list of products that I want to use in the mountain house. As you probably know (and you’ll know more tomorrow because we’re posting an update on the blog), we are days, hours, minutes from finishing up that house and now comes the fun part of selecting the furniture, accessories, decor and art that will go in it. So, if I had an unlimited credit at The Citizenry to shop my little mountain-house-heart out with, here is what would be in my cart. #hotspot-184072 .hotspots-image-container { background: #ffffff } #hotspot-184072 .hotspots-placeholder, .featherlight .featherlight-content.lightbox-184072, .qtip.tooltip-184072 { background: #ffffff; border: 0 #ffffff solid; color: #ffffff; } .qtip.tooltip-184072 .qtip-icon .ui-icon { color: #ffffff; } #hotspot-184072 .hotspot-title, .featherlight .featherlight-content.lightbox-184072 .hotspot-title, .qtip.tooltip-184072 .hotspot-title { color: #ffffff; } window.daStyles184072 = [{"name":"Custom","borderWidth":"1","hover":{"fillColor":"#ffffff","fillOpacity":"0.81","borderColor":"#ffffff","borderOpacity":"0.01"}},{"name":"default","borderWidth":"1","hover":{"fillColor":"#ffffff","fillOpacity":"0.01","borderColor":"#ffffff","borderOpacity":"0.01"}}]Puebla Marble Candle Holders (Set of 2) - $95Puebla Marble Tray - $125Patronato Circle Mirror Set - $350Kambas Ladder - $235Milagro Pillow - $135El Mar Throw - $155San Rafael Safari Chair - $1,195Meru Counter Stool - $575The Rowan Apron - $85San Pedro Area Rug - $1,475Halston Pitcher - $110San Rafael Safari Stool - $375Halston Mugs - $70Kulon Side Table - $295Onam Napkins (Set of 6) - $75Puebla Marble Serving Board - $95Halston Bowls - $70La Nieve Pillow - $185La Duna Pillow - $165Cascada Throw - $155Puebla Marble Half-Moon Bookend - $125Savu Chair - $425Mercado Storage Basket - $215Raid Leather Floor Pillow - $350Hawa Lumbar Pillow - $1551. Puebla Marble Candle Holders (Set of 2) | 2. Puebla Marble Tray | 3. Patronato Circle Mirror Set | 4. Kambas Ladder | 5. Milagro Pillow | 6. El Mar Throw | 7. San Rafael Safari Chair | 8. Meru Counter Stool | 9. The Rowan Apron | 10. San Pedro Area Rug | 11. Halston Pitcher | 12. San Rafael Safari Stool | 13. Halston Mugs | 14. Kulon Side Table | 15. Onam Napkins (Set of 6) | 16. Puebla Marble Serving Board | 17. Halston Bowls | 18. La Nieve Pillow | 19. La Duna Pillow | 20. Cascada Throw | 21. Puebla Marble Half-moon Bookend | 22. Savu Chair | 23. Mercado Storage Basket | 24. Raid Leather Floor Pillow | 25. Hawa Lumbar Pillow You get the vibe. It’s a lot of simple but special pieces full of wood, pottery, textiles, leather and more natural material. That blanket ladder is so beautiful. The counter stools are PERFECT for the black kitchen island. The San Rafael Safari chair would be the perfect accent chair in any room. The dining chairs are beautiful (just add a cushion, right?), I have a lot of the mugs already and I love them, and their oversized storage baskets would be so perfect for the kids playroom area. Thanks to The Citizenry for being an example of a boutique company spreading good, using sustainable materials and inspiring a good company ethos. Now please send me my wish list (which is not part of this partnership but it’s always important to just ask for what you want in life). And if you want to shop the wishlist for yourself, you can click through to this link which has it all on one page for your buying pleasure. *This post is in partnership with The Citizenry but all words, designs and selections are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands we love that support the blog. The post My Mountain House Wish List, From a Sustainable Company That We Love appeared first on Emily Henderson. Originally from Emily Henderson https://ift.tt/2A2pvK2 |
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