The Link Up: Em’s Important Book Rec, A Minimal Yet Cl
We know that a lot of you expected an immediate response after Roe v Wade was overturned. And while we understand and appreciate that expectation...
03-07-2022 22:01
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Emily’s Easy, Throw On And Go Summer Outfits That Stil
I didnât really have an intention to do a summer fashion post so this isnât a big curated outfit situation. But as I was packing for our mont...
02-07-2022 22:08
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Our Very Curated 4th of July Sale Roundup: Huge Savings and
HOWDY, GANG. Happy (") Fourth of July. The bad news: we are currently trudging through a seemingly neverending series of unprecedented times. The...
01-07-2022 22:03
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Affordable Readymade Curtains and Shades That Will Make Your
I have a bit of a history when it comes to waiting âtoo longâ to hang curtains. For some reason, I donât prioritize them (as long as privac...
30-06-2022 22:00
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How We Customized Our Farmhouse Primary Bathroom Vanity
Today yâall are going to see how we customized the vanity in our bathroom to create a pretty unique piece that Iâm honestly IN LOVE with. It ...
29-06-2022 22:03
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Would You Try This Unexpected Color Combo In Your Home"
salvesen graham, photo by simon brown, via architectural digest | right: bridie hall | photo by paul massey | via house & garden
My first thought w...
28-06-2022 22:18
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How To Do Mid-Century Modern The “Modern” Way RI
If you know me, you know my dad and I are periodically design buds. I design, he puts in his two cents (whether itâs asked for or not), and the...
27-06-2022 22:07
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The Link Up SPECIAL EDITION: Emily’s Ultimate Swimsuit
I had no intention of showing the internet my body in a swimsuit so much, but it was born out of my own discomfort in being in one (not having th...
26-06-2022 22:10
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Farmhouse Thrift Store Haul – From Facebook Marketplac
Yesterday was a really awful day and while the reality of their decision was known, we are still heartbroken. Silence and inaction fix nothing bu...
25-06-2022 22:01
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Ryann’s Parents’ Budget Dining Room Makeover Upd
Back in December, I introduced my parentsâ dining room refresh, a project that started as a bonding/healing experience for my parents and I. Wh...
24-06-2022 22:02
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Emily Bowser Is Back With Another WILD Reno Rollercoaster: T
Hello my friends, it?s good to be back and I?ve missed sharing my thoughts and feelings around my epic adventure ("âŠtraumatizing event") of buy...
23-06-2022 22:04
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Choosing Our Kitchen Counter Stools – Our Splurgey (An
I feel like Iâm being super slow at choosing major pieces for this house because until we live in it there are so many unknowns. Which way do w...
22-06-2022 22:02
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Introducing A New Pen + Napkin Feel Good Makeover Here In Po
Today Iâm VERY excited to announce a local Portland Pen + Napkin makeover for a family of four (and we need your help). Last year we took Pen +...
21-06-2022 22:02
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7 Ways To Make Your Shower Look Better – No Renovating
So youâve got a gross/not ideal-looking shower and you wanna make it look cleaner, nicer, and more organized, huh"" Youâre in the right place...
20-06-2022 22:03
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The Link Up: Em’s Ideal Summer Shirt, Ryann’s Ch
First things first, Happy Juneteenth and Fatherâs Day! Last year, Juneteeth was finally recognized as a national holiday. This is in no way to ...
19-06-2022 22:07
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What To Wear To Work – The Business Causal Looks We Ac
One thing I miss about going into the office is that feeling you get when you walk in to work knowing you are wearing a really good outfit. Now a...
18-06-2022 22:04
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This Affordable Old/New Decor Trend Is Probably Hiding Insid
I had a bunch of different ideas about how I wanted to decorate my beloved turret window. I wanted something fun but not over the top, architectu...
16-06-2022 21:58
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Our Kids Shared Bathroom Design Plan – A Tile Border&q
Sheâs a big post today â full of vintage dressers-turned-vanities, a tile âborderâ (!!), and a claw foot tub. Today we have the official ...
15-06-2022 22:07
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Rules For Picking a Coffee Table (+ 85 Of Our Favorites for
We were noticing that this was a post that a lot of people have been looking at recently so we thought letâs just put it up at the top of the b...
14-06-2022 22:03
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How To Make Your Kitchen Look And Feel Better With These Eas
Jenny Han once wrote, âEverything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.â As a true blue Gemini (my birthday...
13-06-2022 22:08
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The Link Up: Em’s Early Summer Reading List, Caitlin
Well, we just had A BLAST at The Meridian Experience Weekend that the incredible Albie single-handedly organized. It was a HUGE undertaking and t...
12-06-2022 22:06
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All The Questions Answered About How I Get My “Natural
This was a post I wrote waaaay back in early 2020! It was meant to be âwinter contentâ as itâs harder to get a tan from the actual sun when...
11-06-2022 22:08
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7 Last-Minute Ways To Freshen Up Your “Gross” Ou
Weâve all had the âoh shitâ moment when you have people coming over on a beautiful day early in spring/summer and your outdoor area looks l...
10-06-2022 22:10
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5 “Decor Rules” That We Think Should Be Broken A
Welcome to round two of our design ârule breakersâ series. Last time, Emily wrote about bathrooms and it was pretty freaking inspiring to see...
09-06-2022 22:07
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The Bathroom Tile Grout “Trend” We Are Trying
The tile at the farmhouse is being installed and it looks INSANE. Itâs going to take about a month because this lady likes things that are comp...
08-06-2022 22:01
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07-06-2022 22:11
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How We Are Restoring Our Vintage Doors + Splurging On Some S
Todayâs post is for the real design enthusiasts â as not everyone is as interested in doors as we might be. But boy does a good door make a s...
06-06-2022 22:09
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The Link Up: The New Show That Has Emily INTERESTED, The Aff
Happy Sunday and we hope the weather is nice where you are! We wanted to continue something that we tried a couple of weeks ago when we added a f...
05-06-2022 22:05
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15 Really Good Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Last year for our annual Fatherâs Day post, my dad was the author. I highly recommend you take a peek at that one too. FYI, writing it was his ...
04-06-2022 22:07
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One Tiny Change: 26 Rooms Where Curtains Made All The Differ
Can curtains REALLY change the entire look and feel of an entire room" Thatâs what I found myself wondering this week as I attempted (and faile...
03-06-2022 22:05
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Ryann’s Personal Deep Dive Into Wabi Sabi + 5 Ways To
A few months ago, I started what I am now calling my design identity crisis. I am usually drawn to vintage, moody, old-world, dark academia inspi...
02-06-2022 22:04
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Our Sunroom (Dining Room) Design Plan And What Table And Cha
There were only a few rooms where I knew that we would need to shop for â that our furniture just wouldnât work. This room is one of them, an...
01-06-2022 22:00
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Designing With A Partner" See How This Celebrity Couple
Abby Wambach did when designing their new family home in Southern California and were starting from scratch. Well, first I should say that this house ...
31-05-2022 22:02
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The 2022 Memorial Day Sales We Wanted And Got (So Yes, The B
HI, HEY, HELLO. Happy Memorial Day, gang! Below, youâll find a roundup of todayâs best sales in a (hopefully") new-and-improved, easy-to-navi...
30-05-2022 22:03
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The Link Up: The One Newsletter Emily Pays For, Jess and Cai
Collectively, we all know what kind of week itâs been. It was another completely devasting one here in the US. We hope that you held your babie...
29-05-2022 22:00
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Sara Got Married! A DIY Wedding In The Desert That Was Fille
Today Iâm here with a post of a very personal nature. Iâm not really one to share a lot about my personal life. Sure, Iâll give you the int...
28-05-2022 22:02
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There Are 3 Design Trends In Kirsten Blazek’s Guesthou
Whenever a project by Kirsten Blazek (principal designer and founder of A1000XBetter) comes across our desks, I know I am about to see a design ...
27-05-2022 21:59
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The FINAL Kitchen Patio Design With Yardzen
** I wrote this post days ago, postponed til today, publishing it with discomfort and sadness during what is another ugly day after ugly day in...
26-05-2022 22:02
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25-05-2022 22:03
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How To Make A Boring Room Look Better With These 4 Elements
Color. Texture. Pattern. Shape. Theyâre the earth, air, fire, and water of design â you kiiiinda need all four if you want your home to feel ...
24-05-2022 22:06
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Jess’ DIY Bench 2.0 – Her Solution To Her Ugly E
Les and Jess are at it again. For those who donât know, Les is my dad and the carpenter hero to 99% of my room designs (the bench here, the ban...
23-05-2022 22:23
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The Link Up: The Clothes And Jewelry Em Wore On Good Morning
Itâs our hope that these Sunday Link Up posts are a little reprieve in your weekend. However, with the 6, yes 6 mass shootings that happened in...
22-05-2022 22:02
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Brian And I Went To A “Happiness Conference” And
I hadn?t been so excited about something in years. Picture how a massive superhero fan feels going to Comic-Con or a football fan going to the Su...
21-05-2022 22:05
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Our Top 10 Renovation AND Decoration Mistakes To Avoid
This is a fun piece I wrote for Cup of Jo to promote my book before it came out. Naturally (and to no one?s surprise), I overwrote it. Ha. So thi...
20-05-2022 21:58
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Brick Flooring 101: How To Lay It And Take Care Of It From S
Brick floors have always been my jam. I used to work for a designer in Los Angeles who had a ton of clients with Spanish cottage-style homes in M...
19-05-2022 22:03
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A Design History Lesson – 20 Famous Vintage And Iconic
OH, MAN. Hereâs a fun thing about me: I currently have TWENTY-TWO CHAIRS inside my 1,100 square foot apartment, where I live alone. I absolutel...
18-05-2022 22:00
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What Is Happening At The Farm"" EVERYTHING
Some very exciting stuff has been happening at the farm, but Iâve been too busy with the book (and making decisions) to blog about it till toda...
17-05-2022 22:05
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A Teen Bedroom Reveal! + 7 Budget-Friendly Ideas Gen-Z Loves
Hi friends, Priscilla, here again, to share the final Tudor basement reveal! This time we?re taking a tour of the teen bedroom Emily and I collab...
16-05-2022 22:31
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The Link Up: Emily’s Designer Clog Dupes, A YouTube Se
ITâSâŠ.TIIIIIMMMMEEEEEE (*said in boxing announcer voice*). Welcome, welcome everyone to another rendition of the Link Up from Style by Emily ...
15-05-2022 22:18
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Affordable Spring Dresses That We Would Actually Wear (And M
At least three times a week, I look in my closet hoping to find an easy-to-throw-on spring dress where I feel put together yet extremely comforta...
14-05-2022 22:05
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These New Spring Collections Are Excellent – Check Out
Itâs never not the coolest feeling when the people you know and/or EXTREMELY admire come out with a new design collection. Even though you had ...
13-05-2022 22:08
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10 Bathrooms Design Risks – How To Break The “Ru
Welcome to another âMade it into the book but kinda got cutâ blog segment â specifically about bathroom ârule breakersâ. Itâs about t...
12-05-2022 21:58
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My Best Friends 1970s Basement Gets A Comfortable, Cozy Make
Itâs a design project reveal day and one that honestly turned out far better than I had ever predicted. If you are popping over here after seei...
11-05-2022 22:00
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My Book ‘The New Design Rules’ Is Out TODAY And
Thereâs a trite metaphor in the author community that says âwriting a book is like having a babyâ (âŠlikely penned by a man), which is tru...
10-05-2022 22:09
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“Biggest Design Mistakes Ever,” As Told To Me By
My book comes out tomorrow (EEK Preorder here if you want! EEK! And come to a book signing this Thursday in New York!! Iâm very nervous). It wa...
09-05-2022 22:06
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The Link Up: Emily’s New Face Product She Loves (And H
Letâs kick this puppy off by saying Happy Motherâs Day! We hope that all who are celebrating are getting to have the day they deserve and for...
08-05-2022 22:03
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We Spent 3 Days In California’s Coolest Up-And-Coming
Grab some coffee and settle in for your Saturday morning long read, friend! Todayâs post is some GOOD OLâ FASHIONED BLOGGING: 50% super drama...
07-05-2022 22:03
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The Styling Tricks I’m Still Doing 9 Years Later (Beca
Iâm apparently a 6 trick pony. And while I, of course, add new tricks every year (to varying degrees of success) I still really love these when...
06-05-2022 22:02
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The 8 Clever Storage, Clothing & Doggy Solutions I̵
Iâm pretty sure most family psychology experts will concur that the advent of the mudroom is the best thing to happen to Moms since electricity...
05-05-2022 22:03
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My Best Friend’s Basement Remodel – On Finding T
Finding the perfect family room sectional can feel daunting. Not only is it a large initial investment but if you get it wrong you are STUCK with...
04-05-2022 22:00
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How To Add An Addition To Your House Without It Feeling TOO
Things can get tricky when you add an addition to a home. I think Emily can attest to that with the farmhouse. The added space is awesome but you...
03-05-2022 21:56
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02-05-2022 22:04
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The Link Up: Em’s TOP Mother’s Day Gift Rec, Rya
Itâs Sunday, itâs the first day of May, and Emâs book comes out in just over ONE WEEK (have you preordered yet")!! We hope you are about to...
01-05-2022 21:58
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The Wedding Guest Dresses We Scoured The Internet To Find
Since the year began, Iâve already attended two weddings, I have one next month, and then one almost every other month for the rest of the year...
30-04-2022 21:57
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Our Top 10 Picks From The New Studio McGee X Target Collecti
Happy Friday, cuties! First up: we just shared an AWESOME feel good makeover, so be sure to go check that out first. Second up: The new summer St...
29-04-2022 21:59
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The Latest Feel Good Makeover Reveal By Pen + Napkin x Cheri
We always say The Feel Good Makeovers are our absolute favorite part of this job. In the past, weâve worked with the amazing Pen + Napkin team ...
29-04-2022 21:59
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Introducing The Most Beautiful Wood Flooring In The World, B
When I put out the call last year for sustainably sourced Oregon wood flooring, a couple of you recommended Zena Forest Products, so I went ahead...
28-04-2022 22:02
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The Paint Colors I’m Considering For The Farmhouse (An
My standard âwhere to start"â advice that Iâve been repeating for over 10 years is simple: âFirst, ask yourself how you want a room to â...
27-04-2022 22:33
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So You’ve Probably Heard About Brooklinen A Lot…
HELLO THERE, PALS. Iâm gonna need you to come with me for a second (going to make a point, I swear, just one obligatory weird analogy first): y...
26-04-2022 22:05
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A Historic Mid-Century Modern Home That Was Completely Broug
Sarah Zachary-Jones has easily become one of my favorite designers. Remember this home and this home"" They are exciting, inviting, and full of c...
25-04-2022 22:06
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The Link Up: Em’s New Romance Novel She LOVED, Mallory
Hi everyone and welcome to this weekâs link up!! The EHD team was insanely lucky this past week and got to go on a three day team retreat up in...
24-04-2022 22:08
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Unphotoshopped Women Honestly Review Summersalt’s 3 Be
Itâs swimsuit review time over here â one of the oddest yet hopefully helpful content ideas weâve added to our roster. This year, though, w...
23-04-2022 22:03
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Our Vintage and Antique Pieces For the Farm From Rejuvenatio
One of the reasons I partnered up with Rejuvenation for the farm (beyond the locally made, timeless, high-quality lighting and furniture), was al...
22-04-2022 21:58
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We Had A Lot Of Thoughts And Feelings About This Celebrity H
HEY YâALL. Once again, an EHD team meeting was slightly derailed by a new Architectural Digest home tour. As interior design lovers (read: nerd...
21-04-2022 22:01
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My Friend’s Carpeted Basement Bathroom Gets A Budget M
Whoever thought wall-to-wall carpet in a bathroom was a good idea, was well, I donât know what they could possibly have been thinking. This bat...
20-04-2022 22:00
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Beyond the Breakfast Nook – 24 Banquette Ideas For Roo
PSA: BANQUETTES ARE NOT JUST FOR SMALL SPACES. I know that maybe thatâs obvious to you â and honestly, it should have been obvious to me, a p...
19-04-2022 22:03
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Is Your Home In Need Of Some Affordable Personality"&qu
One thing we do when we brainstorm is we ask each other what we are all shopping for in terms of decor. Is it pillows, curtains, rugs, lettucewar...
18-04-2022 22:06
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The Link Up: Emily’s Stylish Windbreaker, Caitlin̵
Hello friends! Welcome and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. But itâs also Sunday so you know what that means. Itâs link up time! Letâs ...
17-04-2022 22:04
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6 Easy and Affordable Last Minute Easter Decorating Ideas
Happy Saturday sweet friends. In case you havenât checked your calendar, yes it is already Easter weekend and if that fact has caught you by su...
16-04-2022 22:13
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The 13 Renter-Friendly Hacks We Swear By (And Have Done Ours
I can think of about 10 pros that come with renting and all of them have to do with not being responsible for home maintenance. As a temporary lo...
15-04-2022 22:03
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MOTO Reveal! How Jess Made Her WFH Office/Living Room Totall
Welcome to INSIDE my home! Well, a small but extremely important part of my home. FINALLY, A GLIMPSE! Itâs kinda wild how different it feels re...
14-04-2022 22:26
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The 20 Year Long Architecture Trend That *Almost* Took Over
IâM NOT AN ARCHITECT. (âDuh,â said you, and me, and literally everyone I have ever met or spoken to or even glanced at). But I am someone w...
13-04-2022 22:04
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My Best Friend’s Basement Makeover – Starting Wi
As much as it pains me (and it does) I canât design all my friendâs or familyâs homes when they are looking to hire help. Sure, Iâve done...
12-04-2022 22:02
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New Home Tour: Susan Tynan Started A Multi-Million Dollar Fr
There are few things we love more than a new home tour served with a side of actionable design tips. Todayâs home tour is home of Framebrigdeâ...
11-04-2022 21:58
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The Link Up: The New Cookbook Emily is All About This Spring
Well, we had a pretty good week over here. Did you see Rashidaâs dining lounge plans and that sheâs asking you a BIG favor" Did you catch Sar...
10-04-2022 22:03
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Win A FREE Virtual Design Consultation With Me!!
Yâall. I never do this but I do love a contest and If youâve ever met me in person you know that I LOVE giving out free solicited advice. When...
09-04-2022 22:01
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What You Bought Last Month: Some Spring/Summer Essentials +
Hi friends!! Itâs Mal again (I know itâs been a minute, how have ya been"). Iâve been tasked to write another EXCITING (no that wasnât sa...
08-04-2022 21:57
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Trend Alert: Vintage Murano Chandeliers Are The Next Big Thi
I think that pretty much everyone on the EHD team will agree that Iâm the worldâs WORST dispenser of advice. Itâs not for lack of caring (o...
07-04-2022 22:24
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Apartment 34’s Erin Hiemstra Had 20 Minutes To Put In
Hi EHD Readers! I?m Erin, the founder of the design blog Apartment 34 and I?m so thrilled to be here today to debut what turned out to be my pand...
06-04-2022 22:01
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How Sara’s New Galley Kitchen ACTUALLY LOOKS In The Ev
This post wouldn?t be possible without the support of a handful of amazing brands, who partnered with us. Thanks to KitchenAid, Caesarstone, Koke...
05-04-2022 22:01
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Introducing Rashida’s Dining Lounge Plan And Our First
Hello EHD Loves! I?m finally back. I took a long and much-needed break from in-depth renovations after the kitchen reveal. Honestly, that project...
04-04-2022 21:54
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The Link Up: Ryann’s Awesome And Affordable $12 Skinca
Hello, friends! How was your week" Our team had a GREAT shoot on Wednesday â canât wait to show you the reveal! â and we closed out the wee...
03-04-2022 22:02
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I Restocked My Makeup After 2 1/2 Years – Here’s
As you may or may not know, Iâve been wearing the same makeup for years and years. And by âsameâ I mean literally have been milking the sam...
02-04-2022 22:02
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The Launch Of My New Furniture And Rug Collection – BI
People have asked for years why I havenât launched any lines of furniture/textiles, and itâs always been an easy answer â I wonât design ...
01-04-2022 21:59
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31-03-2022 22:17
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Ryann’s Bedroom Layout Design Agony: Can An Adult Bedr
malcolm simmons | photo by keyanna bowen | from: malcolm?s bedroom reveal is here
left: design by vanessa alexander of alexander design | pho...
30-03-2022 22:09
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HGTV Designer, Francesca Grace, Made A Pretty Uncommon Desig
Vintage and maximalist lovers, this oneâs for you! Just kidding itâs for everyone because this house is pure design joy. Pattern, color, whim...
29-03-2022 22:01
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My Recent Vintage/Thrifting Haul – A Peek Into Where T
There is nothing that beats the âI miss Lake Arrowheadâ blues on a rainy Oregon day more than vintage shopping in Portland. Itâs good up he...
28-03-2022 22:01
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The Link Up: Em’s #1 Family TV Show, The $40 Pair Of J
The last Sunday in March is here which practically makes it summer. Or at least thatâs how fast this all feels! So we think we should simply ju...
27-03-2022 22:03
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