Happy Sunday, everyone. In case anyone is curious, our wonderful Arlyn has safely made it to North Carolina! In case you missed her post about the whys and hows, head here. It’s also been a BIG move, so that’s why she needed a week off:) So with that said, let’s end this week with our links.

This week’s house tour is one that has lived many lives! It was a grocery store, a café, and a soft drink shop. You have to see how it was restored into an incredibly cool home.

From Emily: Last weekend, we had a bunch of people come over for Easter, in the bright sun, in 77 degrees in Portland, so people were unprepared. I had to bust out all my backup affordable sunglasses for my friends, followed by the usual “Whoa, I love these sunglasses” comments. I recently stocked up on my Goodr shades (Amelia Earhart style for me) because they are so lightweight, have this slight soft texture that stays on your face really easily (even while really active), and they do a great job at what they are meant to do – block the sun. I obviously think they look good, too, or I wouldn’t buy them on repeat. They are $30 – $40, so buying 5 for me, Elliot, Charlie, and guests felt like a solid pre-summer stock-up purchase. Brian gets this version.  It’s honestly so hard to go back from these, y’all. They are just so good.

From Mallory: When I moved into my boyfriend’s place a few months ago, our closet only had a rod for hanging clothes, and there was A TON of wasted space above and below the rod, so neither of our clothes didn’t fit. Soooo, smash cut to our first project in the place: our closet renovation! We’re working with CA closets to put in some gorgeous cabinetry so we can fit everything in there, and I’m SO EXCITED! We’re getting pretty close to finishing it up (can’t wait to share more), and we just finished installing the cabinetry (yay!) Since we’re now finally utilizing our vertical space, I’ve been on the hunt for a pretty step stool that can live on the closet floor. Turns out the pretty step stool market is VERY bleak – until I found this one by Pierce & Ward. It is HANDS DOWN the best on the market right now!! I love the little details, and the walnut is so pretty! I’m so obsessed with their whole line at West Elm, it’s just SO GOOD.

From Caitlin: I’ve been following Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, for about 13 years now – he was the startup guru back when I was launching my own little business, and I devoured his advice. More than a decade later, I have shifted into devouring the insane, behind-the-scenes reporting that details the chaos inside his company. Enter: Ronan Farrow’s newest New Yorker piece, in which Sam’s former friends and colleagues call him a sociopath who will stop at nothing until his ends are achieved. I’ve read a few books about him – this one was good – but nothing compares to the deeply-reported drama and name-calling in this piece. I remember being struck by the way one of his mentors had described him years and years ago – “you could parachute [Sam] into an island full of cannibals and come back in 5 years and he’d be the king” – and it’s fascinating to see how those personality traits have evolved over time as Sam leads one of the biggest businesses in the world. I mean…is this who you’d trust with the future of technology and America’s GDP growth? It’s a fascinating read that’ll leave your head spinning.

From Marlee: My boyfriend and I are heading to Tokyo this week, and I’m beyond excited (open to recs if anyone has any:) also going to Osaka + Kyoto!). I sleep pretty horribly when I travel, so ahead of our trip, I’ve been making sure I’m stocked on all my sleep essentials. These melatonin gummies are awesome, don’t taste weird, and I find that I don’t feel too groggy in the morning – I like that it’s a pretty low does so you can take more if you need, but you don’t have to. I also can’t live without this sleep mask – the way that the band is super wide, instead of a thin, elastic strap, is incredibly comfortable, doesn’t mess up my hair as much, and stays on better in the night. Also, I cannot live without my hatch for white noise, but I’m trying to pack light, so I’ll be set with this 12-hour brown noise podcast on Spotify that’s my go-to when I travel.

From Gretchen: It’s the year of the fire horse–if you weren’t already aware–meaning this year is due to bring us new, intense energy, swift change, and independence. I’ve been enjoying adding little horse motifs in my home to remind me to lean into the energy. One of my favorite local artists (and friend of EHD), Nicole, designed these beautiful fire horse mugs. As soon as they dropped, I just had to have one! It’s so sweet, unique, and beautifully handmade. I love sipping my coffee out of it or just staring at it on the shelf. Check out her other ceramic art, too! Some really stunning pieces.

From Jess: My favorite, favorite white tank top is from the brand Dissh. They don’t sell that exact one anymore, but since the weather has been heating up, I took a little stroll through their site and found this halter tank (in white) and this wide strap tank (in black). No surprise, I also love them. They are just those kinds of tops that you can truly dress up or down because the quality is great, the cuts are perfect, and yet they are so simple. I will say that they do scoop a little low (not crazy, but enough), so for ease, I will likely be wearing my Cakes as my “bra”.

Thank you for spending some time with us. See you all tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Jess Bunge | Styled by Emily Bowser | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Makeover Takeover: Jess’ Colorful Yet Calm Bedroom Reveal