The Link Up: The Perfect $25 Sweatshirt, Mal’s Annual Candle Purchase, And Maybe The Best Cordless Vacuum We’ve Ever Used:)

Happy Sunday everyone! We hope you’ve been loving the reveals and are ready for more. This next week we have TWO (one river house and one farmhouse)! What can we say, we are happy to spoil you:) Plus, it’s so exciting to show off all the hard work we’ve been endlessly teasing. All you have to do is wait until tomorrow for the first one so let’s get to these links while we count down…

This week’s house tour is another cottage but this time it’s actually old! Like from 1489 kind of old and was a former dairy. Designer Beth Dadswell, revived this little cottage into a warm and completely charming home that anyone can stay at (if you want to travel to England of course:)) Regardless whether you are able to stay, you can step inside through your screen and enjoy. Plus, note all the incredible browns she used. On trend but totally timeless.

From Emily: Our photographer Katlin has been wearing these slightly cropped sweatshirts to our shoots and we all think they are so cute. Come to find out they are from Target and only $25! She has it in three colors (black, gray, and orange). FYI the orange one is more of a pretty red tone in person. A perfect cool, throw on and go cozy top.

From Mallory: Every fall I buy this $10 candle because I LOVE how it smells and now it’s got a real nostalgia. It’s called “warm cider and cinnamon” and comes shaped as a pumpkin which really gets me into the spirit. This year the jar is frosted which I think is super fun:)

From Caitlin: PSA: After months of deep research, my boyfriend Dennis bought us the MOST INCREDIBLE cordless vacuum I’ve ever used. It makes our place smell amazing (seriously), it has great indicator lights (so you know when the floor is actually clean), and I’ve never had to stick my hand into the canister to pull out a clump of hair, wool, or whatever other junk is in there. But the best part? THE BRILLIANT FLEXIBLE WAND. You can hinge it forward to reach under beds, sofas, and tables – no bending required! – or hinge it backward to FOLD THE VACUUM IN HALF for storage. That’s right: in addition to being a genuinely great vacuum, the entire thing is only 27″ tall x 11″ deep when not in use. It’s SO EASY to stash it in a cabinet or under a skirted table, so there’s no longer an unsightly hunk of plastic taking up space in our kitchen – I couldn’t love it more. Claps for Dennis!!! (Can you believe he cooks, too?!?!)

Also from Caitlin: If you’re not watching English Teacher, you’re in for a treat. Trust me on this one – it’s laugh-out-loud funny, perfectly cast, and it masterfully threads the needle between satire and heart. If Abbot Elementary is a little too saccharine for you, English Teacher’s biting wit might be right up your alley. There are only 8 episodes (with the best 80s soundtrack, to boot!) and it’s a great fall binge-watch, I promise. (Added bonus: after you finish, be sure to check out Jordan Firstman’s real-life home on Architectural Digest. PERFECT CASTING. That’s exactly how I’d imagine Malcolm’s house!!!)

From Arlyn: I’ve written about East Fork recently, but that was prior to the devastation of Hurricane Helene. As East Fork is headquartered in Asheville, they shared on Instagram and their website how buying from their Seconds collection (more on that in a sec) will be so incredibly helpful for them to offload inventory to keep their salaries paid and the lights on—they’ll ship as soon as they can commence operations. They’re also donating 5% of all sales until the end of the year to BeLoved Asheville, Poder Emma & La Milpa, and Equal Plates Project, three of their community partners that are on the frontlines of relief organizing. Their Seconds collection is essentially their “outlet” of not-so-perfect pottery, but I’ve bought numerous things at an incredible discount that all looked perfect. I think one set of bowls had a tiny little blemish in the finish that honestly I barely even noticed because it was on the backside of it. It’s a great way to support that business and stock your shelves at a great price with beautiful pottery.

Very exciting news!! Blueprint Lighting and Brownstone Boys collaborated on a beautiful new lighting collection called Boroughs Collection. We really loved the meaning behind the overall theme so we thought we’d share it with you too: “The collection draws inspiration from the unique character of NYC’s five boroughs, reflecting the vibrant spirit and distinctive styles that make the city an icon of design and culture. The shared goal of Barry and Jordan, along with Kelly and Joshua, was to honor the city they call home by telling its story through light celebrating the rich history, local architecture, and community essence of each borough. The result is a heartfelt tribute to the rich tapestry of New York City.” We already loved the designs but the story makes it even more special. Plus, we love both Blueprint Lighting and Brownstone Boys! Remember that the river house has some AMAZING pieces from Blueprint Lighting we can’t wait to fully reveal:)

From Gretchen: I found a new pair of holy grail pants! And while it does pain me to admit that I found them at Walmart, I have to say their affordability-to-wearability ratio more than makes up for it. I had to pop in the other day anyway because I was buying a gift for a friend that was only available at said store, and unfortunately, I do not have the willpower to simply skip past the clothing section. That’s where I found them. For some reason, I was truly drawn to these pants, even though they don’t look like much on the rack (or online to be fair). I kept circling back to look at them and finally just tried them on. Something about the cut of these pants just WORKS on me! They’re made of a sort of corduroy material and have a nice seam down the front of the legs, with multiple drawstrings to cinch in all the right places. On the model they look a little too long, but on my 5’9″ frame they hit at the perfect cropped, ankle height. They feel utilitarian without looking too much like a hiking pant. I’ve dressed them up, I’ve worn them to work–super comfortable–and they’ve held up through multiple washes as if they’re brand new. I’d definitely say size up because I’m pretty sure these come from the “junior” section. The XXL fit me perfectly with some extra wiggle room and I typically vary between a 12-14 in pants these days.

Also From Gretchen: An honorable mention–I scanned the shoe aisle too and found these great, short rainboots with neoprene around the ankle, just like the cute Target pair Em found while boot shopping the other day but couldn’t find in her size. They’re almost identical! I love that this kind of shoe is much easier to slide on than a fully rubber boot and they’ll be perfect for traipsing through the muddy farm this rainy season!

From Jess: I just got home after being away for over a month! The majority of that time was spent tending to my perfect brand-new niece. I may never stop talking about her and leaving her was NOT easy. So while I’m not the new mom here, I was very much in the trenches with my brother and SIL and wanted to recommend one of the best purchases they made – Owlet Dream Sock. They didn’t have it initially but after the first few nights of my SIL not being able to sleep due to completely understandable anxiety worrying if the baby was ok, a close friend recommended this little sock montier that alerts you if your baby’s heart rate, oxygen levels, etc are not in a normal range. It gave my SIL immediate relief and she has been able to sleep so much better. It’s pricey but if you or someone you know could use this, it’s been a game-changer in their home.

Thanks for stopping by and get ready for maybe the most fun farmhouse reveal yet coming at you tomorrow! xx

Opening Image Credits: *Architect: Anne Usher | General Contractor: JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction | Interior Designers: Emily Henderson (me!) and Max Humphrey | Styling: Emily Henderson (me!) | Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: RIVER HOUSE REVEAL: My Brother’s Primary Bedroom – How We Added Color While Keeping The Calm