image source | design by peter benson miller via T magazine
It feels like lately, we’ve been starting every one of these Sunday emails with a “whew what a week!” vibe, and well…WHEW, WHAT A WEEK. So. Many. Shoots. You guys, we have so many fun projects in the works (furnishing and trying to shoot and reveal mountain house rooms, styling and shooting amazing homes for Emily’s upcoming book, designing a handful of reveals for MOTOs…we’re not tired, you’re tired). It was a fun week of blog posts for us, too, so be sure you didn’t miss the kids’ room reveal for the mountain house, Orlando’s parent’s family room makeover, or Friday’s big roundup of DIY ideas we got from YOU. Anyway, no need to ramble, it’s Sunday Funday after all, so let’s get to some fun…
-Want some inspirational “hipster minimal” design goodness?? Sara loves Sight Unseen for the newest and coolest on the scene.
-LA is still deep in its rainy season (don’t let anyone tell you it never rains in Southern California…it does) and Emily is thinking of scooping up these Chelsea rainboots from Target that are as attractive as they are affordable.
-So, so many thoughts on this whole college bribery scandal, and this article from Time about social media influencers and whether they have a better chance of admittance to university based on their following is…thought provoking to say the least.
-While we’re on the subject of footwear, Michael is urging you to run out and grab his new favorite Nikes (so cool and timeless). He said they sold out last year and people were selling them on eBay for double their price but THEY’RE BACK. Hurry, hurry!
-We’re all about geeking out over anything astrology, so smoosh that together with decorating, and we’re yours forever. Last month (though we’re just seeing it now…whoops), Refinery29 came out with this fun “colorstrology” piece that claims using colors related to your birth month can bring harmony home. Hmmm…
-Velinda coming in hot with gift ideas (a few weeks back, she recommend this great teen pick and frankly, we want it for ourselves). This week, she’s sharing this under $20 item her wife got from a friend they both really love. “It’s really simple, unique and pretty, plus it opens both beer and wine bottles…just good design.”
-For a new read, Ryann recommends Chasing the Scream. “It’s fantastic. It chronicles the way on drugs and will absolutely change the way you think about addicts and addiction itself. The author, Johann Hari, is insanely smart and even though it’s non-fiction, it reads like a novel.” 20/10 would recommend.
-We’ve all been pretty obsessed with Lostine as of late, but we have extra heart eyes for some of the pieces we’ve used in some recent styling projects, including these swoon-worthy wood boards (those handles…wowza).
-This home tour made Jess’s heart stop (those tiles and antiques!) and was a serious source of inspiration for her Makeover Takeover.
-Who out there has had a long affair with Nars Orgasm blush? Well, Arlyn said she found a SUPER inexpensive dupe she’s basically obsessed with now after moving away from Nars once they were no longer cruelty-free. This one is from Milani (cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny Certified), about $7, and has great controllable pigment. Save yourself $30 (perhaps to buy this decorative bowl Emily owns that we all still very much love?).
-Instagram feed feeling a little stagnant? Here are some of our new favorite follows: artist Lauren Mckenzie Noel for her striking artwork that feels so fresh, Arielle Estoria for her body positivity and general inspiration, Yellow Brick Home who are always working on some things at home and The Makerista for her constant flow of smart thrifting ideas.
-Another great follow (both on social and in the blogosphere) is Wit & Delight, but did you know they also sell great, affordable prints? Arlyn worked with them recently for art for her home makeover she’s working on. 8x10s are around $40, their paper quality is great and they also have framing options.
-For anyone looking for new “holy grail” jeans, Sara recommends these “wedgie” Levi’s. They’re her new favorite for that “essential ’90s” straight leg look.
-And for a little fun…thoughts on this new “viral” way to eat pineapple?
See you all tomorrow! Xx
Can I just say I love these Sunday roundups?! I have been craving them every week because they open my eyes up to little new things that I wouldn’t have otherwise found, and they seem like a fun conversation with a friend. Also, I really appreciate having posts on Saturdays and Sundays now, as most blogs become dormant on the weekends. Cheers to Team Henderson for doing some fabulous stuff on this blog!
Who wrote this? The #1 thing I come here for is a good read and it agitates me when there is no author but Emily clearly didn’t write it. This blog has gone from something exciting every day to a hit or miss for me ?. Still a loyal daily reader tho
It never ceases to amaze me what people will moan about online. This is a roundup of interesting links. Who cares who wrote it? It’s clearly a group effort and it’s filled with links to interesting things that I wouldn’t otherwise have known about. But if you don’t see anything that intrigues you here, perhaps you should go get a massage, have a drink, or otherwise chill out so the rest of us can just enjoy these Sunday posts.
I guess it depends what you are coming here for. Content vs ppl..
I actually LOVE the roundups! Don’t stop!
It says by EHD team so maybe it was a collaborative effort and not just one person.
I love that you are posting on the weekends!
That house tour: amazing.
The college scandal: gross.
The blush: thank you for this. i hate that nars isn’t cruelty-free. also, if anyone wants it but doesn’t want to buy thru amazon (due to their small-business-and-brick-and-mortar-killing ways, you can also get it at target or walgreens or ulta, or even better, directly from the company at milanicosmetics.
thanks for the sunday round-ups!
Horrifying thought that we, as culture could potentially use something as surface as social media as a measuring stick for college admission. Esp. for those who have huge followings, there’s a huge amount of time spent on their phones to generate and keep those numbers. How in the world is this behavior going to make a good student? Someone who contributes in class and around their campus and city!?
As a culture when are we going to stop valuing staring into our phones and start valuing getting back to living in the real world?! This behavior is not taking this culture in the right direction. There’s a reason that this article about the skyrocketing levels of depression among those under 26 due to their phones exists… https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/young-people-mental-health-study
Dear EHTeam
I love your Sunday posts and your “random” links to items that tickle your fancy. I ended up listening to the podcast about the “DarkHorse” and am currently devouring the book!
One note, I am hailing from Canada, and unfortunately all your Target links simply only end up on their home page and never show the actual item.
We miss Target terribly here and I cannot wait to get back to all the goodies that Target and our wonderful neighbor America has to offer 🙂
Yay! A shout out for The Makerista! I’m also in KC, where she lives, and I’m constantly so impressed with what she has been able to build for a brand and a house living in our “boring” midwestern city in a very normal suburban home. Her bold traditional style is so refreshing with all the California casual on social media these days!
Bought those rain boots last year for a trip to Italy. We went last January, and there was lots of water in the forecast. I wore those babies ALL over Venice – my feet were dry and very comfy. They are a dead ringer for the Sam Edelman Tinsley Rain Boot at half the price (I know…I ordered both to try on). I did size up (normally a 6-6 /12 and bought the 7), took out the inner sole that came with them, and inserted a cushier one from the drugstore. Layered with some soft socks, there were perfect. I now use them when I’m trudging thru the garden. Buy them!!!
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any guesses what paint color that shade of pink might match (in the top lead image)?