Happy Sunday, everyone. Well, we hope you had a fun reading everything we posted this week:) We’re pretty proud and happy. In case you missed it, Arlyn wrote a beautiful piece about folk art, Emily talked about the real cost of repairing the guest cottage’s foundation, then Em gave a stunning holiday makeover to The Carly, and Em also re-revealed her living room with the sofas she designed for it! Of course, there was more, which you can easily go to the site to check out, but see what we mean?? Exciting stuff! And before we get into these links, we have something fun to share…tomorrow we’re publishing a MOTO reveal you’ve been waiting for, YAY!!! Ok, time for links.

This week’s house tour is the home of none other than the legend that is Diane Keaton. AD republished her 2008 Beverly Hills Spanish Colonial Revival, and it’s as timeless as you’d expect. I’m sure most of us have her infamous design book, The House that Pinterest Built. What a gift she was to all of us, and we are so grateful for everything she created.

From Emily: As you know, I think that Madewell nailed the barrel jean more than any other brand (IMHO). Others are too high-waisted or too bulbous or too long, but theirs is still slimming while still being “a big pant”. I have in mid-wash denim and cream, and was VERY pleased to see that they are expanding the line (and selling out) into the same profile, like this mossy green one. Also, there is a denim version now with front cargo pockets (which I always find looks great) that keeps selling out, but many sizes are currently in stock. I would size down 1-2 sizes depending on fit. These aren’t meant to be tight, but they are pretty oversized, and Madewell’s sizing is tricky anyway. So I have them in two sizes – one for the days when I want them to sit more on my hips, and one for when I want them to sit higher on the waist and is more fitted in my butt 

From Jess: Look, I’m not here to cause any trouble, but since Emily posted about her favorite pjs the other week, I thought I might as well throw my new beloved jammies into the ring. The brand is Hanes, heard of it? lol. They are impossibly soft, lightweight, totally affordable, and I kinda feel cool in them too, which isn’t mandatory but a fun bonus nonetheless. I wear the shorts around my waist, and I’d say they are true to size. However, if you want a little more room or to wear them lower, consider sizing up. Oh, and I LOVE the color I got, which was, of course, Stargazer Grey. I also got the shirt in my typical size, and it’s perfect for me. Now, LA just had its first cold rainy day for the season, so I’m heavily considering getting the pants for a warmer option:) I really can’t recommend them enough!!

From Arlyn: I have a long history of spending a wild amount on skincare and makeup, but these days, when it feels like everything costs roughly a semester’s college tuition, I’m working on finding some substitutes. I had great luck with this $15 E.L.F. Halo Glow “filter” I wrote about this summer, and I’m happy to report I’ve found another drugstore win in the No. 7 serum foundation. It works well for my combination skin, glides on effortlessly, covers well, but feels very airy, and leaves a subtle glow without looking greasy. I’ve put it on with both my fingers and a foundation brush, and each worked out well. For around $18, I can’t really ask for more.

From Mallory: I’m PASSIONATE about this one, you guys…I’ve never been a nail girl because I don’t have the patience to sit at the nail salon, but I’ve truly been trying because I LOVE the feeling of having my nails done. My nails are also super thin, so for them to be long at all, they need to be painted (I also bite them sometimes, oops). Anyway, enter the least annoying nail solution I’ve ever seen: Dazzle Dry. My best friend visited from New York, and she said she was going from the Upper East Side to Brooklyn (far) monthly to get these Russian manicures, but was so over the time commitment. So she started researching every at-home nail solution out there and found the one. She also said she sounds like a snake oil salesman with how hard she sells people on this product, but it’s not snake oil – it’s just that good. The problem with most at-home nail solutions, though, is that it takes FOREVER for the polish to dry (and thus it gets smudged) or you have to get the whole gel set up, which also takes a long time. You put this stuff on your nails and it dries IMMEDIATELY. like within a minute. It’s CRAZY. And the best part is it’s a gel, so it lasts a really long time too. Could not recommend this enough!

From Caitlin: I am also PASSIONATE about my link, lol. Remember how I sang the praises of PBS Passport? I hope I sold you, because I just stumbled upon the greatest TV show of all time: ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP. (The screaming emphasis is mine. And it’s justified.) Here’s the rub: a pair of antiques experts pair up, hop in a beautiful classic car, and traverse England’s finest charity shops, vintage stores, and antique emporiums. It’s technically a competition show – albeit a good-natured one, in the Great British Bake Off tradition – that pits our experts against each other at auction, but it’s a totally delightful watch that can scratch your shopping itch from the comfort of your couch. The best part? THERE ARE 30 SEASONS AND 905 EPISODES TO WATCH. I truly cannot imagine a cozier show to binge this winter – I’m so pleased to have found it. (And if any of you have any HGTV sway, please bring something like this to America! I just want to watch people picking! It’s so fun to see what experts are drawn to, and why! Can you tell I’m a woman obsessed?!)

From Gretchen: I desperately needed a new phone case because the one I bought a couple of years ago has finally bit the dust. The rubber is coming off in chunks, and while it’s been fun to peel off, little bit by little bit when I’m bored, my friends are starting to judge me… but not without a recommendation to solve the problem! Two of my friends influenced me to grab a new case from CaseMate (a brand they swear by), and I landed on this one! I have the purple iPhone 14 Pro that’s pictured, and I like how it looks showing through the clear, glittery shell. I won’t be going back to a rubberized case because they clearly do me dirty, but I did also pick up this rubbery, suction-cup phone mount to get the free shipping. You can buy it with just the adhesive backing for cheaper, but I treated myself to the MagSafe version so I can take it on and off to use my other magnetic phone mounts. I’ve been eyeing these suction-style selfie-mounts for a while, so I’m excited to try it out. But I’m more excited to have a phone case that doesn’t look like I picked it out of the garbage! Bonus–it sounds like this one will actually last!

From Marlee: Well.. It’s cold(ish) now (and we’re not turning on the heat yet), so as someone who despises being cold, here are my absolute non-negotiable items to make the seasonal transition easier. First and most importantly, my favorite slippers ever. Well, I guess they’re not technically slippers because they don’t really “slip” on (more of a bootie!), but the ankle protection is ESSENTIAL! You gotta keep the toes AND the ankles warm… these are SO comfy and I wear them every single day. Fun fact, did you know Uggs were invented for surfers’ feet to stay warm after getting out of the cold ocean?? Next: my heated blanket. This thing really makes movie nights extra cozy. It has 4 temperature settings and turns off automatically after a certain amount of time! Finally, my favorite thermos mug – I don’t know anyone who forgets about their freshly brewed tea more than me… with this, you can pour it and forget it, then come back an hour later and enjoy your *very* strongly brewed (and still hot) cup!

Thank you for stopping by, and see you tomorrow for a BIG MOTO REVEAL!!! xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: Farmhouse Living Room Update: The Sofas I Designed For The Space Are Here (And So Many Changes)