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The Link Up: Em’s New Spring Dress, Jess’ Favorite Hair Mask, And Two Really Good T-Shirts
Happy Sunday, everyone. The farmhouse guest cottage bathroom stained glass door conversation has been going hard the last two weeks. In case you’ve missed it, go here for the final chance to vote! Aside from that, we hope that everyone is taking care of themselves and their communities. Ok, let’s get to the links.
This week’s house tour is the LONG-awaited renovation of Athena Calderone’s new Manhattan apartment. Her previous home was the very famous Brooklyn Brownstone she renovated that took over the internet. Now, nearly eight years later, she and her family have moved into a very historic home. It’s dark, moody, very sophisticated, and full of vintage.
From Emily: I finished Colleen Hoover’s latest book, Woman Down (Kindle + Book), over the weekend, and I have a lot of thoughts and feelings. I liked it, didn’t love it as much as some of her others (Verity (Kindle + Book), It Ends with Us (Kindle + Book)), but still flew through it and enjoyed my Saturday morning time with it. All of her books have a darkness to them (we know this), either toxic relationships, abuse, addiction, etc., so I tend to pick them up when I want a gripping page turner still in the romance genre, but I generally know that I’m not going to have all the good feels like I do with a romance or rom-com. But this one was different because she was clearly processing the fallout from the It Ends With Us scandal that apparently also took her down emotionally and almost professionally (she closed her social media, became a recluse, etc). Her character in this book is a fictionalized author who had gone through something similar; clearly, she was making her case and really wanted us to know how hard it was on her. I loved that part of it. I think so many people like to cheer on people on the way up, and then take them down when they’ve reached their peak. Hearing her side of it through her character felt oddly comforting, probably because it was humanizing and made me root for her. In the same vein, I listened to Sarah J. Maas (famed ACOTAR author) on Call Your Daddy, and she went through a similar pressure cooker situation a few years ago, which almost destroyed her mental health and took her down. Just a reminder that people are humans and, despite “having it all,” we have no idea what is happening in their inner world and how public criticism or pressure can affect them.
Also From Emily: I haven’t been this excited about a dress in a very long time (perhaps since the days when I would buy Ulla Johnson for shoots). But this dress is from Anthro, and while it’s not super cheap, it’s certainly more affordable than Doen or Ulla. The blue pattern is both on trend but also not overly bold (I don’t LOVE standing out too much up in the PNW when I want to feel casual), and the plaid feels so easy to wear for spring, summer, and fall. It fits really well – enough room for my ladies, but hugs at the right places around the ribs (10/10 fit). Extremely comfortable, too! I had to wear my cakes (strapless bra alternative that is like a sticky floppy skin that holds you up – LOVE) because the neckline is wide and deep (in front and the back). But I feel really good in it, and Brian LOVES it.
This week’s Instagram highlights in case you missed them:
Here’s a fun reel that throws it back to this project from last year – if you feel inspired, resurfacing our no-sew cafe curtain tutorial and our fave Etsy shop for fabrics. Arlyn also wrote a GREAT blog post full of online fabric shops to bookmark now that Joann’s is closed. See that one here🙂
We can’t get over Chrissy + Pete’s kitchen renovation – here’s a little carousel that breaks down their process. Check out that blog post here in case you missed it:)
This one’s self-explanatory;)
From Mallory: I came across this $15 t-shirt the other day when I was walking around the mall, and WOW IT’S SO GOOD. Thick, perfectly boxy, and drapes perfectly! I got it in white and then went back to buy it in two more colors!!
From Caitlin: Man, it’s bleak out there, huh? I spent an hour this week enjoying a classic Rick Steves tour of Iran – it’s from 2009 and makes a great primer for those of us less familiar with Iran’s social and cultural life. And if you found that interesting, I’d encourage you to check out some modern Iranian architecture – they’re building some of the most extraordinary masonry structures in the world. There’s a lot on the news about the war, but there hasn’t been a ton out there about the people and culture – I think it’s been valuable to educate myself a bit more about the latter over the last few weeks.
From Gretchen: I feel like I’ve shared my love of Rit Dye here before. Anytime I’m feeling an urge to refresh my closet, whether I want to buy something new or get rid of something I never wear, I like to first try to compromise with myself. Dyeing old clothes a new color is usually where I start. This week I dyed an old pair of cream linen pants to a fun emerald green using my washing machine. It was so easy, and they turned out great! Just make sure you get the right type of dye for whatever material you’re working with and follow the instructions online—they are super straightforward.
From Marlee: I’m really fighting the urge to get this tee in a ton of colors – it’s so simple and basic, but the best fit. Not cropped, but not too long, the sleeves fall really nicely, and it overall has such a nice drape. I got it in a size small and would say it runs true to size. It’s also super soft and has a very lived-in feel.
From Arlyn: I have some very big, exciting news to share soon (stay tuned!), but curious minds want to know: Does anyone here have experience with Sabai sofas? We may be in the market for a new sectional, and looking at the Elevate corner sectional. Though I made a living for over 3 years selling sofas online that no one could sit on before purchasing and convincing customers it was totally fine, I’m now in that position and think it’s a wild thought! Will it be deep enough? Soft or too hard? Does it feel like a quality build? If you can answer any of these questions for me about this sofa brand, I’d be eternally grateful. (Note: I’m not looking for alternative recommendations at the moment, just wanting specifically details about Sabai, but thanks in advance for any help you want to offer up in the comments.)
From Jess: My hair has been in desperate need of moisture because the air is dry, and someone got lazy and stopped doing her favorite weekly moisturizing mask. Well, that stopped with this past week. I’m back at it because my hair is truly so happy when I use it. Plus, I LOVE the smell (which isn’t the purpose but a huge perk:)).
Thank you for spending a few minutes with us today, and see you tomorrow. xx
Opening Image Credits: Design and Build by Chrissy Cambor and Pete Cambor, @camborhouse | Styled by Chrissy Cambor and Emily Henderson | Photo by Kailtin Green / From: A DIY Dining Room Reveal: How Chrissy & Pete Built This Show-Stopping, Built-In Bookcase
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