Happy Sunday, everyone! We know that this past week was the last week of summer for most people with kids. We’re sure it’s a little bittersweet:) On the EHD front, we are gearing up for a VERY exciting September, so feel free to get excited about that! Until then, let’s get to these links.

This week’s house tour was designed by Yond Interiors. If you haven’t checked them out, go now! Their style is warm, layered, and always special. This home, though, is a Victorian house in San Francisco. As you can imagine, it’s stunning. The office with interior windows might be our favorite detail…what’s yours?!

From Emily: Fall Boots and a movie. No, I’m not just going to link up the family comedy of the summer, Freakier Friday (appeases all three generations, but it’s soooo silly), but I want to – I lol’d like 7 times. I will however mention that my favorite boots of last year are back in stock, the ones that I reached for every day because they were so comfortable (Korkease, FTW) and looked good with all pants + had a chunky heel (which sure is nice especially when you are wearing “the big pant”  – i.e. baggy pants). I’ve never been so mad at Buttercup (our dog) for eating a shoe as I was last March (and they were sold out, so I couldn’t replace them!!). ANYWAY, they are super simple and not crazy design forward, but they were just SO comfortable (soft and cushy inside, the perfect arch for my arch, and the patina of the leather wore so well in the rain even). I hate rebuying something that you just bought, but it is a testament to its goodness (also, don’t neglect walking your dogs). I got the brown ones, and yes, they are true to size.

From Gretchen: I’m heading to Toronto to visit some friends, and there’s nothing like an upcoming International trip to awaken the shopping bug inside of me. And let me tell you, that parasite did some damage. While I actually found a bunch of great new (to me) pieces at an estate sale, I also hit up Anthropologie to really round out my week away wardrobe with a few fancier items. My favorite thing I scored? These incredible plaid ruffled pants in a size 30 fit like a glove and have a nice amount of stretch to the fabric. The pattern on these pants is pretty fun, but the fact that it’s a brown plaid makes it easy/simple enough to wear with a lot of tops in my closet. Plus, they are just super comfortable and a nice lightweight for summer. And those ruffled bottoms? So cute. I’m also just now seeing they also have them in leopard online?? I might need to add to cart…

GREAT NEWS! Since Labor Day is upon us, that means our new sofa and chair collection, Room Service by Emily Henderson, is on sale, like right now:) We are incredibly proud of these pieces and hope that if you are in the market for beautiful and comfortable seating, you’ll take a look. Here’s a blog post where Em talks about each one!

From Marlee: In case you’ve never tried one of these, let me introduce you to the most incredible, mindless, relaxing activity I have ever tried. These gem by number kits are the BEST – think paint by number, but much more tactile and satisfying. It’s the best secondary activity to keep your hands busy while watching TV (that’s not sitting on your phone), or the perfect thing to do while listening to a podcast or audiobook. It’s one of those activities that I overlooked for so long because they’re usually marketed for kids. DON’T let that stop you – we should all be trying to infuse more whimsy and low-stakes fun into our lives… these are easy and impossible to mess up. My favorites are these mini kits – they’re less of a commitment and much cuter than some of the super intense ones (if you search gem painting online, you’ll see what I mean, there’s some crazy ones out there), and you get a bunch of different ones in the same kit. Small disclaimer: you do need ample light, so make sure you have a little lamp if you’re doing it at night, and these are not great around small children because there are very small pieces (and spilling would be a nightmare). Definitely bookmark these for the holiday season because they make great gifts, but until then, why not give one a whirl yourself:) 

From Arlyn: You know when you wrap up the loose ends of all the shows you’re currently watching, and then you’re left with nothing? It can be so hard for me to commit to a new show—new people, new story lines, new universe, possibly with its own set of rules. But on a whim, I threw on Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+ (which almost never misses) with Jon Hamm, whom I like, and it was a very fun, easy-to-get-into show both my husband and I enjoyed. It’s set in a wealthy enclave that I’m assuming is modeled off of Westchester County in New York, so the houses give a lot of eye candy, too! We finished the first 10-episode season in three days, which means one thing: I’m back to square one, but looking forward to a second season of this one.

From Mallory: It’s been over 3 years, and I still reach for these workout shoes every day. In fact, I love them so much I have two pairs, so I can still wear them while they’re drying after I’ve washed them (you can just chuck them in the washing machine). They’re lightweight and laceless (which I love because I just can’t be bothered with laces anymore). I truly LOVE being able to slip these on and run out to the gym with so much ease – they were also voted the best airport/traveling shoe for a few years in a row. FYI, I love my Hokas for running, but for strength training, these are my go-tos since you need to wear a flatter shoe. They’ve lasted me for so long, so they’re worth the price in my opinion, and they come in so many fun colors too!!

From Jess: Your girl is falling apart at the seams! Mostly kidding, but I’ve been needing to ice up with some minor pain flare-ups. My back is area number one, so I went pretty all out and got this large ice pack for shoulders and back with straps. The straps are what sold me, so I can sit, work, and move around, all while icing my back! Then my knee started to act up again this past week, so I got this knee-specific ice pack with a brace. I love that I won’t need to hold a pack or attempt to balance it on my knee while I sit.

From Caitlin: Are you experiencing afternoon drowsiness? Are you trying to cut back on the coffee? Do you want to find the middle ground between passing out comatose on the sofa immediately after work and shaking from a too-strong 5 Hour Energy? Let me introduce you to my newest addiction: caffeinated chocolate. It’s tasty, it’s smooth (no late-night jitters, even when I pop pieces at 6 PM!), and it’s an easy way to yank myself out of my mid- and late-day fatigue. I’ve only had the plain milk chocolate, which I love (the taste is good and it takes a long time to melt in your mouth, so it’s an enjoyable eating experience!) but it comes in a number of more creative flavors if you’re more of a sweets connoisseur. Thanks for this one, food scientists!!!

As always, thank you for spending a little time with us, and see you tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: How We Turned Our Run-Down Tennis Court Into A Pickleball Court (Spoiler – It Was Quite The Process)