Happy Sunday everyone! Emily, Kaitlin, and Gretchen did their last shoot of the year this past week which is wild to think about but yes, 2024 is swiftly coming to a close. Caitlin is off having a blast down under (yay!) and the rest of us are just prepping hard for our little holiday break. So while we try to keep the “holiday senioritis” at bay, here are this week’s links:)
This week’s house tour is so exciting because EHD favorite, and AD100 designer Beata Heuman, was the one who made this beauty come to life. Built in 1888, this Kensington townhouse, allowed Beata and her team to flex their design muscles and go a little more “grown up” while still incorporating what makes them so special…whimsy. Go check it out here!
From Emily: My friend (yes, I’m name-dropping, duh) Tieghan Gerard (AKA Half Baked Harvest) has done it again with her “Quick and Cozy” cookbook. While I have yet to make any of these I’m so excited to dive into this during the holidays (and year round). My goodness her recipes are good and so beautiful (she specializes in that extra stuff that makes them always look so colorful and inviting). This is a fantastic last-minute gift for anybody who ever cooks because literally, everyone loves quick and cozy meals. Three cheers for Half Baked Harvest – always such a fan.
Also From Emily: NEW BED ALERT. Ok. So a few years ago I found this full-sized vintage bed on FBMP for $100 and snagged it (see it here). I dreamed of painting it a bright color, but we actually loved the wood in here. But this frame was creeky and loose and the full-size bed was too small for spillover guests (we have multiple families visit a lot). I also thought that the spindles with the wallpaper were really busy. I had my eye on this simple green velvet bed for a while, and with guests arriving soon I went for it. It’s the Sven in green from Article and it’s SOLID and so pretty. Rave reviews from me and my 9-year-old.
From Arlyn: Do you work mostly from a laptop? Does your neck often hurt? Then boy do I have a solution for you! Get yourself a laptop riser/stand, friends! I’m telling you, since I added this to my work setup, I’ve had far fewer tension headaches (which I’m very prone to). I love how adjustable it is and I no longer have to grab a stack of design books from a nearby surface to prop up my laptop for a Zoom call so my camera isn’t aiming up into my double chin (IYKYK). Honestly, best $35 I’ve spent in a long time. I even converted my husband who had to grab one for himself after using mine a few times.
From Caitlin: Hi there! It’s time to make my biannual plea for an organization that’s near and dear to my heart, Resilience Rising. They’re a nonprofit that provides residential and mentoring services for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking – it’s serious, emotional, important work. The org is helmed by my friend Gillian, who is endlessly inspiring – she sacrifices so much of herself and works SO hard to make sure that her survivors have the resources, safety, and support needed to heal and grow. To that end, if you have a second to spare, would you mind taking a peek at their survivor’s Christmas wishlists? A majority of items are between $5 and $30 if you don’t mind adding something to your next Amazon order – I want to make sure every baby, girl, teen, or young woman in Resilience Rising’s care has the holiday they deserve. (And, if you’re able, might you consider donating directly? We were able to raise several thousand dollars last year – THANK YOU!!! – and every dollar went towards someone in dire need of help. Gillian was even able to open up RR’s first CA-based residential facility this year, thanks in part to help from you! It’s all so appreciated. Thanks for considering. This one means a lot to me! xxxxx)
From Mallory: I went to a white elephant gift exchange and this sushi kit was one of the first gifts to be stolen – everyone LOVED IT. If you need an idea (and fast) I highly recommend this one:)
From Jess: I found a magical sweater for $25 at none other than Target. It’s a rugby jersey style with a chic sand and black color palette. The model on the site is wearing it more fitted but I opted to go up a couple of sizes for a cool slouchy look. Oh, I forgot to mention IT’S SO SOFT!! 10/10 recommend and you will likely see me in it all of the time because I don’t want to take to off.
From Gretchen: The other day, Em and I found ourselves in Multnomah Village, here in Portland, and decided to pop into a shop we had both never been in. It’s called Sarah J Handmade and it’s the cutest little spot filled with tons of handmade trinkets, jewelry, some clothing, crystals, candles, etc. I found the cutest oversized, green cardigan that’s covered in chunky crocheted flowers and I haven’t taken it off my body since! It’s so soft and cozy. I would link the exact one here, but sadly it seems to be one of a few items missing from their website. If you’re a local, it’s another great shop in the village to add to your list. But if you’re not and are looking for an easy way to shop small, their online selection is still pretty robust!
Thanks for stopping by and see you all tomorrow. xx
Opening Image Credit: Photo by Kaitlin Green
