Happy Sunday everyone! We are very delighted to officially be one week into the fall season. Cozy time, HERE. WE. COME! It was a busy week up in Oregon prepping for a fun shoot week! Oh, and did you catch the river house’s happy beige guest bathroom reveal?? We can’t decide what we love more – The tile? The pony wall? The lighting? The wallpaper? Too many beautiful elements. In other exciting news, our second rug drop with Rugs USA is coming VERY SOON! To celebrate we’re doing a special Fix It Friday where we are giving away 5 rugs from the collection. So if you have a room in need of a new rug email photos and the size you’d need to Jess at jess@emilyhendersondesign.com. Now onto the links!
This week’s house tour was one that Emily sent through Slack “oooo-ing” and “ahhh-ing” over all that incredible wood. Designer Drew McGukin and his partner bought this wonderful little Fire Island home as a calming getaway and that’s exactly what was designed. With flashes of color and pattern, this is such a dreamy escape. Check it out here!
From Emily: As you may or may not know I’ve been wearing the same Rachel Comey clogs for 6 years (probably 12-14 times a year, which is why they’ve lasted so long). I LOVE them because they give a lot of height while still feeling dressed down/casual. But they aren’t that comfortable (as most 5″ heels are) so when I ordered these Kork Ease clogs and tried them on it was an immediate sigh of relief and a big “YES, OK HERE WE GO”. They are so flattering (they lengthen my rather wide and flat feet) and are so comfortable with a big cushy soul while still giving me so much height on the days/nights that I want to feel like that. If I lived in a city (i.e. walked a lot) and worked in an office (i.e. needed to look professional and stylish) I would 100% wear these for 3 of the 4 seasons. IN FACT, Buttercup ate the back of one of them a week after I got them (from an Evereve partnership) and after fake scolding her I immediately bought a new pair knowing that last year they sold out. That’s how much I love them.
From Jess: This past week I’ve been in TOTAL HEAVEN because my brother and SIL just had their first baby!!! I’m an aunt!! I’m staying with them for a couple of weeks to help out and while the baby snuggles are maybe the best thing ever, the constant washing of my hands has left them so dry and nearly cracked. That’s on me for not getting ahead of it but I found this $4 healing hand lotion on my SIL’s desk and it’s made all the difference. It even says it lasts through handwashing. A random rec, yes, but really works!
From Arlyn: I interviewed the creative director for Artifact Uprising a few months back for a story I was working on and she told me they were about to release some great new frame options, particularly in color. Well, they’re out now and I’m absolutely smitten with them! All of my frames are fairly neutral, and while I do love a beautiful wood or even gilded frame, I could see that punchy red or cobalt blue really being a star either on a stand-alone piece or as one interesting place for your eye to go to in a gallery wall. They even have matching mats, though I think I prefer the power of the frame along with a traditional white mat.
Guess who’s back at Target for spooky season??? John Derian! If you know anything about his own shop then you know his products aren’t in the super affordable category. But at Target you get his elevated designs for a steal!
Skull and Cross Bones Melamine Oval Serving Platter | Round Tangled Web Novelty Throw Pillow | Spider and Web Melamine Dessert Stand
From Gretchen: It’s been a busy few weeks over here and thankfully Emily M has swooped back in to help us cross the finish line on a number of projects. Last week we stained the craft shed (art barn) floor and finally had some time to catch up—on fun trips, family time, and our favorite new fashion buys. One morning she came in wearing the cutest clogs that I thought were the same Birkenstock Boston clogs I had recently splurged on (and still love), BUT NO. She revealed they were actually just a really good dupe she found on Amazon! Between these clogs and the Free People sweatshirt dupe Kaitlin turned me onto a few weeks ago, my cart is filling up fast! Emily can attest to the comfort and walkability and I can attest to their cuteness—and they come in so many cute colors!
From Mallory: It’s basically fall now so I’ve been wearing this jacket a ton before and after my workouts!! It’s cropped, cute, and is a fun neoprene-ish fabric 🙂 plus it’s on sale right now!
From Caitlin: This one is for all of my fellow credit card dorks out there, so feel free to ignore this one if you just felt your eyes glaze over. I got the Robinhood Gold card back in March and to my surprise, it’s quickly become my go-to card for my daily spend. If offers a flat 3% cash back on all purchases (5% back on travel), there’s “no fee” (it does require an annual $50 Robinhood Gold subscription, but it more than pays for itself with a 4.5% APY on savings, a 3% match on IRAs, and a 1% boost on new brokerage deposits), and it has all the bells and whistles that you’d expect from a major credit card provider (travel protection, roadside dispatch, extended warranty protection, etc.). But all of these perks pale in comparison to the VIRTUAL CARD NUMBERS, which have changed my ADHD life! How many times have you signed up for a free trial, forgotten to cancel, and been surprised by a fat subscription charge on your next credit card statement? (I’ll go first: it’s happened like, a million times.) NO MORE! Now, I can generate a virtual card number that expires within 24 hours. No joke – this lone tool has saved me hundreds of dollars over the past six months. Why did no one think of this sooner?
Also from Caitlin: I am SO INTO these adjustable graphic shelves. They look so good in a cluster! So much impact, so little visual weight. I wish I had the space – would love to spray paint them in a cheery red for a statement that isn’t too overwhelming. Someone, please, let me live vicariously through you!!! (Did I mention that they’re 100% steel?)
Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow for a very personal room reveal from an EHD alum.
Opening Image Credits: Architect: Anne Usher | General Contractor: JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction | Interior Designers: Emily Henderson and Max Humphrey | Styling: Emily Henderson | Photos by Kaitlin Green | From: My Brother’s River House Guest Bath Reveal (+ Are Pony Walls Back?)