The Link Up: Em’s Surprisingly Good (And Affordable) Sweatsuit Jumper, Gretchen’s Dust Eliminator, And Some Great Ballet Flats

Happy Sunday, everyone! All we have to say is we hope you are ready for A LOT of really exciting content coming your way. We’re almost too giddy about it:) And those who signed up for the newsletter know about a big one. Anyway, until then, here are this week’s links…

This week’s house tour was co-designed by EHD Simon Haag and Studio Manifold. It’s a warm but stunning midcentury modern farmhouse in Australia’s Yarra Valley. A perfect blend of organic materials and modern design. Oh, and Jess dream floor lamp she talked about in our 2023 “Best of Decor” awards post:)

From Emily: I was giddy when I put on this sweatsuit jumper that fit so well, was so comfy, and oddly flattering. I have been slow to the recent resurgence/love for Abercrombie (TBH I couldn’t afford them the first time around, and this time I just at times feel too old for some of their viral pieces), but while trying on this viral dress (Emerson), I ordered this jumper and LOVE the cut. The legs are wide, without being too voluminous or baggy. The waist cinches without being too tight or feeling like you are overflowing the elastic. The arms are bat-like, allowing a lot of space and creating volume there, which in turn makes the waist look smaller. I know it’s still warm, but at night and mornings I am wearing this and feeling very cozy and cute.

Oh, and in case you missed the most satisfying (and fun) YouTube video, here you go:)

From Gretchen: My home seems to be a dust war zone these days. No matter how many times I break out the feather duster or vacuum, the bunnies always return. And they’re BAD bunnies. It’s a problem I must fix because I’m just getting too grossed out every time I find a new one. I moved my bed into the larger of the two rooms the other day, and HOLY COW–it looked like I’d been collecting years of dirty dryer lint under there. No thank you! The internet told me that an air purifier might be my best solve, so I bought two that came highly rated (one for my bedroom and one for my living area). I haven’t had enough time to really see if they’re the dust defiers I’m looking for, but I will say so far I’m impressed with their simple design, affordable price point, and overall quietness. I’ve just been leaving it running and forget I even have it on most days. I’ll have to come back with an update after it’s had enough time to work its magic and will let you know if the dust settles or scurries away–hoping for the latter!

From Marlee: Let me admit something that I’m not proud of – for a majority of my life, I rarely drank water – only at restaurants (when someone is filling it up for me) or when taking medication. My life has changed twice since then. First, when I was gifted a Hydro Flask with a straw in college (I guess you drink more water when you don’t have to unscrew a lid). Second, (and most recently), when my BF gifted me a Yeti 42 oz tumbler (similarly, I guess I drink more water when I have to fill it up fewer times throughout the day – he knows me so well). I KNOW THIS ISN’T REVOLUTIONARY. Obviously, drinking water is very important, and I’m generally more hydrated in my mid-twenties than I was at 18. But if you’re like me and always thought you would never fall for the adult sippy cup MASSIVE water bottle with a straw and handle propaganda, I’m here to tell you that the tumbler-obsessed side of the internet was onto something there. Waking up and chugging ice water in the middle of the night has never felt more refreshing. On a serious note, I feel like the Yeti does a pretty good job of keeping water cold and it does fit in cupholders – it’s not completely leak proof, but the most it ever leaks is the amount of water that can be held in the straw which I don’t mind – I just don’t keep it in bags (it’s too big for that anyways. I also got a Yeti mug because I drink my coffee incredibly slow and it goes cold before I’m halfway done with it. Now I’m fully hydrated AND fully caffeinated:)

From Arlyn: It doesn’t matter if it’s the middle of summer or the dead of winter, I am someone who needs to sleep with air blowing on my face and body. That said, I take my room fans very seriously. In our move two years ago, our fairly good tower fan was tragically lost (R.I.P.) due to a tumble, and we had been using some cheapo $30 version that used to be in our guest room. When that one started making weird clicking mechanical sounds, I quickly retired it to a neighbor willing to take a look inside for this amazing upgrade. After tons of research, I landed on this one from Dreo. It’s been about three months of ownership, and I feel comfortable recommending it genuinely. It’s strong without blowing you away, has tons of bells and whistles that you can control from your phone or via the provided remote, and it looks decent enough (it even comes in a pretty coppery color, but I just went with silver). If you’re tired of sweating in your sleep this summer (or upcoming winter haha), this is IT.

From Mallory: I initially put a white rug in my living room because I desperately needed one upon move-in, and didn’t know the design direction of the space, and I always figured I could just layer a rug on top of it.