Happy Sunday, everyone. If you had Friday off, we hope it was a good one that you got to spend with loved ones. We have another YouTube video coming out this week about the garage process that we can’t wait to show you! The PDX gals are really knocking it out of the park. Aside from that, we have a much-anticipated post going up tomorrow, so get ready for some tea. Ok, onto the links.
This week’s house tour belongs to Domino’s Design Director, Brit Ashcraft and her husband. It’s a 1887 Victorian house that was supposed to be a vacation home that turned into their full-time residence. It’s such a special, and thoughtfully designed space. Go check it out!
From Emily: Two Portland design favorites have collaborated, and we are all thrilled. Nik Nik Studio is an artist and ceramicist (and stylist who I’ve worked with – she’s so rad), and she has collaborated with Annie from Wilma, who is rather famous in town for her incredible eye in both vintage and with really interesting local and small makers. Not sure what I’m going to get my hands on, but just want to bring more awareness of two local creatives hustling hard to make the home and design world better and more interesting.
Also From Emily: I have consumed some pretty compelling media lately that I haven’t stopped talking about with my friends – 1. The Justin Willman magic show (Magic Lover) is out on Netflix, and it is an hour of so much fun and FANTASTIC with kids. We went to the live show and loved every single second of it (funny, heartfelt, mind-blowing), and the special is a shortened version of it. A great Sunday night viewing with literally anyone. 2. I also listened to the Diary Of A CEO podcast with three different feminists discussing whether or not the sexual revolution was great for feminism and women at large. FASCINATING. I couldn’t stop talking about it to Brian or literally any woman in my life. They don’t agree, although all are pro-choice and consider themselves feminists, it’s just whether certain things (like the pressure to work outside the home, capitalism, daycare, our political system (including liberalism), patriarchy and yes, the idea of casual sex) has truly benefited women…or perhaps just benefited men and capitalism. If you like a heated educated debate by experts in that field then give this a listen (be prepared to likely not agree with one or more of them and possibly find yourself shaking your head in the middle of walking your dogs but I personally think these types of discussions are the only way towards actual progress). I listened to it on Spotify, but here it is on YouTube.
From Caitlin: Gals, you’ll never believe it: this week, my 38-year-old boyfriend asked ME if I wanted to watch a new Sarah Jessica Parker interview with HIM. I couldn’t sprint to the couch fast enough!!! She was interviewed by Adam Friedland, one of his favorite podcasters-turned-YouTube personalities, and we had a BLAST watching it together. You can skip the first few minutes (TLDR: a booger appeared in his nose during the interview, he’s embarrassed but had to keep the footage in, yada yada yada), but the interview with SJP is SO GOOD! She’s so charming, they have great chemistry (we learn that she’s a fan of Adam’s!), and we laughed out loud more than once. If you’re looking for a fun watch that both you and your partner might enjoy, this interview is the ticket! It’d make a great light watch post-beach or barbecue this holiday weekend. (PS. It was filmed on the day that the new Pope was announced, so there’s a chaotic, frenetic, fun energy throughout as they receive real-time updates. It’s really fun!)
In case you wanted to do some sale shopping, here is our 4th of July sale post that Caitlin has been tirelessly updating all week!
From Jess: Here are my two skincare moisturizer restocks! This week, I of course ran out of like 5 different products. For a couple, I wanted to try something new (mostly for fun, not because I didn’t like them), but two products needed to be reordered – Dieux’s Air Angel Collagen & Peptide Hydrating Gel Cream and Peter Thomas Roth’s Peptide Skinjection Fill + Fix Under Eye Cream. The heat is here, so I don’t want a heavy face cream, but your girl Jess still needs moisture for her dry skin. Dieux is my answer. It’s light, noncomedogenic, and feels so good. It’s my second reorder. Then for my under eyes, I really loved this Peter Thomas Roth one. It’s also noncomedogenic, which is what I look for, given how milia-prone I am. Also, as a lifetime member of the genetic dark circle club, I do truly feel that this cream has brightened them. I suspect this will be reordered many times over in the future:)
From Mallory: I’ve never been one to purchase expensive sunglasses, but I feel like I just became a real adult woman because I finally got my first really nice pair. The brand is called A.P.C., and my boyfriend turned me onto it (their stores are AWESOME), and all of their pieces are super high quality and unique. They do the “simple but cool” thing really really well (and bonus points because right now they’re having a big summer sale yay!) Check them out if you want unique, high-quality items
From Alryn: Here’s something you’ll never hear a large-chested person say: I found a new wireless bra I love. Listen, when you’re in E, F, and G+ territory, especially after feeding a baby with your own body, gravity is NOT on your side, so support is of utmost importance. I used to be a solely underwire girl for this very reason, but I simply cannot stand the feeling of a wired bra anymore. Unless I’m in a “going out” outfit or dress, chances are, I’m in a wireless bra, and I just found my new favorite one. In fact, I bought two and within a week of receiving them, I bought two more. This Soma bra is so comfortable, supportive, and pretty affordable. Yes, I wrote a post about wireless bras for large chests a while back, and this one was middle of the road for me, but since then, my breast size has decreased, and my shape has changed, and it’s wonderful now. The silhouette is a touch pointed, but I don’t mind; plus it has side support panels that do a good job. Looks great under T-shirts, feels so comfy, and lifts. What else do you want, huh?!?
From Gretch: Months ago, I was enamored by a super budget-friendly home makeover I saw on TikTok. I was desperate to share her page back then, but sadly, I couldn’t track down the creator. That is, until she (thankfully) came across my For You Page the other day with ANOTHER fantastic budget makeover. Her name is Kiki Tolles (or @roomsbykiki on TikTok and Instagram) and she is awesome. She’s a small-ish creator who, I think, deserves a way bigger following! Her work reminds me so much of the type of projects I worked on before I started at EHD – helping people design/style their homes on an extreme budget, scouring Facebook Marketplace for eclectic goodies, slowly building a room by collecting only the most perfect pieces for that person. But let’s not mince words, she does it way better than I ever could. Her content is so legitimately interesting and her designs are so thoughtful, I find myself watching her content like a really good movie – no speeding through, absorbing every second of her story. The effort she puts into all of her budgeting spreadsheets, documenting her process, and just the clear and simple way she tells the whole story – it deserves to be recognized! She realllllly prioritizes designing with secondhand pieces, which I love, and her reveals are truly jaw-dropping (especially for the price). Check out her other projects and give her a follow. I have a feeling she’s one to watch!
Also From Gretch: I had to return a few things to Nordstrom the other day and had no choice but to pass by the shoe section on my way out. When I did, these cute new Birkenstocks caught my eye right away, and I just couldn’t say no. Whoops! They’re similar to a pair Em loves, but in a lighter tan, more similar to MY favorite pair of Birks. I absolutely LIVE in my Bostons (ask anyone who knows me – they are on my feet every. single. day.) but sometimes a clog is just too hot to handle in the summertime. I’ve had many a great pair of sandal Birks over the years, but have been in the market for a new set ever since last summer, when I wore them while chopping wood (yes, stupid) and accidentally cut my foot. The strap somehow stayed intact and saved me from losing a toe, but the leather just couldn’t recover from the bloodstains. I figured it was time for a fresh pair. So I picked them up in Sandcastle, mostly because it’s a similar color to my clogs, so I know I’ll wear them to death, but also because I love that the gold buckles are slightly matte. Really cute in person, obviously crazy comfortable, and perfect for the hotter weather!
From Marlee: I’ve never been a body oil person because I always find them to be greasy, but I just tried out this oil from Saltair, and I’m definitely going to be wearing it all summer. It’s a little thick at first, but absorbs super nicely (esp when your skin is wet) and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling – it feels so moisturizing after a day in the sun and it leaves a nice little glow:) I got the salt water vanilla scent, which is a pretty classic, summery, bright vanilla, and it smells soooo yummy. There are a few other scents to choose from, too. I’ve been pretty impressed with the Saltair products I’ve tried!
As always, thank you for stopping by and hanging out with us. See y’all tomorrow. xx
Opening Image Credits: Photo by Tessa Neustadt | From: The Finished Patio (with the tile!)