Happy Sunday, everyone. What a week at EHD, huh? First, the incredible tour of The Carly (where we had our EHD retreat:)), then Em’s reveal of the most beautiful garage doors we’ve ever seen, and rounding it out with a full tour of Jess’ dad’s DIY cabin in the woods. We promise to have just as much for you next week! But for now, here are this week’s links.
This week’s house tour is the home of Zilah Drahn. If you aren’t familiar with her name, we can promise you that you know her work. She is the owner and plant genius behind Plants and Spaces. Her Spanish colonial home is as creative and unique as you’d hope from someone who creates such beautiful plant designs. Check it out!!
From Emily: We are making a lot of subtle changes around here, rethinking how we’ve done things to essentially make them just BETTER, fresh, new, and fun. One of them is the newsletter, which was a daily email about what we were writing about that day, but like all things, it could feel stale and just robotic at times. So Mal has taken it over to make it more customized, interesting, and is experimenting a lot. There will be some bonus content in there as well!! We have a big launch in 2 weeks that we are VERY excited about, so please subscribe to the newsletter for a new experience that hopefully adds a lot of fun stuff and general design value. It’s a way to be reminded about that day’s article, but also to surface some special content or resurface some older posts that might be something we are all thinking about right now. Sign up here!!!
Also From Emily: Today, you are getting a bonus YouTube, with a ton of sneak peeks into the 1850 carriage house that we are starting to restore (it’s such a beast, you guys). We haven’t really blogged about it yet, but Gretchen and Marlee pulled together a fun BTS of me cleaning it out, showing you my Christmas hoard (amongst other hoards). Watch it here (and please like and subscribe – it means THE WORLD to us :))
Also From Emily: Hey Portland folks! Next Saturday (July 26th), there is a big local event with 32 makers/small businesses (some of my absolute favorites). Think Pigeon Toe Ceramics, Nik Nik Studio, Ace and Jig, with a bunch of vintage, food, music, and drinks. It’s 10-4 pm, at 424 N. Tillamook Street. I’m SO BUMMED I’m out of town (I think my kids would even like this one), so if you are in town, head over there next Saturday.
From Caitlin: Netflix? Hulu? Max? Peacock? NEVER HEARD OF THEM. This year, I became addicted to America’s best streaming service: PBS! I donated $60 – that’s just $5 a month – to my local station in exchange for Passport access, which allows me to stream the ENTIRE ACTIVE PBS LIBRARY at any time. The episodic programming is so good and smart – I’m partial to Amanpour & Co., News Hour, Nova, Antiques Roadshow (obviously), Space Time, Finding Your Roots, Check Please (I love watching the Philly edition – it makes me feel close to home!), Star Gazers, et. al. – and the documentary selection is unparalleled. (I adored this Ken Burns doc on the Shakers, which was recently recommended by the team at Reath Design.) While the rest of the media ecosystem feels loud, fragmented, or polarized, I always leave the PBS app feeling smarter, calmer, and happier (which are not words I’d associate with many other streaming experiences, ha). Here’s to apps designed to appeal to better angels! I LOVE YOU, PBS PASSPORT. (Added bonus: it’s never been a better time to support public broadcasting! I’m enjoying it while we still can!)
From Jess: As you read yesterday, I am in the woods at my dad’s cabin (though luckily NOT under the house, still insulating pipes). Anyway, being in the woods means I need bug spray…bad. My sweet, sweet blood makes me a prime target for mosquito bites. My dad told me about this apparently awesome all-natural mosquito repellent from a company called Skeeter Skat. He was out, but I ordered some because, of course, the LA mosquitoes are also obsessed with me. If it sounds like I’m bragging, I AM NOT. Excited to try this new repellent that’s also from a small business, which makes it even better.
Also From Jess: During this week’s market research, I found this incredible bowl/vase from H&M! It’s so unique, and if I had space for it, I would buy it in a second. Just had to share it<3
From Mallory: Introducing my sandals of the summer (and beyond). I’m absolutely obsessed with these shoes because I can easily slide into them without having to buckle (I get very irritated by buckles, tbh), and once they were fully broken in, they became SO comfortable. They’re super high quality and go with every single outfit. Highly recommend if you need some nice new summer shoes!
From Arlyn: Are you notoriously bad at remembering to take your vitamins? Then we are the same, you and me. I have a (locked) drawer in my kitchen dedicated to all our vitamins and supplements, and for whatever reason, it is so difficult for me to go in there every day. I’ve tried all the tricks. Setting reminders on my phone, moving the vitamins somewhere more convenient, and habit stacking so that I take them during a time I already do something else.
Upon discovering these supplements from Perelel, everything fell into place for me. The convenience of having all the pills in one packet made it effortless for me to remember to take them, especially when I’m on the go or dining out for breakfast. It’s been three months, and I haven’t missed a single day. I’ve been using the Conception Support Pack, which is essentially their prenatal vitamins, as recommended by my dietician regardless of whether I’m trying to conceive or not.
Marlee, inspired by Em’s curly hair recommendations, decided to try the Verb Ghost oil for fine hair. Despite being a fan of the Ouai Hair oil, she found the Verb oil to be thick yet lightweight, offering a beautiful shine without a greasy feel. The lack of a strong scent was a bonus, making her consider repurchasing it.
Veronica, an EHD Alum, expressed her pride in her brother’s first book release, a thrilling SciFi novel involving an enigmatic species on Earth that transitions from admiration to fear over 30 years. She encouraged SciFi enthusiasts to pick up the book for an engaging journey of discovery, friendship, and love.
Nick the Author shared his latest book, The Bright Highway, which delves into themes of otherness, tribalism, and mixed identity, reflecting his own biracial background. He emphasized the importance of embracing diversity and encouraged readers to explore his work for a nuanced storytelling experience.
Gretchen, a devoted paddleboard enthusiast, detailed her experience with her Retrospec paddle board, highlighting the need for an electric pump upgrade and a reliable cup holder for floating with beverages. She also learned the hard way about securing her phone while on the water, recommending a tethered phone holder to prevent mishaps.
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