happy Sunday everyone. It was another week of shooting because boy, have we been working hard these last three months of the year. We just want to take a second to say how much we really appreciate the support you’ve given us, and hope you know it’s never taken for granted. Our gratitude lasts throughout the year. Link, anyone?
This week’s home tour The one and only is Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s incredible NYC home. While the couple was extremely practical, they hired contractor and friend, Artie Lang and AD100 designer, young huhThe article said it best when it described the home as “steeped in French and English aesthetics.” You should see it.
From Emily: As you know, I’m a huge lover of trees, but for holiday decorating, I also love fake Christmas trees, and I have a new affordable favorite. We got to shoot a Christmas styling decor shoot at The Carly the other week (and you’ll see it this week!), and it’s a fake christmas tree We got it. It’s a Nordic-style fur, actually pre-lit with warm light. And it not only looks great, but is also more affordable than other great things available in the market. highly recommend!!
From Jess: Last Sunday was my birthday, and not only did I get to spend the day with some of my favorite people, but my dad also surprised me by sending me. this bag Suede in taupe color! Somehow, he knew I wanted a brown bag, and boy did it happen. His taste is really excellent. It’s so pretty, such a great size, comes with two strap length options, and the magnet closure is nice and strong. When I wear it I feel so stylish in the most effortless way, and I couldn’t be more grateful. highly recommend:)
From Caitlin: I picked up gift time Last Week – This is a memoir from 1934 that describes a journey by the author on foot from Holland to Constantinople. (Are those historical wheels turning? A Google to save you: Hitler had just come to power, but war was still a few years away.) Fermor has been heralded as the greatest travel writer of all time, and it’s a well-deserved title – the book follows him as a gentle, adventurous teenager through neo-fascist Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. He observes everything – I am talking flora, fauna, art, religion, architecture, language, dress, tradition. Everything – And it’s all explained by the most beautiful prose. I found the whole book very touching: much of it feels familiar to our present day, but there’s a sense of possibility and wonder that feels like it’s lost in our more connected, homogeneous, interconnected modern world. I really enjoyed it! (The best part? There are two more books in the series to read!)
Also from Caitlin: My friend Tommy is a world-class human rights lawyer (not just my opinion – he won the first human rights case). U.S. case against a living former head of state), and she is currently sailing as part of Gaza Freedom Flotilla CoalitionOn a boat full of doctors and journalists. He’s part of the second wave of shippers (read: if you’ve been following the news, he wasn’t caught last week), and he’s posting quick, digestible, daily video updates her instagram feed When he was passing through the Mediterranean Sea. If you’re interested in some first-person, direct, real-time reporting from the scene of this humanitarian emergency, take a look at their page. (On a personal note: I worked with Tommy’s band a decade ago – he was handling the Bolivian presidential case, while also somehow recording an album and touring – and I had never before met anyone with so much moral clarity and backbone. I’m proud of him, and I’m proud to know him.)
From Arlene: The mornings and evenings have been cool here in LA, and my cold weather wardrobe currently consists of a few tattered old cardigans and a few stained hoodies. So, when an Instagram ad hit me with something I knew I couldn’t resist, I was floored: a chilton sweatshirtAs someone who has watched Gilmore Girls more times than Lorelei has had a cup of coffee on that show, this felt silly. No To buy it, especially because it was such a good price. It’s warm but not too thick, and comfortable and roomy. At 5’3″, it’s taller than I expected, but hey, I’m not planning on wearing my Chilton Prep sweatshirt to any fancy functions in the near future.
From Mallory: I found a solid pair tall brown shoes For under $100, and I’m wearing them constantly. They are extremely comfortable – I walked 10k steps in them when they were brand new and didn’t have a single blister (I like shoes that don’t require a “break-in” phase). The quality is great and the heel is just the right amount of high without being too high. Highly recommend if you need a good fall boot!
From Gretchen: Ever since I visited Santa Fe with my mom earlier this year, I’ve been obsessed with wearing silver. The collection of sterling rings that we purchased from native artists and makers there soon became like a treasure to us. The EHD team can confirm this—I wear my three silver rings every day. Quick funny story-one of them slipped recently while I was out in the field cleaning something up, and I was heartbroken thinking I had lost it forever in the clover field. But I ran to the Amazon, bought a cheap metal detector (laughing), went looking for it the next day, and…found it! Feeling extra grateful to have it back on my finger, I decided it was time to complete the rest of my silver look. I replaced my signature gold cowboy boot necklace with a sterling necklace I found in Toronto, then I repurchased some verrrry cheap thick hoops In my new metal (not real silver of course). I especially have a tendency to misplace earrings (I’ve lost two pairs this week alone – they don’t stay in my ears!), so I love that these are only $10 if/when I need to repurchase. I still like to wear gold once in a while, but transitioning into this silver look has been so much fun!
From Marley: Softest hoodie ever – Gap makes really nice loungewear and at pretty good prices. This hoodie has the best fit – loose but not too shapely or baggy. I will say that it’s true to size (I got a small), and it comes in some great colors. I also have it in gray and navy, and I got it men’s version For my boyfriend, and he loves it (and my dad has one and he loves it). All 10 here! M wore crewneck version Last week, and we both agreed that Gap is one of our favorite places to get sweatshirts, etc. at the moment 🙂
Thanks for spending some time with us, see you tomorrow. xx
Opening Image Credit: Architect: Anne Usher General Contractor: JP Massey sierra custom build Interior Designer: Emily Henderson (me!) and max humfrey Styling: Emily Henderson (me!) | photo by Caitlin Green From: The River House’s cozy yet modern dining room revealed!
