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Cozy Fall Sweaters I Love
Cozy season is upon us, with “sweater weather” certainly being my favorite top du jour (likely worn while eating a soup). I found a few sweaters that I love in different styles (for different occasions), but all to feel comfortable, and many are pretty affordable. We were out at the coast all week, and it…
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Recreate Emily’s Halloween Front Porch And Graveyard From An Unexpected Source
We’ve just passed the halfway mark of September, so we feel very ready to start talking about Halloween decorations. My best friend even told me this past week that all she wanted to do was get a fancy coffee and go buy Halloween decor (instead of going to work, duh). It was then that I…
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My Recent Vintage Haul – More Art Always
I really try not to step foot in an antique mall/vintage store if I don’t have a photo shoot/room reveal coming up – it’s just too dangerous. I will find something, and it’s not necessary to keep hoarding if I don’t think I have a place for something immediately (right???). But…recently Brian and I were…
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Really Good Fall Jackets (Barn Jackets FTW)
I think it’s safe to say that barn jackets are having a moment – I suppose they are western adjacent and full of utilitarian nostalgia. But we mostly love them because they are easy to throw on and wear, have mixed materials (usually denim or canvas with a different collar), and ample pockets. I found…
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How Big Is The Guest Cottage? All The Dimensions And Floor Plans For Us To Geek Out Over
I honestly had no idea what the square footage was of our 1850s guest cottage on the property. My guess was around 2k, so I was super eager to find out how close I was. Gretchen did us a solid and took ALLL the measurements, and while it isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t hand it…
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MOTO REVEAL: How Mallory Made Her Boring Living Room Feel Homey In Just One Month
Welcome to my new apartment!! You last saw my 500 sqft studio in Hollywood, and now you’re entering my 2-bed 1950s Los Feliz pad. This apartment has been in my friend group for about 4 years, and we just keep passing it down to each other because it has a ton of perks: it’s rent-stabilized,…
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11 Cool and Easy Fall Outfits We Can’t Stop Wearing
I’m not alone in my love of fall fashion – the ability to layer makes styling (and looking stylish) so much easier. I went to the mall for HOURS and shopped in stores I rarely go into. I tried it all on in search of what is really good out there and mostly affordable (knowing…
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How To Choose Paint Colors That Are Happy But Not Too Bold – The Full River House Paint Color Palette
If you like big macro “how the sausage is made” posts, this one is for you. The art direction of this house was pretty clear from the get-go, four years ago. The intent was to create a warm, contemporary home that was family-friendly. It’s similar to the mountain house, but with more color. When you…
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The Best Clearance Deals To Immediately Upgrade Your Kitchen
Look, I get it: the last thing you need is someone telling you to “transform your kitchen.” I know that a kitchen is built piece by piece – some things you inherit, some things you splurge on, some you replace out of necessity. Together, they’re what makes the room work. Every kitchen tool has its…
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These Are The Biggest Labor Day Sale Discounts
It should come as no surprise that we are rapidly approaching my favorite national holiday, Labor Day. (And it’s not just because of the long weekend, or the Labor Day sale discounts, or the ceremonial end to summer.) I’m actually being serious – Labor Day transformed the way we live at home. It’s the rare…