Happy Sunday Everyone. Emily came to LA this week for a fun shoot that we can’t wait to show you! We also got to have a little team time, though we missed our wonderful Caitlin, who is on the East Coast. Guess we’ll just have to plan another hang where the whole gang is back together:) Hope you all got to hang with people in your lives that you care about because there are few things better or more important than that. Ok, let’s link!
This week’s house tour is the home of the co-creator of Stranger Things, heard of it? But the actual cool thing about this particular home was that the previous homeowners hired the current owner’s dream designer, Amy Kehoe. In a truly meant-to-be scenario, she was more than happy to “lean into that a bit more with the next evolution.” Go check out this truly stunning, happy, and whimsical home.
From Emily: For those of you wanting to mix pearls into your necklace layers, I just bought these micro pearls that are so sweet and not so big and pearly (so less preppy). My MIL always said to put something white around your face (I think to offset and flatter your eyes) and I do agree that I like the look! Anyway, this one is really good.
The extremely talented Austin Carrier and Alex Mutter-Rottmayer, of Hommeboys, have opened up what looks like an insanely beautiful showroom in downtown Sonoma called Haus of Hommeboys. If you’ve been following their work like we have then you know their taste is impeccable! The showroom will have their first ever furniture line as well as feature locally-made furnishings, art, and objects. You can shop online here, or if you are in Sonoma and need a little break from all the wonderful wine, go check it out in person (but FYI you need to make an appointment first)!
From Arlyn: I’ve been working on a book project along with a designer for nearly two years now and we’re finally rounding the corner on it. So I’m in deep design book research mode as we figure out what they call the “front” and “back” matter of books. I’ve been digging around other design books for inspiration and I’m only just discovering Interiors: Styled By Mieke Ten Have. It came out last fall, and it’s SUCH eye candy. I’ve long admired Mieke’s work. Every home I drool over from AD has her styling credit on it. Her work always gives me ideas, fresh perspectives, and so many “huh! I’d never have thought of that” type of moments. It’s an absolutely gorgeous book, and I recommend picking one up if you’re itching for some new, charming ideas.
From Caitlin: Remember when folks used to build those sweet little Geocities sites for their niche, ultra-specific interests? If so, you’re in luck – because I’m newly-obsessed with Abandoned America, a website that harkens back to the good ol’ days of the internet. There are THOUSANDS of photos of stunning old hotels, homes, factories, towns, theaters, and other structures that have been lost to the sands of time. Often, these places are quite literally fossilized – threads still remain in sewing machines, clothing still hangs in closets – and I’m moved to think that this type of imagery will cease to exist in the future. (No offense, but I can’t imagine many – if any! – of LA’s new builds decaying so beautifully.) Refill your coffee and dive in for a fun scroll – you’ll feel like it’s 1998 again, if only for a few moments.
From Jess: If you need a pick-me-up, as man of us do, and you haven’t seen Heartstopper then you must go watch IMMEDIATELY! There are three seasons so you’ll get to really settle in and fall in love with these characters.
Also From Jess: Given that spring break time is upon us, I want to re-shout out the gradual tanning lotion photographer Kaitlin recommended/let me borrow last summer at our Rugs USA shoot. Honestly, I am so impressed by Emily and others alike that are good at the fake tanning foams with the mitts, etc. I’ve done it once but I found it a little too stressful (but those sorts of things easily stress me out so know that). However, this gradual tanning lotion is so easy to use. It’s just like putting on regular lotion! It’s easy, effective, and works great for my sensitive skin (Often with lotions that aren’t the most boring plain thing in the world, I get a rash. But not with this one!). I use the medium to dark and it just feels like a good glow for me.
From Gretchen: I just spent the week in Santa Fe, NM with my sweet mom (our first girls trip together in YEARS) and we had the best ol’ time. The food was amazinggg (can you say ‘sopaipilla’?) and I essentially had a margarita IV drip strapped to me the whole time. It was great. But the real reason we came was for the art, and oh boy did we get our fix. From the galleries along Canyon Rd (our favorites were Materiality and Tierra Mar) to the incredible Native artists who set up under the portal of the Palace of the Governors by the Plaza to sell their wares–mom and I lined our (now cashless) pockets with sterling and turquoise treasures from so many talented artisans. Rings, bracelets, earrings–the craftsmanship, creativity, and all of the makers we met were truly inspiring. I bought an incredible, chunky sterling silver ring complete with hidden carvings on the inside from local artist Allen Bruce Paquin, who shared some of his story and the meaning behind his designs with me. This article highlights him, his work and other vendors from the portal. Such incredible works, traditions and people. I’m already dying to go back!
From Mallory: Need a cute, cheap and easy art idea?? VINTAGE POSTCARDS. In my dining room I’m doing a gallery wall of vintage LA/Los Feliz postcards and it’s turning out SO cute. I found most of mine on eBay, but Etsy also has some great ones!! Highly recommend:)
From Marlee: Recently I’ve been feeling especially passionate about scents – I want to be wafted with incredible smells every time I enter my room. At the same time, I’m pretty sensitive to artificial or intense smells and can be easily overwhelmed by too much action. One thing that hits the “just right” sweet spot for me is this teakwood & tobacco room + linen spray by PF Candle co. I love a few spritzes around my room here and there, or on my laundry right when it comes out of the dryer and it smells so fresh, clean, and cozy. It’s not too sweet or intense and lasts so long – I’ve been using this bottle almost daily since I moved into my new apartment 6 months ago and I’ve barely put a dent in it. I’ve used a couple other things from this brand (like their reed diffusers) and have loved everything. Also, the brand started as a one-woman Etsy shop and now I see them in tons of local retail/home goods stores around town which is super cool to see!
Thank you for stopping by and see you tomorrow. xx
Opening Image Credits: Design by Austin Carrier and Alex Mutter-Rottmayer, of Hommeboys | Photo by Adam Potts
