Happy Sunday everyone. I’m sure you’ve heard that LA is currently melting (I’m sure people who deal with this kind of heat all the time are laughing). So we’re going to keep this intro short and sweet so that we can go back to standing in front of our AC units. Let’s talk links!
This week’s house tour is more of a room tour via the ever-wonderful deVOL Kitchens. They just never disappoint. That color palette is simply to die for!
From Emily: Keyanna of East & Lane launched an online magazine which frankly is a ballsy and unheard-of long-form endeavor in this short-form world. I clicked on it through her newsletter and felt so enriched by the content, and warmed by her words. Listen, I love this girl and I see so much talent in her (she is a mentee of mine so I’m biased) but I KNOW how much work, time, thought, money, and love went into her first digital zine and I was just so impressed. Please click on her newsletter and download her first issue. May we all care about our art as much as Keyanna does.
From Mallory: Since summer is almost over I made not one but TWO end-of-summer dishes that absolutely slapped. For lunch, I meal-prepped this Caesar pasta salad (I added chicken as well!) the key to meal prepping this is to combine the noodles, chicken, and dressing, then let those sit in the fridge & when you go to eat it you toast some breadcrumbs and add some freshly chopped lettuce and shaved parm (I kept a little dressing on the side to drizzle on top at the end too). When I tell you this was one of the best things I’ve ever made…I’M SERIOUS. The other fun summery meal was a BLTA with a lemon pepper basil sauce and by Studio Mcgee nonetheless!! The sauce was incredible (use Greek yogurt instead of mayo to make it a bit healthier if you want to!) I was absolutely in love with these two meals – make them before summer is over!!
From Gretchen: We’ve been working on some shoots behind the scenes and snagging a lot of really great styling props along the way. I’ve realized that just about every room on the planet can benefit from a really great floral and/or branch arrangement. Foraging the flora and fauna usually comes easy, especially at the farm. But it can be tricky (and sometimes expensive) to nail down the right vessel. Often they’ll be too small and underwhelming or way too big and domineering to additionally hold branches. Luckily, Target has been killing it in the “just right” vase game. One of my recent faves is this black, textured ceramic vase. It’s got a beautiful, simple shape to it and is kind of the perfect height for a larger countertop arrangement, plus it looks wayyy more expensive than it is. Similarly, this brown, fluted vase is a great height and shape, but unlike the black one, it’s got a nice sheen to it, and catches the light beautifully, especially in photos. I think either would look awesome in a nice fall tablescape or layered with books and other smalls to fill out some open shelving. Target score!
From Arlyn: I’m what you might call a die-hard East Fork fan. I allow myself one big purchase from them every year (usually around Black Friday or when they have a great “seconds” sale). I have mugs, Everyday Bowls (my favorite), and their Ice Cream Bowls. They just released their fall collection and I love the colors so much. One is a soft Swedish blue called Big Sky and the other is a perfect plum called Wine Dark Sea. I plan to scoop up some of their Soup Bowls in either color as my next acquisition. (Related note: I haven’t collected something in a while and I’m slowly collecting these and it feels so special and exciting every time I decide on a new purchase. I highly recommend not diving in and buying all the things all the time.)
From Jess: Your girl is trying to get her strength back. And speaking of backs…my lower back has always been pretty weak. I was introduced to this lower back pad by my trainer to use for ab workouts and WOW, I love it. It not only makes those types of workouts more comfortable but I’m now able to focus on the right areas instead of worrying about/putting unnecessary strain on my lower back. Of course, if you deal with chronic pain in that area, etc please talk to a doctor or fitness professional before using anything. Just wanted to share since it’s been such a game-changer for me!
From Caitlin: I cannot get over this belt bag!!! You may have spotted it last week in our Colette pants review (I had to call it out there, too) but it is a TOTAL DREAM. I spent last week on the East Coast – first visiting my mom, then heading up to Boston, then popping over to Provincetown for a pre-wedding celebration with my dear college friends – and let me tell you: this bag fits SO MUCH. A full-size bottle of mosquito spray/SPF! 4 pill bottles! My phone! Cards! My friends’ phones and cards! As a bonus, it’s all sustainably made by a women-owned business and only a fraction of the price of a traditional belt bag. Cannot recommend it more highly for travelers, long days out, or for anyone who wants to feel just a little bit cooler
That’s all for today! Stay cool and see you tomorrow for a BIG REVEAL!!!!!
Opening Image Credits: Photo Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens
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