It’s backyard/porch/deck glow-up season and I’m extremely pleased to write this post from our new dining set on our back porch – currently the only shady part of this yard … Read More

It’s pretty exciting to get not only one but TWO incredible reveals from EHD favorite, Kirsten Blazek. The woman just can’t miss in our eyes. So in case you missed … Read More

Every single time I walk into this room I say loudly or under my breath “Oh my gosh, I love this color“. It’s more of a compulsion than a commentary. … Read More

Hola from Mexico! Just kidding we’re back home (well, aside from Jess who decided to extend an extra day:)). We are so grateful to have had that time together, in … Read More

WE ARE BACK. The EHD team had a retreat in Mexico this recent week and it was so wonderful in a million ways (which I can’t wait to share with … Read More

Fix It Friday Friends! I’m back with another installment. You’re either here because you have a similar issue you need help with, or (like me) you love having a peek … Read More

I closed down the LA office in July of 2020. Obviously, we all went remote at that point and Brian and I weren’t locked into Portland yet, but pretty close. … Read More

January marked our team’s (“Velinda Hellen Design”) fourth year, with over 300 projects under our belt. The majority of these are return clients or referrals, a testament to your trust … Read More

From Emily: Happy Mother’s Day, friends. May we treat all women like the queens that we all are, whether we’ve given birth to children and/or likely cared hard for everyone … Read More

Here we are – the transitional months where our bodies are so confused about what to wear to be comfortable all day long. It’s warm during the day but not … Read More