Comfortable Sunday, Comfortable Easter, And Comfortable Belated Passover to those that rejoice! Emily was on a particularly thrilling shoot this week in Southern California that we are able to’t wait to let you know all about and we LOVED attending to introduce you to our first design teaching shoppers, Chrissy and Peter (intro right here and design plan submit right here). So a full week it was and we hope yours was good too. Now it’s time to hyperlink!
This week’s home tour is an extremely enjoyable but stylish sunroom-turned-kitchen that was designed with the proprietor’s cats in thoughts…sure, their cats. The primary consideration was selecting a colour palette that the cats may see (blues and greens) and the creation of a customized cat tree. However actually, the design is so enjoyable that apart from the cat tree you wouldn’t know they have been so thought-about. Go test it out right here!
From Emily: Two unexpectedly cute motion pictures to look at along with your tween this weekend. Elliot (9) and I had a ladies’ evening final weekend and I’ve efficiently educated her to like teen rom-coms/coming-of-age motion pictures (my grasp plan is clearly working). However y’all, we’ve seen ALL OF THEM, however by some means hadn’t seen these two. We watched Work It and Tall Woman, each of which had Sabrina Carpenter in with out us even realizing! Each have been so cute and enjoyable (Work It is a dance film, thus combining a variety of my favourite themes) and Tall Woman has some nice messaging round being totally different, loving ourselves, and bullying. Not like Kissing Sales space (which I like, however admittedly has some poor messaging) these two felt actually good to look at collectively (Work it is TV-14 and I don’t know why, it was very tame in each method). Clearly, in the event you haven’t watched To All The Boys I’ve Beloved Earlier than that could be a strong go-to for us. But it surely’s good to have some new motion pictures so as to add to our spa evening repertoire.
From Caitlin: This interview with Yoni Appelbaum on how shifting is correlated with financial mobility is REALLY fascinating (I promise!). As a Delaware native who jumped ship at 17 in favor of greener pastures (4 years in Boston adopted by practically 13 years in LA!), this portion actually spoke to me: “Individuals used to maneuver towards alternative. We’ve pushed the housing prices up so excessive that as a substitute of shifting towards alternative, People now transfer towards cheaper housing, in the event that they transfer in any respect.” I’ve witnessed this shift firsthand – my 2012 transfer to LA wouldn’t be fiscally potential for me right now, and my solely desires of shopping for now contain me shifting to a spot with fewer alternatives. I loved the interview a lot that I grabbed Yoni’s latest ebook, Caught. Extremely advisable for my fellow coverage wonks!!
Additionally from Caitlin: When you’re in search of a sneak peek into the long run, would possibly I counsel AI-2027.com? It’s the primary launch from the AI Futures Venture, a nonprofit org helmed by Daniel Kokotajlo. (I’ve been following Daniel for years – he’s an OpenAI whistleblower who labored as a governance researcher on situation planning.) 5 years in the past, he printed some ideas on what 2026 would possibly seem like – and man, he nailed it. (He was incomes that OpenAI paycheck!!!) It seems like most of my family and friends haven’t grokked the unconventional affect AI is about to have on the financial system – it’s going to be greater than the economic revolution, and it’s about to occur in a single day – so it is a nice, thorough readable introduction to the subsequent few years. Settle in for a pleasant Sunday scary!
From Jess: When you learn final week’s Hyperlink Up then you understand I had an emergency surgical procedure for an ovarian torsion. Considered one of my least favourite days up to now however fortunately the incisions have been fairly small (and most significantly all the things was benign!). However to assist decrease the looks of the scars, my surgeon advisable these Mederma Medical Grade Silicone Scar Sheets. I believe they’re obtainable at locations like CVS and Walgreens if you wish to keep away from purchasing on-line. Anyway, I simply began utilizing them and they’re really easy. In fact, I haven’t seen any huge outcomes but because it’s solely been a few days however they’re reusable, washable, and may last as long as 21 days! They’re good for burns and outdated scars too apparently. I didn’t know they existed earlier than I used to be instructed about them and thought this information may very well be useful to a few of you too<3
Additionally From Jess: Now, I do know that is so location-specific, but when you end up in Orange County in search of a splurgier place for brunch (they do dinner too) might I counsel the Restoration {Hardware} Ocean Grill at Trend Island. It was my greatest buddy of 25 years’ birthday and I actually needed to take her someplace particular that she hadn’t gone earlier than. And whereas taking her to a restaurant at a mall wasn’t my dream situation, the photographs regarded too fairly to move up. Additionally, it’s on the highest ground with an ocean view so that you don’t really feel like you’re at a mall in any respect. Let me simply say that it was as stunning as I hoped it will be, the service was distinctive (thanks, Hannah!), and the meals was scrumptious. I’ll be sincere, I acquired a bit of nervous after I noticed the menu as a result of it was easy, however all the things was executed completely with a lot taste (it’s a little bit of a splurge however get the mini lobster rolls with caviar). Oh, and the shop itself can also be beautiful:)
From Arlyn: Psst…acquired undereye circles you’re ::cough cough:: uninterested in? I simply began utilizing this new colour corrector from Tarte, and it makes SUCH an enormous distinction for my toddler-induced darkish circles. I needed to get used to the applying as a result of at first, I simply caked it on and it wasn’t look, however as soon as I discovered how greatest to use it and with the best brush (I exploit this one), it’s been so nice. I have to discover a setting powder as a result of it’s a bit sticky and does crease a bit of with out it, however normally, I’ll take working my fingers alongside the underside of my eye to easy issues out just a few instances a day then wanting like I’m working on a perpetual 4 hours of sleep an evening. Because the title suggests, it’s a colour corrector, NOT a concealer, so it’s going to have a bit extra of a purple undertone to stability the blues of eye circles, so that you’ll wish to add your basis or any pores and skin tints you usually use on prime for the total impact.
From Mallory: I discovered the PERFECT transitional jacket – or shacket if you’ll – it’s this man and let me clarify. I’m the kinda gal who must at all times convey a jacket “simply in case” and this one is the one I attain for at all times. Plus, it’s presently on SALE for $100 off. The match is wonderful, it’s loopy gentle and it’s tremendous prime quality and goes with all the things. Observe it’s lighter than your common leather-based jacket (which I like as a result of I don’t love how constricting leather-based jackets might be) and it’s an excellent traditional silhouette so that you don’t have to fret about it going out of fashion. I couldn’t suggest this man extra!
From Gretchen: Virtually a 12 months in the past now, Em hosted an occasion at Rejuvenation with the Brownstone Boys to advertise their ebook, For The Love Of Renovating, and like with any good social occasion, there was in fact, a drink station. This was how I first grew to become acquainted with Straightaway Cocktails. They’re an alcoholic beverage firm really based mostly out of Portland, however are seemingly popping up in every single place. The packaging is so cute that I’m tempted to maintain them out on my counter and name it decor, plus the drinks themselves are merely scrumptious. Nicely, this week after I flew again to Portland, I seen they’d these stunning boozy cans supplied on the aircraft! I snagged the espresso martini one and it’d simply be my new go-to taste (the margarita in a can being my authentic fav). Now watch out, as a result of these drinks pack a PUNCH! The espresso martini is one thing like 20% ABV and the quaint (one other huge winner on the flavour entrance) is double that! However in the event you’re in search of an enormous buzz packaged up in a cute little can, then possibly give this a shot! (Pun supposed)
From Marlee: I’m an enormous main big foodie <3 (did any PDX locals partake in Pizza Week final week?!) and I can’t make a journey to the grocery retailer with out shopping for a least one new enjoyable and/or intriguing goodie to strive:) With that mentioned I might like to share some consumable items that I’ve been having fun with lately. A few of these are native to Portland (search for them at New Seasons) however in the event you’re not within the space you may order all of them on numerous web sites! Get pleasure from!
Oregon Seaweed Chili Crisp: the very best chili crisp I’ve ever had. I additionally LOVE the Fly By Jing Chili Crisp, however this one is nice as a result of it’s fairly gentle so you may pile it on and get a ton of taste with out overdoing it on the spice. Put it on rice bowls, toast, sandwiches, EVERYTHING! The trace of seaweed is unbelievable and never overpowering in any respect.
Tanglewood Chai: the BEST chai focus – it’s candy (however not too candy) and has the right quantity of spice that leaves a bit of burn in your throat. I simply drink over ice with oat milk (1:1 ratio) however on their web site, they suggest placing a bit of splash in your oatmeal (GENIUS) or utilizing it whereas baking.
Momofuku Spicy & Tingly Salt: a big sprinkling of this plus a bit of oil and honey makes the very best salmon rub of all time. I obtained a pack of those as a present two Christmases in the past and I’m lastly all the way down to the final couple of sprinkles:( The tingly one is my fave!
Grillo’s Pickle de Gallo: I lately went to a celebration the place the host equipped scorching canine and it was everybody else’s job to convey a topping – I picked this up on the way in which and it was soooo yummy. I solely had the prospect to strive it on a scorching canine however this could be so good on sandwiches or as a dip for chips.
Thanks for studying and also you wager now we have a enjoyable reveal for you tomorrow. xx
Opening Picture Credit: Photograph by Kaitlin Inexperienced | From: A One Day Makeover For My Buddy – A Teen Basement With Colourful Gallery Wall Utilizing What They Already Had
