Comfortable Sunday, Comfortable Easter, And Comfortable Belated Passover to those that rejoice! Emily was on an especially thrilling shoot this week in Southern California that we will’t wait to inform you all about and we LOVED attending to introduce you to our first design teaching purchasers, Chrissy and Peter (intro right here and design plan publish 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 shade palette that the cats may see (blues and greens) and the creation of a customized cat tree. However truthfully, the design is so enjoyable that other than the cat tree you wouldn’t know they had been so thought-about. Go test it out right here!
From Emily: Two unexpectedly cute motion pictures to observe along with your tween this weekend. Elliot (9) and I had a women’ 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 one way or the other hadn’t seen these two. We watched Work It and Tall Womaneach of which had Sabrina Carpenter in with out us even understanding! Each had been so cute and enjoyable (Work It is a dance film, thus combining lots 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 really like, however admittedly has some poor messaging) these two felt actually good to observe collectively (Work it is TV-14 and I do not know why, it was very tame in each approach). Clearly, in case you haven’t watched To All The Boys I’ve Cherished 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 transferring is correlated with financial mobility is REALLY attention-grabbing (I promise!). As a Delaware native who jumped ship at 17 in favor of greener pastures (4 years in Boston adopted by almost 13 years in LA!), this portion actually spoke to me: “Folks used to maneuver towards alternative. We’ve pushed the housing prices up so excessive that as an alternative of transferring towards alternative, Individuals 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 attainable for me at the moment, and my solely goals of shopping for now contain me transferring to a spot with fewer alternatives. I loved the interview a lot that I grabbed Yoni’s latest guide, Caught. Extremely beneficial for my fellow coverage wonks!!
Additionally from Caitlin: For those who’re searching for a sneak peek into the long run, would possibly I counsel AI-2027.com? It’s the primary launch from the AI Futures Mission, 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 state of affairs planning.) 5 years in the past, he revealed some ideas on what 2026 would possibly appear to be – and man, he nailed it. (He was incomes that OpenAI paycheck!!!) It appears like most of my family and friends haven’t grokked the unconventional influence AI is about to have on the financial system – it’s going to be larger than the commercial 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: For those who learn final week’s Hyperlink Up then you realize I had an emergency surgical procedure for an ovarian torsion. One in all my least favourite days thus far however fortunately the incisions had been fairly small (and most significantly all the pieces was benign!). However to assist reduce the looks of the scars, my surgeon beneficial these Mederma Medical Grade Silicone Scar Sheets. I believe they’re out there at locations like CVS and Walgreens if you wish to keep away from procuring 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 might last as long as 21 days! They’re good for burns and previous scars too apparently. I didn’t know they existed earlier than I used to be instructed about them and thought this information could possibly 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 searching for a splurgier place for brunch (they do dinner too) could 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 state of affairs, the photographs seemed too fairly to go up. Additionally, it’s on the highest flooring 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 might be, the service was distinctive (thanks, Hannah!), and the meals was scrumptious. I’ll be trustworthy, I obtained somewhat nervous once I noticed the menu as a result of it was easyhowever all the pieces 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…obtained undereye circles you’re ::cough cough:: uninterested in? I simply began utilizing this new shade corrector from Tarte, and it makes SUCH an enormous distinction for my toddler-induced darkish circles. I needed to get used to the appliance as a result of at first, I simply caked it on and it wasn’t a very good look, however as soon as I found out how greatest to use it and with the correct 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 somewhat with out it, however basically, I’ll take working my fingers alongside the underside of my eye to easy issues out a number of occasions a day then wanting like I’m working on a perpetual 4 hours of sleep an evening. Because the title suggests, it’s a shade corrector, NOT a concealer, so it’s going to have a bit extra of a crimson undertone to steadiness 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 all the time deliver a jacket “simply in case” and this one is the one I attain for all the time. Plus, it’s at present on SALE for $100 off. The match is wonderful, it’s loopy mushy and it’s tremendous top quality and goes with all the pieces. 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 could be) and it’s a brilliant basic silhouette so that you don’t have to fret about it going out of favor. I couldn’t advocate this man extra!
From Gretchen: Nearly a 12 months in the past now, Em hosted an occasion at Rejuvenation with the Brownstone Boys to advertise their guide, For The Love Of Renovating, and like with any good social occasion, there was after all, a drink station. This was how I first turned acquainted with Straightaway Cocktails. They’re an alcoholic beverage firm really primarily based 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 once I flew again to Portland, I seen that they had these stunning boozy cans provided on the aircraft! I snagged the espresso martini one and it would simply be my new go-to taste (the margarita in a can being my unique 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 case you’re searching for an enormous buzz packaged up in a cute little can, then possibly give this a shot! (Pun meant)
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 stated I'd like to share some consumable items that I’ve been having fun with just lately. A few of these are native to Portland (search for them at New Seasons) however in case you’re not within the space you'll be able to order all of them on varied 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 delicate so you’ll be able to 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 somewhat burn in your throat. I simply drink over ice with oat milk (1:1 ratio) however on their web site, they advocate placing somewhat splash in your oatmeal (GENIUS) or utilizing it whereas baking.
Momofuku Spicy & Tingly Salt: a big sprinkling of this plus somewhat oil and honey makes the very best salmon rub of all time. I acquired 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 just lately went to a party the place the host provided sizzling canines and it was everybody else’s job to deliver a topping – I picked this up on the way in which and it was soooo yummy. I solely had the possibility to strive it on a sizzling canine however this is able to be so good on sandwiches or as a dip for chips.
Thanks for studying and also you guess we have now a enjoyable reveal for you tomorrow. xx
Opening Picture Credit: Photograph by Kaitlin Inexperienced | From: A One Day Makeover For My Pal – A Teen Basement With Colourful Gallery Wall Utilizing What They Already Had
