Happy Sunday and happy October everyone! The week started off a little rocky after Em and her family got stranded at a concert Sunday night. But everyone got home safe and a big shoot week was ahead (more River House we can’t wait to show you!). But in the meantime, we hope you loved seeing Jess’ cousin’s DIY nursery reveal because there are so many great ideas for any room, regardless of age! Ok, onto the links…

This week’s house tour may have you redefining the term “new build.” Pierce Jordan, a Dallas-based residential builder, worked with architect, Juan Carlos deLeon, to build his dream European-inspired home. His main request to his designer, Evan Krenzien, was “I want to incorporate things that I got from my grandmother or my mom”. Let’s just say we think mission accomplished:) Check it out here!

From Emily: I’m obviously not alone in talking about the new hit rom-com Nobody Wants This. Hopefully, the numbers will prove to the network gods that we need more of these (I mean – hey executives, have you ever seen the numbers on these rom-com books we all read???? HUGE!!). If you haven’t heard of it it’s Kristen Bell and Adam Brody playing a podcaster and rabbi, respectively, and they date even though there are some serious obstacles. The dialogue is really funny and charming, and the relationship feels healthy and supportive. Noah (Adam Brody) feels like a modern evolved guy that might still be rare, but is sure nice to see on the big screen. I’ll watch any romance, as you know, but prefer the feel-goods that actually show healthier relationships with normal stumbles. Watch Nobody Wants This now on Netflix (it’s 8, 30-minute episodes so yeah, you could start and finish it tonight).

From Mallory: I’m finally becoming a cargo pant girl, everyone! I snagged these bad boys for only $30 at Nordy’s Rack and they are silky, green, and VERY FUN. If the baggy cargo pant thing has also not really been your thing, these might convert you too 🙂

From Caitlin: This week, I was really moved by the new Netflix documentary Will & Harper, in which Will Ferrell and Harper Steele (of SNL fame) navigate not only America but also a changed relationship (Harper came out as a trans woman in 2022). Four of my closest friends transitioned as adults (including my best friend, Bailey!), so Will & Harper’s relationship really pulled at my heartstrings – it’s just so nice to see a documentary that approaches the subject with love and care instead of fear and condescension. To whit: if you’ve ever had a politically correct or socially unacceptable question about trans people, it’s answered in this documentary. And if you’ve never met a trans person, this is a great place to learn! I’d really really love it if you had a chance to check it out. (PS. If nothing else, it has a 99% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes…so it’s a dang good movie, to boot!!!)

Also From Caitlin: On the topic of good movies – have you seen Megalopolis?! Dennis and I went to the famously-stunning Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for an IMAX showing last Sunday (that’s right – two LA locals went to the Walk of Fame, on purpose) and MAN. What was that??? (Den’s a big movie buff, and his review was as follows: “It was a movie.” The Roman-meets-biophilic set design was pretty neat, at least? But really – WHAT WAS THAT?!)

Target not only came out with some VERY cute fall decor but they just launched this adorable pet collection called The Cuddle Collab. If you are a cat or dog owner (or know someone who is) check it out!

Color Blocked Dog Collar | Pet Couch Mat | Cat Canvas Cave Tent

Catisserie Cat Toy Set | Woven Striped Pet Bed | Dog and Cat Carrier Duffel Bag

From Gretchen: It’s come to my attention that I am an Apple product collector. I’ve got my iPhone, a true necessity, but I also manage and hold onto the work iPhone (another must-have with the amount of content I collect on the daily). Then there’s my work laptop and my older-but-still-very-necessary laptop I use just for video editing. I’ve been pretty good about wearing my old Apple watch–wild how many steps one can clock on a shoot or shopping day–which amazingly still works after manyyy years. And I’m happy to report the ridiculously spendy Airpod Max headphones I linked up forever ago have been getting a LOT of use. Of course, I still have my old in-ear Airpods, which in truth are just back-ups I never use because they hurt my ears. And then we can’t forget about the iPad and Apple Pencil which receive heavy use anytime there’s a mock-up or a doodle that needs drawing for work. It’s a lot to manage and charge. The cord conundrum is so real and I’ve realized it’s essential for me to have a station and a system where I can plug the whole family in at the end of the day, getting it ready for the next. By my bedside, I have this awesome charging dock for my three personal essentials: my phone, my watch, and my headphones. If I’m not juicing up this trifecta overnight, my morning walk just won’t happen. Before I invested in the headphones, I used and loved this charging dock for just my iPhone and watch, which is a little more affordable, too. Then at my desk, I use this organizer to create a “work only” charging station for the rest, with shorter, less tangle-able cords that stay put and dividers that hold my work phone, iPad, and an extra battery pack or two. I will say this one is somewhat visually noisy, but I appreciate that everything lives together and for homes with multiple iPads or Kindles, this could be a game changer to keep everything together!

For the last 13 years our main gal at Article, Sarah Chapelle, has also running the EXTREMELY popular Instagram account, Taylor Swift Styled where she posts the exact fashion pieces that Taylor gets photographed. Sarah’s investigative powers are magical. But the even bigger news is that she got a book deal because of it, going deeper into songs, lyrics, and behind-the-scenes insights! She’s spent two years working on it and we couldn’t be happier/more proud of her. The great news is that you can preorder it today and get it in your hands in TWO DAYS when it’s officially on sale. So if you have a Taylor Swift fan in your life (we definitely all do:)) then this book, TAYLOR SWIFT STYLE: FASHION THROUGH THE ERAS, is the absolute perfect gift. Congrats Sarah!!!

From Arlyn: There was a week or two there where it felt kind of like fall in LA, and now of course it’s 100 degrees again on the east side. But I know the chill is coming soon, and has probably already arrived in some places. I just wanted to give a shoutout to one of my favorite “essentials” brands that I like to hit up every few years when the weather changes and I find myself needing some new undershirts, outerwear, sweaters, etc. Uniqlo is awesome for those types of things and I think is a good match-up of quality vs. pricing. I’ve had many things from there for years, and my husband loves the jogger+sweatshirt combos they offer. He’s worn them so much that I can’t believe they haven’t ended up as a pile of loose thread by now, but they’re still going strong. Their HeatTech line is great (got me through a December trip to Quebec), and I’m eyeing a new packable down jacket since the one I’ve loved for nearly five years no longer fits. Darn.

From Jess: Guess who is trying a new shampoo that she’s loving?? Me! My favorite TikTok hairdresser, Mary, was raving about this line, Typebea, and lamenting that it wasn’t getting the hype it deserved (I agree because it was the first time I had heard about it!). But it was this shampoo in particular that she was talking about. Anyway, it smells great, really cleanses/exfoliates my scalp, and has an ingredient in it that stimulates hair growth which I am always here for! 10/10 so far if you are looking to try something new.

Thanks again for stopping by and see you tomorrow for a River House reveal post!! xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Rebecca Butler | Photo by Veronica Crawford | From: An EHD Alum Nursery Reveal With DIY Ideas So Good That Grown Ups Will Want To Steal Too