The Hallow-Link Up: Emily’s New Favorite Kitchen Mat, Ryann’s VERY Pretty Faux Branches, And Our Halloween Costumes From Years Past (Yup, Photos Included)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOLKS! We hope you’re ready to get spooky & are ready for all the tricks and treats coming your way today (or if you’re recovering from a shindig yesterday – we’re here for you). It is a school night after all. Guys, we LOVE Halloween over here so we wanted to give you something a little special…some EHD team Halloween costumes!! You’ll have to wait until the end of the post (unless you scroll and cheat now) but we thought it would be fun to show our favorite costumes from years past to get everyone in the spooky spirit. What are you (or did you) dress up as this year?? We’d love to know your costumes in the comments! NOW LET’S MONSTER MASH PARTY PEEPS:

This week’s home tour HAD to be Vanessa Hudgens’s Los Feliz estate that came out on Architectural Digest this week. This totally romantic Parisian home is chock full of gorgeousness, but we’re specifically in awe about that sexy black bathroom (we definitely would not mind taking a bath in that tub). And while we chat a lot about interiors, this exterior is totally the star. Check out the space and let us know your thoughts xx

From Emily: My friend Max has filled a hole – these cult-favorite House of Noa kitchen mats have a few new patterns that he’s designed and they are AWESOME. They are cushy, wipeable, super kid/pet friendly, made in America and extremely comfortable underfoot (near a sink or in the bathroom, obviously). And they come in a ton of sizes. He dropped one off yesterday and I was very impressed. I got the Cabin Stripe pattern, but others are really classic and cute, too.

From Albie: Nearly 3 years ago my mom told me she’d be sending me a lotion & body wash set from Bath & Body Works. I didn’t think anything of it even though she swore up & down that I’d absolutely love em. Shame on me for ever doubting my mom because 3 years later, I am positively still obsessed with the lotion & body wash — the “stress relief” eucalyptus scent of their aromatherapy collection. The entire collection includes other scents (i.e. for sleep & energy) and the assortment has definitely grown in the past couple of years, but I am still a eucalyptus girl through and through. The packaging is so pretty aka countertop ready (it’s the little things) and I find that they last a super long time, which really speaks to the quality. Now that I’m sharing it with y’all, I should probably go ahead a snag a few so I’m fully stocked before things sell out… especially with the holiday season around the bend.

From Ryann: Reporting live from my MOTO photshoot: Emily bowser brought this faux berry plant by Studio McGee to style with and I am obsessed. Both Mallory and I thought it was real FOR REAL. It’s so good and looks really natural and photographs super well. 10/10!!

From Mallory: I’ve had an apple watch that I wear every day for quite some time now and I LOVE IT. BUT I forget to charge it all the time because I only have 2 plugs by my nightstand…one for my lamp and one for my phone. Plus my AirPods are just constantly dead because there’s no way I remember to plug in those too into a separate outlet. I recently saw my sister had this charging station, and I was like huh that’s pretty smart (and it’s portable). I ordered the same one in black (she has rose gold which is also cute) and it was the best $30 I have ever spent. Life. is. good.

Also From Mallory: My favorite heels are 50% off! I bought them in pink last year and wore them all spring/summer. Now that it’s offseason it’s time to snag them I guess

Also Also From Mal: This deodorant is $5 off right now and while it may be pricey for deodorant…this stuff WORKS and smells AMAZING. My mom turned me onto the stuff and it’s the only thing that’s ever worked for my smelly pits (might’ve been TMI but ya know. Women’s deodorant that works is hard to find am I wrong???)

From Caitlin: VERY big fan of the back and general fit of this mockneck sweater dress. It feels very Shiv Roy (you know, if Shiv Roy was on a budget and could only spend $70 on a dress) and it almooooost makes me wish I worked in a business casual office and/or lived somewhere where it’s not 80 in the middle of winter. ALMOST.

Also From Caitlin: This is a long read, but it feels like a good one for anyone who’s currently parenting a teen girl. This part is what really got me: “Case in point: Kendall Jenner recently adapted the persona of a tastemaker, someone in possession of “high consecration” or “high status” tastes. Posing alongside trendy experimental fiction and poetry books selected by her agent Ashleah Gonzales, Jenner traffics in male attention, gratuitously decorates her home with artifacts she’s brought back from Art Basel and plays old songs on Zaza World, her very own Apple Radio show. What a difference from five years ago, in her Vogue 73 Questions, when the model cited “Marley and Me” and “The Notebook” as films she likes and Tupac as her ‘spirit animal.’ But can we blame her, when it’s no longer enough to be pretty and rich? Now, there’s pressure to be interesting, too…” I’m SO GLAD I didn’t have to grow up worrying this much about how I’m presenting myself or how I’m perceived by others. WOOF.

Speaking of teens… From Jess: Anyone who has ever needed to buy a bra remembers the first one. It’s both exciting, intimidating, and pretty awkward. But guess who has come to solve that problem? Two women who have been there and decided to start a company called Apricotton. So now if you or you have a tween or teen who is in need of a bra, this awesome company makes “the first bra” shopping experience WAY more comfortable and they have designed bras specifically for a young teen’s body type. It actually gets cooler. These bras will actually “grow” as they grow. So no need to buy a new bra as soon as they continue to develop. I just think this is just an incredible service that I wish was around when I was needing my first bra. Also, their blog has SO MANY really awesome posts for tweens and teens that I also wish I had access to back then. All in all, I’m a huge fan so go check them out!

Also From Jess: So there was a little shoot at my house is past week (not my living room yet) and Bowser brought over this incredible large tray/platter that is also on clearance right now! It looked so beautiful in the shots and I honestly think it would work with any style for say a coffee table, credenza/dresser, food/drinks, basically anywhere. It’s both special but neutral. If you need one go check it out!

Okay now onto some fun costumes:

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emily and fam as unicorns and dinosaurs (the kids picked it…clearly)

The EHD Team

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mallory and chase as lucille ball and desi arnaz (this was last weekend!!)

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left: 1997 juliet from (romeo + juliet) her mom made this whole costume | right: 2009 zombie sleeping beauty – thrifted dress, everything else is diy

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left: 2000 a very wrinkled princess costume (this very well could have been a regular day playing dress up lol) | right: 2002 a very creepy vampire – I remember LOVING this costume and thinking I nailed the makeup haha

Opening Image Credit: Photography by Jenna Peffley | Design by Jake Arnold | via Architectural Digest

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My Favorite 2021 Fashion Styling Hacks/Trends – A Step By Step How To Style Comfortable Clothes To Look Like You Still Have Style

I feel like there is a hole in the market for fashion inspiration for normal people, or more like people who care just a little about looking stylish on an everyday basis but don’t necessarily want to stand out at school pick-up or when running errands. We simply want to be comfortable, but not look schlubby or lame when/if we leave the house in our comfys. And most of us aren’t models so we don’t feel comfortable with the crazy trends that often just look dumb unless you nail it (good for you if you do!). You saw my ‘fall’ uniform a couple of weeks ago but this pulls out what I find to be the fastest and easiest way to ‘edge up’ anything comfortable and basic. Not a fashion guru over here and shooting this made me LOL a lot. I used to live next to Suzanne, who works at The Great and just always dresses effortlessly cool and would help me, but now I’m on my own. Listen, I’m trying and I’m not sure I nailed it, but we can all see for ourselves below (and also WHO really cares?)

The Sock And Sleeve POP

Sweatshirt | Striped Shirt | Jeans (similar) | Beanie | Boots | Socks (no longer available)

For the first outfit, we have a classic quarter zip, and my favorite jeans that I’ve had forever. But I can’t leave the house like this so here’s what I do – it’s a real hilarious step by step:

1. Put on a patterned sock, one foot at a time. I like to start with my right foot, but please honor your own personal preferences.
2. Roll up the pants so you get just a pop of a green striped crew sock. The pattern is crucial – not just a solid dark sock please.
3. Grab boots that are fitted at the ankle (like my Doctor Martens)
4. 1/2 tuck the sweatshirt into your waistband. Duh.
5. Reach into your sleeve and gently pull your long-sleeved striped shirt out so you can see 3-4″ of pattern. No more or you could be arrested.
6. Shove your sweatshirt (with shirt) up almost to your elbow.
7. Add a textured beanie so you don’t have to do your hair, one that has a bit subtle pattern for extra credit.

DONE. YOU ARE WELCOME.

1. Hansel From Basel Love Crew Socks | 2. Men’s Striped Crew Socks 3pk – Goodfellow & Co | 3. Women’s Marled Crew Boot Socks – Universal Thread | 4. Assorted Crew Socks (Pack of 3) | 5. MWL Cloudlift Sneaker Crew Socks | 6. Ella Collegiate Knit Sock

1. Slim Perfect Long Sleeve T-Shirt | 2. Women’s Striped Long Sleeve French T-Shirt | 3. Women’s Striped Long Sleeve Boat Neck T-Shirt | 4. Long Sleeve Thermal Top | 5. Tissue Turtleneck | 6. Truly Madly Deeply Frances Striped Tee

The Striped Crew Sock + Duck Boot + Tailored Wool Look

Ok, so you have your black stretch pants that you wear every day whether or not you work out, and we all have a slouchy sweatshirt. But you want to go to the farmers market and you might run into followers/readers. What do you do?? This?

Boots | Coat (similar) | Sweatshirt (similar)

I have worn this so many times, guys. Dropping off kids, popping by the farm, over to Fred Meyers. Here’s how you do it:

1. Take tall crew socks (these are mens via Target) that have a retro stripe. Sure you could also do a different pattern but it shouldn’t be the star. (see above for more options)
2. Place them OVER your stretch pants (I KNOW, I KNOW CRAZY) like leg warmers, then slouch them down. You need to be able to see the stripe, but it shouldn’t be straight or too tight.
3. Throw on your duck boots (the “it boot” of the year). I got mine from L.L. Bean and I LOVE THEM. The zipper means no laces and you know how I feel about laces.
4. Throw on a baseball hat – bonus points if it’s a small business or local merch. I love Skypark so much and it makes me feel close to Santa to wear it (it’s the year-round Christmas-themed adventure park (obviously) in Lake Arrowhead that I’m obsessed OBSESSED with). But I’ve started picking up cool hats from Breweries up here. I like the mesh ones that are adjustable because I like how they are slightly oversized.
5. You can stop here OR you can even throw over a trench or tailored wool coat. Why not? I mean, obviously, a fleece works too, but don’t be afraid to pull out something that leans “menswear” even if it’s kinda tailored.

1. Leopard Print Coat | 2. Averdon Coat | 3. Women’s Plaid Double Breasted Overcoat | 4. Cozy Wool Blend Puff-Sleeved Coat | 5. Women’s Relaxed Fit Top Overcoat | 6. Houndstooth Quilted Long Coat

The Difference A Pair Of Vans And A Fanny Pack Can Make

The punch-up of the classic checker vans really works. I wear them with my sweatshirt onesie and it feels like an outfit (whereas normal cross-trainers or running shoes could look dorky).

Jumpsuit | Bag | Shoes

1. Put on cool sneakers. Again, one foot at a time is recommended by our pediatrician.
2. Put a belt bag over your head, then adjust to one side almost like it’s your armpit’s personal purse – this could be a fun leather one OR even just a more utilitarian one. I just like how they look, that is all. It feels weird wearing a “purse” with a sweatsuit but if you don’t need a big bag then what? The fanny pack that is what.
3. Pull up your sweats to mid-calf – I have no idea why this is a thing, but it looks less schlubby, it just does.
4. Repeat step #3 only with your arm sleeves. 1/2 way up to the elbow is advisable.
5. Add baseball hat or beanie so that you don’t have to think about your hair with the humidity. Ideally, your hair is in a ponytail because if you have it down then go out in the rain you can look like a character in Wayne’s World when it gets curly. Pony + face-framing pieces. You know, like the Fronch.

While I don’t do too well with laces because I’m a toddler, I am eyeing a few others to shake it up below. Some classic waffle Nikes (gotta represent up here) and a couple others from Sezane, UO, FP, and Madewell (and while I think that Converse does the same thing I just can’t with how flat they are and how long it takes to lace up the high tops). I personally stay away from anything too white living up here. I’m LOVING these darker browns/blacks and greens – they feel fresh and not too ‘mom on the way to aerobics’ (not that anything is wrong with that).

1. Fanny Pack | 2. Leather Fanny Pack | 3. Desta Belt Bag | 4. Zip Closure Fanny Pack | 5. Mare Belt Bag | 6. Bella Belt Bag

1. Alex Sneakers | 2. Nike Daybreak sneakers in black | 3. Checkered Slip Ons | 4. Nike Waffle Trainer 2 | 5. Veja Dekkan Sneakers | 6. Gola Badminton Court Sneakers

The Baggy Jeans And Oversized T-Shirt Trick

Pants | Shirt | Sweater | Beanie | Bandana | Bag | Boots (similar)

This one I think looked better without the hat. I think I have slightly too much going on, but here’s what I did.

1. Roll up pants to be high enough to show your sexy ankle. If you are from the Victorian era you might be offended at this notion. But with baggy jeans, you need to some some ‘leg’ to play with proportions.
2. Put on tight boots that tuck in under the jean- a lot of shooties do this – or if they are elastic. They pipe right up your leg in just the right way. Work that sexy ankle shootie.
3. Throw on a cardigan – I’m into oversized grandpa boxy ones on my frame. This does not need to be your grandpa, it could be a friend’s grandpa or if you see a grandpa on the street and you like his sweater you could offer to buy it. Just offer a fair price.
4. I ALMOST FORGOT TO TELL YOU TO 1/2 TUCK YOUR SHIRT – PLEASE DO SO IMMEDIATELY.
5. Apply bandana. I like doing this loosely, almost haphazardly because I’m lazy and don’t have a ton of patience. I like the knot to be in the front or to the side.
6. WARNING: DO NOT PAIR BANDANA WITH BASEBALL HAT. I did this last week and was mistaken for a boys scout. True story. Almost.
7. Add crossbody bag with pattern (Madewell has straps you can buy to put on any leather bag). I love this one very much.
8. Add simple beanie, maybe. Maybe not.

Listen. It’s cool to be comfortable. Full Stop. Maybe these little things will help us feel slightly more stylish? Maybe not. ALSO IT DOESN’T MATTER LET’S JUST HAVE FUN IN LIFE AND TAKE IT ALL LESS SERIOUS MKAY?

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House Numerology/Astrology – Does Your Address Number Affect How You Live While You’re Living There? Let’s Explore Mine…

A couple of years ago good friends of ours were at the mountain house at asked “what astrological number is this house?”. I had never even heard of house numerology before but I’m one of those creatures that get so excited when there is a new way to talk about all our stuff. I love astrology, tarot, palm readings, mediums, psychics, enneagrams, Myers Briggs, crystals, auras, ghosts, spirit guides, color tests – ALL OF IT, without letting it really guide or dictate my future. To me, it’s just FUN that creates really great conversations (says the 7 enneagram/Virgo). Ok fine, I’m 100% in (some) mediums and have found the enneagram quite possibly the most useful personality tool in all of my interpersonal relationships, as well as helping me understand myself SO MUCH BETTER. But I’m less into astrology (possibly because I don’t act very Virgo-y – everyone who knows me immediately asks what my rising is, what time I was born, etc, because THAT’s how much it doesn’t track). That’s all to say I LOVE talking about it all. So we immediately did the math on the mountain house and realized it was a 7. “OF COURSE IT IS A 7” they both said. So after looking up what being a “7” house number means, I obviously wanted to find out the rest of the numbers in past, current and future homes and BOY DID IT TRACK. Now, before all you skeptics cast your doubt on it (understandably) why not just add it up and have some fun. Of course, it might be total BS, but it also might not. I generally have a sense of the universe and believe in cosmic energy, etc, so I’m more open to it, but even if you aren’t it’s fun to figure out what some other humans have written down about the number your address adds up to. Brian doesn’t believe in it AT ALL and yet, even he can have so much fun with it. Let’s take mine as an example:

My friends Annie and Derik recommended Kari Samuels as who they reference – go check her out here. But there are a lot of different websites out there, saying basically the same thing (I just like her writing). I quoted her site here for all of my numbers. And if you want to know how you add it up it goes like this: if your address is 1553, you add them all up (14, then add 1+4 = 5, since it only goes up 12). Kari explains it better. Now on to mine!

Los Feliz Rental = #5 (2011 – 2013)

photo by zeke ruelas for ehd | from: introducing my living room

What does 5 mean?: Kari Samuels: “If you love to socialize this is the place for you! 5 loves to party so there is never a dull moment. 5 is the most gregarious of all the numbers so this is a great place for people who love having people over and entertaining guests. There are always surprises with 5, so if you love excitement and adventure, you’ve found the right place. Perfect for those who love to travel, meet new people, try new things, and enjoy your freedom. If you want to break up your routine, get out of a rut, or just have fun, you’ve found the right home!“

ME: Oh indeed. We did party here and as you can see it was/is FUN. This was also when I had just finished shooting Secrets From a Stylist, had my first big partnerships which meant the blog was making money, and started hiring professional photographers for my projects. We had a lot of freedom at the time (freelance jobs, no kids) and tried lots of new things. I think this was when we had the most fun in LA, going out to dinner 2-3 times a week, big brunches on the weekends because none of our friends had kids yet.

photo by laure joliet | from: my bedroom

Challenges for a 5: Kari Samuels: “If you’re looking for quiet, reflection, or stability, you won’t find it here. You might find this to be a temporary home rather than a permanent one. Because 5 promotes variety and change, you might find it difficult to make up your mind or focus on practical matters.“

SPOT ON. It did not feel like a quiet home and we certainly weren’t homebodies here. This was our early 30s when “making up your mind” is difficult anyway and you want a lot of variety/change.

Glendale = #3 (2013 – 2016)

photo by tessa neustadt | from: my house tour from good housekeeping

What does 3 mean?: Kari Samuels: “This home is sure to have a cheerful, upbeat energy. 3 is a fun, vivacious number, so this is a wonderful place to have lively social gatherings. It is a highly creative vibration, so if you are wanting to start a family or an artistic endeavor, this would be a great place!“

SPOT ON!!!!!! We had social gatherings in every house, but this one felt light and indeed vivacious. Full of joy and easy fun. So many patio parties, far more casual gatherings, and of course we did start our family here.

photo by tessa neustadt | from: our master bedroom – finally

What does 3 mean? (continued): Kari Samuels: “Feelings are openly expressed here, as well as unique, innovative ideas. This is a wonderful home best suited for artists, singles, couples or families, or anyone who loves to live life to the fullest and express themselves with joy.“

ME: I know that that could be almost anyone, but it does feel accurate. I remember feeling EXTREMELY happy here, rarely in a bad mood (Brian has a different recollection of this house TBH). I loved this house so much – besides not having a backyard and needing to climb 30 stairs to get to our front door (with two small kids) it was full of light and joy.

photo by tessa neustadt | from: my house tour from good housekeeping

Challenges for a 3: Kari Samuels: “This energy can lend itself to you being scattered, unfocused, or spending too much money. You need to make sure you stay grounded and take time to focus on practical things. 3 energy can also tend to have self-doubt, so make sure you are nurturing positive feelings about yourself at all times.“

HMM. I don’t think I was particularly grounded here, and with two small kids, it certainly wasn’t practical. Brian would say that these years he was full of self-doubt so that tracks, too. It’s when he got into therapy which he wrote about here to possibly nurture positive feelings about himself?

Los Feliz = #9 (2016 – 2021)

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: a quick update: the changes i’ve made to my la living room

What does 9 mean? Kari Samuels: “Everyone is welcome in a 9 home! 9 promotes feelings of love and acceptance. This is the number of universal love and compassion. Your intuition will be at an all-time high. You might find yourself receiving phone calls and visitors from people seeking your advice. People will be drawn to your home because of the loving energy there. 9 is an international number. You might feel the need to travel, or welcome visitors from other parts of the world.“

I joked all the time that we had the parent frat house. Everyone wanted to bring their kids over on the weekend and stay for hours – it was just so easy to parent and play here (so safe, lots of ways to watch kids without helicoptering). Yes to the feelings of love and acceptance (no to the traveling or necessarily having visitors from other parts of the world).

What does 9 mean? (continued): Kari Samuels: “You will find yourself conjuring memories and emotions from the past so you can have healing and forgiveness. Express feelings and creativity. Ultimately, you will learn a great deal about yourself and other people from living here. You will find many emotional rewards.“

Challenges for a 9: “This address is particularly suited to groups that promote the good of the whole such as dorms or schools, or people with an open heart and mind, but not as good for families who want a lot of alone time. 9 is an idealistic energy, and can be difficult if you are needing to make more money or become more ambitious.“

Mountain House = #7 (2016 – Current)

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: mountain house reveal: our light-filled neutral & textural living room

What does #7 mean: Kari Samuels: “If you are a mystic, writer, researcher, or spiritual seeker of any sort, you will love living here. 7 is a private vibration, and can be somewhat secretive. It inspires deep thought, reflection, and powerful insight. If you love to come home and have quiet time to read, reflect and restore, you will thrive here!“

ME: INDEED. I did thrive there, even before quarantine. This house felt like 100% an escape and the vibration was low and calm. It is where Brian and I both wrote every day, and I’ve never felt so grounded and centered. Yes. I miss it every single day.

What does #7 mean (continued): “To promote tranquility, water is a lovely element to add to this home, if you don’t already live near a body of water. You can have some thrilling spiritual and intellectual insights here, so it is a wonderful home to promote dramatic shifts in your consciousness.“

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: mountain house reveal: our calm scandinavian master bedroom

Challenges for a #7: If you like entertaining, or love to party, you can find yourself going a little stir-crazy. You might find it is too isolating or lonely at times. It is important that you eliminate any clutter in your environment as well as your thoughts to harmonize with your home’s energy.“

I thought I loved to party, but being up there in isolation over quarantine was amazing and I didn’t get stir crazy for ONE SECOND. So not sure how accurate that part is. But as far as uncluttered? For sure.

“Make sure to take good care of your roof and make all necessary repairs, since 7 homes are prone to roof damage – particularly if it is an address that adds up to 16, which is a karmic lesson number. Since 7s love to escape, you would want to avoid this address if you are prone to alcohol or drug addictions.

Farmhouse = #11 (2020 – Current)

What does 11 mean?: “11 is the Master Number of Intuition and Illumination. The number 11 shaped like two pillars, representing a gateway of new growth for you. When you live in an 11 home, you will be inspired with new ideas, creativity, and innovation. You will find many rich and rewarding opportunities, especially those that promote leadership and creativity.“

Ok this one made me nervous. I think for this stage of my life I’d rather have the most grounded number, but this sounds like a lot of really incredible things are going to happen here (which is exciting too, obviously). At the same time, it’s definitely been rewarding and certainly has inspired creativity.

What does 11 mean? (continued): “Since this is a number of light, you will want to design your home with beautiful airy decor. Keep it uncluttered, and decorate it with meaningful artifacts. 11 reduces to the number 2 (1+1 = 2) therefore this can promote harmony, provided that each person maintains their independence.“

DONE AND DONE. So much light we are calling it the Swiss Cheese house. And absolutely we are going minimal on clutter, keeping it as simple and calm as possible.

Challenges for a 11: “Because 11 is a master number, there are spiritual tests that you must go through. 11 is a number of partnership and can promote harmony ONLY if both people are aligned with their truth and maintain a strong sense of self. If you are codependent in any way, or give your power away, you will find yourself getting into relationship struggles.“

“This is to teach you to be interdependent in relationships, rather than co-dependent. Since you will be flooded with intuitive insights in this home, you want to make sure you EXPRESS your creativity, or else you might feel anxious or confused. You must act on your ideas, not just think about them.“

This part kinda scared me, but Brian and I are pretty interdependent, not co-dependent (I think), but we have talked about this a lot because of this “number” being our future. Also, I’ve done nothing BUT act on my ideas the last 20 years so that comes easy for me, but I kinda thought I was in a different stage now. Maybe not???

So go ahead add yours up and see if it tracks or no. If nothing else hopefully it’s good happy hour conversation tonight with friends. xx

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How To Style Your Coffee Table: Our Super Easy 3-Step Formula

Imagine it’s Halloween night. You’re sitting at home and all of a sudden you hear a ring of your doorbell and a knock on your door. Tiny voices are outside giggling – the time is now. You get up, grab your bowl of candy, and head for the door. As it swings open you hear those little child voices scream “TRICK OR TREAT” and you know what they came here for. As you reach into the bowl they see something horrifying behind you: AN EMPTY COFFEE TABLE. They scream and run away with fright. It’s the third time this has happened tonight. I’m so glad you all came here today so you can prevent this from happening this weekend…

Okay while that might have been a bit dramatic of a story – trying to style your coffee table well might just actually be the most daunting and scariest thing you’ll do all week…and we get it. It’s an awkwardly shaped surface that needs to be functional, not overstyled, but not understyled. So how can it be done? You guys. It can be easy as pie if you just follow our simple shake and bake recipe. We have used this super-secret Krabby Patty formula for years and we’re gonna show u how to do it well every single time no matter the coffee table shape or size – you heard me – size does not matter here today! Let’s begin.

design by ginny macdonald | photo by zeke ruelas | from: ginny’s living room reveal

The Formula: Tall, Sculptural Plant Or A Vase + Books Or A Tray + Short Stack Of Coasters Or A Candle

If you need help picking a coffee table you can head to this post, but today we’re just chatting how to style it. There are 3 categories of items we use to style a coffee table: a plant (usually tall branches or florals in a sculptural vase), books (either a stack of books or 1 single open book), and a candle AND/OR a stack of coasters.

Now, each category has 2 items in it – you can either choose 1 item from each category OR you can go for more depending on your style (so yes, you have permission to add in coasters AND candles if you so choose) just make sure you have 1 tall object, 1 medium object and one short object – trust us – you want varying heights. Playing with levels will be your best friend in making your space look inviting

design by velinda hellen design | styled by emily bowser | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: velinda’s first freelance client reveal part ii: her 7 expert tips on mixing a lot of the styles

Plants And Vases

Let’s get into each category so we can really break down what’s important since every space is different. So, when it comes to plants and vases this is typically going to be your ‘tall object’ on your coffee table. Now because it’s your tall object, be wary when it comes to HOW tall. If you reach 12 inches plus it will probably look AWESOME in a photo, but might block your view if you have someone coming over or if you are trying to chat with family in everyday life across the room. We typically will forage branches to style with (pretty much every single shoot actually) because they look so cool. So if you want to take a cool photo or impress someone in a more ‘formal’ living room where you might not have a lot of conversation and hang out it, then the taller & more sculptural the better. Why not go for a little drama?

If you’re trying to make it more functional, think of going with just a taller, more sculptural vase that can stand on its own and be pretty without branches or florals in it. That way you’ll have your tall item, but you’re not peeking through a forest trying to talk to your friend

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: a modern and organic living room makeover

design and styling by emily henderson and samantha gluck | photo by zeke ruelas | from: oh joy’s studio: The ‘living room’

Now here are just a few of our favorites on the internet right now if you’re feeling shopping-inspired:

1. Ficus Audrey Plant| 2. ZZ Plant | 3. Purple Waffle Plant| 4. H&M Green Large Vase | 5. Ceramic Totem Vase | 6. Jungalow Ceramic Vase

Trays and Books

Okay, this category might say ‘Trays and Books’ but it really should read ‘TRAYS and books.’ The tray has a level of importance that books and plants don’t quite have – especially if you’re styling for everyday functionality. Think of it as the rug of your coffee table, the heartbeat of your decor pieces. It is that thing that corrals everything together so you lose your TV remote less frequently. The place where you can put even more decorative & fun objects that aren’t even on this list but are personal to you. Heck, you could even put a book in there if you wanted to. Trays are multi-functional and are super important if you’re looking for functionalism over minimalism.

photo by tessa neustadt | from: our modern english tudor living room

Now let’s get into the book section and our one insanely easy and super-secret EHD styling hack…

A book can act like a tray and corral smaller objects (who doesn’t enjoy putting cute little trinkets or a candle on top of your books) but it’s also great because it can inject personality into a space and give a guest something to do and look at when they sit down. Books are inviting and totally fun – and there’s a whole category of books people refer to as ‘coffee table books’ because they work so fricken well on that lil table. But they’re pretty rectangular and if you’re already dealing with a lot of squares, rectangles, and all-around hard edges in a space, it might be time to soften up the table styling. INSERT THE OPEN BOOK HACK. Just open up your favorite book to a pretty page with a pretty picture, and it makes it looks sculptural and can add a little color if needed

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: mountain house reveal: our light-filled neutral & textural living room

photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: portland project: the living room reveal

1. Wood Pedestal Coffee Tray Table | 2. Acacia Wood Serving Tray | 3. Burl Wood Tray | 4. Peter Lindbergh Book | 5. Andy Warhol Book | 6. Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves by Emily Henderson (how could we not throw that in)

Candles And Coasters

The last category is typically the shortest height-wise out of the three. Candles are awesome to have in a living room & coasters are super helpful to have on your coffee table, so these two items definitely get bonus points for functionality. You can find a spot for one or both of these items (especially if you have a larger coffee table) and they’re both very functional and look great.

photo by tessa neustadt | from: the design milk family room reveal

1. Opalhouse x Jungalow Candle | 2. Studio Mcgee Candle | 3. Totem Sculptural Candle | 4. Ceramic Coasters | 5. Hex Coasters|6. Glass Fused Coasters

That’s it for this post! Hope it was helpful and I’ll see ya in the comments

Opening Image Credits: Photo by David Tsay | From: Rustic Modern House Tour

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