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You can't fix the world, but you can fix this

On mending when everything feels broken.

Mar 5

What you should put over your bed instead of the framed art that will fall and kill you

Anxious people and art lovers might like sleeping under the moon.

Feb 27

Wuthering Heights minus Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

I don't care about 1:1 literary faithfulness but I do care about that red room.

Feb 19

On resisting at home

Some ideas for keeping hope and democracy top-of-mind in terrible times.

Feb 11

The new Max Humphrey coffee shop near Portland is big on collections and pattern

A little trip to the cottage core coffeehouse had me feeling positively reactionary.

Jan 23

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Down with "Let Them"

I'mma let Mel Robbins keep her theories. I like my phrase better.

Oct 23, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

What does it mean when you start color-drenching with these colors?

Plus: COMING SOON! Sunday creativity prompts.

Oct 9, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

Design Friends: Home energy, space feelers, and design media with Modern Minimalist Devin Vonderhaar

Plus: The top things I change immediately in the rooms I stay in on vacation.

Aug 13, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

Find your two design words to discover your style? Try this (it's more fun).

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