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What's the best that could happen?

Also — that Japanese murder mystery with the floor plan on the cover and an unhinged author photo.

Jan 8 • Emily Grosvenor

Also: The one thing I would give to everyone if I was doing that this year.

Dec 4, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

The Case for a 2026 Calendar with Room for Nothing on It

Also: An OPEN SECRET UPDATE from my breast surgery convalescence.

Nov 13, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

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

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Isn't it iconic?: The Georgia O'Keeffe House and Studio is the best mid-life destination

Jan 14, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

How to Style Your Pit of Despair

Nov 6, 2024 • Emily Grosvenor

A raccoon's guide to wrapping paper storage

Dec 12, 2024 • Emily Grosvenor

The ONE PERFECT THING theory of Halloween decorating

Oct 20, 2024

Recent posts

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).

Designing for story is all about character.

Jul 31, 2025

The First Lady decorates Alligator Alcatraz

Some thoughts on "Elevated Insouciance."

Jul 23, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

If you've never had an energy reader assess your space, read this

Plus: This newsletter looks a little different! Because I am.

Jul 17, 2025

A wellness retreat designed to calm that sh*t down

The Wild Rice Retreat in Wisconsin mixes pared down Scandi with full on Lake Superior Summer.

Jul 10, 2025

For when you feel like stabbing something on July 4

These are the times that try human souls. Needlepoint is a good way to cope.

Jul 2, 2025 • Emily Grosvenor

This arts community in PA might have the best porch game in the country

I love a community that has its values front-and-center.

May 22, 2025

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