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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Evonne! Thank you so much for thinking this up and asking me to bring in my perspective! It was so fun to work on a newsletter with you 💕

Can I just say, I’ve had a leopard bag on my mind but I never would have thought to pair it with polka dots until I saw your outfit flat lay at the end. Genius!!!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

1,000 times over, I would do it again and again if you are up for it. So easy to come together and loved seeing your unique perspective shine through here. Get that leopard bag and pair it with dots immediately!

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Traci Landy's avatar

This was truly spectacular. I’m so honored to be featured (MOM - I THINK I MADE IT!) - but I am also ironically in the market for a new couch lol! My son does WWE moves on my couch and the springs are literally popping out.

This was such an awesome two for one! Also, I love the fact that Emily went back to school at FIT to learn more… I truly believe learning never stops even as an adult! & Evonne- I’m obsesseddd with that outfit flat lay!! The pairing with the leopard bag literally has me drooling!

You two ladies rock! A dynamic duo!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Traci, thank you!! I would love to be a spectator to watch your son do WWE moves on the couch before you part ways with it. I'm dying.

You styled your polka dot skirt so well and easy. Definitely worth referencing back to when you need a moment of inspiration. So glad you enjoyed our creative minds together.

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Traci Landy's avatar

🤣 it’s definitely pretty funny and highly uncoordinated. Bravo, gals!!!

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Libby McCurrach's avatar

I love a 2 for 1 always, I love a polka dot, and I love learning more about how to properly do interiors. Great post!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Thank you, Libby! So glad you enjoyed our 2 for 1. Emily really is the best of the best when it comes to interiors.

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Thank you, Libby! The good news is there are so many fun pillows and throws and rugs on the market - it’s an easy lift to bring some pattern and color into a space!

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Kassandra's avatar

I am loving this crossover. Very fun to read some insight on design in the home. I love when you discuss patterns because it makes me remember I need to continue to add them to my wardrobe.

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Traci Landy's avatar

YES. SAME.

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Kassandra, thank you! Prints look so good on you, and a polka dot looks even better!

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Ariane's avatar

Ahh such a great post, thanks to both of you! Dream team 🙌🏻

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Thank you so much, Ariane!!

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you, Ariane!

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Joyce Lee's avatar

Truly obsessed, also just savored Emily Grady Dodge’s post, and have been working on interior updates at home so all of this is super top of mind, same page. I love it!!!

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

It was so fun to daydream about this sofa and team up with Evonne to bring this to life! Glad you enjoyed!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Joyce! I’m so appreciate this comment, thank you. Emily and I thoroughly enjoyed working on this together and so happy to hear it resonated . I’d love to see your interior updates, I’m sure they are nothing short of fabulous.

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Fanny Adams's avatar

I legit ordered my leopard couch without telling my husband, and asked forgiveness later. He was convinced eventually!!

Loved this crossover of interiors and merchandising. Thank you both!!

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Ooooooooooo I’m obsessed with that. Obsessed. I want to see it!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

You are my absolute favorite, and your purchase of your leopard couch is forever instilled in my mind. Love it! Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate it.

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Elin Strong's avatar

A match made in heaven, both interiors + fashion and evonne + emily! And I think I might love a fun couch as much as I love a fun pant, which is a lot.

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Elin, even though I have never been to your house, I can fully imagine the MELIMELI sofa in it and you sitting on it, draped in dots. Thank you for your kind words!

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Sogole Kane's avatar

What a DELIGHT to have you both in my inbox in this way!! Love the mixing of interiors and fashion — always so fun to see that intersection brought to life!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it, Sogole! Emily and I had a blast working on this one, and it means the world that it resonated with you.

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Xue's avatar

Loved this! Two of my favourite writers with so many great ideas. Taking lots of notes!

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Where is the blushing emoji!? Hah! Thank you!!!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Right there with Emily, thank you Xue. I'll add for the two of us 😊😊

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Jordyn Sharfe's avatar

truly obsessed with every bit of this post. so make takeaways, love the ideas behind a small, medium, large print in a room, playing with proportions, different sized dots. thanks to both of you!!

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

I’m suddenly seeing polka dots everywhere! It’s kind of crazy haha. I love it 🥰

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Jordyn! Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. We so appreciate you reading and diving in as always.

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Danielle's avatar

Oh! That’s how you use prints in the home! 🏠 I don’t really wear any prints - my Indyx closet was an eye opener in that regard - but I do want that liveliness in my home. Between these suggestions, I might be ready to expand beyond the world of brightly hued solids in the near future. And I do love that couch! Great piece, gals!!

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Hi Danielle!! I definitely recommend starting with some patterned throw pillows and (my favorite trick) wrapping a thin blanket around your sofa seat cushions. Etsy sells great ones!

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Danielle's avatar

I LOVE these tips!! Thank you. Off to Etsy….

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Thank you so much, Danielle. Polka dots are really one of the easiest prints to dip your toe into when it comes to your wardrobe because of the wide variety of scales. A micro dot might be your new best friend because it reads as more solid than it does printed. I am all about you embracing this in your wardrobe and your home. Let's do it, Danielle!

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Danielle's avatar

I never considered this! I think I can expand beyond the world of stripes….

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Katelyn Cnossen's avatar

Oh I am loving polka dots just as much as stripes! I really loved seeing the two of you collab--such creative stylish minds!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Thank you, Kate! Always appreciate your comments and thoughtful words. So glad you loved this collab, we had a great time writing it together.

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Lindsay Sword's avatar

I love a polka dot! I call it a non pattern pattern! It goes with so many other patterns from stripes to leopard! Loved this pairing so much, you two!!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

It really is a non patter pattern! Thank you for joining in on the fun collab. Emily and I had a blast writing it. Perhaps the three of us can now team up?!?

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Sigrid Djernæs's avatar

Such a perfect collab! It was so fun seeing the interiors and outfits version of this.

And who doesn't love some decorating advice?

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

Thank you so much, Sigrid! Decorating advice from Emily is top-notch. So glad you agree.

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Kelly Williams's avatar

My interior design North Star is Pierce and Ward who do an incredible job mixing color, patterns, prints and still manage to make rooms like balanced!! The big/medium/small pattern concept really hit home in that way! Honestly, Emily’s mind for interiors is second-to-none so I loved the post!!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

I just googled Pierce and Ward; I've never heard of this dynamic duo. OMG. Kelly, thank you for introducing me to this powerhouse team. So appreciate you reading along and commenting, thanks, Kelly!

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Kelly Williams's avatar

Do yourself a favor and watch Lily Aldridge AD tour to see their work!!

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

I just watched! ZOMG. Her kitchen has the same floor tile I have in my bathroom. I never thought to utilize it in a kitchen. MY MIND IS BLOWN.

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Kelly Williams's avatar

RIGHT?! I still think about that video all the time…

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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

SAME, I love them! They have a stellar collection at West Elm right now if you haven’t seen it. Def recommend checking it out!!

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Kelly Williams's avatar

Oh I’ve seen it. I’ve drooled over it.

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