The holiday season is a magical time, and the fireplace mantel often becomes the heart of your festive decorations. It’s the perfect spot to gather around with loved ones, sip hot cocoa, and create lasting memories. Tired of the same old garlands and stockings? This year, take your holiday décor to the next level with …
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Minimalism had its moment, with its clean lines and fifty shades of beige. It was a nice, quiet time. But for those of us whose personalities can’t be contained by a single, sad-looking ficus in an empty room, there’s a more expressive style calling our name. Maximalism is the celebration of abundance, color, and personal …
Setting a beautiful table feels like one of those adulting skills that should come with a manual. You see these elaborate setups in magazines and wonder who has the time, the budget, or the storage space for all that stuff. It can seem like an expensive hobby reserved for people with walk-in pantries and a …
Sometimes, your space feels functional, but it lacks personality and polish. Do you look at a room and feel like something is missing, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is? You’ve painted the walls, arranged the big furniture, and maybe even remembered where you put the TV remote. Often, it’s the …
The annual pilgrimage to the attic, basement, or local tree farm has begun. You’re on a mission to find the one. The perfect Christmas tree. It’s a decision that feels as weighty as choosing a life partner, except this one sheds needles all over your floor for a month. Have you ever stopped to consider …
There are times you want to create a home that looks like the one in the reality show, but your wallet wants to laugh. Don’t feel bad, secondhand stores, flea markets, and online marketplaces are treasure troves of high-quality items just waiting for a new life. With a good eye, you can transform pre-loved finds …
Having people over should be fun, not a frantic dash to hide piles of laundry and question every design choice you’ve ever made. Sometimes, though, it is. We don’t want to feel judged, but we’ve all felt that pre-guest panic. Creating a home that makes visitors feel welcome and a little impressed should not require …
Your home should tell your story, not look like a showroom floor. Yet, many well-intentioned design choices end up creating spaces that feel generic, dated, or disconnected from the people who inhabit them. Many homeowners regret at least one major design purchase, usually because it was impractical or quickly went out of style. Many professional …
That dusty box in the attic labeled “Xmas Stuff” might be hiding more than just sentimental value. While some old holiday decor is best left to memory, certain vintage Christmas treasures have become highly sought-after collector’s items. Before you Marie Kondo your way through generations of holiday history, it’s worth knowing which pieces could be …
Do you have a friend whose home looks like it was plucked from a magazine? Every pillow is perfectly fluffed, the lighting is always just right, and somehow, there’s not a single stray cord in sight. It’s easy to believe they were born with an innate sense of style, a secret handbook to creating beautiful …