19 Home Design Experts Share the Decor Items on Their Wish Lists This Year

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Growing up, were you always wondering what the cool kids had on their holiday wishlists? Me too, and even as an adult, I’m still equally eager to find out what home experts are dreaming of unwrapping this season. … Read more

IKEA’s Holiday Campaign Includes An Original Song and a Hosting Challenge

IKEA U.S. has joined forces with Group Nine and Song Candy for its 2021 holiday campaign, launching a hosting challenge along with a super catchy original song. “Host Masters” is a brand new video series that will be running across Group Nine digital properties, including Thrillist and PopSugar. Hosted by comedian Preacher Lawson, three ten-minute … Read more

If You Feel Judged for Putting Up Holiday Decorations Early, You’re Not Alone, According to This Survey

When it comes to decking the halls, some folks tend to put up their Christmas tree as soon as Halloween ends. Whether you’re an extreme Christmas enthusiast that is bringing your decorations up from the basement before Thanksgiving or you don’t believe in trimming the tree until Christmas Eve, a new survey found that 22 … Read more

8 Christmas Tree Alternatives That Will Bring Just as Much Holiday Cheer

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. You love the holidays! The lights! The pretty decorations! The mess the tree makes! Well, probably not that so much. Whether you live in a small apartment or somewhere you’re not allowed to have live trees — or maybe you just … Read more

This $25 Tool Is the Perfect Hack for the Holidays

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring… except for me, hurriedly wrapping all my gifts in a last-minute panic. Maybe it’s my procrastination, or maybe it’s my lack of coordination, … Read more

Joanna Gaines Created a Wrapping Paper Collection for Target

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This Online Store Has a Secret Section That’s Surprisingly Great for Last-Minute

Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is a master binge-watcher and home cook. When she’s not testing new recipes or re-watching Gossip Girl, you can find her on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a news producer turned lifestyle blogger and professional homebody. She has a bachelors in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, a certification … Read more

Mindy Kaling Has Released a Holiday Collection With Amazon Handmade

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Actress, comedian, screenwriter, and author Mindy Kaling can now add Amazon Handmade Maker to her repertoire, as she has teamed up with the retailer to curate a collection of holiday homeware. Working alongside Amazon Handmade Makers across the … Read more

Why This Year’s Diwali Is an Opportunity to Reflect on What Celebrating Means

Like many holidays last year, my family’s Diwali celebrations didn’t have the same cheer and upbeat texture that we were used to. The organizer of my daughter’s annual dance performance cancelled festivities, and we didn’t travel to anyone’s home for traditional Diwali dinner, which often includes sweets like gulab jamun and halwa. As a family, … Read more