Total comfort is dominating interior design right now, likely because of how much time people are still spending at home. So anytime you can up the cozy factor of your space and add smile-inducing decorative punch, it’s a win-win, particularly if your style is more maximalist than minimalist. That’s why when I saw the San … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. By now, maybe your holiday decor’s back in boxes or containers, but the weather outside is definitely still frightful… at least in many parts of the world. If chillier temps have you longing to recreate that ultra-cozy feeling … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. New year, new you… right? Well if your living room is still looking the way it did a few months or even a few years ago, you might feel as though that’s the furthest thing from your reality. … Read more
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I grew up in a pre-war bungalow house in Belmont Craigen, which is a bungalow belt neighborhood in Chicago; think squat little houses with bay windows lining the entire block, making you think back to a time of streetcars and phonographs. The homes there were mainly built between the years of 1910 to 1930 to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Let’s hear it for leather! Whether you’re a fan of the real thing or you’re all faux, all the time, leather-look furnishings and accent pieces are the perfect addition to any home, especially in the winter, since they … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. In the age of credit cards and tap to pay phones, carrying loose change may seem like an archaic practice. For some reason though, coins always find a way to sneak into pockets and purses and eventually end … Read more
Last year, after the pandemic forced pretty much everyone to shelter in place and rethink their living spaces, people brought in natural touches with plants galore, embraced comfortable furnishings, and carved out nooks dedicated to Zoom calls, home workouts, and other hobbies. It was a tough year, but homes are perhaps in a better place … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As someone who spends a significant amount of time browsing home tours online and keeping up with my favorite decor accounts on Instagram, I’m exposed to my fair share of design trends and styles. Sure, not every setup … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Most people have a shopping style. There’s the sale enthusiast, the coupon clipper, the impulse buyer, the just-looking browser. I’m a why-pay-more-than-you-have-to kinda gal, which means I’ll gladly make a special shopping trip if I’m guaranteed to find … Read more