Olivia Harvey Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter.
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Personalization may be a big design trend for 2023, but excess clutter is still a no-go, if you ask just about any decorating pro. To perform basic tasks at … Read more
2023 has officially kicked off, and if you have a few design-related goals in mind, now’s the time to get the ball rolling on them. Maybe you want to finally move into your own studio apartment, or you’re hoping to tackle that kitchen revamp. Perhaps you just want to be a little more intentional about … Read more
Kelsey Glennon Kelsey is a writer, editor, and photographer. She has lived on a ship and in a travel trailer, but feels most at home in her midcentury Florida bungalow that she styles with thrifted and antique finds. When she’s not writing about travel, interiors, commerce, or food, you can find her tending to her … Read more
Jenni Yolo knows that it can be difficult to figure out where to start with do-it-yourself design and renovation. The DIY-er, thrifter, and renovator is currently starring in “Makeover by Monday,” a new Magnolia Network series wherein she helps people refresh spaces in their homes in just one weekend by utilizing her DIY expertise. For … Read more
Erin DerbyPhotographer Originally from California, but turned New Yorker since 2000, I’ve been shooting my entire life and am still inspired and excited about it. Lately I have been putting my energies into my Fine Art, which can be seen on my website and on Saatchi Art. Being infatuated with interior design doesn’t hurt either, … Read more
Heather Bien Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.
Nothing beats that post-tidying up feeling of serenity, when the house is clean and everything is in its place. But sometimes tackling the chores necessary to get you to that calm space can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve fallen behind on your daily maintenance. Between smaller tasks like dusting, to bigger projects like organizing your … Read more
As a home writer and editor, I’m often met with qualifications when entering a friend or family member’s home. “Oh, it’s not finished yet, don’t judge!” or “I mean, it’s not magazine-worthy…” but these thoughts couldn’t be farther from what’s actually in my head when seeing someone’s space. I’m never considering interior design principles or … Read more
If you’ve accumulated lots of ornaments over the years, it can be difficult to find the perfect spot to display them all without feeling like you’re all cluttered up. While the first step is to whittle things down and only keep out the pieces that you really, really love, it doesn’t mean that you have … Read more